Master of Renewable Energy Engineering
Transform innovations of tomorrow into career advantages of today
Online learning
Graduate in 12 months
Industry-focused
Taught by experts
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- Duration 12 months
- Cost per program* $11,640
- Courses 8
Program Benefits
- Industry connected: With a curriculum shaped by industry-leading engineers, you’ll graduate with in-demand skills to help you stand out from the competition.
- Cutting-edge curriculum: Taught by industry experts, the curriculum redefines education through dynamic and responsive learning experiences, equipping students to solve real-world sustainability challenges.
- Hybrid learning: The flexibility of online learning combined with on-campus intensive sessions helps you advance your education, career, and expand your network.
Shape the future of sustainability
UniSC’s Master of Renewable Energy Engineering provides you with the specialised knowledge of theories, concepts and practices that underpin the field, providing a wealth of advanced skills that can be continuously applied in an ever-evolving engineering landscape.
You’ll gain specific knowledge in renewable energy sources, micro-grids, energy storage systems, power distribution, demand forecasting and management, and advanced control systems. Alongside technical mastery, the program develops project management, research, and leadership skills to prepare graduates to design, execute, and lead complex engineering projects.
Delivered by experts in their field, you’ll learn from lecturers whose research interests include power system modelling, analysis and control, fault diagnosis and fault tolerant control, renewable energy sources, battery and hydrogen fuel cells , smart grids, and cyber security of power systems. Throughout the program you’ll expand your professional network and learn the skills you need to drive innovation and deliver results that meet the needs of today’s engineering workforce.
As part of the master’s program, you’ll:
- Develop expert project management and technical skills to design, plan, and lead renewable energy projects independently or on a global scale
- Uphold ethical and professional standards, recognising the societal and environmental impact of engineering decisions
- Be equipped to lead in roles spanning renewable energy system design, sustainable infrastructure, energy management, and more
- Understand the role of renewable energy engineers in shaping sustainable, economically viable, and globally relevant solutions
Our intentionally small cohorts foster closer engagement with lecturers, collaborative learning with peers, and access to tailored career guidance and our network of industry connections.
Boost your earning potential
The Australian government aims to reach the clean electricity target of 82% of renewable energy by 2030.1 To achieve this ambitious goal, skilled renewable energy engineering professionals will be in high demand, and those with a master’s degree will be especially well positioned to lead complex projects, drive innovation, and guide Australia’s clean energy transition
Senior Renewable Energy Engineer2 AUD $122,000
Senior Energy Consultant3 AUD $123,757
Renewable Energy Project Manager4 AUD $143,299
Curriculum: Lead with strategy, sustainability, and innovation
8 courses
12 months to completion**
When you complete the online Master of Renewable Energy Engineering at UniSC , you’ll be ready to not only problem-solve for complex sustainable engineering projects but lead them. Designed in consultation and ongoing collaboration with our engineering advisory board of industry professionals, our curriculum is kept up to date and ensures you’ll develop specialised engineering project management skills that meet the evolving needs of the workforce.
Your curriculum includes:
This course provides knowledge and understanding of electrical power distribution with topics covering – distribution system planning and automation, load characterisation and modelling of distribution networks, application of distribution transformers, design of sub-transmission lines and distribution sub-station, and the distribution system and distributed generation. You will be introduced to the development of an optimal distribution system with respect to construction cost, capitalisation, performance reliability, and operating efficiency.
In this course you will develop an in-depth knowledge and understanding of micro- and smart-grid technologies along with their design and implementation strategies. Further you will be introduced to energy storage systems and develop a broad understanding and appreciation of the scientific principles that underpin the operation of such systems.
This course will provide you with in-depth knowledge and understanding of electrical demand forecasting and management. You will also apply demand flexibility and forecasting models.
This course will provide you with an introduction to principles of renewable energy. The course covers different types of renewable and alternative energy sources, and discusses their configuration, basic principles of operation, achievable efficiency, and cost. You will also be introduced to the impact of the new energy technologies on the environment, obstacles to their wide implementation in industrial and consumer applications, and the role of social attitudes and government planning, financial investments and incentives.
This course will prepare you as practising engineer to project manage the development of solutions in the workplace. You will be introduced to engineering project management theory, considering issues and challenges throughout a project life cycle. You will consider the project responsibilities of engineering managers and organisations, from the definition phase of a project to its conclusion. The emphasis is interdisciplinary and relevant to all fields of engineering practice.
This course is the first course of a larger capstone engineering project. It will develop your knowledge and skills to undertake an engineering research project. You will apply advanced knowledge of an area of engineering relevant to your discipline and of relevance to external stakeholders. It may include computational engineering, laboratory work, design, analysis and site visits. It will equip you with highly developed research and analytical skills relevant to engineering problems and will ensure you have the basic skills needed to undertake a higher research degree.
This course is the second part of a larger capstone engineering project. It will develop your knowledge and skills to undertake an engineering research project. You will apply advanced knowledge of an area of engineering relevant to your discipline and of relevance to external stakeholders. It may include computational engineering, laboratory work, design, analysis and site visits. It will equip you with highly developed research and analytical skills relevant to engineering problems and will ensure you have the basic skills needed to undertake a higher research degree.
Collaboration in hybrid learning
Limited practical elements of the program will require on-campus attendance in an intensive format at our Moreton Bay campus engineering labs, which boasts state of the art facilities that are purpose-built for engineering excellence.
Entry requirements: we make it easy to get started
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To enrol you need:
- A completed four-year bachelors degree in electrical engineering or relevant discipline from a recognised higher education institution or equivalent
- Transcripts from your completed bachelor’s program
- Resumé or CV
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Fee details
$1,164 per course*
8 courses
FEE-HELP available
Your education is a long-term investment that pays dividends over time with top-paying careers that are in demand.
Even so, we realise that looking at total costs can seem daunting, but we’re here to help. Our online graduate certificate is available for FEE-HELP and we have limited Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs) available for eligible students. We can also help guide you through how to have a conversation with your employers about getting tuition assistance.
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Learn moreFrequently asked questions
Please know that you can talk to a real human to get your questions answered. We’re always happy to chat with you. You can call us at +61 7 5345 6342 or request more information.
The online program is designed for professionals who work full time and is offered in a part time format with one or two courses every trimester. This allows you to achieve a realistic balance between work, school and personal responsibilities.
You can complete the program in just 12 months.
The first step is to start your application.
You’ll complete 8 courses to earn the Master of Renewable Energy Engineering.
UniSC offers credit for prior learning consistent with the Australian Qualifications Framework and general practice in the Australian Higher Education sector. If you’ve completed prior study or have relevant work experience, you may, under specified conditions, be eligible for credit towards your UniSC degree.
Sources and Disclaimers
- https://www.pmi.org/about/press-media/2025/shortage-of-project-talent-endangers-global-growth.
- https://www.glassdoor.com.au/Salary/RES-Senior-Renewable-Energy-Engineer-Salaries-E729536_D_KO4,36.htm.
- https://www.payscale.com/research/AU/Job=Senior_Consultant%2C_Energy/Salary.
- https://au.indeed.com/career/project-manager-renewable-energy/salaries.
*Cost shown is with a Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP) applied. There are limited CSPs for our upcoming intake.
**Students can graduate in 12 months full time or two years part time.