Overview

The Master of Renewable and Future Energy programme from The University of Western Australia, solves a critical need to provide engineering professionals with relevant renewable energy skills for a ripe market.

Key facts

Renewable energy expertise cuts across many disciplines, including; marine renewable, biomass, geothermal, photovoltaics, electrical vehicles, as well as microgrids.

Supporting this research is a growing trend in the adoption of renewables in WA for remote and small communities, especially in microgrid and smart-grid technology.

The breadth and depth covered through interdisciplinary collaborations within the School of Engineering offers an opportunity to gain more in-depth technical knowledge and skills to tackle the current challenges and opportunities that come with an uptake of renewable energy and distributed renewable energy in microgrids.

Career opportunities:

The Master of Renewable and Future Energy is designed to upskill engineering graduates for employment in the rapidly expanding renewable energy sector in Australia and internationally.

Whether you are a professional already employed in the energy sector and looking to upskill, or whether you are an engineer looking to gain employment in the renewable energy industry, the career opportunities are varied as industries move towards a more sustainable energy future.

Industries include:

Mining, Energy and Gas

Government

Academia

Roles may include:

Renewable Energy Engineer

Energy Consultant

Government Science Advisor

Environmental Sustainable Design Consultant

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Fluid Mechanics

Chemical Process Thermodynamics

Hydraulics

Power and Machines

Circuits and Electronics

Chemical and Thermal Renewable Energies

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 18 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-08 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-07-17 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-02-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-12 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-02-20 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

96 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Perth, Australia

Disciplines

Energy Engineering Sustainable Energy View 24 other Masters in Sustainable Energy in Australia

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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125

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82

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64

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS CODE: 0100266

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

the equivalent of a UWA weighted average mark of at least 50 per cent;

successfully completed prior tertiary study in electrical and electronic engineering, chemical engineering, or mechanical engineering, or in a related cognate discipline as recognised by UWA.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

52600 AUD / year

≈ 52600 AUD / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

31200 AUD / year

≈ 31200 AUD / year

Additional Details

The tuition displayed for domestic students is the full fee, but the university also offers Commonwealth Supported Places.

Living costs

Perth

Australia

1328 - 2367 AUD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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