1. Overview

Course:	Aeronautical Engineering (2023)
CP Required:	192
Min FT Duration:	4.00 Years
Min PT Duration:	4.00 Years
Faculty/School:	Faculty of Engineering
Years Offered:	2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015

2. Requirements

Summary

In summary the requirements are:

Students must complete 192 credit points as follows:

► 6 credit points of Introductory Computing units

► 12 credit points of Foundation Mathematics units

► 30 credit points of from the Project table, including Thesis

► The Professional Engagement Program (PEP) Units comprising ENGP1001 (0cp), ENGP1002 (0cp), ENGP1003 (0cp), ENGP2001 (0cp), ENGP2002 (0cp), ENGP2003 (0cp), ENGP3001 (0cp) and ENGP3002 (0cp)

► 108 credit points of Aeronautical stream core units

► 12 credit points of Aeronautical Stream core extension

► 24 credit points of electives, which may include Aeronautical stream electives, AMME specialist electives, Aeronautical project units, or free electives (Engineering Electives, or a Table S elective)

The completion of a specialisation is not mandatory. If a student chooses to do a specialisation, it must be completed within the 192 credit points described above.

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.

Faculty Resolutions

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

3. Semesters

Note: Specialisations in the Aeronautical Stream

• A stream specialisation is a subset of stream electives relevant to a particular aspect of Aeronautical Engineering, such as Flight Data Analysis.
• A breadth specialisation broadens your knowledge outside the field of Aeronautical Engineering, in areas such as Humanitarian Engineering or Innovation and Entrepreneurship. If you opt to take a breadth specialisation, it takes the place of your free electives.

You have 3 specialisation combinations to choose from in the Aeronautical Stream:

• 1 stream specialisation [18cp] + 1 free elective [6cp] or
• 1 breadth specialisation [24cp] (no free electives) or
• Stream electives or free electives [24cp] (no specialisation option)

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

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

4. Pathways

1. Stream Specialisation in Aerospace Design

Type	CP	CP From
Specialisation - Aerospace Design Core Units	6	Select from AERO5400: Advanced Aircraft Design Analysis
Specialisation - Aerospace Design Elective Units	12	Select from AERO5200: Advanced Aerodynamics AERO5206: Rotary Wing Aircraft AERO5260: Aerodynamics 2 AERO5360: Aerospace Structures 2 AERO5560: Flight Mechanics 2 AERO5750: Unmanned Air Vehicle Systems Note: AERO4260, AERO4360 and AERO4560 have been recoded in 2025 to AERO5260, AERO5360 and AERO5560.

Note: Please check the prerequisites for the higher-level units (3000+ level) in this specialisation when planning your degree. Ensure you will be able to complete the prerequisites prior to undertaking these higher-level units.

This specialisation has been discontinued. 2023-commencing students may attempt the Aerospace Systems specialisation introduced in 2024.

2. Stream Specialisation in Aerospace Research

Type	CP	CP From
Specialisation - Aerospace Research Units	18	Select from AERO2711: Aerospace Engineering Project 1 AERO3711: Aerospace Engineering Project 2 AERO4711: Aerospace Engineering Project 3 AERO5700: Space Engineering (Advanced)

Note: Please check the prerequisites for the higher-level units (3000+ level) in this specialisation when planning your degree. Ensure you will be able to complete the prerequisites prior to undertaking these higher-level units.

3. Stream Specialisation in Engineering Aerodynamics

Type	CP	CP From
Specialisation - Engineering Aerodynamics Core Units	6	Select from AERO5200: Advanced Aerodynamics
Specialisation - Engineering Aerodynamics Elective Units	12	Select from AERO5206: Rotary Wing Aircraft AERO5260: Aerodynamics 2 AMME5202: Computational Fluid Dynamics Note: AERO4260 has been recoded in 2025 to AERO5260.

Note: Please check the prerequisites for the higher-level units (3000+ level) in this specialisation when planning your degree. Ensure you will be able to complete the prerequisites prior to undertaking these higher-level units.

This specialisation has been discontinued. 2023-commencing students may attempt the Aerospace Systems specialisation introduced in 2024.

