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‘Queensland’s 80 per cent renewable energy target by 2035 demands engineers with strong skills in renewable energy. In this course, you’re not just learning technical capabilities. You’re learning how to operate in the real world overseeing entire power engineering projects – from the strategic management to the technical detail.’
Learn from power engineering experts
Professor Firuz Zare, Head of School, Electrical Engineering and Robotics is an internationally recognised researcher and leader in energy conversion and grid-connected renewable power systems. He is heavily involved with local and international projects supporting emerging technology in renewable power engineering systems.
Power your career
‘Queensland’s 80 per cent renewable energy target by 2035 demands engineers with strong skills in renewable energy. In this course, you’re not just learning technical capabilities. You’re learning how to operate in the real world overseeing entire power engineering projects – from the strategic management to the technical detail.’
Learn from power engineering experts
Professor Firuz Zare, Head of School, Electrical Engineering and Robotics is an internationally recognised researcher and leader in energy conversion and grid-connected renewable power systems. He is heavily involved with local and international projects supporting emerging technology in renewable power engineering systems.
Highlights
- Queensland’s target of 80 per cent renewable energy by 2035 forecasts 100,000 new jobs in the renewable engineering sector, making now a pivotal time to upskill in renewable technology and skills (Queensland State Government, Department of Energy and Public Works).
- QUT is offering Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP) for all domestic students who enrol full-time in 2024 and 2025.
- Learn in dedicated renewable energy labs and use purpose-built software to work on real-time power simulations.
- Deepen your engineering knowledge by learning the technologies to lead the future of sustainable energy and renewable power generation systems such as wind, solar, hydro, wave and tidal.
- Complete a real-world project alongside our industry partners such as Energy Queensland and Powerlink, on renewable energy system design and performance, energy storage, energy efficient transport, climate change risk assessments, carbon neutral strategies and more.
- The climate-positive Olympic Games in Brisbane 2032 will trigger a 10-year pipeline of sustainable engineering projects and investment in renewable energies to ensure carbon reductions and climate positive legacies.
Highlights
- Queensland’s target of 80 per cent renewable energy by 2035 forecasts 100,000 new jobs in the renewable engineering sector, making now a pivotal time to upskill in renewable technology and skills (Queensland State Government, Department of Energy and Public Works).
- Learn in dedicated renewable energy labs and use purpose-built software to work on real-time power simulations.
- Deepen your engineering knowledge by learning the technologies to lead the future of sustainable energy and renewable power generation systems such as wind, solar, hydro, wave and tidal.
- Complete a real-world project alongside our industry partners such as Energy Queensland and Powerlink, on renewable energy system design and performance, energy storage, energy efficient transport, climate change risk assessments, carbon neutral strategies and more.
- The climate-positive Olympic Games in Brisbane 2032 will trigger a 10-year pipeline of sustainable engineering projects and investment in renewable energies to ensure carbon reductions and climate positive legacies.
Why choose this course?
Engineers with skills in renewable and sustainable energy systems are in high demand, with more than 100,000 new renewable power jobs in the pipeline to achieve Queensland’s 80 per cent renewable energy target by 2035.
Now is a pivotal time making to upskill in renewable and sustainable energy systems, sustainable energy policy and carbon management.
In this course, you’ll gain the ability to manage entire renewable projects including management, regulatory contexts and finance. You will learn about energy storage, how to analyse and design microgrids, energy policy and energy forecasting.
You will work alongside industry consultants and academic experts who are leaders in renewable energy system design and performance, energy storage, energy efficient transport, Smart Cities, climate change risk assessments, and carbon neutral strategies.
Explore this course
QUT's Master of Renewable Energy is a 1.5 year, full-time postgraduate degree.
The degree is designed for engineering professionals with a background in engineering and a recognised undergraduate degree in:
Careers and outcomes
Graduating with a Master of Renewable Energy will give you engineering expertise that is in high demand for an array of careers ranging from renewable energy systems design and project management, through to energy and carbon policy and carbon management.
