Major overview
Study electrical and renewable energy engineering in a real plant and outdoor test facility
3 reasons to study engineering at Murdoch University
- Explore renewable energy technologies in our outdoor test area, part of a real engineering plant and control room and the only facility of its kind in WA.
- Complete 300 hours of industry experience, building important professional connections while you apply your skills on industry placements or projects.
- Five-star rating and #1 university in Australia for overall educational experience, skills development and teaching quality for Engineering and Technology by the Good Universities Guide 2026.
What you’ll learn
- Understand power generation, transmission and distribution systems.
- Analyse electrical circuits, power systems and energy networks.
- Use modelling and analytical tools to assess power system performance.
- Apply control, protection and safety principles in electrical systems.
- Design and evaluate renewable energy systems and technologies.
I use what I learned at Murdoch University every day. The field visits taught us how the industry really works – not just the technology, but what employers look or in people.
Rohit Bomma, Master of Renewable and Sustainable Energy
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Your future career in engineering
- Electrical engineering technologist
- Power systems operator or technician
- Renewable energy technologist
- High voltage or low voltage technologist
- Energy systems specialist
Start dates
| Starting period | Location | Face to Face | Online | Mixed mode |
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| 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.
Bachelor of Engineering Technology
Study a Bachelor of Engineering Technology at Murdoch University and gain hands-on, industry-relevant experience in a real engineering plant. Apply today.