Undergraduate major

Renewable Energy Engineering

How do we harness renewable and sustainable energy sources to help power the world? In this course, you’ll learn to design renewable energy systems to help create a more sustainable energy future for our planet.

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Murdoch code

MJ-REE

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Part Time or Full Time

Selection rank

80

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Work experience

Gain over 450 hours of real-world experience as part of your engineering degree.

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For overall experience, student support, teaching quality and median graduate starting salary for engineering and technology. ¹

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Learn in our Bayer Pilot Plant with a dedicated control room, the only one of its kind in WA.

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Overview

Since the Paris Agreement on Climate Change, there has been a rapid increase in renewable energy projects worldwide, including a renewables boom in Australia. In this degree, you’ll look at different renewable energy systems and apply your thinking to help address global energy challenges.

You’ll learn how to design, analyse, plan, commission and test a wide range of renewable energy systems, including photovoltaic, wind, hydro, biomass and solar thermal.

A final honours year is embedded in this degree, meaning you’ll be able to apply everything you learn in your first three years of study.

If you’re unable to gain entry into this course, you can apply for the Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology and transfer across to this engineering major at the end of your first year of study.

3 reasons to study Renewable Energy Engineering at Murdoch

Five-star rating for overall experience, student support, teaching quality, skills development and median graduate starting salary for engineering and technology*. *Source: Good Universities Guide 2021.
Become eligible for Clean Energy Council provisional accreditation for the design of grid connect photovoltaic and stand-alone power systems.
Make use of our $10.1 million Bayer Pilot Plant – a real world engineering plant with a dedicated control room, the only one of its kind in WA.

What you’ll learn

Build the knowledge and skills you need to meet your career or study goals. Here are some of the things you’ll learn:

energy supply and management
applied photovoltaics
wind and hydro power systems
solar thermal and biomass engineering
renewable energy systems engineering.

Your future career

Graduating with a major in Renewable Energy Engineering will give the skills in high demand for a range of careers in small and large-scale power generation and distribution, commercial and industrial sectors, energy management consulting, mining and resource planning.

Careers could include:

Renewable Energy Engineer
Renewable Energy Systems Designer
Power Systems Engineer
Renewable Resource Analyst
Energy Efficiency Consultant.

Professional recognition

Our Engineering degrees are accredited by Engineers Australia. As a graduate, you can become a graduate member of Engineers Australia. You could become a Full Chartered Professional Engineer after a further three-to-five years of engineering work experience.

For further admission information about this course, please download our Information Pack.

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Study areas

Engineering

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Structure

Unit code	Unit name	Credit points

Entry requirements

I have completed studies in

Select which option best describes your path to university :

Higher Education You have completed university study in Australia, including a bridging or enabling course. Recent Secondary Education You are finishing high school this year or have done so in the last two years. Vocational Education & Training You have completed an apprenticeship or a VET course at TAFE or another private training provider. Work & Life Experience You have completed an aptitude test or spent time away from study for work.

Means of admission	Minimum academic requirement	Minimum english requirement
Murdoch Institute of Technology (MIT) courses	Successful completion of one of the following: Murdoch University Preparation Course with a minimum average mark of 70% or higher with a minimum of 75% in Mathematics, Chemistry and Physics Foundation Studies Course with a minimum average mark of 70% or higher with a minimum of 75% in Mathematics, Chemistry and Physics For the Bachelor of Engineering Technology: Successful completion of one of the following: Murdoch University Preparation Course with a minimum of 50% in every subject MUPC (1 Trimester) Foundation Studies Course with a minimum of 50% in every subject.	Successful completion of one of the following: Murdoch University Preparation Course with a minimum average mark of 70% or higher with a minimum of 75% in Mathematics, Chemistry and Physics Foundation Studies Course with a minimum average mark of 70% or higher with a minimum of 75% in Mathematics, Chemistry and Physics For the Bachelor of Engineering Technology: Successful completion of one of the following: Murdoch University Preparation Course Introduction to Academic Communication unit Foundation Studies Course with a minimum of 50% in every subject.
University study	Successful completion of 4 units at an Australian University or Open Universities Australia (OUA). For the Bachelor of Engineering Technology: Successful completion of 2 units at an Australian University or Open Universities Australia (OUA).	Successful completion of 4 units at an Australian University or Open Universities Australia (OUA). For the Bachelor of Engineering Technology: Successful completion of 2 units at an Australian University or Open Universities Australia (OUA).
Enabling courses	Does not meet entry requirements. For the Bachelor of Engineering Technology: Successful completion of one of the following within 12 months of bachelor course commencement: OnTrack, FlexiTrack, OnTrack Sprint or K-Track at Murdoch University Murdoch FlexiTrack High program in year 12 and the Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE) TLC – Learning for Tomorrow, the Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE) and achievement of a scaled score of 50+ in ATAR English or a grade of 'C' or better in General English an enabling or bridging course at another Australian University.	Does not meet entry requirements. For the Bachelor of Engineering Technology: Successful completion of the course.