4. Stream Specialisation in Flight Data Analysis

Type	CP	CP From
Specialisation - Flight Data Analysis Core Units	6	Select from AERO5500: Flight Test and Evaluation
Specialisation - Flight Data Analysis Elective Units	12	Select from AERO5200: Advanced Aerodynamics AERO5206: Rotary Wing Aircraft AERO5560: Flight Mechanics 2 AERO5750: Unmanned Air Vehicle Systems Note: AERO4560 have been recoded in 2025 to AERO5560.

Note: Please check the prerequisites for the higher-level units (3000+ level) in this specialisation when planning your degree. Ensure you will be able to complete the prerequisites prior to undertaking these higher-level units.

This specialisation has been discontinued. 2023-commencing students may attempt the Aerospace Systems specialisation introduced in 2024.

5. Breadth Specialisation in Computer Systems

Type	CP	CP From
Specialisation - Computer Systems Core Units	18	Select from ELEC1601: Introduction to Computer Systems ELEC2602: Digital Logic ELEC3607: Embedded Systems
Specialisation - Computer Systems Elective Units	6	Select from ELEC3305: Digital Signal Processing ELEC3608: Computer Architecture

6. Breadth Specialisation in Engineering Data Science

Type	CP	CP From
Specialisation - Engineering Data Science Core Units	18	Select from DATA2001: Data Science: Big Data and Data Diversity DATA2002: Data Analytics: Learning from Data DATA2901: Big Data and Data Diversity (Advanced) DATA2902: Data Analytics: Learning from Data (Adv) STAT2011: Probability and Estimation Theory STAT2911: Probability and Statistical Models (Adv)
Specialisation - Engineering Data Science Elective Units	6	Select from COMP3308: Introduction to Artificial Intelligence COMP3608: Introduction to Artificial Intelligence (Adv) DATA3404: Scalable Data Management DATA3406: Human-in-the-Loop Data Analytics

7. Breadth Specialisation in Humanitarian Engineering

Type	CP	CP From
Specialisation - Humanitarian Engineering Core Units	12	Select from CIVL3310: Humanitarian Engineering CIVL5320: Engineering for Sustainable Development
Specialisation - Humanitarian Engineering Elective Units	12	Select from ASNS2665: Understanding Southeast Asia CIVL5330: Global Engineering Field Work EDUF3026: Global Poverty and Education ENGG3801: Industry and Community Project FASS3500: Service Learning in Indigenous Communities HSBH3009: International Health Project PMGT3857: International Project Management

8. Breadth Specialisation in Innovation and Entrepreneurship

Type	CP	CP From
Specialisation - Innovation and Entrepreneurship Core Units	18	Select from SIEN1000: Innovation and Entrepreneurship Foundation SIEN1001: Innovators` Skills and Actions SIEN2001: Validating Ideas and Building Ventures
Specialisation - Innovation and Entrepreneurship Elective Units	6	Select from CLAW2209: Intellectual Property for Business DECO2015: Responsible Design for Innovation DECO2016: Design Thinking ENGG3216: Management of Technological Innovation INFS2030: e-Business Management MKTG3114: New Products Marketing MKTG3120: Building and Managing Brands PMGT3856: Sustainability and Knowledge Management SIEN2210: Strategic Management SIEN3001: Social Entrepreneurship SIEN3204: Managing Organisational Sustainability

5. Unit Blocks

Block 0 - Introductory Computing Units (Min CP: 6,Max CP: 6)

Unit Code	Unit Name	CP	Sessions Offered
ENGG1810	Introduction to Engineering Computing	6	Semester 1 Semester 2 Int February
INFO1110	Introduction to Programming	6	Semester 1 Semester 2
INFO1910	Introduction to Programming (Advanced)	6	Semester 1 Semester 2

Note: Students must complete:

-6cp from ENGG1810 or (INFO1110 or INFO1910). For Aeronautical stream students it is recommended that ENGG1810 is taken.

