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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.
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.
ATAR Profile: Some UNSW offers were issued based on the UNSW Gateway Admission Pathway with a lower ATAR entry requirement. Refer to the Admissions Information for a complete ATAR profile by degree.
Aerodynamics, aircraft design, aircraft structural strength, airworthiness and maintenance, management, materials, stability and control of aircraft, rotary wing aircraft, thermodynamics and propulsion.
Aeronautical engineering technologist (rather than fully qualified engineer) working as aircrew.
Recognised for Affiliate Membership of Engineers Australia.
Fees and charges: Refer to UNSW current fee information.
Trainee officers: Trainee officers for ADFA must complete the ADF Careers recruitment process and be selected by one of the three armed services of the Australian Defence Force. Applicants must apply online 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.
Assumed knowledge: Mathematics Advanced, Physics.
Refer to the UNSW Canberra general admission criteria.
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The academic content of all programs is subject to routine review.
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.
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Double degree options
Double degree options are available in a number of UNSW courses.
Honours at UNSW
Studying honours offers a chance to develop your research and professional skills guided by staff who are passionate about research and the development of new researchers. Honours is an integral component of many UNSW courses or may be offered as an additional year of study to meritorious students.