2. Requirements

Summary

In summary the requirements are:

Students must complete 192 credit points as follows:

► 36 credit points of Engineering core units

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

► 108 credit points of Aeronautical stream core units

► A minimum of 24 credit points of Aeronautical Specialist electives

► A minimum of 12 credit points of Aeronautical Advanced Specialist electives

► A maximum of 6 credit points of General (Free) Electives

The completion of a major is not necessary. If a student chooses to do a major, aligned majors can be completed within the 192 credit points described above.

Handbook Rules

The handbook rules governing this degree are as follows:

To qualify for the award of the Bachelor of Engineering Honours degree, a candidate must:

(a) successfully complete 192 credit points comprising:

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

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

(iii) A minimum of 48 credit points of additional units from the Engineering Stream Specialist Table pertaining to the specialist stream being undertaken, including satisfying any additional requirements specified for the Specialist Table.

(b) Successfully complete the requirements of the Professional Engagement Program

(2) The class of Honours will be determined by the EIHWAM.

(3) In exceptional circumstances, the Dean may vary the conditions for the award of Honours after seeking the advice of the relevant Head of School.

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.

Majors

A major requires:

(a) the completion of 48 credit points chosen from units of study listed in the table for that major;

(b) satisfying any additional requirements specified for the major, and listed with the table of units for the major;

Dalyell Scholars Program

Unit substitutions may be available for students enrolled in the Dalyell Scholars Program, depending on their year of commencement and degree. Dalyell Scholars can view the Canvas page for further information specific to their circumstances: https://canvas.sydney.edu.au/courses/7156/pages/enrolment-options-for-dalyell-scholars

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
Engineering Core	6	Select from ENGG1111: Integrated Engineering 1
Engineering Core	3	Select from MATH1021: Calculus of One Variable
Engineering Core	3	Select from MATH1002: Linear Algebra
Aeronautical Stream Core	6	Select from AERO1560: Introduction to Aerospace Engineering
Aeronautical Stream Core	6	Select from ENGG1801: Engineering Computing Note: ENGG1810 Introduction to Engineering Computing replaces ENGG1801 from 2021.
Engineering Core	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
Engineering Core	3	Select from MATH1023: Multivariable Calculus and Modelling
Aeronautical Specialist Electives	6	Select from AERO1400: Intro to Aircraft Construction and Design
Engineering Core	3	Select from MATH1005: Statistical Thinking with Data
Aeronautical Stream Core	6	Select from AMME1362: Introduction to Engineering Materials
Aeronautical Stream Core	6	Select from AMME1802: Engineering Mechanics

Year 2 - Semester 1

Type	CP	CP From
Aeronautical Stream Core	6	Select from AMME2261: Fluid Mechanics 1
Aeronautical Stream Core	6	Select from AMME2500: Engineering Dynamics
Aeronautical Specialist Electives	6	Select from AMME2000: Engineering Analysis or other units.
Aeronautical Stream Core	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
Aeronautical Stream Core	6	Select from AMME2262: Introduction to Thermal Engineering
Aeronautical Stream Core	6	Select from AERO2703: Aircraft Performance and Operations
Aeronautical Stream Core	6	Select from AMME2301: Mechanics of Solids
Engineering Core	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.
Engineering Core	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
Aeronautical Stream Core	6	Select from MECH2400: Mechanical Systems Design 1 Note: From 2024, MECH2400 is offered in Semester 1 only. Students who have not completed MECH2400 should discuss an enrolment plan with their Academic Advisor.

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. 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
Aeronautical Stream Core	6	Select from AMME3500: System Dynamics and Control
Aeronautical Stream Core	6	Select from AERO3460: Aerospace Design 1
Aeronautical Stream Core	6	Select from AERO3261: Propulsion
Aeronautical Stream Core	6	Select from AERO3360: Aerospace Structures 1
Engineering Core	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.

Year 3 - Semester 2

Type	CP	CP From
Aeronautical Specialist Electives	6	Select from Unit Block: Aeronautical Specialist Electives
Aeronautical Specialist Electives	6	Select from AERO3465: Aerospace Design 2 or other units.
Aeronautical Stream Core	6	Select from AERO3260: Aerodynamics 1
Aeronautical Stream Core	6	Select from AERO3560: Flight Mechanics 1

Year 4 - Semester 1

Type	CP	CP From
Engineering Core	6	Select from AMME4111: Thesis A
Engineering Core	2	Select from ENGG4111: Integrated Engineering 4
Aeronautical Stream Core	6	Select from AERO4460: Aerospace Design 3
Aeronautical Specialist Electives	6	Select from Unit Block: Aeronautical Specialist Electives or other units.
Engineering Core	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
Aeronautical Advanced Specialist	6	Select from AERO5260: Aerodynamics 2 AERO5360: Aerospace Structures 2 Note: At least two units must be completed from AERO5360 (Semester 1) or AERO5560 (Semester 2) or AERO5260 (Semester 1). AERO4260, AERO4360 and AERO4560 have been recoded in 2025. Students who have not yet completed their Aeronautical Stream Advanced Specialist requirements should enrol in the 5000-level unit/s.

