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'Having a master degree will open up high-level employment opportunities in renewable energy that I otherwise would not have had access to until after working in the engineering field for at least a few years. By choosing the vertical degree, I have saved time and have given myself an advantage to kick start my future and my career.'
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)/Master of Renewable Energy
Make your engineering skills stand out
As the planet races towards a future powered solely by renewables, upskill yourself with our five-year Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)/Master of Renewable Energy. You'll stand out with skills in high demand across renewable energy system design, energy policy, energy management and more.
Fast-track your career in renewable power
‘The world needs engineers who can lead the technology transformations happening right now in renewable power. This program puts engineering graduates in a very competitive position for local and international jobs in the rapidly growing energy industry.’
Leading researcher in characterization, energy conversion and grid integration of photovoltaic systems
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'Having a master degree will open up high-level employment opportunities in renewable energy that I otherwise would not have had access to until after working in the engineering field for at least a few years. By choosing the vertical degree, I have saved time and have given myself an advantage to kick start my future and my career.'
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)/Master of Renewable Energy
Make your engineering skills stand out
As the planet races towards a future powered solely by renewables, upskill yourself with our five-year Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)/Master of Renewable Energy. You'll stand out with skills in high demand across renewable energy system design, energy policy, energy management and more.
Fast-track your career in renewable power
‘The world needs engineers who can lead the technology transformations happening right now in renewable power. This program puts engineering graduates in a very competitive position for local and international jobs in the rapidly growing energy industry.’
Leading researcher in characterization, energy conversion and grid integration of photovoltaic systems
Highlights
- Graduate with a bachelor and master degree within five years, fast-tracking your ability to lead and contribute to complex renewable energy projects.
- If you're a domestic student entering the bachelor component of this vertical double degree, you will receive a Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP) for the master component.
- With Queensland's plan for 80 percent renewable power by 2035, and an additional 100,000 new jobs in the renewable power sector, now is an exciting and important time to upskill yourself (Queensland Government, Department of Energy and Public Works).
- Learn in dedicated renewable energy labs and use purpose-built software to work on real time power simulations.
- Work alongside industry consultants and academic experts who are leaders in renewable energy system design and performance, energy storage, energy efficient transport, smart cities, climate change risk assessments, and carbon neutral strategies.
Highlights
- Graduate with a bachelor and master degree within five years, fast-tracking your ability to lead and contribute to complex renewable energy projects.
- With Queensland's plan for 80 percent renewable power by 2035, and an additional 100,000 new jobs in the renewable power sector, now is an exciting and important time to upskill yourself (Queensland Government, Department of Energy and Public Works).
- Learn in dedicated renewable energy labs and use purpose-built software to work on real time power simulations.
- Work alongside industry consultants and academic experts who are leaders in renewable energy system design and performance, energy storage, energy efficient transport, smart cities, climate change risk assessments, and carbon neutral strategies.
Why choose this course?
The world is racing towards a future that is powered solely by renewable energy. With Queensland's plan for 80 percent renewable power by 2035, and an extra $4 billion invested into the state's energy, now is an exciting and important time to upskill in your technical skills and knowledge in renewable power.
The Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)/Master of Renewable Energy allows you to complete your foundational engineering degree and progress straight onto your master degree to gain advanced technical skills and knowledge in renewable energy system design and performance, energy storage, energy efficient transport and carbon neutral strategies.
Once your master degree is underway, you’ll have direct access to our Banyo Pilot Plant Precinct, our state-of-the-art research facility for large-scale power grid testing, solar applications, high-voltage and high-current testing. Beyond large-scale power capabilities, our facilities provide many opportunities to collaborate with industry.
You will work alongside industry consultants and academic experts who are leaders in renewable energy system design and performance, energy storage, energy efficient transport, smart cities, climate change risk assessments, and carbon neutral strategies.
Explore this course
A vertical double degree means you will graduate with a bachelor and master degree within five years, fast-tracking your ability to lead and contribute to complex renewable energy projects, and lead the future of sustainable energy and renewable power systems.
All domestic students who enter the bachelor component of the vertical double in 2024 and 2025 will receive a Commonwealth Support Place (CSP) for the master component.
Your degree begins with a Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) at QUT. You will choose from two majors:
- Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Electrical)
- Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Electrical and renewable power)
In your fifth year, you will complete the Master of Renewable Energy, allowing you to graduate with two degrees in five years.
A vertical double degree means you will graduate with a bachelor and master degree within five years, fast-tracking your ability to lead and contribute to complex renewable energy projects, and lead the future of sustainable energy and renewable power systems.
In your first year, you will commence the bachelor portion of your vertical double degree and choose from two majors:
- Electrical
- Electrical and Renewable Power
In your fifth year, you will commence the master portion of your degree, allowing you to graduate with two degrees in five years.
Work Integrated Learning
During this course you are required to complete 60 days (equivalent to 450 hours) of approved work experience for the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) component.
Careers and outcomes
Graduating with a Master of Renewable 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.
Early exit
You will have the option to exit with a Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) at the end of your fourth year.
