MC225 - Master of Engineering (Aerospace)
Plan: MC225P16 - Master of Engineering (Aerospace)
Campus: City Campus
Overview
Program detailsPurpose of the ProgramArticulation and pathwaysEntrance requirementsExternal accreditation and industry linksStudent expenses and charges in addition to feesLibrary, IT and specialist resourcesProgram details
Award title: Master of Engineering (Aerospace)
Award abbreviation: MEng (Aero)
Total credit points: 192
Career: PGRD
Duration: 2 years full time (4 semesters); 4 years part time (8 semesters)
Location: Onshore, City Campus
Owning school: Engineering (172H)
Owning school URL: www.rmit.edu.au/about/schools-colleges/engineering
ASCED code: 030703
CRICOS code: 088786M
Top of pagePurpose of the Program
The main objective of the Master of Engineering (Aerospace) program is to develop advanced knowledge and skills in aerospace engineering that will enhance your career prospects in the relevant industries. The program aims to provide you with skills to step up as project leaders, consultants and managers with the knowledge and skills to lead the introduction of new technologies and operating practices in aerospace and aviation organisations.
You will gain state of the art knowledge and skills in aerospace engineering and related technologies, combined with advanced oral and written communication, teamwork, design, project management and research skills.
At the completion of the program you will be equipped to further your career aspirations in aerospace engineering, operations, or consultancy in aviation, mechanical engineering, automotive engineering, etc. as:
- R&D leader introducing new technologies and research and development
- Team Leader implementing operational strategies
- Operations Manager responsible for the competitive performance of a unit
- Consultant providing specialist technical advice to industry.
The program requires in-person attendance, but also takes advantage of the capabilities of Canvas, the online learning management system that is available to all students and provides scope for collaboration and remote access.
In this program you will undertake a capstone project with the 48 credit point course OENG1088 Master's Research Project (or the alternative of taking both of the 24 credit point courses OENG1089 Master's Research Project Part 1 and OENG1090 Master's Research Project Part 2). In this project you will consolidate and expand the knowledge gained throughout the program through an in-depth experimental and/or analytical study of a highly technical and/or engineering management application.
This program is primarily delivered in face-to-face mode at the City Campus. While most courses in the program are delivered on campus, others are delivered online.
Top of pageArticulation and pathways
Masters Advanced Standing
Students who are assessed as having a relevant qualification equivalent to AQF 7 may be eligible for up to 48 credit points of Masters Advanced Standing. Advanced standing may be available to holders of AQF 7 qualifications in the following disciplines:
- Bachelor of Aerospace Engineering
- Bachelor of Aeronautical Engineering
- Other cognate engineering disciplines (may only be eligible for OENG1120 Research Methods in Engineering)
Postgraduate Study 4+1
Students who have successfully completed relevant RMIT undergraduate engineering qualifications equivalent to AQF 8 may be eligible for 96 credit points of Masters Advanced Standing, as part of the postgraduate study 4+1 scheme. Advanced standing may be available to graduates of the following programs:
- BH078 Bachelor of Engineering (Aerospace Engineering) (Honours)
- BH082 Bachelor of Engineering (Aerospace Engineering) (Honours) / Bachelor of Business (Management)
Eligibility for the 4+1 scheme is subject to each student's individual situation.
Credit Transfers and Recognition of Prior Learning
Students who have completed shared courses from MC238 Master of Engineering (Airworthiness), will be eligible for relevant credit transfers. If you have already developed areas of skill and knowledge included in this program (for example, through prior studies or work experience), you can apply for credit once you have enrolled in this program. There is information on the RMIT University website about how to apply for Credit: https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/ student-essentials/enrolment/apply-for-credit.
Pathways
Pathways refer to related programs for which you may be eligible once you have graduated from your current program. As a successful graduate of this program with an overall distinction average, you may (upon application) be eligible to proceed to DR215 PhD (Aerospace Engineering). If further details on programs are required, refer to the RMIT University Handbook or the relevant program manager or program admissions officer. Acceptance into these programs would be subject to each programs' entry requirements.
Dual Award
The Master of Engineering (Aerospace) program has a dual masters agreement with the FH Aachen - University of Applied Sciences in Aachen, Germany.
Five students per year have the opportunity to take part in each of the dual masters programs, and would qualify to receive a master's degrees from both RMIT and the partner institution.
Eligibility and selection criteria for admission into the dual award apply as follows:
- Eligibility: Applicants must be currently enrolled in the single award program MC225 Master of Engineering (Aerospace)
- Selection: Academic merit (based on cumulative GPA)
Students who are interested in a dual master program need to discuss a suitable study plan with the MC225 Program Manager either before their first semester or in the first week of first semester, to ensure a suitable study plan is followed.
Formal application to the School will be due in the semester preceding your first semester at FH Aachen (either your second or third semester of study depending on the study plan chosen). The deadline for this will be communicated to you by the School.