Block 1 - Foundation Mathematics Units (Min CP: 12,Max CP: 12)

Unit Code	Unit Name	CP	Sessions Offered
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 12cp including:

- 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)

Block 2 - Projects Table (Min CP: 30,Max CP: 30)

Unit Code	Unit Name	CP	Sessions Offered
AERO1560	Introduction to Aerospace Engineering	6	Semester 1
AMME4111	Thesis A	6	Semester 1 Semester 2
AMME4112	Thesis B	6	Semester 1 Semester 2
BMET1960	Biomedical Engineering 1A	6	Semester 1
CHNG1108	Introduction to Chemical Engineering	6	Semester 1
CIVL1900	Introduction to Civil Engineering	6	Semester 1
ELEC1004	Practical Introduction to Electrical Engineering	6	Semester 1
ELEC1005	Introduction to Software Engineering	6	Semester 1
ENGG1800	Introduction to Engineering A	6	Semester 1
ENGG2112	Multi-disciplinary Engineering	6	Semester 1 Semester 2
ENGG3112	Interdisciplinary Engineering	6	Semester 1 Semester 2
MECH1560	Introduction to Mechanical Engineering	6	Semester 1
MTRX1701	Introduction to Mechatronic Engineering	6	Semester 1

Note: - Students are to select the introduction unit relevant to their stream.

- Students are to select the thesis units relevant to their stream. Aeronautical, Mechanical and Mechatronic students are to enrol in the AMME coded units. Students in both Electrical and Software are to enrol in the ELEC coded units.

Block 3 - Professional Engagement Program (PEP) Units

Unit Code	Unit Name	CP	Sessions Offered
ENGP1001	Professional Engagement Program 1A	0	Semester 1 Semester 2
ENGP1002	Professional Engagement Program 1B	0	Semester 1 Semester 2
ENGP1003	Professional Engagement Program 1C	0	Semester 1 Semester 2
ENGP2001	Professional Engagement Program 2A	0	Semester 1 Semester 2
ENGP2002	Professional Engagement Program 2B	0	Semester 1 Semester 2
ENGP2003	Professional Engagement Program 2C	0	Semester 1 Semester 2
ENGP3001	Professional Engagement Program 3A	0	Semester 1 Semester 2
ENGP3002	Professional Engagement Program 3B	0	Semester 1 Semester 2

Note: -Candidates for the Bachelor of Engineering Honours must complete the Professional Engagement Program units of study.

- Candidates must enrol in ENGP1001 in their first semester of study

Block 4 - Aeronautical Stream Core (Min CP: 108,Max CP: 108)

Unit Code	Unit Name	CP	Sessions Offered
AERO1400	Intro to Aircraft Construction and Design	6	Semester 2
AERO2460	Aerospace Design 1	6	Semester 2
AERO2703	Aircraft Performance and Operations	6	Semester 2
AERO2710	Analysis of Aerospace Engineering Data	6	Semester 1
AERO3260	Aerodynamics 1	6	Semester 2
AERO3261	Propulsion	6	Semester 1
AERO3360	Aerospace Structures 1	6	Semester 1
AERO3465	Aerospace Design 2	6	Semester 2
AERO3560	Flight Mechanics 1	6	Semester 2
AERO4460	Aerospace Design 3	6	Semester 1
AMME1362	Introduction to Engineering Materials	6	Semester 2
AMME1705	Introduction to Electromechanical Systems	6	Semester 1
AMME1802	Engineering Mechanics	6	Semester 2
AMME2000	Engineering Analysis	6	Semester 1
AMME2200	Introductory Thermofluids	6	Semester 2
AMME2301	Mechanics of Solids	6	Semester 2
AMME2500	Engineering Dynamics	6	Semester 1
AMME3500	System Dynamics and Control	6	Semester 1

Block 5 - Aeronautical Stream Core Extension (Min CP: 12,Max CP: 18)

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

Note: Please note that units taken as Aeronautical Stream Core Extension units may only count towards this collection.

They are not permitted to double-count towards a specialisation.

