Automobile Engineering
Bachelor in Automobile Engineering
Career paths
Automobile engineer
Works on the design, testing and servicing of vehicles and their systems.
Service or workshop manager
Runs a vehicle workshop, from diagnosis and repair to customer service.
Vehicle design engineer
Designs vehicle components such as chassis, suspension and body parts.
EV technical specialist
Services and troubleshoots electric vehicles, batteries and chargers.
Vehicle inspection engineer
Checks vehicles for safety, emissions and roadworthiness.
Fleet maintenance engineer
Keeps a company's buses, trucks or cars maintained and on the road.
Sales and technical support engineer
Helps customers choose, use and troubleshoot vehicles and equipment.
Where graduates work
- Vehicle dealers and service centres
- Electric vehicle companies
- Public and private transport operators
- Government transport agencies
- Manufacturing and assembly industries
- Research and teaching institutions
Further study
IOE does not list a dedicated automobile master's program, so graduates often take mechanical-related IOE programs such as Mechanical Systems Design and Engineering, Design and Manufacturing, or Energy Systems Planning and Management. Others go abroad for MSc study in automotive or mechanical engineering.
Where to study BAM
2 colleges teach BAM, including 2 IOE constituent campuses.
