Master of Renewable Energy Engineering
Course details
About the course
Become a Master in the area of renewable energy and help shape our future energy systems and policy.
The one-year Master of Renewable Energy Engineering is a flexible programme that develops your expertise in the design, implementation, and evaluation of renewable energy systems and policies. Learn to critically assess, design, and apply renewable energy technologies, integrate interdisciplinary knowledge, and contribute to innovative solutions for the global transition towards sustainable energy.
Through this Master’s degree programme you will join students from a wide range of engineering and science backgrounds and gain the confidence to lead projects, influence decision-making, and support society’s shift toward resilient, zero-carbon energy systems.
Course Subjects
- ENAE607 Building Energy Systems Design Practice (15 points)
- ENCN623 Energy Systems Modelling and Analysis (15 points)
- ENCN627 Sustainable Energy Technologies (15 points)
- ENCH683 Advanced Energy Processing Technologies and Systems (15 points)
- ENEL667 Renewable Electricity System Design (15 points)
- ENGR621 Energy Policy and Society (15 points)
- ENGR682 Special Topic: Energy Project (15 points)
- ENGR683 Special Topic in Engineering – Project (30 points)
- ENME605 Advanced Energy Systems Engineering (15 points)
- ENTR614 Planning and Design of Sustainable Transport (15 points)
- CHEM436 Sustainable Chemistry: Catalysis, Energy and Green Materials (15 points)
- ENCN401 Engineering in Developing Communities (15 points)
- ENEL445 Applied Engineering Optimisation (15 points)
- ENEL480 Electrical Power Systems (15 points)
- EPEC605 Sustainable Transition in Action (15 points)
- ENAE605 Sustainable Building Design Practice (15 points)
- ENAE606 Building Modelling and Integrated Design (15 points)
- ENAE610 Building Sustainability Assessment (15 points)
- GISC405 Environmental and Climate Data Analytics (15 points)
- ENCI604 Practical Modelling and AI (15 points)
- PMGT605 Critical and Systems Thinking in the Age of AI (15 points)
- EMGT604 Management in Technical Organisations (15 points)
- EMGT606 Technology Development, Application and Transfer (15 points)
- ENCH487 Process Management (15 points)
- ENCI601 Risk Management (15 points)
- ENCM620 Construction Procurement and Contract Administration (15 points)
- ENCM650 Cost Engineering (15 points)
Entry requirements
To apply to the Master of Renewable Energy Engineering, you will need to have previously completely one of the following:
- a New Zealand Bachelor of Engineering with Honours, with at least a B GPA in your final two years
- a New Zealand Bachelor of Science with Honours majoring in a related subject, with at least a B GPA in your final two years
- a New Zealand Postgraduate Certificate in Engineering, with at least a B GPA
- a degree equivalent to a Bachelor of Engineering or Bachelor of Science, with at least a B GPA in your final two years AND at least five years of work experience in a related field
- other qualifications or degrees gained internationally equivalent to the above.
UC offers some transition pathways to help you meet these requirements:
- If you are an international student and need help meeting these requirements, study UC’s Pre-Master’s One Semester programme to gain entry into this degree.
- If you are a domestic student and need help meeting these requirements, study UC’s Diploma in Advancing University Studies to gain entry into this degree.
- If English is not your first language, you are also required to meet UC's Postgraduate language requirements. See how to provide your English language evidence to UC. If you need help meeting these requirements, or would like to practise your English skills before studying, UC offers English for Academic Purposes (EAP) language programmes.
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How to apply
You can apply online at myUC.
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About the provider
At the University of Canterbury you will get to enjoy the very best a university has to offer 'a world class learning environment, a vibrant campus and a great student lifestyle that's packed with opportunities.
You will gain hands-on experience in courses led by academics who are actively engaged in research and who are experts in their fields. The culture promotes active learning, where the vibrant community allows you to be who you are and do what you love. UC's picturesque campus with modern teaching and research facilities is set in the heart of a city that has become a magnet for growth and innovation. Further afield lies a region packed with outdoor adventure, from the mountains to the sea.