Bachelor of Technology (Aeronautical Engineering)
UNSW
CRICOS provider number: 00098G TEQSA provider ID: PRV12055
Courses included
This course has been cancelled
About
Seeking an aeronautical engineering degree specifically developed to meet the needs of the Australian Defence Force? This degree provides a solid foundation in engineering technology to enhance your understanding of the operation and performance of aircraft. It is organised into areas such as foundation science, materials and structures, dynamics and control, as well as discipline-specific areas such as aircraft and engines.
ATAR Profile: Some UNSW offers were issued based on the UNSW Gateway Early Conditional Offer Scheme with a lower ATAR entry requirement. Refer to the Admissions Information for a complete ATAR profile by degree.
Areas of study
Aerodynamics, aircraft design, aircraft structural strength, airworthiness and maintenance, management, materials, stability and control of aircraft, rotary wing aircraft, thermodynamics and propulsion.
Career opportunities
Aeronautical engineering technologist (rather than fully qualified engineer) working as aircrew.
Professional recognition
Recognised for Affiliate Membership of Engineers Australia.
Fees and charges: Refer to UNSW current fee information.
Essential requirements for admission
Trainee officers: Trainee officers for ADFA must complete the Defence Force recruitment process and be selected by one of the three armed services of the Australian Defence Force. Applicants must apply online via the Defence Jobs website or by telephone on 13 19 01. In addition, applicants must meet the academic requirements to study at UNSW Canberra and apply online through UAC.
ADF current serving members: UNSW Canberra accepts applications from post-school officer applicants who are Defence Force personnel applying for entry through service commissioning schemes. In addition, applicants must meet the academic requirements to study at UNSW Canberra and apply online through UAC.
Admission criteria
Applicants with recent secondary education
Assumed knowledge: Mathematics Advanced, Physics.
Other applicants
Refer to the UNSW Canberra general admission criteria.
Student profile
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Further information
View all details of this course on the UNSW website.
The academic content of all programs is subject to routine review.
ATAR profile
ATAR-based offers only (semester 1, 2024)
Use all ATAR profile data as a guide only; it provides a broad overview of the ATARs and selection ranks of previous Year 12 students admitted into that course. ATARs and selection ranks required for entry in 2025 may be different. If you are unsure about including a course among your preferences, contact the relevant institution.
- This ATAR profile table is in line with Commonwealth Government transparency requirements. It is based on offers to recent school leavers (ie completed Year 12 in the last 2 years) who were selected solely or partly on their ATAR. Note that some institutions further differentiate this information on their websites.
- The ATAR values exclude any adjustment factors.
- The selection ranks include the ATAR and any adjustment factors.
Abbreviations
– = data is not available.<5 = less than 5 ATAR-based offers were made.
N/A = no offers were made on the basis of ATAR.
NC = new course
NP = Not provided by institution
NR = No reportable profile
NS = No Semester 1 offers
NN = Unavailable (other)
NO = Entry on other criteria
Student profile
Course updates
Courses are added and cancelled throughout the admissions year and course details are subject to change. Check the UAC course search regularly.
Chief of Defence Force Students Programs for academically gifted students
UNSW Canberra at ADFA offers an exciting range of undergraduate degree options for high-performing students in arts, business, computer and cyber security, engineering, science and technology. Known as the Chief of Defence Force Students Programs (CDFSP), these unique programs have been designed to provide academically gifted students with a rich and challenging educational experience that will develop their critical thinking and research skills.
Entry to these programs will be via invitation on arrival at UNSW Canberra at ADFA. All students enrolling in the CDFSP are expected to maintain a high level of academic performance in order to remain within the program.