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
1.
Demonstrate mastery of renewable energy specialist technical knowledge including quantifying the magnitude, variability and uncertainty of the resources underpinning renewable energy and energy systems.
2.
Critically evaluate and apply current research to the solution of problems in a real world context in Renewable Energy engineering by considering technical, economic, social and environmental implications.
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Apply advanced analytical and computational tools to analyse complex problems in renewable energy and solve by applying critical thinking and engaging with real world context.
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Design and evaluate renewable energy systems using knowledge of the functionality and operating principles of systems components, and enabling technologies, and applying relevant standards.
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Lead and manage renewable energy projects, individually or as part of a team, in a systematic and professional manner.
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Demonstrate a high level of personal autonomy, perseverance, ethical conduct and professional accountability when working as an individual and within diverse multi-cultural and multi-disciplinary team environments.
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Communicate professionally and effectively within and outside of renewable energy engineering and effectively incorporate feedback.
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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
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