Master of Renewable and Sustainable Energy

Renewable energy is a key driver for a sustainable global future, and this course will provide you with the background needed to create a sustainable future for our planet.

This course offers advanced training in the area of renewable and sustainable energy systems, sustainable energy policy and development, energy efficiency and carbon management. It's been been developed in conjunction with industry consultants in the energy and carbon industry, with additional units added to the program in response to industry demands and developments.

You’ll learn the advanced interdisciplinary skills required to design, optimise and evaluate the technical, social and economic viability of renewable energy schemes.

Gain practical experience and learn from experts from the Murdoch University Energy Research and Innovation Group (MUERI), with the opportunity to undertake a dissertation in an area you’re passionate about.

You’ll graduate with a globally recognised multi-disciplinary degree taught by researchers at the forefront of their fields.

3 reasons to study a Master of Renewable and Sustainable Energy Engineering at Murdoch

1. Murdoch have been at the forefront of energy teaching and research since 1975 and offer the most comprehensive program in renewable energy within Australia.
2. Learn from industry and academia experts who have research expertise in renewable energy system design and performance, energy efficient buildings and transport, sustainable energy development, Smart Cities, climate change risk assessments, carbon neutral strategies, energy storage, and biomass technology.
3. 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 and engineering and energy laboratory.

What you'll learn

• Renewable energy systems design
• Planning sustainable energy projects in developing countries
• Assessing the energy efficiency of buildings
• Developing sustainable energy policy
• Conducting climate change risks assessment and developing management strategies
• Executing a substantial research project in the areas of renewable energy, energy efficiency and climate change management

Your future career

Graduating with a Master of Renewable and Sustainable Energy will give you skills that are in high demand for a range of careers in areas ranging from renewable energy systems design and project management, through to energy and carbon policy, greenhouse gas accounting and energy management. You could expect to gain employment in the following industries and organisations:

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

Professional recognition

Students who complete the unit PEN590 Energy Systems as part of this course are eligible for provisional accreditation by the Clean Energy Council for design of stand-alone photovoltaic systems, small wind power systems and micro hydro power systems. Students who complete the units PEN628 are eligible to apply to become an Infrastructure Australia Accredited Professional.

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.