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Graduate Certificate in Sustainable Energy

University of Queensland, Brisbane, QLD, Australia

About this program

The Graduate Certificate in Sustainable Energy is a half-year postgraduate program at UQ's St Lucia campus addressing the challenges at the intersection of energy, climate change and sustainability. Students learn from academics, researchers and industry practitioners about energy generation, distribution and supply, and the transition to a sustainable energy future, in a flexible structure designed to fit around work. It can be a pathway into the Graduate Diploma or Master of Sustainable Energy. Graduates work in energy policy and planning, renewable energy projects, and energy management across utilities, industry and government.

Fees & duration

Duration0.5 yr
Tuition (international)A$46,100
Application feeA$150

English test scores

IELTS6.5 overall
PTE58 overall

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Course structure

  • UQ calls subjects "courses" within this program. A sample of what you will study includes: Sustainable Energy Technologies and Supply Systems
  • Energy and Development
  • Energy Transitions in Industrial Processes
  • Energy Investment and Finance
  • Net Zero Pathways for Business
  • Energy Strategy
  • Innovation
  • and Entrepreneurship
  • Energy Efficiency and Transport
  • Energy Markets
  • Law and Policy. The exact course list and any core versus elective structure depends on the specialisation and study plan you choose
  • and is confirmed in the program's official course list at enrolment

Career & PR pathway

Occupations this degree typically leads to, and their skilled-migration list status

Electrical EngineerANZSCO 233311

MLTSSLCSOL

On both MLTSSL and CSOL, supporting 189/190/491 and the employer-sponsored 482/186.

Assessed by Engineers Australia

List membership changes over time and does not guarantee an invitation. See the skilled occupation lists guide and the points calculator before relying on this for a visa decision.

Admissions

That you work (or worked) within the specified organisation The nature of your work, detailing any relevant duties and responsibilities to the entry criteria above The length of time you were in your role/s (i.e demonstrating minimum length for entry) and whether this was full-time, part-time, or casual Any further bespoke conditions listed by the entry criteria Letters will typically be expected to be presented on company letterhead and signed by a manager or HR representative. A CV or resume is not a sufficient document on its own, and must be accompanied by a supporting letter as described above. All applications based on work experience are subject to an individual assessment. Entry into a program through work experience does not necessarily provide a pathway into further study in a Masters.

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