Program Overview

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Master of Renewable Energy with Project Management

The Master of Renewable Energy with Project Management is a postgraduate degree that equips students with the skills and knowledge to manage renewable energy projects. The course is designed for engineers with a background in electrical and renewable power or electrical engineering who want to upskill in the field of renewable energy and data analytics.

Course Overview

The course is delivered at the Gardens Point campus and takes 2 years to complete full-time or 4 years part-time. The course starts in February and July, and the CRICOS code is C.

Entry Requirements

To be eligible for the course, students must have:

• A recognized 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)
• A recognized completed three-year full-time (or equivalent) engineering degree in a relevant discipline with at least 2 years of full-time (or equivalent) professional experience in electrical power engineering

Relevant engineering disciplines for the Renewable Power major include:

• Aerospace
• Computer and software systems
• Electrical
• Mechanical
• Mechatronic
• Renewable power

Relevant engineering disciplines for the Renewable Energy Systems major include:

• Chemical
• Electrical
• Mechanical
• Mechatronics
• Medical
• Process
• Renewable power

English Language Requirements

Students must meet the minimum English language requirements, which include:

• IELTS Academic: overall 6.5, listening 6, reading 6, writing 6, speaking 6
• Cambridge English Score: overall 176, listening 169, reading 169, writing 169, speaking 169
• PTE Academic: overall 58, listening 50, reading 50, writing 50, speaking 50
• TOEFL iBT: overall 79, listening 16, reading 16, writing 21, speaking 18

Fees

The fees for the course vary depending on the units chosen. The 2026 fees are:

• CSP: $10,400 per year full-time (96 credit points)
• International: $50,900 per year full-time (96 credit points)

Scholarships

Students may be eligible for scholarships, including the International Merit Scholarship and the International Talent Scholarship.

Careers and Outcomes

Graduates of the course will have the skills necessary to work in a range of relevant industries, including:

• Electricity network system operators
• Energy providers
• Renewable project developers
• Engineering consulting companies

Possible careers include:

• Electrical engineer
• Electrical power engineer
• Energy analyst
• Energy consultant
• Energy policy officer
• Power engineer
• Project manager

Course Structure

The course includes a range of units, including:

• Renewable energy systems
• Project management
• Data analytics
• Industry project
• Research project

Students will also have the opportunity to engage with key industry partners and complete an industry-informed research project.