Faculty of Engineering

Aeronautical / Arts (2022 and earlier) (2020)


Note: This course version applies only to students first enrolling in 2020.
WARNING: This course version is currently under review and is subject to change.


1. Overview

Course: Aeronautical / Arts (2022 and earlier) (2020)
CP Required: 240
Min FT Duration: 5.00 Years
Min PT Duration: 5.00 Years
Faculty/School: Faculty of Engineering
Years Offered: 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015

2. Requirements

Summary

In summary the requirements are:

Students must complete 240 credit points as follows:

Engineering (144 credit points):

► 36 credit points of Engineering core units

► The Professional Engagement Program comprising ENGP1000 (0cp), ENGP2000 (0cp) and ENGP3000 (0cp)

► 96 credit points of Aeronautical stream core units

► 12 credit points of Specialist Electives

Arts (96 credit points):

► A major (48 credit points) from Table A of the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences

► 12 credit points of OLE

► 36 credit points of elective units from Table A or Table S

The handbook rules governing this degree are as follows:

(a) For the Bachelor of Engineering and Bachelor of Arts combined degree a candidate must complete 240 credit points and satisfy any additional requirements specified in the following clauses.

(b) Where the requirements specified in the following clauses account for less than the total required credit, candidates must complete additional units of study from the tables relevant to the Bachelor of Engineering as may be necessary to satisfy the requirements of the degree.

To qualify for the award of the combined degree:

Requirements for the Bachelor of Engineering Honours

(a) The units of study that may be taken for the Bachelor of Engineering Honours component of the combined degree are set out in the tables of units of study for the Bachelor of Engineering Honours single degree;

(b) Except where varied by other clauses of these resolutions, all candidates must complete a minimum of 144 credit points comprising:

(i) 36 credit points from the Engineering Core Table, including all required units;

(ii) 108 credit points from the Engineering Stream Core Table pertaining to the specialist stream being undertaken, including all required units;

(c) The Faculty Board may approve, based on appropriate academic justification, a list of approved unit alternatives. These alternatives specify, for particular Engineering stream / combined degree combinations, units within the normal requirements for the Bachelor of Engineering Honours component of the combined degree that can be replaced by specified alternative units that would form part of the normal program for single degree students in that stream.

Requirements for the Bachelor of Arts

For the Bachelor of Arts component of a combined degree:

(a) The units of study that may be taken are set out in Table A of the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, and Table S and Table O of the Shared Pool for Undergraduate Degrees.

(c) Candidates must complete 96 credit points in the Bachelor of Arts including:

(i) any required degree core units as set out in Table A of the degree in which the candidate is enrolled; and

(ii) a major (48 credit points) or a 3-year program with an embedded major from Table A of the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences; and

(iii) 12 credit points of units of study in the Open Learning Environment as listed in Table O; and

(iv) where appropriate, additional electives from Table A of the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences or Table S;

(v) If enrolled in a stream, complete the requirements for the stream as specified in Table A of the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences.

Dalyell Scholars Program

Students in the Dalyell Scholars program can review the Dalyell Canvas page for information on fitting the program into their degree:

https://canvas.sydney.edu.au/courses/7156/pages/enrolment-options-for-dalyell-scholars

Advanced units in Maths and Science

Most units of study offered by the Science Faculty on the list of core requirements can be replaced by an equivalent advanced level unit; subject to prerequisite conditions (as required by the Faculty of Science) being met. Students considering doing advanced options should seek advice from their department before enrolling.

Study Abroad

Students undertaking Study Abroad in a particular year of their degree must enrol in the appropriate International Exchange Program units of study as an alternative to a semester`s standard units.

Permission from the relevant Head of School must be sought prior to enrolling in exchange units of study.

Faculty Resolutions

Details of relevant Faculty resolutions are available via the university handbook site at: http://sydney.edu.au/handbooks/

3. Semesters

Year 1 - Semester 1

Type CP CP From
3 Select from MATH1021: Calculus of One Variable
6 Select from ENGG1111: Integrated Engineering 1
6 Select from Unit Block:
Arts Units
3 Select from MATH1002: Linear Algebra
6 Select from ENGG1801: Engineering Computing


Note: ENGG1810 Introduction to Engineering Computing replaces ENGG1801 from 2021.
0 Select from ENGP1000: Professional Engagement Program 1


Note: All students must enrol in ENGP1000 in their first semester of enrolment.

