About the course

This degree is built on core studies in mechanical engineering, with a specialisation in automotive engineering to develop economical and sustainable automotive designs or solve modern transport problems such as electrification and automation.

　　You'll study vehicle power systems, vehicle noise and vibration, vehicle handling and control, sustainable vehicle design, automotive manufacturing, vehicle aerodynamics, and autonomous vehicles.

　　The degree incorporates complete car design with a focus on new technologies that benefit society such as driverless cars, full-electric, hybrid power trains and fuel cells. It takes a global view and is increasingly environmental in outlook.

　　The emphasis will be on hands-on learning, with your work largely laboratory-based, where you'll conduct experiments and design your own projects. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 4 Year(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Semester 1 (March), 2024	Melbourne
Semester 1 (March), 2024	Bundoora
Semester 2 (July), 2024	Melbourne
Semester 2 (July), 2024	Bundoora
Semester 1 (March), 2025	Melbourne
Semester 1 (March), 2025	Bundoora
Semester 2 (July), 2025	Melbourne
Semester 2 (July), 2025	Bundoora
Semester 1 (March), 2026	Melbourne
Semester 1 (March), 2026	Bundoora
Semester 2 (July), 2026	Melbourne
Semester 2 (July), 2026	Bundoora
Semester 1 (March), 2027	Melbourne
Semester 1 (March), 2027	Bundoora
Semester 2 (July), 2027	Melbourne
Semester 2 (July), 2027	Bundoora
Semester 1 (March), 2028	Melbourne
Semester 1 (March), 2028	Bundoora
Semester 2 (July), 2028	Melbourne
Semester 2 (July), 2028	Bundoora

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for RMIT University

You must have successfully completed an Australian Year 12 or an equivalent senior secondary school qualification with a minimum average of 65%

　　IB - 25

　　IELTS (Academic): minimum overall band of 6.5 (with no individual band below 6.0)

　　TOEFL (Internet Based Test - IBT): minimum overall score of 79 (with minimum of 13 in Reading, 12 in Listening, 18 in Speaking and 21 in Writing)

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 79.0

　　

Application deadline:

This date isn’t available – speak to an IDP counsellor to get detailed information.

　　

Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at RMIT University. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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