Murdoch Institute of Technology (MIT) courses
Minimum academic requirement Successful completion of one of the following: Murdoch University Preparation Course with a minimum average mark of 70% or higher with a minimum of 75% in Mathematics, Chemistry and Physics Foundation Studies Course with a minimum average mark of 70% or higher with a minimum of 75% in Mathematics, Chemistry and Physics For the Bachelor of Engineering Technology: Successful completion of one of the following: Murdoch University Preparation Course with a minimum of 50% in every subject MUPC (1 Trimester) Foundation Studies Course with a minimum of 50% in every subject.
Minimum english requirement Successful completion of one of the following: Murdoch University Preparation Course with a minimum average mark of 70% or higher with a minimum of 75% in Mathematics, Chemistry and Physics Foundation Studies Course with a minimum average mark of 70% or higher with a minimum of 75% in Mathematics, Chemistry and Physics For the Bachelor of Engineering Technology: Successful completion of one of the following: Murdoch University Preparation Course Introduction to Academic Communication unit Foundation Studies Course with a minimum of 50% in every subject.

Murdoch Institute of Technology (MIT) courses

Minimum academic requirement

Successful completion of one of the following:

Murdoch University Preparation Course with a minimum average mark of 70% or higher with a minimum of 75% in Mathematics, Chemistry and Physics
Foundation Studies Course with a minimum average mark of 70% or higher with a minimum of 75% in Mathematics, Chemistry and Physics

For the Bachelor of Engineering Technology:

Successful completion of one of the following:

Murdoch University Preparation Course with a minimum of 50% in every subject
MUPC (1 Trimester)
Foundation Studies Course with a minimum of 50% in every subject.

Minimum english requirement

Successful completion of one of the following:

Murdoch University Preparation Course with a minimum average mark of 70% or higher with a minimum of 75% in Mathematics, Chemistry and Physics
Foundation Studies Course with a minimum average mark of 70% or higher with a minimum of 75% in Mathematics, Chemistry and Physics

For the Bachelor of Engineering Technology:

Successful completion of one of the following:

Murdoch University Preparation Course
Introduction to Academic Communication unit
Foundation Studies Course with a minimum of 50% in every subject.

University study
Minimum academic requirement Successful completion of 4 units at an Australian University or Open Universities Australia (OUA). For the Bachelor of Engineering Technology: Successful completion of 2 units at an Australian University or Open Universities Australia (OUA).
Minimum english requirement Successful completion of 4 units at an Australian University or Open Universities Australia (OUA). For the Bachelor of Engineering Technology: Successful completion of 2 units at an Australian University or Open Universities Australia (OUA).

Enabling courses
Minimum academic requirement Does not meet entry requirements. For the Bachelor of Engineering Technology: Successful completion of one of the following within 12 months of bachelor course commencement: OnTrack, FlexiTrack, OnTrack Sprint or K-Track at Murdoch University Murdoch FlexiTrack High program in year 12 and the Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE) TLC – Learning for Tomorrow, the Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE) and achievement of a scaled score of 50+ in ATAR English or a grade of 'C' or better in General English an enabling or bridging course at another Australian University.
Minimum english requirement Does not meet entry requirements. For the Bachelor of Engineering Technology: Successful completion of the course.

Enabling courses

Minimum academic requirement

Does not meet entry requirements.

For the Bachelor of Engineering Technology:

Successful completion of one of the following within 12 months of bachelor course commencement:

OnTrack, FlexiTrack, OnTrack Sprint or K-Track at Murdoch University
Murdoch FlexiTrack High program in year 12 and the Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE)
TLC – Learning for Tomorrow, the Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE) and achievement of a scaled score of 50+ in ATAR English or a grade of 'C' or better in General English
an enabling or bridging course at another Australian University.

Minimum english requirement

Does not meet entry requirements.

For the Bachelor of Engineering Technology:

Successful completion of the course.