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

Block 6 - Aeronautical Stream Elective Units (Max CP: 24)

Unit Code	Unit Name	CP	Sessions Offered
AERO5200	Advanced Aerodynamics	6	Semester 1
AERO5206	Rotary Wing Aircraft	6	Semester 2
AERO5400	Advanced Aircraft Design Analysis	6	Semester 2
AERO5500	Flight Test and Evaluation	6	Semester 2
AERO5520	Aircraft Avionics and Systems [not running in 2020]	6	Semester 1 Semester 2
AERO5750	Unmanned Air Vehicle Systems	6	Semester 1
AMME4010	Major Industrial Project	24	Semester 1 Semester 2

Block 7 - Aeronautical Engineering Project Units (Max CP: 18)

Unit Code	Unit Name	CP	Sessions Offered
AERO2711	Aerospace Engineering Project 1	6	Semester 1 Semester 2 Int February Int July
AERO3711	Aerospace Engineering Project 2	6	Semester 1 Semester 2 Int February Int July
AERO4711	Aerospace Engineering Project 3	6	Semester 1 Semester 2 Int February Int July

Block 8 - AMMExxxx Specialist Elective Units (Max CP: 24)

Unit Code	Unit Name	CP	Sessions Offered
AMME3060	Engineering Methods	6	Semester 2
AMME5060	Advanced Computational Engineering	6	Semester 2
AMME5202	Computational Fluid Dynamics	6	Semester 1
AMME5292	Applied Fluid Dynamics and Turbulence	6	Semester 1
AMME5510	Vibration and Acoustics	6	Semester 2
AMME5520	Advanced Control and Optimisation	6	Semester 1

Block 9 - Free Electives (Max CP: 24)

Note: Students may take 24 credit points of free electives to complete the total number of credit points for their degree. Students may take the following units of study as free electives, provided they satisfy any prerequisite, quota, departmental permission or any other requirements of the units, and the units are not essentially the same or prohibited units for any of the other units in their degree.

(1) Any units of study from the Faculty of Engineering available to undergraduate students

(2) Any unit of study from Table S

Students may use the free electives to complete a Breadth Specialisation.

Block 10 - Specialisation - Aerospace Design Core Units (Max CP: 6)

Unit Code	Unit Name	CP	Sessions Offered
AERO5400	Advanced Aircraft Design Analysis	6	Semester 2

Note: This specialisation has been discontinued. 2023-commencing students may attempt the Aerospace Systems specialisation introduced in 2024.

Block 11 - Specialisation - Aerospace Design Elective Units (Max CP: 12)

Unit Code	Unit Name	CP	Sessions Offered
AERO5200	Advanced Aerodynamics	6	Semester 1
AERO5206	Rotary Wing Aircraft	6	Semester 2
AERO5260	Aerodynamics 2	6	Semester 1
AERO5360	Aerospace Structures 2	6	Semester 1
AERO5560	Flight Mechanics 2	6	Semester 2
AERO5750	Unmanned Air Vehicle Systems	6	Semester 1

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

Block 12 - Specialisation - Aerospace Research Units (Max CP: 18)

Unit Code	Unit Name	CP	Sessions Offered
AERO2711	Aerospace Engineering Project 1	6	Semester 1 Semester 2 Int February Int July
AERO3711	Aerospace Engineering Project 2	6	Semester 1 Semester 2 Int February Int July
AERO4711	Aerospace Engineering Project 3	6	Semester 1 Semester 2 Int February Int July
AERO5700	Space Engineering (Advanced)	6	Semester 1 Semester 2

Block 13 - Specialisation - Engineering Aerodynamics Core Units (Max CP: 6)

Unit Code	Unit Name	CP	Sessions Offered
AERO5200	Advanced Aerodynamics	6	Semester 1

Note: This specialisation has been discontinued. 2023-commencing students may attempt the Aerospace Systems specialisation introduced in 2024.

Block 14 - Specialisation - Engineering Aerodynamics Elective Units (Max CP: 12)

Unit Code	Unit Name	CP	Sessions Offered
AERO5206	Rotary Wing Aircraft	6	Semester 2
AERO5260	Aerodynamics 2	6	Semester 1
AMME5202	Computational Fluid Dynamics	6	Semester 1

Note: AERO4260 has been recoded in 2025 to AERO5260.

Block 15 - Specialisation - Flight Data Analysis Core Units (Max CP: 6)

Unit Code	Unit Name	CP	Sessions Offered
AERO5500	Flight Test and Evaluation	6	Semester 2

Note: This specialisation has been discontinued. 2023-commencing students may attempt the Aerospace Systems specialisation introduced in 2024.

