Automotive engineering is the application of principles drawn from the sciences to develop economical and sustainable automotive designs or to solve automotive problems. This program is an outcome of industry and student demand. It builds on a core program of mechanical engineering, offering specialist courses to ensure you graduate industry ready. It encompasses complete car design, takes a global view and is increasingly environmental in outlook. The industry generates and applies new technologies (e.g. full-electric, hybrid power trains and fuel cells) for the benefit of society.

Automotive engineers are employed by major car, truck and bus companies, as well as racing teams and parts manufacturers. Graduates from RMIT are working in F1 teams, Porsche, Ford, General Motors, Toyota, Audi, BMW, Daimler-Chrysler and Bosch.