University of Newcastle
5 years full-time, up to 12 years part-time
Combine aerospace systems and mechanical engineering expertise in this 5-year honours degree. Work at the intersection of design, manufacturing, and aerospace systems while gaining practical industry experience through mandatory 12-week professional placements.
Domestic students must meet a selection rank of 77.00 for entry to Newcastle campus. International students must demonstrate English proficiency with IELTS overall minimum of 6.0 and section minimum of 6.0. Students should have completed senior secondary mathematics and science subjects. No specific prior engineering knowledge is required as the program begins with foundational engineering courses.
The program covers core aerospace engineering topics including aircraft performance and operations, flight dynamics, aerospace propulsion systems, embedded control systems, aircraft systems and avionics, airframe systems, and aerospace system design. Mechanical engineering components include mechanical design, engineering materials, dynamics of machines, mechanics of solids, heat transfer, thermodynamics, and fluid mechanics. Students also study foundational engineering subjects: engineering mechanics, electrical engineering, digital electronics, electrical circuits, engineering programming with Python, professional engineering practice, engineering risk and uncertainty, fluid mechanics, modelling and control, sustainable engineering, machine learning for engineers, and project management. The program includes a final year project and 10 units of electives.
University of Newcastle is accredited by Engineers Australia, enabling graduates to join as graduate members upon completion and as student members during studies. The university is ranked 1st in NSW for skills development and 2nd in Australia for Automation and Control. The program emphasizes practical, hands-on learning with mandatory 12-week professional work placements integrated throughout the degree, ensuring students build professional networks and apply theoretical knowledge in real-world engineering environments.
Graduates can pursue careers as aerospace engineers, aerospace systems engineers, satellite engineers, systems engineers, industrial automation engineers, robotics designers, smart infrastructure designers, avionics engineers, and data communications engineers. The combination of aerospace and mechanical expertise opens opportunities in aeronautical, motorsport, manufacturing, automation, and advanced technology sectors. The professional practice component and industry connections facilitate direct pathways to graduate employment.
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