Means of admission	Minimum academic requirement	Minimum english requirement
Overseas Year 12	Please refer to the information under the country of study.	Please refer to the information under the country of study.
Minimum Selection Rank (WA/ACT/NSW/NT/SA/TAS/VIC)	80 For the Bachelor of Engineering Technology: 70	Scaled mark of 50 or higher in one of the following (or interstate equivalent): English ATAR Literature ATAR English as an Additional Dialect (EALD) ATAR Or a STAT Written English score of 140 or higher. Or evidence of completing year 11 and 12 in Australia at any Level (Domestic applicants only). For the Bachelor of Engineering Technology: Scaled mark of 50 or higher in one of the following (or interstate equivalent): English ATAR Literature ATAR English as an Additional Dialect (EALD) ATAR Or a STAT Written English score of 140 or higher. Or evidence of completing year 11 and 12 in Australia at any Level (Domestic applicants only).
International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma	Total score of 27 or higher. For the Bachelor of Engineering Technology: Total score of 24 or higher.	Higher level (HL): 3 or better. Standard Level (SL): 4 or better. Evidence of completing year 11 and 12 in Australia at any Level (Domestic Applicants Only) Evidence of completing a minimum of 2 years of studies at TAFE or an RTO (Domestic Applicants Only).
Extenuating circumstances	We'll consider applications from prospective students whose education has been compromised due to genuine hardship, resulting in them falling short of entry requirements for an undergraduate course. Find out more.	Case-by-case assessment.
GCE A Levels	Minimum of 7 points taken from the best 2 or 3 subjects where A=6, A=5, B=4, C=3, D=2, E=1 (AS Levels are equivalent to half points e.g. A=2.5, B=2 etc.) or higher. For the Bachelor of Engineering Technology:* Minimum of 6 points taken from the best 2 or 3 subjects where A*=6, A=5, B=4, C=3, D=2, E=1 (AS Levels are equivalent to half points e.g. A=2.5, B=2 etc.) or higher.	A Levels: D in one of the following: English Language English Literature Knowledge and Inquiry. AS Level: C in one of the following: English Language English Literature Knowledge and Inquiry. For the Bachelor of Engineering Technology: A Levels: D in one of the following: English Language English Literature Knowledge and Inquiry. AS Level: C in one of the following: English Language English Literature Knowledge and Inquiry.
Queensland Certificate of Education (QCE)	Overall Position (OP) of 13 or lower.	Sound Achievement (4) or better in a Queensland Studies Authority approved subject of one of the following: English English Extension (Literature) English for ESL Learners. Evidence of completing year 11 and 12 in Australia at any Level (Domestic Applicants Only) Evidence of completing a minimum of 2 years of studies at TAFE or an RTO (Domestic Applicants Only).
VET course studied at school	Successful completion of a Diploma or higher. For the Bachelor of Engineering Technology: Successful completion of a Certificate IV or higher.	Scaled mark of 50 or higher in one of the following: English ATAR Literature ATAR English as an Additional Dialect (EALD) ATAR or a STAT Written English score of 140 or higher. Evidence of completing year 11 and 12 in Australia at any Level (Domestic Applicants Only) Evidence of completing a minimum of 2 years of studies at TAFE or an RTO (Domestic Applicants Only).
Western Australian Universities Foundation Program (WAUFP)	CPS 59 or higher. For the Bachelor of Engineering Technology: CPS 54 or higher.	50% in English Language and Australian Cultural Studies (ELACS).

Overseas Year 12
Minimum academic requirement Please refer to the information under the country of study.
Minimum english requirement Please refer to the information under the country of study.

Minimum Selection Rank (WA/ACT/NSW/NT/SA/TAS/VIC)
Minimum academic requirement 80 For the Bachelor of Engineering Technology: 70
Minimum english requirement Scaled mark of 50 or higher in one of the following (or interstate equivalent): English ATAR Literature ATAR English as an Additional Dialect (EALD) ATAR Or a STAT Written English score of 140 or higher. Or evidence of completing year 11 and 12 in Australia at any Level (Domestic applicants only). For the Bachelor of Engineering Technology: Scaled mark of 50 or higher in one of the following (or interstate equivalent): English ATAR Literature ATAR English as an Additional Dialect (EALD) ATAR Or a STAT Written English score of 140 or higher. Or evidence of completing year 11 and 12 in Australia at any Level (Domestic applicants only).

Minimum Selection Rank (WA/ACT/NSW/NT/SA/TAS/VIC)

Minimum academic requirement

80

For the Bachelor of Engineering Technology:

70

Minimum english requirement

Scaled mark of 50 or higher in one of the following (or interstate equivalent):

English ATAR
Literature ATAR
English as an Additional Dialect (EALD) ATAR

Or a STAT Written English score of 140 or higher.

Or evidence of completing year 11 and 12 in Australia at any Level (Domestic applicants only).

