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Professionals specializing in renewable and sustainable energy systems are increasingly sought after, with over 100,000 new positions expected in Queensland's renewable sector to meet the state's 80% clean energy goal by 2035. This presents a crucial opportunity to enhance your expertise in sustainable energy technologies, policy frameworks, and carbon reduction strategies. Through this program, you'll develop comprehensive skills to oversee renewable energy initiatives, covering project administration, legal frameworks, and financial aspects. The curriculum includes energy storage solutions, microgrid analysis and development, energy policy studies, and demand forecasting. You'll collaborate with industry professionals and academic specialists at the forefront of renewable system innovation, energy storage solutions, eco-friendly transportation, Smart City initiatives, climate impact evaluations, and carbon-neutral approaches. Earning a Master of Renewable Energy equips you with specialized engineering knowledge highly valued across various roles, from designing renewable systems and managing projects to shaping energy and emissions policies.Key BenefitsQueensland's ambitious 80% renewable energy target by 2035 is projected to create 100,000 new positions in the clean energy field, presenting an ideal moment to advance your renewable technology proficiency (Queensland State Government, Department of Energy and Public Works). Gain hands-on experience in specialized renewable energy facilities using industry-standard software for live power system modeling. Expand your technical expertise by mastering cutting-edge sustainable energy solutions and renewable generation methods including wind, solar, hydro, and marine energy systems. Participate in practical projects with leading organizations like Energy Queensland and Powerlink, focusing on renewable system development, energy storage solutions, sustainable transportation, climate resilience planning, carbon-neutral methodologies, and other critical areas.The environmentally conscious Brisbane 2032 Olympics will drive a decade-long surge in sustainable infrastructure projects and renewable energy investments to achieve emission reductions and lasting ecological benefits.Career PathwaysA Master of Renewable Energy provides you with specialized engineering qualifications highly sought after for diverse professional paths spanning renewable system engineering and project coordination to energy and emissions policy development.Potential Career PathsPower systems engineerEnergy systems specialistEnergy advisorEnergy policy specialistElectrical power engineerEnvironmental sustainability engineer
1.5-year program
You must have a recognised four-year full-time (or equivalent) bachelor degree of engineering in electrical and renewable power or electrical (or equivalent) with a minimum GPA of 4.00 (on QUT’s 7 point scale).
1-year program
You must have completed EV03 Bachelor of Engineering at QUT.
IELTS Academic score of 6.5 with Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking score of 6; TOEFL iBT score of 79 with Listening, Reading score of 16, Writing score of 21 and Speaking score of 18; Pearson PTE (Academic) score of 58 with Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking score of 50; Cambridge English Advanced (CAE) score of 176 with Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking score of 169.