The Bachelor of Technology (Aeronautical) is a three year course intended for students who have an interest in aviation, aeronautics, and flying and wish to have the option of expanding their studies into a pathway towards becoming an accredited professional in an engineering qualification. Graduating students will be guaranteed a place in the School's accredited Master of Engineering course (specialising in Mechanical or Civil Engineering) enabling students to achieve professional engineer status after a further two years of study.

Aeronautical technology deals with the engineering aspects of aviation, including aviation system design, aircraft manufacturing, and aircraft operation. Areas of study within the course include a foundation in physics and mathematics along with engineering mechanics, computer aided design, engineering materials, and thermodynamics and fluids, in addition to specific aeronautical technology subjects, which cover aircraft systems and structures, aircraft propulsion, and aerodynamics. Graduates will also gain an understanding of the operation and performance of aircraft from the point-of-view of the pilot. The course focuses on the development of knowledge and skills relevant to the aviation industry and, along with a sound theoretical base, includes strong elements of practical problem solving, team work, and project work. As a result, as well as having multiple technical and transferable skill competencies, graduates will have strong analytical skills and the ability to contribute to complex projects.

While studying the BTech(Aeronautical) students can, optionally, apply to concurrently undertake a Graduate Diploma (Flying) to achieve a Commercial Pilots Licence. The cost of the pilot training can be supported through the FEE-HELP loan system for successful applicants into this course.

Note: Students who have not passed WACE Physics 3A/3B or equivalent will be required to complete a bridging unit during the first year of their studies.

Students who have not completed WACE Mathematics: Specialist 3C/3D are strongly encouraged to attend the 5-day Mathematics Bridging Program offered in the week before the start of each semester.

Standard University admission requirements apply.

Satisfactory performance in WACE Mathematics 3C/3D or Mathematics Specialist 3C/3D or equivalent.

WACE Physics 3A/3B, or equivalent is desirable.
Students who have completed a TAFE Diploma or its equivalent in an allied engineering field may be admitted to this course with advanced standing.

Note: Students who have not passed WACE Physics 3A/3B or equivalent will be required to complete a bridging unit during the first year of their studies.

Students who have not completed Mathematics: Specialist 3C/3D are strongly encouraged to attend the 5-day Mathematics Bridging Programme offered in the week before the start of each semester.

The Bachelor of Technology (Aeronautical) is a 360 credit point (24 unit) three year full-time award, which may also be studied in part-time mode. The 24 units comprise 14 core engineering units, and 10 core aviation units.