Smart and Renewable Electrical Power Systems Engineering

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

1. Upskill your knowledge in an emerging area of engineering.
2. Complete your Masters degree in 1.5 years by studying in intensive mode.
3. #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.

Professional accreditation

The Master of Engineering Practice (Smart and Renewable Electrical Power Systems Engineering) has received provisional accreditation from Engineers Australia (EA) in 2023. EA is the professional body for Engineers in Australia and is also the accrediting body for Engineering degrees within Australia. Graduates from an accredited degree are eligible for EA membership, which is recognised worldwide and provides our graduates with strong employment pathways. The course level outcomes of the Master of Engineering Practice are aligned with the EA Stage 1 Competencies, making the course eligible for full accreditation which will (and can only) be sought in 2025 when first graduates are in the workforce.

Accreditation will be sought in 2025 from Solar Accreditation Australia for selected Smart and Renewable Electrical Power Systems Engineering major units to enable students to meet the provisional accreditation requirements for renewable energy system design. 

Professional recognition

The Master of Engineering Practice (Smart and Renewable Electrical Power Systems Engineering) has received provisional accreditation with Engineers Australia. Full accreditation (can only and) will be sought when first graduates are in the workforce in 2025. Once full accreditation has been achieved, graduates will be eligible for graduate membership of Engineers Australia. Full Chartered Professional Engineer status can then be achieved after a further five years of work experience in the engineering profession.