Renewable Energy - SOLADS8338
Stream Summary
Faculty: Faculty of Engineering
School: School of the Photovoltaic and Renewable Energy Engineering
Contact: School
Program: 8338 - Engineering Science
Award(s):
Master of Engineering Science (Specialisation)
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Stream Outline
The specialisation in Renewable Energy is designed to build on the previous education of engineers who are currently being attracted to the booming renewable energy industry. Students undertake courses in renewable energy and energy efficiency, including technology, systems engineering, and assessment frameworks.
In order to fulfil the requirements of the degree students must complete a total of 96 UOC comprising of 72 UOC specialisation and 24 UOC electives.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
A student must hold a Bachelor of Engineering with at least Honours II/2 (or equivalent) or hold a Graduate Diploma of Engineering with at least a credit average in a relevant discipline or an equivalent qualification from UNSW or another recognised university or tertiary institution in order to be admitted to the stream.
In order to fulfil the requirements of the degree students must complete a total of 96 UOC comprising of 72 UOC specialisation and 24 UOC electives.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
A student must hold a Bachelor of Engineering with at least Honours II/2 (or equivalent) or hold a Graduate Diploma of Engineering with at least a credit average in a relevant discipline or an equivalent qualification from UNSW or another recognised university or tertiary institution in order to be admitted to the stream.
Stream Structure
Specialisation (72 UOC):
Disciplinary knowledge courses (18 – 30 UOC): At least 18 UOC to be chosen from the list below:
Disciplinary knowledge courses (18 – 30 UOC): At least 18 UOC to be chosen from the list below:
- MECH3610 Advanced Thermofluids (6 UOC)
- SOLA3010 Low Energy Buildings and PV (6 UOC)
- SOLA4012 Grid-Connect PV Syst (6 UOC)
- SOLA5052 Biomass (6 UOC)
- SOLA5053 Wind Energy Converters (6 UOC)
- SOLA5057 Energy Efficiency (6 UOC)
- SOLA9001 Photovoltaics (6 UOC)
Advanced disciplinary courses (18 – 30 UOC): At least 18 UOC to be chosen from the list below:
- SOLA9104 Hybrid Renewable Energy Minigrids (6UOC)
Plus choose 6-18UOC from the following list:
Enquiry-based courses (18 UOC):
- GSOE9010 Eng PG Coursework Res Skills (6 UOC)
- SOLA9914 Project Report (6 UOC)
- SOLA9915 Project Report (6 UOC)
Electives 24 UOC
At least 6 UoC Engineering and Technical Management (ETM) to be chosen from the approved ETM list.
The remainder of electives may be chosen from disciplinary or advanced disciplinary courses listed above. With the permission of the program authority, students may choose other courses, which they are eligible to enrol. Prerequisite requirements must be met. Up to 12 UOC of foundation courses (Level 3) may be approved by the program authority as prerequisites.
At least 6 UoC Engineering and Technical Management (ETM) to be chosen from the approved ETM list.
The remainder of electives may be chosen from disciplinary or advanced disciplinary courses listed above. With the permission of the program authority, students may choose other courses, which they are eligible to enrol. Prerequisite requirements must be met. Up to 12 UOC of foundation courses (Level 3) may be approved by the program authority as prerequisites.
Exemptions or Advanced Standing
Exemptions and advanced standing rules for the stream follow the program rules. A student may apply for exemptions. Students with a four year honours degree (for example in Renewable Energy Engineering) may obtain a maximum of 48 UOC of exemptions. Full details are noted on the program handbook page.
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