New ENGP units will be in place from 2021. You can find more information at https://canvas.sydney.edu.au/courses/2806/pages/professional-engagement-program-pep-2021-changes

Note: From 2024, 3cp Math units are replaced by new 6cp units MATH1061 and MATH1062. Students who have not yet completed all 3cp Math units can use this interactive tool on Canvas for enrolment advice: https://canvas.sydney.edu.au/courses/2806/pages/mathematics-changes-in-2024

Year 1 - Semester 2

Type CP CP From
3 Select from MATH1023: Multivariable Calculus and Modelling
6 Select from Unit Block:
Arts Units
6 Select from AMME1362: Introduction to Engineering Materials
3 Select from MATH1005: Statistical Thinking with Data
6 Select from AMME1802: Engineering Mechanics

Note: From 2024, 3cp Math units are replaced by new 6cp units MATH1061 and MATH1062. Students who have not yet completed all 3cp Math units can use this interactive tool on Canvas for enrolment advice: https://canvas.sydney.edu.au/courses/2806/pages/mathematics-changes-in-2024

Year 2 - Semester 1

Type CP CP From
12 Select from Unit Block:
Arts Units
6 Select from AMME2500: Engineering Dynamics
6 Select from AMME2700: Instrumentation


Note: AMME2700 will be discontinued from 2024. Students who have not yet completed this unit should take AMME1705 in its place.

Year 2 - Semester 2

Type CP CP From
12 Select from Unit Block:
Arts Units
6 Select from AMME2301: Mechanics of Solids
6 Select from MECH2400: Mechanical Systems Design 1
2 Select from ENGG2111: Integrated Engineering 2


Note: Integrated Engineering units will be phased out from 2021. Students commencing in 2020 will take new unit ENGG3112 (6 cp) in place of ENGG2111, ENGG3111 and ENGG4111.
0 Select from ENGP2000: Professional Engagement Program 2


Note: New ENGP units will be in place from 2021. You can find more information at https://canvas.sydney.edu.au/courses/2806/pages/professional-engagement-program-pep-2021-changes

Note: Students in the Space major do not undertake Integrated Engineering units and should substitute a unit from their major.

Integrated Engineering units will be phased out from 2021. Students commencing in 2020 will take new unit ENGG3112 (6 cp) in place of ENGG2111, ENGG3111 and ENGG4111. Students may take this unit in the final semester or may swap with an elective to take it earlier.

https://canvas.sydney.edu.au/courses/2806/pages/feit-changes-to-the-bachelor-of-engineering-honours-degree-how-they-affect-you

Year 3 - Semester 1

Type CP CP From
12 Select from Unit Block:
Arts Units
6 Select from AERO3360: Aerospace Structures 1
6 Select from AMME3500: System Dynamics and Control
2 Select from ENGG3111: Integrated Engineering 3


Note: Integrated Engineering units will be phased out from 2021. Students commencing in 2020 will take new unit ENGG3112 (6 cp) in place of ENGG2111, ENGG3111 and ENGG4111.

Note: Students in the Space major do not undertake Integrated Engineering units and should substitute a unit from their major.

Year 3 - Semester 2

Type CP CP From
6 Select from AMME2200: Introductory Thermofluids
6 Select from AERO2703: Aircraft Performance and Operations
12 Select from Unit Block:
Arts Units

Note: Students in the Space major do not undertake Integrated Engineering units and should substitute a unit from their major.

Year 4 - Semester 1

Type CP CP From
12 Select from Unit Block:
Arts Units
6 Select from AERO3261: Propulsion
6 Select from AERO3460: Aerospace Design 1

Note: Students in the Space major do not undertake Integrated Engineering units and should substitute a unit from their major.

Year 4 - Semester 2

Type CP CP From
12 Select from Unit Block:
Arts Units
6 Select from AERO3260: Aerodynamics 1
6 Select from AERO3560: Flight Mechanics 1

Year 5 - Semester 1

Type CP CP From
6 Select from Unit Block:
Aerospace Specialist Electives
6 Select from Unit Block:
Arts Units
6 Select from AERO4460: Aerospace Design 3
6 Select from AMME4111: Thesis A
0 Select from ENGP3000: Professional Engagement Program 3


Note: New ENGP units will be in place from 2021. You can find more information at https://canvas.sydney.edu.au/courses/2806/pages/professional-engagement-program-pep-2021-changes

Note: Students in the Space major do not undertake Integrated Engineering units and should substitute a unit from their major.

