GraduateEngineering

Master of Renewable and Future Energy

University of Western Australia, Perth, WA, Australia

About this program

The University of Western Australia's Master of Renewable and Future Energy degree. Recent advances in renewable energy technologies is driving the energy industry to transition, both on a national and global scale. This includes new and exciting job opportunities. The Master of Renewable and Future Energy (MRFE), solves a critical need to provide engineering professionals with relevant renewable energy skills for a ripe market. 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. Learn from leading experts and specialists who provide further insight into the future development of the energy sector and lead course innovation. MRFE students will also have access to a vast range of opportunities to network with industry, develop professional skills and connect with a dynamic cohort of students from around the world.

Fees & duration

Duration2 yr
Tuition (international)A$52,600
Application feeA$150

English test scores

IELTS6.5 overall (W6)
PTE64 overall

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Course structure

  • ELEC3016Power and Machines
  • ENSC2003Engineering Electrical Fundamentals
  • GENG2003Fluid Mechanics
  • GENG2010Principles of Hydraulics
  • MECH3024Engineering Thermodynamics Core: CHPR4408 Chemical and Thermal Renewable Energies
  • ELEC4405Photovoltaics and its Application to Power Systems
  • ELEC5509Grid Integration of Renewable Energy
  • ELEC5510Design and Analysis of Smart Grids and Microgrids
  • GENG4410Fossil to Future - The Transition
  • GENG5516Energy Storage Systems
  • GENG5517Renewable Energy Case Studies
  • OCEN4007Renewable Ocean Energy Option: BUSN5100 Applied Professional Business Communications
  • CHPR4406Reaction Engineering
  • CHPR4407Transport Phenomena
  • CHPR5501Advanced Reaction Engineering and Catalysts
  • CHPR5520Combustion Science and Technology
  • CITS4009Computational Data Analysis
  • ELEC4505Power System Analysis
  • ELEC5504Power Electronics
  • ENVT5509Global Ecological Challenges
  • GENG5503Modern Control Systems
  • GENG5505Project Management and Engineering Practice
  • GENG5507Risk
  • Reliability and Safety
  • GENG5521Renewable Energy Research Project Part 1
  • GENG5522Renewable Energy Research Project Part 2
  • LAWS5521Climate Change Law
  • MECH4424Measurement and Noise
  • MGMT5504Data Analysis and Decision Making
  • MGMT5507Management and Organisations
  • MGMT5508Organisational Behaviour and Leadership
  • POLS5651Global Political Economy

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

To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have- (a) a UWA Master of Professional Engineering or a Bachelor of Engineering, or an equivalent qualification, as recognised by UWA; and (b) the equivalent of a UWA weighted average mark of at least 50 per cent; and (c) 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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