Automobile Technology

The Bachelor of Engineering Technology Honours in Automobile Technology offered by the Department of Materials and Mechanical Technology equips graduates with the technical proficiency and professional competence required to excel in the automobile industry. The programme focuses on producing innovative graduates who can address real-world engineering technology challenges. With a curriculum that integrates essential engineering principles, students are prepared to practice automobile technology at a professional level, contributing to advancements in vehicle manufacturing, maintenance, and research and development.

Automobile Technology encompasses key areas such as vehicle mechanics and dynamics, automotive electronics and electricals, and intelligent control systems which are all critical for modern vehicle development. This interdisciplinary approach fosters the development of skills necessary to innovate and lead in areas such as electric and hybrid vehicles, automotive safety systems, and energy-efficient transportation solutions.

The programme is structured to provide a solid foundation in basic sciences and engineering principles during the first year, followed by focused automobile technology modules in the second and third years. The sixth semester is dedicated to industrial training, offering practical experience in the automotive field. In the final year, students apply their acquired skills in a research or design project, preparing them for successful careers in both local and global automobile industries.

Subject Areas

  • Automobile engines
  • Transmission systems
  • Steering and brake systems
  • Electrical and electronic systems in vehicles
  • Automobile air conditioning & auxiliary systems
  • Automobile design project
  • Alternative fuels and energy systems
  • Vehicle dynamics and suspension 
  • Automobile workshop and maintenance
  • Fuels and lubrication
  • Electronic management systems in automobiles
  • Electric and hybrid vehicles
  • Automobile safety
  • Special purpose vehicles

Higher Studies and Career Paths

  • Postgraduate opportunities in automotive technology, Electric, and Hybrid vehicles, Automotive mechatronics, Sustainable transportation, and Automotive safety.
  • The possible career paths  in Automobile manufacturing and assembly sector, Automobile service and maintenance sector, Research and development sector in automobile, Teaching opportunities in academic institutions, and Entrepreneurs