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ProgramsEngENGI (UG)BEHonsS1 EntryAeronautical Engineering (2024)


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Year 0 - Planning your degree

SITS Diet Block/TypeCPUnit of Study/Unit Block

Note:   Specialisations in the Aeronautical Stream

  • stream specialisation is a subset of stream electives relevant to a particular aspect of Aeronautical Engineering, such as Aerospace Systems.
  • 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)


Year 1 - Semester 1

SITS Diet Block/TypeCPUnit of Study/Unit Block
0ENGP1001: Professional Engagement Program 1A


Note:  All students must enrol in ENGP1001 in their first semester of enrolment.
6AERO1560: Introduction to Aerospace Engineering
6Select from
ENGG1810: Introduction to Engineering Computing
or other units.
6AMME1705: Introduction to Electromechanical Systems
6MATH1061: Mathematics 1A

Note:   MATH1061 may be replaced by advanced unit MATH1961.


Year 1 - Semester 2

SITS Diet Block/TypeCPUnit of Study/Unit Block
6AERO1400: Intro to Aircraft Construction and Design
6AMME1362: Introduction to Engineering Materials
6MATH1062: Mathematics 1B
6AMME1802: Engineering Mechanics
0ENGP1002: Professional Engagement Program 1B

Note:   MATH1062 may be replaced by advanced unit MATH1962.


Year 2 - Semester 1

SITS Diet Block/TypeCPUnit of Study/Unit Block
6AMME2500: Engineering Dynamics
0ENGP1003: Professional Engagement Program 1C
6AMME2000: Engineering Analysis
6AERO2710: Analysis of Aerospace Engineering Data
6ENGG2112: Multi-disciplinary Engineering

Year 2 - Semester 2

SITS Diet Block/TypeCPUnit of Study/Unit Block
6AERO2703: Aircraft Performance and Operations
6AMME2301: Mechanics of Solids
6AMME2200: Introductory Thermofluids
0ENGP2001: Professional Engagement Program 2A
6AERO2460: Aerospace Design 1

Year 3 - Semester 1

SITS Diet Block/TypeCPUnit of Study/Unit Block
6AMME3500: System Dynamics and Control
6AERO3261: Propulsion
6AERO3360: Aerospace Structures 1
0ENGP2002: Professional Engagement Program 2B
6ENGG3112: Interdisciplinary Engineering

Year 3 - Semester 2

SITS Diet Block/TypeCPUnit of Study/Unit Block
6AERO3260: Aerodynamics 1
6AERO3560: Flight Mechanics 1
6Select from
AERO3465: Aerospace Design 2
or other units.
0ENGP2003: Professional Engagement Program 2C
List
6Select from
Aeronautical Stream Elective Units
Aeronautical Engineering Project Units
AMMExxxx Specialist Elective Units
Free Electives

Year 4 - Semester 1

SITS Diet Block/TypeCPUnit of Study/Unit Block
6AERO4460: Aerospace Design 3
6AMME4111: Thesis A
0ENGP3001: Professional Engagement Program 3A
List
6Select from
Aeronautical Stream Core Extension
Aeronautical Stream Elective Units
Aeronautical Engineering Project Units
AMMExxxx Specialist Elective Units
Free Electives
6Select 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).

Units may not also count towards specialisation requirements.

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.

Year 4 - Semester 2

SITS Diet Block/TypeCPUnit of Study/Unit Block
6AMME4112: Thesis B
0ENGP3002: Professional Engagement Program 3B
List
6Select from
Aeronautical Stream Elective Units
Aeronautical Engineering Project Units
AMMExxxx Specialist Elective Units
Free Electives
List
6Select from
Aeronautical Stream Elective Units
Aeronautical Engineering Project Units
AMMExxxx Specialist Elective Units
Free Electives
6Select 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).

Units may not also count towards specialisation requirements.

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.

Requirements for this Pathway

TypeCPCP From
18Select from
AERO2711: Aerospace Engineering Project 1
AERO3711: Aerospace Engineering Project 2
AERO4711: Aerospace Engineering Project 3
AERO5700: Space Engineering (Advanced)

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.
Course: Aeronautical Engineering (2024)
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
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/
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