Year 4 - Semester 2

Type	CP	CP From
Engineering Core	6	Select from AMME4112: Thesis B
Aeronautical Specialist Electives	6	Select from Unit Block: Aeronautical Specialist Electives
Aeronautical Advanced Specialist	6	Select from AERO5560: Flight Mechanics 2 or other units. Note: At least two units must be completed from AERO5360 (Semester 1) or AERO5560 (Semester 2) or AERO5260 (Semester 1). AERO4260, AERO4360 and AERO4560 have been recoded in 2025. Students who have not yet completed their Aeronautical Stream Advanced Specialist requirements should enrol in the 5000-level unit/s.

4. Pathways

Major in Computational Engineering

Type	CP	CP From
Engineering Core	24	Select from AMME4111: Thesis A AMME4112: Thesis B MATH1002: Linear Algebra MATH1005: Statistical Thinking with Data MATH1021: Calculus of One Variable MATH1023: Multivariable Calculus and Modelling
Aeronautical Specialist Electives	18	Select from AMME2000: Engineering Analysis AMME3060: Engineering Methods AMME5060: Advanced Computational Engineering
List	12	Select from AERO4360: Aerospace Structures 2 AMME5202: Computational Fluid Dynamics Note: Alternative units AMME5271 Computational Nanotechnology and AMME5912 Crash Analysis and Design may be selected from the free electives collection.

Major in Engineering Design

Type	CP	CP From
Aeronautical Stream Core	18	Select from AERO3460: Aerospace Design 1 AERO4460: Aerospace Design 3 MECH2400: Mechanical Systems Design 1
Aeronautical Specialist Electives	12	Select from AERO1400: Intro to Aircraft Construction and Design AERO3465: Aerospace Design 2
Engineering Core	12	Select from AMME4111: Thesis A AMME4112: Thesis B
Aeronautical Specialist Electives	6	Select from AERO5200: Advanced Aerodynamics AERO5400: Advanced Aircraft Design Analysis Note: Alternative units AMME5902 Computer Aided Manufacturing or AMME5912 Crash Analysis and Design may be selected from the free electives collection

Major in Space Engineering

Type	CP	CP From
Aeronautical Stream Core	6	Select from AERO1560: Introduction to Aerospace Engineering
Engineering Core	12	Select from AMME4111: Thesis A AMME4112: Thesis B
Space Specialist Electives	12	Select from Unit Block Space Specialist Electives
Space Major Core	18	Select from AERO2705: Space Engineering 1 AERO3760: Space Engineering 2 AERO4701: Space Engineering 3 Note: Candidates for the Space Major take the above three units in place of AERO2703, AERO4460 and 6CP of General Electives.

Note: To be eligible for this major, students are required to meet progression requirements. There are ATAR or WAM entry requirements for this major.

5. Unit Blocks

Block 1 - Engineering General Electives (Max CP: 6)

Unit Code	Unit Name	CP	Sessions Offered
ENGG1000	History and Philosophy of Engineering	6	Semester 1

Note: Students may take 6 credit points of free general electives to complete the total number of credit points for their degree. Students may take the following units of study as free general 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 Faculties of: (i) Engineering and Information Technologies (ii) Science (iii) Arts (iv) Sydney Business School

(2) Any other units of study approved by the Faculty of Engineering and Information Technologies Courses Committee, which will be published in an appropriate place by the Faculty.

(3) Any units of study approved by the Dean (or his/her delegate in these matters), or by the relevant Head of School or Program Director, on a case by case basis upon application by the student.

Block 2 - Aeronautical Specialist Electives (Min CP: 24,Max CP: 36)

Unit Code	Unit Name	CP	Sessions Offered
AERO1400	Intro to Aircraft Construction and Design	6	Semester 2
AERO2705	Space Engineering 1	6	Semester 2
AERO2711	Aerospace Engineering Project 1	6	Semester 1 Semester 2 Int February Int July
AERO3465	Aerospace Design 2	6	Semester 2
AERO3711	Aerospace Engineering Project 2	6	Semester 1 Semester 2 Int February Int July
AERO3760	Space Engineering 2	6	Semester 2
AERO4701	Space Engineering 3	6	Semester 1
AERO4711	Aerospace Engineering Project 3	6	Semester 1 Semester 2 Int February Int July
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
AERO5700	Space Engineering (Advanced)	6	Semester 1 Semester 2
AERO5750	Unmanned Air Vehicle Systems	6	Semester 1
AMME2000	Engineering Analysis	6	Semester 1
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

Note: Space Engineering units AERO2705, AERO3760, AERO4701 are only available to students admitted to the Space Engineering major.

Block 3 - Aeronautical Advanced Specialist (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: At least two of these units (12 credit points) must be taken.

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

Block 4 - Space Specialist Electives (Max CP: 12)

Unit Code	Unit Name	CP	Sessions Offered
AERO4260	Aerodynamics 2	6	Semester 1
AERO4360	Aerospace Structures 2	6	Semester 1
AERO4560	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

Block 5 - 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 or major.

Block 6 - Aeronautical Stream Core (Min CP: 108,Max CP: 108)

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
AMME2261	Fluid Mechanics 1	6	Semester 1
AMME2262	Introduction to Thermal Engineering	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 7 - 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.

Course:	Aeronautical Engineering (2020)
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

Faculty of Engineering

Aeronautical Engineering (2020)

1. Overview