Graduate Diploma of Automotive Engineering (Motorsport and E-racing)

This graduate diploma is a one-year coursework qualification for people who want to work at the sharp end of motorsport and e-racing. You will study vehicle dynamics and race car setup, powertrain and electric drivetrain engineering, aerodynamics, data acquisition and telemetry, and simulation and driver-in-the-loop testing. Because e-racing sits alongside the traditional side of the discipline, expect units on vehicle modelling, control systems and the engineering that connects a simulator to what happens on a real circuit.

As a graduate diploma, this sits at AQF level 8, one step above a bachelor degree and below a master's. It is normally delivered over two semesters of full-time study, or the trimester equivalent, with each unit carrying a set number of credit points. You need to pass the required credit points to graduate. Depending on how the college structures the course, there may be a capstone or major project in the final semester where you take a design, simulation or testing problem from brief to finished report. Check the official page for the current unit list and credit point totals.

Work-integrated learning is common in engineering qualifications of this type, and motorsport is a field where placement matters. That usually means time with a race team, a performance workshop, a simulator business or an automotive engineering firm, applying what you have learned to real cars and real data. Assessment generally mixes exams and assignments with practical reports, design tasks and team projects, which reflects how engineering work is actually done.

The skills you build are the ones teams hire for: setting up and interpreting vehicle data, running simulation and analysis tools, diagnosing performance problems, and communicating technical findings to engineers and drivers. The course suits engineering graduates who want to specialise, people already working in automotive or motorsport who want formal qualifications, and those moving across from e-racing or simulation into engineering roles. International students should note the Student visa work rights of 48 hours per fortnight while studying, and may be eligible for the Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485) post-study work stream after graduating. English entry is typically IELTS Academic 6.0–6.5 overall for coursework postgraduate study, with equivalents accepted. Confirm all details, including tuition, on the official page.

• Motorsport engineer or race engineer with teams competing in Australian and international categories
• Vehicle dynamics or simulation engineer
• Powertrain, EV or hybrid systems engineer
• Performance data and telemetry analyst
• E-racing and simulator engineer or esports technical specialist
• Aerodynamics and vehicle testing technician or engineer
• Automotive engineering roles with manufacturers, motorsport suppliers and performance workshops
• Further study, such as a master's by coursework or research in automotive or mechanical engineering