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Master of Science in Renewable Energy

Course Code: M1155

This course offers advanced training in the area of renewable energy systems, sustainable energy policy or energy efficiency. The renewable energy systems specialisation is designed to provide graduates with specific training in advanced areas of renewable energy technology. The emphasis is on the design, analysis and implementation of energy systems, with particular emphasis on renewable energy systems. The renewable energy policy specialisation is designed to provide graduates with training in advanced areas of renewable energy technology and policy. The emphasis is on policy analysis, environmental monitoring and resource assessment related to renewable energy systems. The energy efficiency specialisation, offered in conjunction with Massey University, is designed to provide graduates with training in advanced areas of energy management and energy efficiency, with particular emphasis on systems analysis and auditing and industrial and commercial technology.

The objectives of the course are:

to provide a thorough training in the principles of sustainable energy systems;

to introduce students to the practical aspects of renewable energy systems design, monitoring and development (renewable energy systems specialisation);

to train engineers, scientists, environmental scientists and policy analysts to participate in the development of the renewable energy and energy efficiency industries in Australia and overseas;

to address the social, economic and environmental issues involved with sustainable energy systems.

Level:	Master - Coursework
Qualification:	Master of Science (MSc) in Renewable Energy
Duration:	1 year full-time or part-time equivalent
Availability:	International Online ['INT-ONLINE'] (external) (International offshore students only) Murdoch campus (internal) Murdoch campus (external)
Employment Prospects:	Graduates can expect to gain employment in power generation companies, renewable energy manufacturing and installation companies, international aid organisations, government departments, energy efficiency and environmental consultancies, university and private industry research organisations.
Special Requirements:	This course is available to external students anywhere in the world who wish to study off campus by using printed and Internet facilities. Assistance is provided by tutors, using mail, telephone or email.

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