Master of Low Emission Energy Technologies

Program Overview

Master of Low Emission Energy Technologies

About the course

The Master of Low Emission Energy Technology is designed for engineering graduates interested in upskilling in the rapidly evolving energy export and utilisation industries. With a profound shift from traditional emissions-controlled liquefied natural gas to cleaner and more sustainable energy vectors such as hydrogen and ammonia, this course plays a pivotal role in preparing you for this transformative journey. Upon graduating, you'll be equipped to bridge the gap between traditional energy export methods and emerging sustainable energy vectors of the future by gaining detailed knowledge and understanding of core concepts including energy export vectors, the ability to assess environmental and energy efficient impacts, and the ability to design strategic energy export plans.

Career Pathways

Students of this course will gain the skills and knowledge to bridge the gap between conventional and emerging practices of energy export, and be ready to navigate dynamic industries in NGOs, renewable resources, government agencies, consultancy firms and more.

Further Study

Further study will allow you to gain a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD). It will open up opportunities in academia and research to help you pursue your goals in a wide range of careers, depending on your area of research.

Fees and Scholarships

Domestic Student Fees

For Commonwealth-supported places, student contribution amounts are charged by unit, based on area of study. For a fee estimate, go to the Fee Calculator and select “I want to price my units”. Fees are subject to annual indexation. Refer to the Handbook to identify the units required.

International Student Fees

Annual course fee

2025

$50,700.00

Onshore international students are charged an annual course fee, charged per credit point at a rate dependent on the course in which the student is enrolled. Annual course fees are calculated based on an annual study load. Check the handbook to confirm the annual study load for your course.

Scholarships

Scholarships are available to students from a diverse range of backgrounds, including academic achievement, financial need, educational disadvantage, leadership and community service, artistic or sporting achievements, and being from a rural or remote area.

Admission Requirements

To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have—

(a) a Master of Professional Engineering, or a Bachelor of Engineering(Honours), or an equivalent qualification, as recognised by UWA;

and

(b) the equivalent of a UWA weighted average mark of at least 65 per cent.

Ranking and Selection Process

Where relevant, admission will be awarded to the highest ranked applicants or applicants selected based on the relevant requirements.

English competency

English is the language of instruction and assessment at UWA and you will need to meet the English language requirements of the University to be eligible for a place.

Minimum overall IELTS score of 6.5, with no band less than 6.0.

Course Structure

Postgraduate coursework degrees and combined (coursework and research) degrees comprise a number of units. Refer to the course structure for more information.

Conversion

Students who have not completed an engineering degree in chemical engineering or equivalent as recognised by the School, must complete the following conversion units.

• CHPR2006 Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics (6)
• CHPR2007 Heat and Mass Transfer (6)
• CHPR3019 Unit Operations (6)
• CHPR3406 Reaction Engineering (6)
• GENG2003 Fluid Mechanics (6)

Core

Take all units (36 points):

• CHPR4408 Chemical and Thermal Renewable Energies (6)
• CHPR5520 Combustion Science and Technology (6)
• CHPR5521 Flow Assurance for Future Energy (6)
• CHPR5522 Gas Processing Technologies (6)
• CHPR5809 Field Development Project (6)
• GENG4410 Fossil to Future – The Transition (6)

Option

Take unit(s) to the value of 12 points. Students who have not completed an engineering degree in a cognate area, or equivalent as recognised by the School, must take unit(s) to the value of 36 points.

• CIVL5505 Design of Offshore Energy Facilities (6)
• ECON5504 Global Energy and Mineral Markets (6)
• FINA5601 Valuation and Risk Analysis for Resource Companies (6)
• GENG5504 Petroleum Engineering (6)
• GENG5506 Renewable Energy (6)
• GENG5507 Risk, Reliability and Safety (6)
• GENG5516 Energy Storage Systems (6)
• GEOS4403 Introduction to Basin Analysis (6)
• GEOS4412 Petroleum Systems and Subsurface Characterisation (6)
• MGMT5239 Oil and Gas Sector Management (6)
• OCEN4007 Renewable Ocean Energy (6)

Why Study This Course?

1. UWA is a leading academic institution focussed on the safe and reliable extraction and utilisation of hydrocarbon-based energy sources.
2. Our academics work closely with Perth’s leading oil and gas companies to deliver cutting-edge education and technology in the energy sector. Several of our academics hold prestigious industry Chair roles in companies such as Shell, Chevron and BHP.
3. You'll have diverse career opportunities that are supported through established partnerships with major oil and gas organisations including Shell, Chevron, Woodside, BHP Billiton, Monadelphous and Rio Tinto.
4. UWA is ranked 5th in Australia and 17th in the world for Mining and Mineral Engineering (GRAS 2024)

You'll Learn To

• Demonstrate an understanding of energy export vectors in the context of diverse transport, storage and utilisation requirements.
• Assess the energy and emissions intensity associated with the creation of export vectors, including liquefied natural gas, hydrogen and ammonia.
• Design an energy export strategy with technical consideration of source vectors, processing, and utilisation.