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‘Queensland’s 80 per cent renewable energy target by 2035 demands engineers with strong skills in renewable energy. In this course, you’re not just learning technical capabilities. You’re learning how to operate in the real world overseeing entire power engineering projects – from the strategic management to the technical detail.’
Learn from power engineering experts
Professor Firuz Zare, Head of School, Electrical Engineering and Robotics is an internationally recognised researcher and leader in energy conversion and grid-connected renewable power systems. He is heavily involved with local and international projects supporting emerging technology in renewable power engineering systems.
Power your career
‘Queensland’s 80 per cent renewable energy target by 2035 demands engineers with strong skills in renewable energy. In this course, you’re not just learning technical capabilities. You’re learning how to operate in the real world overseeing entire power engineering projects – from the strategic management to the technical detail.’
Learn from power engineering experts
Professor Firuz Zare, Head of School, Electrical Engineering and Robotics is an internationally recognised researcher and leader in energy conversion and grid-connected renewable power systems. He is heavily involved with local and international projects supporting emerging technology in renewable power engineering systems.
Highlights
- Brisbane is transforming in preparation for the climate-positive 2032 Olympic Games, creating an urgency for skilled engineers with expertise in sustainable engineering practices.
- Specialise in renewable power and upskill in sustainable energy systems and data analytics to help get ahead in your engineering career.
- Learn alongside leading engineering academics and engage with key industry partners such as Energy Queensland and Powerlink as you complete an industry project and industry-informed research.
- QUT is Australia's top research institution for data mining and analysis (The Australian Research Magazine 2024).
Highlights
- Brisbane is transforming in preparation for the climate-positive 2032 Olympic Games, creating an urgency for skilled engineers with expertise in sustainable engineering practices.
- Specialise in renewable power and upskill in sustainable energy systems and data analytics to help get ahead in your engineering career.
- Learn alongside leading engineering academics and engage with key industry partners such as Energy Queensland and Powerlink as you complete an industry project and industry-informed research.
- QUT is Australia's top research institution for data mining and analysis (The Australian Research Magazine 2024).
Why choose this course?
You will emerge with cutting-edge knowledge and skills in renewable energy, specialising in renewable power (electrical) enhanced by fundamental data analytics knowledge.
You will plan, execute, and complete a project delivering several products relevant to an industry client, and work collaboratively in a team environment to deliver a sophisticated, culturally responsible professional engineering solution.
You will also undertake a supervised research project over two semesters where you will manage and explain your findings and what they contribute to the renewable energy field.
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The way we generate transport and consume energy is undergoing a retransformation so there has never been a better time than now to commence renewable engineering. There is a large global demand for expertise in renewable energy and new engineers with a focus on renewable energy will bring vision and action to the industry.
You will develop important data analytics skills that will provide value to future employers and help you get ahead with your career. The data analytics component of your degree will teach you to turn data into insight and intelligence to drive change and make key decisions. As Australia's top research institution for Data Mining and Analysis, QUT is the best university to learn from expert academics and leading researchers (The Australian Research Magazine, 2024).
This course is designed for engineers with a background in electrical and renewable power or electrical engineering looking to upskill in the field of renewable energy and data analytics. You will graduate able to analyse and evaluate problems in renewable energy using technical approaches informed by contemporary practice and leading-edge research to achieve innovative and sustainable solutions.
Careers and outcomes
Graduates will have the skills necessary to work in a range of relevant industries, including, electricity network system operators, energy providers, renewable project developers, as well as engineering consulting companies.
Possible careers
- Electrical engineer
- Electrical power engineer
- Energy analyst
- Energy consultant
- Energy policy officer
- Power engineer
- Sustainability engineer
- Course code
- EN76
- CRICOS code
- 114975H
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- Gardens Point
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- Gardens Point
- 2 years full-time
- 4 years part-time
- 2 years full-time
- February and July
- February and July
Entry requirements
Renewable Power major
You must have:
- A recognised completed four-year full-time (or equivalent) engineering degree in a relevant discipline with a minimum GPA of 4.00 (on QUT’s 7 point scale); or
- A recognised completed three-year full-time (or equivalent) engineering degree in a relevant discipline plus at least 2.00 years full-time (or equivalent) of professional experience in electrical power engineering.
Renewable Power major relevant engineering disciplines
- aerospace
- computer and software systems
- electrical
- mechanical
- mechatronic
- renewable power
Renewable Energy Systems major
You must have:
- A recognised completed four-year full-time (or equivalent) engineering degree in a relevant discipline with a minimum GPA of 4.00 (on QUT’s 7 point scale); or
- A recognised completed three-year full-time (or equivalent) engineering degree in a relevant discipline plus at least 2.00 years full-time (or equivalent) of professional experience in energy systems.
Renewable Energy Systems major relevant engineering disciplines
- chemical
- electrical
- mechanical
- mechatronics
- medical
- process
- renewable power
Minimum academic requirements
Entry requirements
Renewable Power major
You must have:
- A recognised completed four-year full-time (or equivalent) engineering degree in a relevant discipline with a minimum GPA of 4.00 (on QUT’s 7 point scale); or
- A recognised completed three-year full-time (or equivalent) engineering degree in a relevant discipline plus at least 2.00 years full-time (or equivalent) of professional experience in electrical power engineering.
Renewable Power major relevant engineering disciplines
- aerospace
- computer and software systems
- electrical
- mechanical
- mechatronic
- renewable power
Renewable Energy Systems major
You must have:
- A recognised completed four-year full-time (or equivalent) engineering degree in a relevant discipline with a minimum GPA of 4.00 (on QUT’s 7 point scale); or
- A recognised completed three-year full-time (or equivalent) engineering degree in a relevant discipline plus at least 2.00 years full-time (or equivalent) of professional experience in energy systems.
Renewable Energy Systems major relevant engineering disciplines
- chemical
- electrical
- mechanical
- mechatronics
- medical
- process
- renewable power
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 |
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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: $34,500 per year full-time (96 credit points)
2025 fees
2025: $46,600 per year full-time (96 credit points)
2024 fees
2024: $33,500 per year full-time (96 credit points)
2024 fees
2024: $43,300 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.
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QUT College Merit Scholarship
A scholarship for future international diploma and foundation students.
- Scholarship eligibility
- Academic performance
QUT Real World International Scholarship
A scholarship to cover tuition fees, with eligibility based on your prior academic achievements.
- Scholarship eligibility
- Academic performance
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