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Learning Outcomes

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The capacity for application of established engineering methods to complex engineering problem solving (satisfying Engineers Australia Stage 1 competency 2.1). This capability is enhanced via the compulsory research project and core design course, such that students have the ability to analyse, criticise, and undertake design. Graduates will be capable of exercising advanced and creative problem solving skills when applied to unique and unfamiliar problems.
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Proficiency in applying systematic approaches to carrying out engineering design and projects (satisfying Engineers Australia Stage 1 competencies 2.3, and 2.4). This outcome is developed via the research project and compulsory design course. Graduates will develop an appreciation of, and ability to, engage in research and engineering design.
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  • Global Citizens
3.
Knowledge of contextual factors impacting the relevant discipline (satisfying Engineers Australia Stage 1 competency 1.5). This capability is attained via the engineering and technical management electives as well as compulsory industrial training.
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Discernment of knowledge development and research directions within the discipline (satisfying Engineers Australia Stage 1 competency 1.4). This is enhanced via postgraduate electives which reflect the current developments and research directions in renewable energy.
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Proficiency in applying engineering techniques, tools, and resources (satisfying Engineers Australia Stage 1 competency 2.2). This outcome is developed via the compulsory design course and a research project.
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Effective professional communication (satisfying Engineers Australia Stage 1 competency 3.2). This capability is enhanced by via research project, management electives, design course and industrial training. Graduates will be able to effectively communicate with each other, with other professional groups, and with the general community, in order to convey the principles and merits of designs and innovation, and of analytical results.
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A respect for, and understanding of, professional engineering practice in renewable energy. (satisfying Engineers Australia Stage 1 competencies 1.6 and 3.1). This capability is enhanced via the research project, engineering and technical management electives, compulsory design course, and compulsory industrial training.
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In-depth as well as broad understanding of the discipline knowledge (satisfying Engineers Australia Stage 1 competency 1.3). This learning outcome is developed within the Master's program following a sufficient foundation from an existing 4-year bachelor's degree and then enhanced via substantial professional development and postgraduate elective choice. Graduates should be thoroughly versed in, and be able to apply, the advanced technologies relevant to their chosen discipline.
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Specialisation Structure
96 Units of Credit:

Students must complete 96 UOC.

In order to qualify for degree, students are required to successfully complete 96 UOC courses comprising of:

  • 36 UOC Disciplinary courses (professional development electives)
  • 30 UOC Advanced disciplinary courses (postgraduate specialisation electives)
  • 12 UOC Postgraduate project (Research/capstone, advanced disciplinary)
  • 12 UOC Engineering and technical management
  • 6 UOC Design course

and 60 days of renewable energy related industrial training.

Design Project

Students must take 6 UOC of the following courses.

Disciplinary Core Courses List 2

Postgraduate Project

Students must take 12 UOC of the following courses.

Technical and Management Electives

Students must take 12 UOC of the following courses.

Please note:
- Other Engineering and Technical Management courses may be taken with the approval of the Stream Authority.
- With permission of the stream authority, a student may be permitted to take any advanced disciplinary knowledge course within the Faculty as an elective for which prerequisite requirements are met.

Industrial Training

Students must complete 60 days of renewable energy related industrial experience.

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