Overview

The Master of Engineering in Renewable Energy enables students to specialise and gain depth of knowledge in areas related to renewable energy technologies, systems engineering, energy efficiency, and assessment frameworks.

 

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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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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Graduate Capabilities

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Available in Program(s)
Single degree program(s) in which this specialisation is available:

Master of Engineering - ME8621 - Engineering

Specialisation Structure

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.

Disciplinary Core Courses List 124 Units of Credit:
Disciplinary Core Courses List 212 Units of Credit:
Advanced Disciplinary Courses List 118 Units of Credit:
Advanced Disciplinary Courses List 212 Units of Credit:
Design Project6 Units of Credit:
Postgraduate Project12 Units of Credit:
Technical and Management Electives12 Units of Credit:
Industrial Training

Enrolment Disclaimer

Please note that this Handbook is a comprehensive catalogue of our offerings and includes courses that can be taken to satisfy program requirements irrespective as to their availability for a particular year. Availability of courses is best checked using filters on this site or on the class timetable site.

You are responsible for ensuring that you enrol in courses according to your program requirements and by following the advice of your Program Authority. myUNSW enrolment checks that you have met enrolment requirements such as pre-requisites for individual courses but not that you are enrolling in courses that will count towards your program requirements.

Additional Information

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

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Cognate disciplines: Renewable Energy Engineering, Photovoltaic Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent. Professional experience in renewable energy industry will be highly regarded.

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