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 Outcomes

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.

Professional recognition and accreditation

The Bachelor of Engineering (Aerospace Engineering) (Honours) is fully accredited by Engineers Australia.

Engineers Australia is the professional body responsible for the accreditation of higher education programs that prepare students to practise as professional engineers.

Engineers Australia is a signatory to the Washington Accord. This means that the degree is internationally recognised, and graduates are able to practise as professional engineers in many countries around the world.

Graduates of the Bachelor of Engineering (Aerospace Engineering) (Honours) degree are eligible for graduate and/or professional membership of Engineers Australia.