For the Bachelor of Engineering Technology:

Scaled mark of 50 or higher in one of the following (or interstate equivalent):

English ATAR
Literature ATAR
English as an Additional Dialect (EALD) ATAR

Or a STAT Written English score of 140 or higher.

Or evidence of completing year 11 and 12 in Australia at any Level (Domestic applicants only).

International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma
Minimum academic requirement Total score of 27 or higher. For the Bachelor of Engineering Technology: Total score of 24 or higher.
Minimum english requirement Higher level (HL): 3 or better. Standard Level (SL): 4 or better. Evidence of completing year 11 and 12 in Australia at any Level (Domestic Applicants Only) Evidence of completing a minimum of 2 years of studies at TAFE or an RTO (Domestic Applicants Only).

Extenuating circumstances
Minimum academic requirement We'll consider applications from prospective students whose education has been compromised due to genuine hardship, resulting in them falling short of entry requirements for an undergraduate course. Find out more.
Minimum english requirement Case-by-case assessment.

GCE A Levels
Minimum academic requirement Minimum of 7 points taken from the best 2 or 3 subjects where A=6, A=5, B=4, C=3, D=2, E=1 (AS Levels are equivalent to half points e.g. A=2.5, B=2 etc.) or higher. For the Bachelor of Engineering Technology:* Minimum of 6 points taken from the best 2 or 3 subjects where A*=6, A=5, B=4, C=3, D=2, E=1 (AS Levels are equivalent to half points e.g. A=2.5, B=2 etc.) or higher.
Minimum english requirement A Levels: D in one of the following: English Language English Literature Knowledge and Inquiry. AS Level: C in one of the following: English Language English Literature Knowledge and Inquiry. For the Bachelor of Engineering Technology: A Levels: D in one of the following: English Language English Literature Knowledge and Inquiry. AS Level: C in one of the following: English Language English Literature Knowledge and Inquiry.

GCE A Levels

Minimum academic requirement

Minimum of 7 points taken from the best 2 or 3 subjects where A*=6, A=5, B=4, C=3, D=2, E=1 (AS Levels are equivalent to half points e.g. A=2.5, B=2 etc.) or higher.

For the Bachelor of Engineering Technology:

Minimum of 6 points taken from the best 2 or 3 subjects where A*=6, A=5, B=4, C=3, D=2, E=1 (AS Levels are equivalent to half points e.g. A=2.5, B=2 etc.) or higher.

Minimum english requirement

A Levels: D in one of the following:

English Language
English Literature
Knowledge and Inquiry.

AS Level: C in one of the following:

English Language
English Literature
Knowledge and Inquiry.

For the Bachelor of Engineering Technology:

A Levels: D in one of the following:

English Language
English Literature
Knowledge and Inquiry.

AS Level: C in one of the following:

English Language
English Literature
Knowledge and Inquiry.

Queensland Certificate of Education (QCE)
Minimum academic requirement Overall Position (OP) of 13 or lower.
Minimum english requirement Sound Achievement (4) or better in a Queensland Studies Authority approved subject of one of the following: English English Extension (Literature) English for ESL Learners. Evidence of completing year 11 and 12 in Australia at any Level (Domestic Applicants Only) Evidence of completing a minimum of 2 years of studies at TAFE or an RTO (Domestic Applicants Only).

VET course studied at school
Minimum academic requirement Successful completion of a Diploma or higher. For the Bachelor of Engineering Technology: Successful completion of a Certificate IV or higher.
Minimum english requirement Scaled mark of 50 or higher in one of the following: English ATAR Literature ATAR English as an Additional Dialect (EALD) ATAR or a STAT Written English score of 140 or higher. Evidence of completing year 11 and 12 in Australia at any Level (Domestic Applicants Only) Evidence of completing a minimum of 2 years of studies at TAFE or an RTO (Domestic Applicants Only).

Western Australian Universities Foundation Program (WAUFP)
Minimum academic requirement CPS 59 or higher. For the Bachelor of Engineering Technology: CPS 54 or higher.
Minimum english requirement 50% in English Language and Australian Cultural Studies (ELACS).

Means of admission	Minimum academic requirement	Minimum english requirement
Diploma or Advanced Diploma AQF level 5–6	Successful completion of a Diploma or Advanced Diploma.	Successful completion of a Diploma or Advanced Diploma.
Certificate IV AQF level 4	Does not meet entry. For the Bachelor of Engineering Technology: Successful completion of a Certificate IV.	Does not meet entry requirements. For the Bachelor of Engineering Technology: STAT Written English score of 140 or higher (145 if prior to May 2010). Evidence of completing year 11 and 12 in Australia at any Level (Domestic Applicants Only) Evidence of completing a minimum of 2 years of studies at TAFE or an RTO (Domestic Applicants Only)

Diploma or Advanced Diploma AQF level 5–6
Minimum academic requirement Successful completion of a Diploma or Advanced Diploma.
Minimum english requirement Successful completion of a Diploma or Advanced Diploma.