Possible careers
- Electrical engineer
- Energy analyst
- Energy consultant
- Energy policy officer
- Power engineer
- Sustainability engineer
- Course code
- EN53
- CRICOS code
- 113912J
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- Gardens Point
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- Gardens Point
- 1.5 years full-time
- 3 years part-time
- 1.5 years full-time
- February and July
- February and July
Entry requirements
Renewable Power major
You must have:
- A recognised completed four-year full-time (or equivalent) engineering degree in a relevant discipline with a minimum GPA of 4.00 (on QUT’s 7 point scale); or
- A recognised completed three-year full-time (or equivalent) engineering degree in a relevant discipline plus at least 2.00 years full-time (or equivalent) of professional experience in electrical power engineering.
Renewable Power major relevant engineering disciplines
- aerospace
- computer and software systems
- electrical
- mechanical
- mechatronic
- renewable power
Renewable Energy Systems major
You must have:
- A recognised completed four-year full-time (or equivalent) engineering degree in a relevant discipline with a minimum GPA of 4.00 (on QUT’s 7 point scale); or
- A recognised completed three-year full-time (or equivalent) engineering degree in a relevant discipline plus at least 2.00 years full-time (or equivalent) of professional experience in energy systems.
Renewable Energy Systems major relevant engineering disciplines
- chemical
- electrical
- mechanical
- mechatronics
- medical
- process
- renewable power
Minimum academic requirements
Entry requirements
Renewable Power major
You must have:
- A recognised completed four-year full-time (or equivalent) engineering degree in a relevant discipline with a minimum GPA of 4.00 (on QUT’s 7 point scale); or
- A recognised completed three-year full-time (or equivalent) engineering degree in a relevant discipline plus at least 2.00 years full-time (or equivalent) of professional experience in electrical power engineering.
Renewable Power major relevant engineering disciplines
- aerospace
- computer and software systems
- electrical
- mechanical
- mechatronic
- renewable power
Renewable Energy Systems major
You must have:
- A recognised completed four-year full-time (or equivalent) engineering degree in a relevant discipline with a minimum GPA of 4.00 (on QUT’s 7 point scale); or
- A recognised completed three-year full-time (or equivalent) engineering degree in a relevant discipline plus at least 2.00 years full-time (or equivalent) of professional experience in energy systems.
Renewable Energy Systems major relevant engineering disciplines
- chemical
- electrical
- mechanical
- mechatronics
- medical
- process
- renewable power
Minimum English language requirements
Select the country where you completed your studies to see a guide on meeting QUT’s English language requirements.
Your scores and prior qualifications in English-speaking countries are considered. Approved English-speaking countries are Australia, Canada, England, Ireland, New Zealand, Scotland, United States of America and Wales.
If your country or qualification is not listed, you can still apply for this course and we will assess your eligibility.
We accept English language proficiency scores from the following tests undertaken in a secure test centre. Tests must be taken no more than 2 years prior to the QUT course commencement.
| English Test | Overall | Listening | Reading | Writing | Speaking |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic / IELTS One Skills Retake | 6.5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
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Cambridge English Score
You must share your results with QUT through the Candidate Results Online website. |
176 | 169 | 169 | 169 | 169 |
| PTE Academic | 58 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 |
| TOEFL iBT / Paper | 79 | 16 | 16 | 21 | 18 |
Don't have the English language score you need? We can help!
We offer English language programs to improve your English and help you gain entry to this course.
When you apply for this course, we will recommend which English course you should enrol in.
Your actual fees may vary depending on which units you choose. We review fees annually, and they may be subject to increases.
2025 fees
2025: CSP $9,400 per year full-time (96 credit points)
2025 fees
2025: $47,500 per year full-time (96 credit points)
2024 fees
2024: CSP $9,000 per year full-time (96 credit points)
2024 fees
2024: $39,600 per year full-time (96 credit points)
Student services and amenities fees
You may need to pay student services and amenities (SA) fees as part of your course costs.
HECS-HELP: loans to help you pay for your course fees
You may not have to pay anything upfront if you're eligible for a HECS-HELP loan.
You can apply for scholarships to help you with study and living costs.
QUT Real World International Scholarship
A scholarship to cover tuition fees, with eligibility based on your prior academic achievements.
- Scholarship eligibility
- Academic performance
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Speak with our Engineering Postgraduate Coordinator to hear about how you can take the next steps in your engineering career. Complete the form below to request a call back or contact our Postgraduate Engineering Coordinator on 07 3138 2612.
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