Block 16 - Specialisation - Flight Data Analysis Elective Units (Max CP: 12)

Unit Code	Unit Name	CP	Sessions Offered
AERO5200	Advanced Aerodynamics	6	Semester 1
AERO5206	Rotary Wing Aircraft	6	Semester 2
AERO5560	Flight Mechanics 2	6	Semester 2
AERO5750	Unmanned Air Vehicle Systems	6	Semester 1

Note: AERO4560 has been recoded in 2025 to AERO5560.

Block 17 - Specialisation - Computer Systems Core Units (Max CP: 18)

Unit Code	Unit Name	CP	Sessions Offered
ELEC1601	Introduction to Computer Systems	6	Semester 1 Semester 2
ELEC2602	Digital Logic	6	Semester 1
ELEC3607	Embedded Systems	6	Semester 1

Block 18 - Specialisation - Computer Systems Elective Units (Max CP: 6)

Unit Code	Unit Name	CP	Sessions Offered
ELEC3305	Digital Signal Processing	6	Semester 1
ELEC3608	Computer Architecture	6	Semester 2

Block 19 - Specialisation - Engineering Data Science Core Units (Max CP: 18)

Unit Code	Unit Name	CP	Sessions Offered
DATA2001	Data Science: Big Data and Data Diversity	6	Semester 1
DATA2002	Data Analytics: Learning from Data	6	Semester 2
DATA2901	Big Data and Data Diversity (Advanced)	6	Semester 1
DATA2902	Data Analytics: Learning from Data (Adv)	6	Semester 2
STAT2011	Probability and Estimation Theory	6	Semester 1
STAT2911	Probability and Statistical Models (Adv)	6	Semester 1

Block 20 - Specialisation - Engineering Data Science Elective Units (Max CP: 6)

Unit Code	Unit Name	CP	Sessions Offered
COMP3308	Introduction to Artificial Intelligence	6	Semester 1
COMP3608	Introduction to Artificial Intelligence (Adv)	6	Semester 1
DATA3404	Scalable Data Management	6	Semester 1
DATA3406	Human-in-the-Loop Data Analytics	6	Semester 2

Block 21 - Specialisation - Humanitarian Engineering Core Units (Max CP: 12)

Unit Code	Unit Name	CP	Sessions Offered
CIVL3310	Humanitarian Engineering	6	Semester 1
CIVL5320	Engineering for Sustainable Development	6	Semester 2

Block 22 - Specialisation - Humanitarian Engineering Elective Units (Max CP: 12)

Unit Code	Unit Name	CP	Sessions Offered
ASNS2665	Understanding Southeast Asia	6	Semester 1 Int February Int July
CIVL5330	Global Engineering Field Work	6	Int July
EDUF3026	Global Poverty and Education	6	Semester 2
ENGG3801	Industry and Community Project	6	Semester 1 Semester 2
FASS3500	Service Learning in Indigenous Communities	6	Semester 1 Semester 2
HSBH3009	International Health Project	6	Semester 2
PMGT3857	International Project Management	6	Semester 2

Block 23 - Specialisation - Innovation and Entrepreneurship Core Units (Max CP: 18)

Unit Code	Unit Name	CP	Sessions Offered
SIEN1000	Innovation and Entrepreneurship Foundation	6	Semester 1 Semester 2
SIEN1001	Innovators` Skills and Actions	6	Semester 1 Semester 2
SIEN2001	Validating Ideas and Building Ventures	6	Semester 2

Block 24 - Specialisation - Innovation and Entrepreneurship Elective Units (Max CP: 6)

Unit Code	Unit Name	CP	Sessions Offered
CLAW2209	Intellectual Property for Business	6	Semester 1 Semester 2
DECO2015	Responsible Design for Innovation	6	Semester 2
DECO2016	Design Thinking	6	Semester 1
ENGG3216	Management of Technological Innovation	6	Semester 1
INFS2030	e-Business Management	6	Semester 1 Semester 2
MKTG3114	New Products Marketing	6	Semester 2
MKTG3120	Building and Managing Brands	6	Semester 1
PMGT3856	Sustainability and Knowledge Management	6	Semester 1
SIEN2210	Strategic Management	6	Semester 1 Semester 2
SIEN3001	Social Entrepreneurship	6	Semester 2
SIEN3204	Managing Organisational Sustainability	6	Semester 2