Bachelor of Aerospace Engineering and Bachelor of Science for 2013

Why study Bachelor of Aerospace Engineering and Bachelor of Science?

Aerospace engineering covers the design, development and maintenance of flight vehicles. It is inherently multidisciplinary encompassing aerodynamics, aerostructures, avionics, propulsion, flight control and material science.

Modern flight vehicles are highly complex systems and aerospace engineering demands a high level of analytical and mathematical ability. It is a profession that is constantly at the forefront of innovation as it seeks to improve operating efficiencies whilst reducing environmental impact.

Combining aerospace engineering with a science degree will allow you to develop your science knowledge while following your passion for aerospace engineering. You might like to complement your aerospace degree with studies in physics, or astrophysics. Or, you could study mathematics, computer science, biology or chemistry, just to name a few.

For a full course structure visit the handbook entry using the link on the right hand side of this page.

Engineering is a hands-on discipline where learning goes beyond the classroom so it is important that you choose a university with the very best facilities to support your learning. Monash University hosts unique, world-class engineering facilities including:

• computer laboratory facilities, available 24/7, including printing, multimedia, notebook and wireless areas
• a science and technology library and resource centre designed specifically for engineering studies
• the largest wind tunnel in the Southern Hemisphere, used to test aerodynamics of vehicles (including the Monash Motorsport car), airplanes, UAVs, trucks, trains, buildings and yachts. The tunnel has even been used for aerodynamic testing by elite athletes such as Tour de France winner Cadel Evans
• The Monash Centre for Electron Microscopy, housing one of the world's most powerful electron microscopes.

The Monash Engineering Research and Industry Training (MERIT) program prepares you for life beyond your undergraduate degree. The program offers a range of enrichment activities that help you become work-ready, sharpen your leadership skills and refine your research skills, so you can excel in further study.

Twelve weeks of vacation employment is undertaken during the program allowing you to get experience in securing employment, a taste for working in industry and a head start on your career.