Possible careers
- Electrical engineer
- Energy analyst
- Power engineer
- Renewable energy engineer
- Sustainability engineer
- ATAR/selection rank threshold
- 90.00
These thresholds are the lowest adjusted scores to which QUT made an offer in Semester 1, 2024.
Don't have a ATAR/selection rank?
- Course code
- EV03
- QTAC code
- 419162
- CRICOS code
- 113910M
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- Gardens Point
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- Gardens Point
- 5 years full-time
- 5 years full-time
- February and July
- February and July
Assumed knowledge
Before you start this course, we assume you have sound knowledge of the subject/s listed below. If you don't have the subject knowledge, you can still apply for the course but we strongly encourage you to undertake bridging studies to gain the knowledge:
- English, or Literature, or English and Literature Extension, or English as an Additional Language (Units 3 & 4, C)
- Mathematical Methods, or Specialist Mathematics (Units 3 & 4, C)
Offer guarantee
If you achieve an ATAR or selection rank of 90.00 or higher (including any adjustments) and satisfy all other admission requirements, you are guaranteed an offer for this course.
Advanced standing
If you have prior studies or work experience, you may be eligible for advanced standing (credit). You can apply for advanced standing once you've been accepted to QUT. If you're in your first semester of study, you must apply for advanced standing within 10 days of receiving your offer.
Deferment
You can defer your offer and postpone the start of your course for one year.
More about deferring your offer
Adjustments to your ATAR/selection rank
Any adjustments you receive to your ATAR or selection rank will be applied to this course.
Find out if you’re eligible for an adjustment to your ATAR or selection rank
Offers we made to school leavers in Semester 1, 2024
The figures listed in the tables below reflect the offers that were made to recent ATAR students. The entry thresholds box at the top of this page shows the lowest adjusted ATAR/selection rank required to receive an offer for all applicants for the most recent January QTAC offer round.
| Excluding adjustments | Including adjustments | |
|---|---|---|
| Highest ATAR/selection rank to receive an offer |
Selection rank
99.90
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Selection rank
99.95
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| Median ATAR/selection rank to receive an offer |
Selection rank
94.15
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Selection rank
95.45
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| Lowest ATAR/selection rank to receive an offer |
Selection rank
80.55
|
Selection rank
90.55
|
You can find out more about your fellow students’ backgrounds with this course’s student profile.
Other admission options
If you are of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent, you may be eligible for admission through our Centralised Assessment Selection Process (CASP).
I completed my studies outside of Australia
Select the country where you completed your studies to see a guide to the grades you need to apply for this course.
If your country or qualification is not listed, you can still apply for this course and we will assess your eligibility.
Assumed knowledge
- Mathematical Methods, or Specialist Mathematics (Units 3 & 4, C)
You must have achieved this study at a level comparable to Australian Year 12 or in recognised post-secondary studies.
I completed secondary school in Australia
Assumed knowledge
Before you start this course we assume you have sound knowledge in these areas:
- Mathematical Methods, or Specialist Mathematics (Units 3 & 4, C)
- ATAR/selection rank
- 90.00
Offer guarantee
If you completed secondary school in Australia and achieve an ATAR/selection rank of 90.00 or higher (including any adjustments) and satisfy all other admission requirements, you are guaranteed an offer for this course.
Minimum English language requirements
Select the country where you completed your studies to see a guide on meeting QUT’s English language requirements.
Your scores and prior qualifications in English-speaking countries are considered. Approved English-speaking countries are Australia, Canada, England, Ireland, New Zealand, Scotland, United States of America and Wales.
If your country or qualification is not listed, you can still apply for this course and we will assess your eligibility.
We accept English language proficiency scores from the following tests undertaken in a secure test centre. Tests must be taken no more than 2 years prior to the QUT course commencement.
| English Test | Overall | Listening | Reading | Writing | Speaking |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic / IELTS One Skills Retake | 6.5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
|
Cambridge English Score
You must share your results with QUT through the Candidate Results Online website. |
176 | 169 | 169 | 169 | 169 |
| PTE Academic | 58 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 |
| TOEFL iBT / Paper | 79 | 16 | 16 | 21 | 18 |
Don't have the English language score you need? We can help!
We offer English language programs to improve your English and help you gain entry to this course.
When you apply for this course, we will recommend which English course you should enrol in.
Your actual fees may vary depending on which units you choose. We review fees annually, and they may be subject to increases.
2025 fees
2025: CSP $8,200 per year full-time (96 credit points)
2025 fees
2025: $45,700 per year full-time (96 credit points)
2024 fees
2024: CSP $7,900 per year full-time (96 credit points)
2024 fees
2024: $41,900 per year full-time (96 credit points)
Student services and amenities fees
You may need to pay student services and amenities (SA) fees as part of your course costs.
HECS-HELP: loans to help you pay for your course fees
You may not have to pay anything upfront if you're eligible for a HECS-HELP loan.
You can apply for scholarships to help you with study and living costs.
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