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RMIT University

  • 45% international / 55% domestic

Master of Engineering (Sustainable Energy)

  • Masters (Coursework)

Play a defining role in sustainable energy and engineering.

Key details

Degree Type
Masters (Coursework)
Duration
2 years full-time, 4 years part-time
Course Code
MC229, 079934A
Study Mode
In person
Intake Months
Feb, Jul
International Fees
$39,360 per year / $78,720 total

About this course

Devise innovative solutions to social and environmental problems around energy supply, distribution and consumption. You'll learn to manage the transition towards a more sustainable energy sector is a priority for governments, the private sector and the general community.

A final-year research project forms an essential part of this course. Through this self-selected project (from a range of available topics), you will draw on not only the advanced engineering skills you have built, but also coursework around ethical, economic and social responsibility.

Entry requirements

Successful completion of an Australian bachelor degree (or international equivalent) in one of the following fields: Engineering, Science, Information Technology, Physics and Chemistry with a GPA of at least 2.0 out of 4.0.

Applicants who have a successfully completed a relevant degree (as above) with a GPA of at least 1.5 out of 4, will be considered if they have at least 3 years of relevant industry experience.

Prior studies in the chemistry of energy (thermo-fluid science) is desirable.

OR

Successful completion of an Australian postgraduate qualification (or international equivalent) in a related discipline (as above).

OR

Applicants without any relevant prior qualification will be considered if they have at least 10 years of relevant industry experience.

If you wish to have industry or employment experience assessed as part of meeting the entry requirements you will need to provide a detailed CV/resume listing previous positions, dates of employment and position responsibilities; a statement from your employer confirming these details (or contact details of employer so RMIT can seek confirmation); and evidence of any relevant professional development undertaken.

International qualifications are assessed for comparability to Australian qualifications according to the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF).

Study locations

Bundoora

Melbourne City

Career pathways

On completion, graduates will be able to:

  • plan and effectively manage an independent project on sustainable energy topics at a professional engineering level;
  • locate and critically review scientific and engineering literature and apply engineering practices and research methods to conduct sustainable energy projects and evaluate their results; and
  • communicate findings effectively to a professional audience
Career outlook

Sustainable energy is a growth area. As a result, the demand for engineers and scientists with a postgraduate qualification in sustainable energy is growing rapidly.

Within their organisations, graduates take on lead roles in:

  • developing and implementing plans to improve energy efficiency and productivity to cut fuel bills, and reduce greenhouse gas/pollution emissions to meet regulatory requirements
  • researching, developing, demonstrating, commercialising, designing and evaluating innovative solar, wind and hydro, biomass, hydrogen and other sustainable energy supply, storage and utilisation technologies
  • devising innovative sustainable solutions to current problems associated with adverse economic, social and environmental problems linked to energy supply, distribution and consumption
  • maintaining and optimising the performance of installed sustainable energy technologies and systems
  • managing consultative processes with social groups affected by energy-related projects and developments

Graduates have gone on to work at a range of organisations such as:

  • Melbourne Water
  • Canadian Solar Inc.
  • Honeywell
  • Exergy Australia Pty Ltd
  • AGL Energy
  • Origin Energy
  • Genesis Now
  • Stantec
  • Schneider Electric
  • T & O Energy Consulting Pty Ltd
  • Acciona Energy
  • DNV GL - Energy
  • Vestas Australia Wind Technology Pty Ltd
  • Pacific Hydro