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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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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.


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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.’

Associate Professor Dezso Sera

Watch video


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.’

Associate Professor Dezso Sera

Watch video


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

  • Brisbane is transforming in preparation for the climate-positive 2032 Olympic Games, creating an urgency for skilled engineers with expertise in sustainable engineering practices.
  • Specialise in renewable power and upskill in sustainable energy systems and data analytics to help get ahead in your engineering career.
  • Learn alongside leading engineering academics and engage with key industry partners such as Energy Queensland and Powerlink as you complete an industry project and industry-informed research.
  • QUT is Australia's top research institution for data mining and analysis (The Australian Research Magazine 2024).

Highlights

  • Brisbane is transforming in preparation for the climate-positive 2032 Olympic Games, creating an urgency for skilled engineers with expertise in sustainable engineering practices.
  • Specialise in renewable power and upskill in sustainable energy systems and data analytics to help get ahead in your engineering career.
  • Learn alongside leading engineering academics and engage with key industry partners such as Energy Queensland and Powerlink as you complete an industry project and industry-informed research.
  • QUT is Australia's top research institution for data mining and analysis (The Australian Research Magazine 2024).

Why choose this course?

You will emerge with cutting-edge knowledge and skills in renewable energy, specialising in renewable power (electrical) enhanced by fundamental data analytics knowledge.

You will plan, execute, and complete a project delivering several products relevant to an industry client, and work collaboratively in a team environment to deliver a sophisticated, culturally responsible professional engineering solution.

You will also undertake a supervised research project over two semesters where you will manage and explain your findings and what they contribute to the renewable energy field.

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What to expect

The way we generate transport and consume energy is undergoing a retransformation so there has never been a better time than now to commence renewable engineering. There is a large global demand for expertise in renewable energy and new engineers with a focus on renewable energy will bring vision and action to the industry.

You will develop important data analytics skills that will provide value to future employers and help you get ahead with your career. The data analytics component of your degree will teach you to turn data into insight and intelligence to drive change and make key decisions. As Australia's top research institution for Data Mining and Analysis, QUT is the best university to learn from expert academics and leading researchers (The Australian Research Magazine, 2024).

This course is designed for engineers with a background in electrical and renewable power or electrical engineering looking to upskill in the field of renewable energy and data analytics. You will graduate able to analyse and evaluate problems in renewable energy using technical approaches informed by contemporary practice and leading-edge research to achieve innovative and sustainable solutions.

Careers and outcomes

Careers and outcomes

Graduates will have the skills necessary to work in a range of relevant industries, including, electricity network system operators, energy providers, renewable project developers, as well as engineering consulting companies.

Possible careers

  • Electrical engineer
  • Electrical power engineer
  • Energy analyst
  • Energy consultant
  • Energy policy officer
  • Power engineer
  • Sustainability engineer

Details and units

Requirements

Course code
EN76
CRICOS code
114975H
Delivery
  • Gardens Point
Delivery
  • Gardens Point
Duration
2 years full-time
4 years part-time
Duration
2 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

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 July

2026 fees

2026: Fee available from July

2025 fees

2025: $34,500 per year full-time (96 credit points)

2025 fees

2025: $46,600 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.

Find out more about postgraduate course fees

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