Photovoltaics and Solar Energy - SOLACS8338
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 Photovoltaics and Solar Energy is designed to build on the previous education of engineers who are currently being attracted to the booming solar photovoltaic energy industry. Students undertake courses from the areas of photovoltaic devices and photovoltaic systems and applications.
In order to fulfil the requirements of the degree students must complete a total of 96 UOC comprising of 72 UC specialisation and 24 UOC electives.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Students need a recognised four year Bachelor degree in Engineering with a minimum 65% average.*
*NOTE: The minimum average required for entry is as determined by the UNSW Postgraduate Entry Score Calculator. Students from a non-211 university in China need a minimum 70% average.For entry details (particularly for South Asian students) please click here.
In order to fulfil the requirements of the degree students must complete a total of 96 UOC comprising of 72 UC specialisation and 24 UOC electives.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Students need a recognised four year Bachelor degree in Engineering with a minimum 65% average.*
*NOTE: The minimum average required for entry is as determined by the UNSW Postgraduate Entry Score Calculator. Students from a non-211 university in China need a minimum 70% average.For entry details (particularly for South Asian students) please click here.
Stream Structure
Specialisation (72 UOC)
Disciplinary knowledge courses (24–30 UOC)
Disciplinary knowledge courses (24–30 UOC)
- SOLA3010 Low Energy Buildings and PV (6 UOC)
- SOLA3020 PV Technology & Manufacturing (6 UOC)
- SOLA3507 Solar Cells (6 UOC)
- SOLA4012 Grid-Connect PV Syst (6 UOC)
- SOLA5056 Sust.Energy Developing Country (6 UOC)
- SOLA9001 Photovoltaics (6 UOC)
Advanced disciplinary courses (24 – 30 UOC)
Plus choose 6-12UOC from the following list:
Enquiry-based courses (18 UOC):
- SOLA9914 Project Report (6 UOC)
- SOLA9915 Project Report (6 UOC)
AND
OR
Note:
Students may substitute:
Students may substitute:
- GSOE9220 Launching a Startup (6 UOC)
for GSOE9010 Eng PG Coursework Res Skills if they have advanced standing for SOLA9914 and SOLA9915.
Electives (24 UOC):
At least 6 UoC Engineering and Technical Management (ETM) courses to be chosen from the
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.
Electives (24 UOC):
At least 6 UoC Engineering and Technical Management (ETM) courses to be chosen from the
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 Photovoltaics & Solar Energy Engineering) may obtain a maximum of 48 UOC of exemptions. Full details are noted on the program handbook page.
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