Courses in an aeronautical engineering program will usually be heavily geared towards basic engineering, mathematics and physics. These programs may also be referred to as aerospace engineering and prepare students to design and build aircraft.

Australia has a subsidized higher education for students pursuing the undergraduate degrees. They also give loan and grants for the post graduate students. Higher learning starts at undergraduate degree level to a doctoral degree offered in any field of study.

A bachelor's degree is given to students who fulfill the necessary requirements given by the college or university they are attending. The requirements include three to seven years of focus on a subject, typically referred to as a major or concentration.