Certificate IV AQF level 4
Minimum academic requirement Does not meet entry. For the Bachelor of Engineering Technology: Successful completion of a Certificate IV.
Minimum english requirement Does not meet entry requirements. For the Bachelor of Engineering Technology: STAT Written English score of 140 or higher (145 if prior to May 2010). Evidence of completing year 11 and 12 in Australia at any Level (Domestic Applicants Only) Evidence of completing a minimum of 2 years of studies at TAFE or an RTO (Domestic Applicants Only)

Means of admission	Minimum academic requirement	Minimum english requirement
Mature Age Pathway (MAP)	MAP involves an interview and a portfolio submission to be assessed by the Academic Chair of the course. Admission is based on relevant work and life experience. Applicants must also meet the English Language Competency requirements for the course. Email us for more information.	Must be met according to the respective courses standard ELC requirements, STAT Written English 140, etc. Evidence of completing year 11 and 12 in Australia at any Level (Domestic Applicants Only). Evidence of completing a minimum of 2 years of studies at TAFE or an RTO (Domestic Applicants Only).
Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT)	Multiple Choice score of 155 (165 if taken prior to May 2010). For the Bachelor of Engineering Technology: Multiple Choice score of 135 (145 if taken prior to May 2010).	Written English Score of 140 (145 if taken prior to May 2010). Evidence of completing year 11 and 12 in Australia at any Level (Domestic Applicants Only). Evidence of completing a minimum of 2 years of studies at TAFE or an RTO (Domestic Applicants Only).

Mature Age Pathway (MAP)
Minimum academic requirement MAP involves an interview and a portfolio submission to be assessed by the Academic Chair of the course. Admission is based on relevant work and life experience. Applicants must also meet the English Language Competency requirements for the course. Email us for more information.
Minimum english requirement Must be met according to the respective courses standard ELC requirements, STAT Written English 140, etc. Evidence of completing year 11 and 12 in Australia at any Level (Domestic Applicants Only). Evidence of completing a minimum of 2 years of studies at TAFE or an RTO (Domestic Applicants Only).

Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT)
Minimum academic requirement Multiple Choice score of 155 (165 if taken prior to May 2010). For the Bachelor of Engineering Technology: Multiple Choice score of 135 (145 if taken prior to May 2010).
Minimum english requirement Written English Score of 140 (145 if taken prior to May 2010). Evidence of completing year 11 and 12 in Australia at any Level (Domestic Applicants Only). Evidence of completing a minimum of 2 years of studies at TAFE or an RTO (Domestic Applicants Only).

English Requirements

You must meet a minimum standard in English to study at Murdoch, which can be demonstrated through either English proficiency tests, university preparation courses, English language courses, previous tertiary study or vocational education.

Advanced Standing

Everyone has a different path to university so if you’ve already completed formal or informal learning, you could receive advanced standing. Also known as recognition of prior learning, advanced standing can reduce the amount of study needed to complete your degree by giving you credit for certain units.

Formal learning can include previous study in higher education vocational education or adult and community education. Informal learning can include on the job learning, various kinds of work and life experience.

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Adjustment for Murdoch RISE

Murdoch RISE is a selection rank adjustment, as part of our commitment to helping students from regional, Indigenous and low socio-economic backgrounds gain university entry.

If you achieve an ATAR of 60.00 - 89.95, a Murdoch RISE adjustment factor of up to 10.00 points may help you get into your preferred course. Murdoch RISE can increase your selection rank up to a maximum of 90.00.

There’s no application or need to register. If you are eligible, the adjustment factor is automatically added to your raw ATAR score when you apply.

This information applies to courses offered at our Australian campuses only. Courses offered at our Dubai, Singapore and Myanmar campuses or delivered by Open Universities Australia may have different requirements.

Advanced Standing

Everyone has a different path to university so if you’ve already completed formal or informal learning, you could receive advanced standing. Also known as recognition of prior learning, advanced standing can reduce the amount of study needed to complete your degree by giving you credit for certain units.

Formal learning can include previous study in higher education vocational education or adult and community education. Informal learning can include on the job learning, various kinds of work and life experience.

Find out more

This information applies to courses offered at our Australian campuses only. Courses offered at our Dubai, Singapore and Myanmar campuses or delivered by Open Universities Australia may have different requirements.

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