48 monthsProgramme duration
Programme overview
Main Subject
Engineering - Aeronautical
Degree
BEng
Study Level
Undergraduate
Study Mode
On Campus
Program Details
Aerospace engineers designed the aircraft that take us to the edges of the Earth—and the satellites that orbit it. Today, they’re building greener planes, creating drones that deliver humanitarian aid and designing spacecraft that will take us farther into space.
Carleton became the first university in Canada to offer a Bachelor of Aerospace Engineering in 1988. With hundreds of undergraduates, it remains the largest and one of the most reputable programs of its kind in the country.
Streams
In their first year of study, aerospace engineering students study a common core of math, science and engineering. Then, they choose one of four streams of specialization:
- Stream A: Aerodynamics, Propulsion and Vehicle Performance specializes in aircraft aerodynamics, performance, control and propulsion technologies.
- Stream B: Aerospace Structures, Systems and Vehicle Design focuses on lightweight structures and materials for aircraft and spacecraft.
- Stream C: Aerospace Electronics and Systems concentrates on modern aircraft and spacecraft electronics for navigation, guidance, communication and remote sensing.
- Stream D: Space Systems Design emphasizes spacecraft design and mission planning, with courses dedicated to orbital mechanics, spacecraft design, communication, propulsion and dynamics.
Labs and Facilities
You’ll benefit from a diverse and in-depth curriculum, with specialized electives covering everything from orbital mechanics and transatmospheric propulsion to radar systems and spacecraft navigation. These courses are taught by professors with both research and industry experience and are supported by practical learning in Carleton’s design and manufacturing labs, aerodynamics and wind tunnel lab, propulsion lab, and space systems and dynamics lab.
Co-op
Carleton offers students a paid Co-op option with work terms of 4, 6, 8, 12 or 16 months.
Work Experience
Ottawa is home to one of Canada’s largest concentrations of government agencies and high-tech companies. Aerospace Engineering graduates work in every facet of our country’s thriving aerospace industry—from large original equipment manufacturers to innovative startups.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Engineering - Aeronautical
Degree
BEng
Study Level
Undergraduate
Study Mode
On Campus
Program Details
Aerospace engineers designed the aircraft that take us to the edges of the Earth—and the satellites that orbit it. Today, they’re building greener planes, creating drones that deliver humanitarian aid and designing spacecraft that will take us farther into space.
Carleton became the first university in Canada to offer a Bachelor of Aerospace Engineering in 1988. With hundreds of undergraduates, it remains the largest and one of the most reputable programs of its kind in the country.
Streams
In their first year of study, aerospace engineering students study a common core of math, science and engineering. Then, they choose one of four streams of specialization:
- Stream A: Aerodynamics, Propulsion and Vehicle Performance specializes in aircraft aerodynamics, performance, control and propulsion technologies.
- Stream B: Aerospace Structures, Systems and Vehicle Design focuses on lightweight structures and materials for aircraft and spacecraft.
- Stream C: Aerospace Electronics and Systems concentrates on modern aircraft and spacecraft electronics for navigation, guidance, communication and remote sensing.
- Stream D: Space Systems Design emphasizes spacecraft design and mission planning, with courses dedicated to orbital mechanics, spacecraft design, communication, propulsion and dynamics.
Labs and Facilities
You’ll benefit from a diverse and in-depth curriculum, with specialized electives covering everything from orbital mechanics and transatmospheric propulsion to radar systems and spacecraft navigation. These courses are taught by professors with both research and industry experience and are supported by practical learning in Carleton’s design and manufacturing labs, aerodynamics and wind tunnel lab, propulsion lab, and space systems and dynamics lab.
Co-op
Carleton offers students a paid Co-op option with work terms of 4, 6, 8, 12 or 16 months.
Work Experience
Ottawa is home to one of Canada’s largest concentrations of government agencies and high-tech companies. Aerospace Engineering graduates work in every facet of our country’s thriving aerospace industry—from large original equipment manufacturers to innovative startups.
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