BEng Aerospace Engineering at Carleton University

Carleton was the first Canadian university to offer a Bachelor of Aerospace Engineering (1988) and the programme remains the country's largest of its kind. First year is a common core of mathematics, science and engineering before students choose a specialization stream.

Faculty: Faculty of Engineering and Design  |  Study mode: full-time / co-op option  |  Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

What you will study

First-year common core in math, science and engineering, then one of four streams: Aerodynamics, Propulsion and Vehicle Performance; Aerospace Structures, Systems and Vehicle Design; Aerospace Electronics and Systems; or Space Systems Design. Specialized electives range from orbital mechanics and transatmospheric propulsion to radar systems and spacecraft navigation. Sample courses: AERO 2001 Aerospace Engineering Graphical Design, AERO 4003 Aerospace Systems Design. Co-op is available with paid work terms of 4, 6, 8, 12 or 16 months.

Career pathways

Aerodynamics, avionics, aircraft navigation and control systems, propulsion, spacecraft and satellite systems, launch vehicles, mission control, the Canadian Space Agency and defence.

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