Major overview
In this course you’ll explore the planning, design, modelling, operation and control of smart and renewable electrical power systems to an advanced level and gain practical experience.
You’ll apply specialised engineering knowledge and skills with an emphasis on the integration of distributed energy resources and energy storage in existing and future electricity grids and stand-alone power systems.
3 reasons to study Smart and Renewable Electrical Power Systems Engineering at Murdoch
- Upskill your knowledge in an emerging area of engineering.
- Complete your Masters degree in 1.5 years by studying in intensive mode.
- #1 university in Western Australia for overall educational experience for Engineering and Technology at postgraduate level by the Good Universities Guide 2026.*
What you’ll learn
- Renewable energy resources and technologies
- Power system modelling and analysis
- Power electronics converters and applications
- Electrical machines in the smart grid era
- Power systems operation, control and protection
- Future electricity networks
- Distributed power system and microgrid planning and reliability
Your future career
Graduates can find employment in electrical generation, distribution and electrical design industries and utilities along with operators and installers of renewable energy projects, and stand-alone power systems such as mining and ship building industries.
Start dates
| Starting period | Location | Face to Face | Online |
Mixed mode
In this attendance mode, teaching and learning activities are delivered both face-to-face and online, with scheduled or flexible learning times. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1, 2026 | Murdoch | Yes | No | No |
| Semester 2, 2026 | Murdoch | Yes | No | No |
| Semester 1, 2027 | Murdoch | Yes | No | No |
| Semester 2, 2027 | Murdoch | Yes | No | No |
View the dates for our teaching periods or find out more about attendance modes.
| Starting period | Location | Face to Face | Online |
Mixed mode
In this attendance mode, teaching and learning activities are delivered both face-to-face and online, with scheduled or flexible learning times. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1, 2026 | Murdoch | Yes | No | No |
| Semester 2, 2026 | Murdoch | Yes | No | No |
| Semester 1, 2027 | Murdoch | Yes | No | No |
| Semester 2, 2027 | Murdoch | Yes | No | No |
View the dates for our teaching periods or find out more about attendance modes.
Major Structure
Visit the Course Handbook - Get detailed information on units, prerequisites, and pathways.
To help plan the structure of your course, search for our suggested course plans.
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How to Apply
Majors are part of a degree and can't be applied on their own. Apply for a related degree first, then choose your major once enrolled.