Further support for this exchange will be available through RMIT's Global Mobility website.
International students who wish to transfer into the dual award must be aware of the impact on their student visa and post study work rights and should consider the following:
- Electronic Confirmation of Enrolment (eCOE) will be cancelled while studying in Germany. This may affect your Australian student visa.
- During the second year of studies, whilst in Germany, students will be required to pay fees to RMIT in accordance with the RMIT fee schedules and deadlines.
Information on student visas and post study work rights is available via the Department of Immigration and Border Protection.
FH Aachen - University of Applied Sciences in Aachen
Students that commence their studies at RMIT in MC225 Master of Engineering (Aerospace) and wish to complete their studies at FH Aachen - University of Applied Sciences in Aachen have two options: completion of 2 semesters at RMIT and 2 semesters at FH Aachen (2+2) or; completion of 3 semesters at RMIT and 1 semester at FH Aachen (3+1).
RMIT students going to FH Aachen (2+2)
Students need to successfully complete the first 2 semesters of the RMIT program including the prescribed courses as detailed in the course mapping table below. The table also provides the FH Aachen matched courses that are provided in credit, and the FH Aachen courses (to be completed) to be eligible for award in RMIT MC225 Master of Engineering (Aerospace) and FH Aachen Master of Science (Aerospace Engineering).
| RMIT Courses | FH Aachen Matched Courses | FH Aachen Courses to Complete |
|---|---|---|
|
AERO2562 Aircraft & Air Transportation AERO2566 Aerospace Materials AERO2564 Thermofluids and Propulsion Systems AERO2568 Aerospace Design and Optimisation AERO2515 Avionics and ATM Systems AERO2563 Aerodynamics and Flight Performance AERO2517 Advanced Aircraft Structural Analysis AERO2565 Flight Dynamics and Control OENG1120 Research Methods in Engineering |
64001 Aircraft & Air Transportation 64002 Aerospace Materials 62914 Propulsion System Integration 61911 Environment Effects of Aircraft Propulsion 61901 Advanced Control Technology 62913 Aircraft Design 2 64003 Avionics and ATM Systems 62911 Transonic Aerodynamics 62901 Structural Dynamics 61912 Dynamics of Flight & Flight Control 62904 Flight Simulation Technology 64004 Research Methods in Engineering |
69000 Master's Thesis 69001 Colloquium AND complete Four (4) courses from the following { September intake General Competencies Modules (September intake) March intake General Competencies Modules (March intake) |
RMIT students going to FH Aachen (3+1)
Students need to successfully complete the first 3 semesters of the RMIT program including the prescribed courses as detailed in the course mapping table below. The table also provides the FH Aachen matched courses that are provided in credit, and the FH Aachen courses (to be completed) to be eligible for award in RMIT MC225 Master of Engineering (Aerospace) and FH Aachen Master of Science (Aerospace Engineering).
| RMIT Courses | FH Aachen Matched Courses | FH Aachen Courses to Complete |
|---|---|---|
|
AERO2562 Aircraft & Air Transportation AERO2566 Aerospace Materials AERO2564 Thermofluids and Propulsion Systems AERO2568 Aerospace Design and Optimisation AERO2515 Avionics and ATM Systems AERO2563 Aerodynamics and Flight Performance AERO2517 Advanced Aircraft Structural Analysis AERO2565 Flight Dynamics and Control OENG1120 Research Methods in Engineering Any Three (3) elective courses from the list of electives in the program plan |
64001 Aircraft & Air Transportation 64002 Aerospace Materials 62914 Propulsion System Integration 61911 Environment Effects of Aircraft Propulsion 61901 Advanced Control Technology 62913 Aircraft Design 2 64003 Avionics and ATM Systems 62911 Transonic Aerodynamics 62901 Structural Dynamics 61912 Dynamics of Flight & Flight Control 62904 Flight Simulation Technology 64004 Research Methods in Engineering |
69000 Master's Thesis 69001 Colloquium |
FH Aachen students coming to RMIT
Students that commence their studies at FH Aachen - University of Applied Sciences in Aachen in the Master of Science (Aerospace Engineering) and wish to complete their studies at RMIT need to successfully complete the first 2 semesters of the FH Aachen Master program including the prescribed courses as detailed in the course mapping table below. The table also provides the RMIT matched courses that are provided in credit, and the RMIT courses (to be completed) to be eligible for award in RMIT MC225 Master of Engineering (Aerospace) and FH Aachen Master of Science (Aerospace Engineering). Students from FH Aachen are only able to commence studies at RMIT from July each year (mid-year intake, semester 2).
