Master of Engineering (Aerospace Engineering and Aviation)

The Master of Engineering (Aerospace Engineering and Aviation) at RMIT University gives students an in-depth understanding of aerospace systems, aircraft design, and aviation management. Content covers aerodynamics, propulsion, flight mechanics, structures, and emerging areas such as unmanned aerial vehicles and sustainable aviation. Students also learn about regulatory contexts and operational factors that shape the Australian and international aerospace and aviation industries.

This two-year master's degree is structured around units of study that carry credit points, adding up to the total required for graduation. Coursework is balanced by practical experiences, with laboratory work and simulation projects providing hands-on skills. RMIT maintains links with industry partners in Melbourne and across Australia, which can lead to work-integrated learning experiences, project-based assignments, or professional placements if available. The degree often builds towards a capstone project where students tackle a real-world aerospace engineering or aviation challenge, drawing on technical knowledge, project management, and teamwork skills.

Graduates come away with the technical skills to design, analyse, and maintain aircraft and aerospace systems, as well as insights into aviation law, safety, and operations. The course is suited to those with an undergraduate degree in engineering or a related field aiming to specialise in aerospace or aviation, or to advance in their careers. English language proficiency is required from international applicants, meeting RMIT's standards and those set by the Australian government for the Student visa.

As with all Australian master's programmes, students often have the right to work up to 48 hours per fortnight during the teaching period. Graduates of this CRICOS-registered course may be eligible for the post-study Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485). Students interested in professional recognition or licensing in Australia should check the latest updates on the RMIT and industry body websites.

• Aerospace engineer roles within leading aviation and defence organisations
• Aircraft maintenance and design positions in commercial, military, or government sectors
• Technical and management positions at airlines, airports, and regulatory bodies
• Aviation safety analyst or consultant opportunities
• Engineering project management in the growing Australian aerospace industry