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UC School of Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering

Overview

The School of Aerospace, Civil and Mechanical Engineering is one of the five Schools of the University College. This college of the University of New South Wales forms the academic component of the Australian Defence Force Academy, located in the Australian Capital Territory. The School is committed to excellence in teaching and research that serves the Defence Force and the Australian community. Its 27 full-time academic staff, supported by 30 research and technical staff , 1 executive officer, 1 student administrator, 1 administrative assistant and 1 secretary, are involved in a variety of research, consulting and continuing education activities.

The School presents five degree programs and for candidates with a BTech (Aero), an Articulation Program to a BE (Aero):

Bachelor of Engineering in Aeronautical Engineering Program
Bachelor of Engineering in Civil Engineering Program
Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering Program
Bachelor of Technology in Aeronautical Engineering Program
Bachelor of Technology in Aviation
Articulation Program for BTech(Aero) to BE(Aero)

School Objectives

provide a sound educational base in all areas of the disciplines of aerospace, civil and mechanical engineering;
achieve and maintain excellence of performance in teaching and research commensurate with national and international academic standards;
ensure that our undergraduate programs satisfies the requirements of both the Engineers Australia and the Australian Defence Force;
ensure that our higher degree programs provide Defence personnel and civilians with postgraduate level technical and professional skills at a recognised standard of excellence; and
foster links between the School and professional bodies, the Australian Defence Force and its agencies, government, industry, commerce and private practice.

Contact Information

Phone: +61-2-6268 8269
Fax: +61-2-6268 8276
Email: info.acme@adfa.edu.au
Website: www.unsw.edu.au/scs/

Postal Address:
University College, The University of NSW
Australian Defence Force Academy
Canberra ACT 2600
Australia

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© The University of New South Wales (CRICOS Provider No.: 00098G), 2004-2011. The information contained in this Handbook is indicative only. While every effort is made to keep this information up-to-date, the University reserves the right to discontinue or vary arrangements, programs and courses at any time without notice and at its discretion. While the University will try to avoid or minimise any inconvenience, changes may also be made to programs, courses and staff after enrolment. The University may also set limits on the number of students in a course.