| FH Aachen Courses | RMIT Matched Courses | RMIT Courses to Complete |
|---|---|---|
|
64406 Fundamentals of Aerospace Engineering 62914 Propulsion System Integration 65802 Aerospace Propulsion/Aircraft Engines 65802 Flight Mechanics 1 62911 Transonic Aerodynamics { 65801 Aerodynamics, or 63408 Fluid Mechanics 1 and 64407 Fluid Mechanics 2 } 62901 Structural Dynamics 62913 Aircraft Design 2 61912 Dynamics of Flight & Flight Control 61901 Advanced Control Technology 61911 Environmental Effects of Aircraft Propulsion |
AERO2562 Aircraft & Air Transportation AERO2564 Thermofluids and Propulsion Systems AERO2563 Aerodynamics and Flight Performance AERO2517 Advanced Aircraft Structural Analysis AERO2565 Flight Dynamics and Control AERO2568 Aerospace Design and Optimisation AERO2461 Engineering Sustainability in Aviation |
AERO2566 Aerospace Materials AERO2515 Avionics and ATM Systems OENG1089 Master's Research Project Part 1 OENG1120 Research Methods in Engineering OENG1090 Master's Research Project Part 2 AERO2321 Aviation Safety Systems Any elective course from MC225P16 program structure Option list |
Top of pageEntrance requirements
Program Entry Requirements
Successful completion of an Australian bachelor degree (or international equivalent) in one of the following fields: : Aerospace, Mechanical, Manufacturing, Mechatronics, Sustainable Systems or Automotive Engineering with a GPA of at least 2.0 out of 4.0.
Applicants who have a successfully completed a relevant degree (as above) with a GPA of at least 1.5 out of 4.0 will be considered if they have at least 3 years of relevant industry experience.
International qualifications are assessed for equivalence with the above Australian Qualifications Framework qualifications.
English Language Requirements
International applicants: A minimum IELTS (Academic module) overall score of 6.5, with no band below 6.0, or equivalent.
Local applicants with international qualifications: If your four year International Bachelor degree was not taught in English you must undertake an IELTS test and achieve a score of 6.5 with no band less than 6.0, or equivalent.
For equivalents to English entry requirements, see the English equivalents web page.
Top of pageExternal accreditation and industry links
External Accreditation
The Master of Engineering (Aerospace) is fully accredited by Engineers Australia. Engineers Australia is the professional body responsible for the accreditation of higher education programs that prepare students to practise as professional engineers. Engineers Australia is a signatory to the Washington Accord. This means that the program is internationally recognised and graduates are able to practise as professional engineers in many countries around the world. Graduates of the Master of Engineering (Aerospace) are eligible for graduate and/or professional membership of Engineers Australia.
Industry Links
This program has strong links with industry through its Industry Advisory Committee and through research and teaching collaborations. Many of the teaching staff within the program are from local industry or have extensive previous industry experiences and well-developed contact networks, and many are currently engaged in industry funded research projects. These attributes, when integrated into teaching and courseware development, ensure that your learning experience is industry-relevant and work-integrated. The Master's Research Project course, undertaken in the second year of the program, provides opportunities for Work Integrated Learning through industry-based projects.
Top of pageStudent expenses and charges in addition to fees
Once you are enrolled as a student in this program you will need to allow for expenses other than university tuition fees. Additional expenses may relate to the purchase of lecture notes, textbooks, stationery, consumables such as printer paper, fees levied by commercial internet service providers for internet access outside of the university campus, and other relevant costs. A scientific calculator (similar to those used in VCE Year 12) is also a mandatory requirement for all students and will be needed from the start of your program.
Top of pageLibrary, IT and specialist resources
Library resources and services
RMIT Library provides extensive resources, services and study space. All RMIT students have access to scholarly resources including course related material, books, e-books, journals and databases. Computers and group study rooms are available at each Library. One-on-one study support is available for assistance with assignment preparation, academic writing, referencing, maths and study skills. To contact Library staff for help, phone, email or chat via the Ask the Library service.
For recommended texts and databases relevant to your discipline, refer to https://rmit.libguides.com/engineering
Find more information on Library resources and services at: http://www.rmit.edu.au/library.
IT and Wireless
If you have a laptop or other wireless-enabled device you can connect to RMIT’s fast Wi-Fi. While on campus, no matter how you work or where you work, you’re able to connect, collaborate and create using this secure network.
In addition, with myDesktop, you can access your RMIT desktop and applications from home or wherever you have an internet connection.
Online learning tools and content
As a student in this program you may access online learning tools and content for your program and associated courses from the student portal https://www.rmit.edu.au/students.
Services available to you as a student at RMIT University
RMIT University provides a range of services, resources and opportunities to support your learning and wellbeing so you can achieve your study and career goals.
Transition to RMIT
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Accommodation: help finding accommodation if you’re joining RMIT from interstate or overseas or leaving home for the first time.
Build connections with peers: participate in arts, sport, recreation, fitness activities
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Student Connect
RMIT's dedicated student support team is available to assist with a variety of enquiries, ranging from enrolment to finance to wellbeing and more. Student Connect can assist you in accessing services offered by RMIT you may find helpful throughout your studies. Further information on contacting Student Connect can be found at: www.rmit.edu.au/students/support-services/student-connect
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