Engineers interested in the bourgeoning photovoltaics and renewable energy industries can choose advanced postgraduate study options at UNSW Engineering. Students can develop their existing skills or refocus in the direction of renewable energy technologies, systems and integration with existing energy systems.

This program suits engineers from other disciplines and includes courses about photovoltaic devices and systems, their applications and also their integration with electricity systems.

The Master of Engineering Science program promotes flexible learning as a keystone of the program – it is designed for students who already have a four year accredited engineering degree and who now wish to broaden their job prospects through cross training, re-training or specialisation. This program takes two years to complete (students may be granted credit for some courses. Those with a degree or extensive professional experience in a related area can apply for credit of up to 50% of a program); it is a non-accredited program, and does not offer industrial training.

The typical program structure comprises sixteen courses, broken down into: four Disciplinary Knowledge Courses, five Advanced Disciplinary Courses, three Research Courses and four Electives.

Required Background

Students need a recognised four year Bachelor degree in engineering with a minimum 70% average^† in any engineering discipline.