Course Overview

About This Course

If you're interested in aeronautics and like the idea of becoming an engineer, this course is for you. It's the only course of its kind in Western Australia. In this course, you'll learn about the science and technology of aviation, including aircraft systems, materials and manufacturing technology, aircraft design and aircraft operation. You'll also gain an understanding of the operation and performance of aircraft from the point-of-view of an aviation technologist. And when you graduate, and depending on the electives you've chosen, you can make your career really take off by applying for the Master of Engineering, specialising in Mechanical Engineering, a qualification accredited by Engineers Australia.

Where You Can Study

Available Locations

Joondalup Campus, Edith Cowan University, Joondalup, Western Australia

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Eligibility

Entry Requirements

General Requirements

Indicative ATAR: 70
ECU admission and English language requirements apply
It is desirable that all applicants have passed Mathematics: Methods ATAR, with equivalents considered, and Physics ATAR or Engineering Studies ATAR, with equivalents considered
Alternatively applicants can complete bridging units during the first year of their studies, if required, if students have not passed one or more of these subjects
Academic admission requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following: AQF Cert IV; Successfully completed 0.25 EFTSL of study at bachelor level or higher at an Australian higher education provider (or equivalent); Undergraduate Certificate; Skills for Tertiary Admissions Test; University Preparation Course; Indigenous University Orientation Course; or Experience Based Entry Scheme
English competency requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following: Year 12 English ATAR/English Literature ATAR grade C or better or equivalent; Special Tertiary Admissions Test; IELTS Academic Overall band minimum score of 6.0 (no individual band less than 6.0); Successfully completed 1.0 EFTSL of study at bachelor level or higher in the UK, Ireland, USA, NZ or Canada; University Preparation Course; Indigenous University Orientation Course; AQF Diploma, Advanced Diploma or Associate Degree; Successfully completed 0.375 EFTSL of study at bachelor level or higher at an Australian higher education provider (or equivalent); or Other tests, courses or programs defined on the English Proficiency Bands page
Students who have not passed Year 11 Mathematics: Methods ATAR (or equivalent) must complete the bridging unit MAT1108 Foundations of Mathematics before they can enrol in MAT1137 Introductory Applied Mathematics
Students who have not passed Physics ATAR (or equivalent) must complete the bridging unit SCP1132 Introduction to Physics before they can enrol in ENS1101 Engineering Mechanics
Before being eligible to graduate, students must meet the requirement of accumulating and being credited with a minimum 8 weeks professional practice in a relevant industry environment

Career & Study Pathways

Where this takes you

Career Opportunities

And when you graduate, and depending on the electives you've chosen, you can make your career really take off by applying for the Master of Engineering, specialising in Mechanical Engineering, a qualification accredited by Engineers Australia.

Quality & Recognition

Accreditation & Migration

Academic Regulator

TEQSA

Accreditation Status

Accredited

Course Content

Units of Competency

All Units25 units

SCA1125

Fundamentals of Flight

ENM1102

Engineering Drawing and Computer Aided Design

MAT1137

Introductory Applied Mathematics

ENS1154

Introduction to Engineering

MAT1108

Foundations of Mathematics

Bridging unit for students who have not passed Year 11 Mathematics: Methods ATAR or equivalent

MAT1250

Mathematics 1

MAT1251

Mathematics 2

ENS1101

Engineering Mechanics

ENS1253

Electrical Engineering Fundamentals

SCP1132

Introduction to Physics

Bridging unit for students who have not passed Physics ATAR or equivalent

ENS2159

Engineering Innovation and Ethics

ENS1115

Materials and Manufacturing 1

ENS2108

Mechanical Science

SCA2116

Aviation Legislation and Regulatory Frameworks

SCA2224

Aircraft Systems

ENS2113

Engineering Dynamics

ENS1180

Introduction to Energy and Resource Engineering

ENS3173

Technology Practicum

ENS2170

Principles of Industrial Maintenance

ENM2104

Instrumentation and Measurement

SCA3100

Aircraft Propulsion

ENS3201

Technology Project

ENS3190

Mechanics of Solids

SCA2212

Advanced Aerodynamics

ENS3216

Engineering Management

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this course available to both domestic and international students?

Yes, the Bachelor of Technology (Aeronautical) is available to both domestic and international students. Domestic students can study full-time or part-time in Semester 1 or Semester 2 at the Joondalup campus, while international students can study full-time in Semester 1 or Semester 2 at the Joondalup campus. The CRICOS code for international students is 075154F.

What are the indicative fees for this course?

For domestic students, the estimated first year indicative fee is AUD $7,750 (Commonwealth supported). For international students, the estimated first year indicative fee is AUD $42,600.

Do I need a work placement to graduate from this course?

Yes, before being eligible to graduate from this course, students must meet the requirement of accumulating and being credited with a minimum 8 weeks professional practice in a relevant industry environment. This can be commenced at any point in the course.

What subjects should I have studied before applying for this course?

It is desirable that all applicants have passed Mathematics: Methods ATAR, with equivalents considered, and Physics ATAR or Engineering Studies ATAR, with equivalents considered. Alternatively, applicants can complete bridging units during the first year of their studies if they have not passed one or more of these subjects.

What pathways are available after completing this degree?

After graduating, and depending on the electives chosen, students can apply for the Master of Engineering, specialising in Mechanical Engineering, a qualification accredited by Engineers Australia. This course has also been accredited by ECU as an AQF Level 7 Bachelor Degree Award.

Application

How to Apply

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Step 02

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Course Snapshot

Salary, careers & skills

Typical Salary

Entry-level (0-2 years)AUD $65,000 to $85,000 per year

Early Career (2-5 years)AUD $85,000 to $115,000 per year

Mid-Level (5-10 years)AUD $115,000 to $150,000 per year

Career Paths

Graduate Aeronautical EngineerAircraft Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical)Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Avionics)Aerospace Systems EngineerAirworthiness Engineer

Key Skills

Aircraft systems analysis and fault diagnosisAerodynamics and flight performance assessmentEngineering mechanics and structural analysisThermodynamics and fluid dynamics applied to propulsion systemsComputer-aided design (CAD) and engineering drawing

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