Graduate Certificate in Energy and Carbon Studies

The Paris Agreement on climate change, growing world populations and limited fossil fuel resources have all created increased demand for renewable energy. How we increase supply, and integrate renewable energy into the current energy supply sector is driving the demand for professionals with climate change skills across the Asia Pacific region and Australia to serve as leaders of the emerging "green" economy.

Develop the critical skills needed for the energy and carbon industries, and apply them to the challenges of global environmental and social change. Our industry-focussed units will equip you with skills such as energy auditing, carbon accounting, designing renewable energy systems, preparing energy policy briefs for government and developing corporate carbon management strategies.

After graduating from this course, you may apply to study the Graduate Diploma in Energy and Carbon Studies.

3 reasons to study a Graduate Certificate in Energy and Carbon Studies at Murdoch

• Murdoch University has been at the forefront of energy teaching and research since 1975 and offers the most comprehensive suite of postgraduate course on energy and carbon studies within Australia.
• Our course has been developed in conjunction with energy and carbon consultants, so you’ll graduate with the skills needed by industry.
• Take advantage of our teaching and research facilities, including our renewable energy outdoor test area for research and development on solar photovoltaic technology, solar thermal power, wind turbines, hybrid systems and micro-grid technology.

What you'll learn

• Energy auditing and reporting
• Carbon accounting and reporting
• Developing corporate energy and carbon management strategies
• How to analyse energy policy and write a policy brief for government
• How to design a renewable energy system.

Your future career

This course is designed to give you industry relevant skills that are internationally recognised and in high demand as the world transitions to a low-emissions energy sector. Industries you could work in include:

• Power generation
• Renewable energy manufacturing and installation
• Government departments
• International aid
• Economic regulatory authorities
• Energy efficiency and environmental consultancies
• Carbon accounting
• Energy and environmental consultancies
• University and private industry research organisations
• Local councils.

Professional recognition

IELTS: Score: 6.5, with no band less than 6.0.

TOEFL: Score: 79+, with writing 21; speaking 18; reading 13; listening 13.

PEARSON: Score: 64+, with no communicative skill below 60.

CAMBRIDGE: Score: 176+, with no skill less than 169.