Master of Renewable Energy

Name: Master of Renewable Energy
Author: Queensland University of Technology

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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.’

Associate Professor Dezso Sera

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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.

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Associate Professor Dezso Sera

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Learn from power engineering experts

Power your career

Associate Professor Dezso Sera

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Learn from power engineering experts

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.

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What to expect

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

Details and units

Requirements

Course code: EN53

CRICOS code: 113912J

Delivery

Gardens Point

Delivery

Gardens Point

Duration: 1.5 years full-time; 3 years part-time

Duration: 1.5 years full-time

Entry: February and July

Entry: 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
IELTS Academic / One Skill Retake
Overall	6.5
Listening	6
Reading	6
Writing	6
Speaking	6
Cambridge English Score You must share your results with QUT through the Candidate Results Online website.
Overall	176
Listening	169
Reading	169
Writing	169
Speaking	169
PTE Academic
Overall	58
Listening	50
Reading	50
Writing	50
Speaking	50
TOEFL iBT
Overall	79
Listening	16
Reading	16
Writing	21
Speaking	18

English Test	Overall	Listening	Reading	Writing	Speaking
IELTS Academic / One Skill Retake	6.5	6	6	6	6
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	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.

Fees

Your actual fees may vary depending on which units you choose. We review fees annually, and they may be subject to increases.

2026 fees

2026: Fee available from October

2026 fees

2026: Fee available from July

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)

Student services and amenities fees

You may need to pay student services and amenities (SA) fees as part of your course costs.

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