Year 5 - Semester 2

Type CP CP From
6 Select from Unit Block:
Aerospace Specialist Electives
6 Select from Unit Block:
Arts Units
6 Select from AMME4112: Thesis B
2 Select from ENGG4111: Integrated Engineering 4


Note: Integrated Engineering units will be phased out from 2021. Students commencing in 2020 will take new unit ENGG3112 (6 cp) in place of ENGG2111, ENGG3111 and ENGG4111. ENGG3112 can be taken in this semester, or earlier by switching an elective.

4. Pathways

Major in Space Engineering

Type CP CP From
6 Select from AERO1560: Introduction to Aerospace Engineering
12 Select from AMME4111: Thesis A
AMME4112: Thesis B
18 Select from AERO2705: Space Engineering 1
AERO3760: Space Engineering 2
AERO4701: Space Engineering 3
12 Select from Unit Block Space Specialist Electives

Note: To be eligible for this major, students are required to meet progression requirements. There are minimum ATAR or WAM (>75%) entry requirements for enrolment in this major.

This Engineering major can be taken along with any of the available Arts majors.

Students undertaking this major are not required to do Integrated Engineering units (ENGG1111, ENGG2111, ENGG3111, ENGG4111), and are exempt from AERO2703 and AERO4460.

5. Unit Blocks

Block 1 - Arts Units (Min CP: 96,Max CP: 96)

Note: For the Bachelor of Arts component, students are required to complete a total of 96 credit points of Table A units as listed in the handbook of the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, including a major from Table A and 12 credit points of OLE units of study. See Faculty handbooks at http://sydney.edu.au/handbooks

Block 3 - Aerospace Specialist Electives (Min CP: 12,Max CP: 12)

Unit Code Unit Name CP Sessions Offered
AERO5260 Aerodynamics 2 6 Semester 1
AERO5360 Aerospace Structures 2 6 Semester 1
AERO5560 Flight Mechanics 2 6 Semester 2
AERO5700 Space Engineering (Advanced) 6 Semester 1
Semester 2

Note: AERO4260, AERO4360 and AERO4560 have been recoded in 2025. Students who have not yet completed their Aeronautical Stream Specialist Electives requirements should enrol in the 5000-level unit/s.

Block 4 - Engineering Core (Min CP: 36,Max CP: 36)

Unit Code Unit Name CP Sessions Offered
AMME4010 Major Industrial Project 24 Semester 1
Semester 2
AMME4111 Thesis A 6 Semester 1
Semester 2
AMME4112 Thesis B 6 Semester 1
Semester 2
CHNG4203 Major Industrial Project 24 Semester 1
Semester 2
CHNG4811 Thesis A 6 Semester 1
Semester 2
CHNG4812 Thesis B 6 Semester 1
Semester 2
CIVL4022 Thesis A 6 Semester 1
Semester 2
CIVL4023 Thesis B 6 Semester 1
Semester 2
ELEC4712 Thesis A 6 Semester 1
Semester 2
ELEC4713 Thesis B 6 Semester 1
Semester 2
ELEC4714 Major Industrial Project 24 Semester 1
Semester 2
ENGG1111 Integrated Engineering 1 6 Semester 1
ENGG2111 Integrated Engineering 2 2 Semester 1
Semester 2
Int February
ENGG3111 Integrated Engineering 3 2 Semester 1
Semester 2
ENGG4111 Integrated Engineering 4 2 Semester 1
ENGP1000 Professional Engagement Program 1 0 Semester 1
Semester 2
ENGP2000 Professional Engagement Program 2 0 Semester 1
Semester 2
ENGP3000 Professional Engagement Program 3 0 Semester 1
Semester 2
MATH1002 Linear Algebra 3 Semester 1
Semester 2
Summer Main
MATH1005 Statistical Thinking with Data 3 Semester 1
Semester 2
Int January
MATH1021 Calculus of One Variable 3 Semester 1
Semester 2
MATH1023 Multivariable Calculus and Modelling 3 Semester 1
Semester 2
MATH1902 Linear Algebra (Advanced) 3 Semester 1
MATH1905 Statistics (Advanced) 3 Semester 2
MATH1921 Calculus of One Variable (Adv) 3 Semester 1
MATH1923 Multivariable Calculus and Modelling (Adv) 3 Semester 2

