Bachelor of Engineering (Aerospace Engineering) (Honours) RMIT University (Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology University)

Your career in aerospace engineering

Are you ready to take off in your new aerospace engineering career? You'll design aircraft, develop propulsion systems, research new materials, test new engines, develop spacecraft and plan maintenance courses.

What you will study

In this industry-focused course you'll gain specialist skills in the analysis, design, and operation of sophisticated aerospace hardware and software.

In this industry-focused degree you'll gain specialist skills in the analysis, design, and operation of sophisticated aerospace hardware and software.

You'll study a broad range of areas such as aerodynamics, aerospace materials and structures, aerospace systems, design, dynamics and control, thermodynamics, and propulsion.

Elective studies will allow you to tailor the course to suit your areas of interest and enhance your career opportunities.

Sustainability issues are built into multiple areas of the course. This increases your employability as there is increasing demand for long-term engineering solutions in this industry.

As an RMIT graduate you’ll have the analytical, technological, and design skills required to practise aerospace engineering. You'll also learn to appreciate the wider social implications of the engineering profession.

You’ll have the opportunity to design creative solutions through inspiring and sustainable design-and-build projects, as well as taking part in the Engineers Without Borders Challenge - a humanitarian-focused course offered in all RMIT engineering degrees.

To ensure you graduate job-ready, you’ll also have an opportunity to undertake a work-integrated learning (industry experience) elective.

Career

In an aerospace engineering career you can design aircraft, develop propulsion systems, research new materials, test new engines, develop spacecraft, or plan maintenance programs.

As a graduate from this degree you'll be ready to work as a high-level engineer on a wide range of Australian and international projects.

The most likely destinations for graduates are:

design and manufacturing companies including Boeing Australia, Airbus, BAE Systems Australia, and Australian Aerospace
defence forces: Royal Australian Navy, Australian Army, and Royal Australian Air Force
Defence Science and Technology Group and Capability Acquisition and Sustainment Group
Australian and international airlines
airworthiness organisations: Civil Aviation Safety Authority, Department of Defence
general aviation

Aerospace engineers also have skills in fields of advanced technology that are in high demand in non-aerospace organisations including the automotive industry, power generation industry, software support companies, and research organisations.