Note: Complete a minimum of 36cp including:

- ENGP1000 (0cp), ENGP2000 (0cp) and ENGP3000 (0cp)

- Exactly 12cp of Integrated Engineering units comprising ENGG1111 (6cp), ENGG2111 (2cp), ENGG3111 (2cp) and ENGG4111 (2cp)

- Exactly 12cp of MATH1xxx units: MATH1021 Calculus of One Variable (3cp) AND MATH1002 Linear Algebra (3cp) AND MATH1023 Multivariable Calculus and Modelling (3cp) AND MATH1005 Statistics (3cp)

- A minimum of 12cp of (see note 1) from either AMME4111-4112 Thesis A & B (6cp+6cp) OR CHNG4811-CHNG4812 Thesis A & B (6cp+6cp) OR CIVL4022-4023 Thesis A & B (6cp+6cp) OR ELEC4712-4713 Thesis A & B (6cp+6cp) OR AMME4010 Major Industrial Project (24cp) OR CHNG4203 Major Industrial Project (24cp) OR ELEC4714 Major Industrial Project (24cp)

Note 1. All Thesis A units are mutually prohibited (meaning that only one can be completed), and all Thesis B units have the associated Thesis A unit as a pre-requisite. Students may undertake only the Thesis units relevant to their stream.

Block 5 - Aeronautical Stream Core (Min CP: 96,Max CP: 96)

Unit Code Unit Name CP Sessions Offered
AERO1560 Introduction to Aerospace Engineering 6 Semester 1
AERO2703 Aircraft Performance and Operations 6 Semester 2
AERO3260 Aerodynamics 1 6 Semester 2
AERO3261 Propulsion 6 Semester 1
AERO3360 Aerospace Structures 1 6 Semester 1
AERO3460 Aerospace Design 1 6 Semester 1
AERO3560 Flight Mechanics 1 6 Semester 2
AERO4460 Aerospace Design 3 6 Semester 1
AMME1362 Introduction to Engineering Materials 6 Semester 2
AMME1802 Engineering Mechanics 6 Semester 2
AMME2200 Introductory Thermofluids 6 Semester 2
AMME2301 Mechanics of Solids 6 Semester 2
AMME2500 Engineering Dynamics 6 Semester 1
AMME2700 Instrumentation 6 Semester 1
AMME3500 System Dynamics and Control 6 Semester 1
ENGG1801 Engineering Computing 6 Semester 1
Int January
MECH2400 Mechanical Systems Design 1 6 Semester 1

Block 6 - Space Major Core (Max CP: 18)

Unit Code Unit Name CP Sessions Offered
AERO2705 Space Engineering 1 6 Semester 2
AERO3760 Space Engineering 2 6 Semester 2
AERO4701 Space Engineering 3 6 Semester 1

Note: These units are only available to students enrolled in the Space major. ATAR/WAM requirements apply.

Block 7 - Space Specialist Electives (Max CP: 12)

Unit Code Unit Name CP Sessions Offered
AERO5260 Aerodynamics 2 6 Semester 1
AERO5360 Aerospace Structures 2 6 Semester 1
AERO5560 Flight Mechanics 2 6 Semester 2
AERO5700 Space Engineering (Advanced) 6 Semester 1
Semester 2
AERO5750 Unmanned Air Vehicle Systems 6 Semester 1
AMME3060 Engineering Methods 6 Semester 2
AMME4710 Computer Vision and Image Processing 6 Semester 2
AMME5202 Computational Fluid Dynamics 6 Semester 1
AMME5510 Vibration and Acoustics 6 Semester 2
AMME5520 Advanced Control and Optimisation 6 Semester 1
AMME5790 Introduction to Biomechatronics 6 Semester 2
AMME5912 Crash Analysis and Design 6 Semester 1
MECH5265 Combustion 6 Semester 2
MECH5310 Advanced Engineering Materials 6 Semester 1
MECH5720 Sensors and Signals 6 Semester 2
MTRX5700 Experimental Robotics 6 Semester 1

Note: AERO4260, AERO4360 and AERO4560 have been recoded in 2025 to AERO5260, AERO5360 and AERO5560.