Course overview

Description

The Master of Renewable and Future Energy is designed to upskill engineering graduates for employment in the rapidly expanding renewable energy sector. It offers an opportunity for individuals to gain skills and knowledge to tackle the current challenges and opportunities that come with the uptake of clean energy and distributed renewable energy in microgrids. The course draws on content from across engineering disciplines to provide breadth and depth and addresses four key areas: (i) renewable energy sources and generation; (ii) energy storage systems; (iii) energy transmission and distribution, including smart grids and microgrids; and (iv) the main drivers and policies that impact the adoption of clean energy.

Course title
Master of Renewable and Future Energy (coursework)
Award abbreviation
MRFE
Course code
62560
Course type
Master's degree by coursework only
Status
Current / 2024
Administered by
Engineering
CRICOS code
0100266

Course details

Intake periods
Beginning of year and mid-year
Attendance type
Full- or part-time (Student visa holders should read Education Services for Overseas Students Act 2000 for more information.)
Articulation
The Master of Renewable and Future Energy has the following exit awards: 62260 Graduate Certificate in Renewable and Future Energy (24 points) (24 points), 62360 Graduate Diploma in Renewable and Future Energy (48 points) (48 points)
Credit points required
96
A standard full-time load is 24 points per semester.
Standard course duration
1.5 years full-time (or equivalent part-time) comprising 72 points of taught units and 24 points of admission credit, as recognised and granted by the School
Maximum course duration
2 years full-time (or equivalent part-time) comprising up to 96 points of taught study (see Rule 5 for further information)
Time limit
5 years
Delivery mode
Internal
Locations offered
UWA (Perth)
Domestic fee type
Commonwealth supported and/or HECS-HELP
Available to international students
Yes. For information on international student fees see 'Student Procedures: Fees'. (Enquiries: https://www.uwa.edu.au/askuwa)
Course Coordinator(s)
Professor Tyrone Fernando
Fees
Visit the fees calculator.

Prospective students should see the Future Students website for details on admission requirements, intake periods, fees, availability to international students, careers information etc.

Course structure

Key to availability of units:
S1
Semester 1
S2
Semester 2
N/A
not available in 2024 – may be available in 2025 or 2026
NS
non-standard teaching period

All units have a value of six points unless otherwise stated.

Take unit(s) to the value of 24 points from this group.

Note: Students must complete relevant conversion units up to the value of 24 points from this group, as advised by the Faculty and informed by the scope of a student's prior study. Students can take ENSC3003 Fluid Mechanics or ENSC3010 Hydraulics.

AvailabilityUnit codeUnitnameUnit requirementsContact hours
S1ENSC3003Fluid Mechanics
Prerequisites
MATH1011 Multivariable Calculus
or MATX1011 Multivariable Calculus
and
MATH1012 Mathematical Theory and Methods
or MATX1012 Mathematical Theory and Methods
or Enrolment in
62560 Master of Renewable and Future Energy
or 60550 Master of Oil and Gas Engineering
Incompatibility
ENSC3010 Hydraulics
lectures/workshops: 2 hours per week; practical classes: 1 hour per week; labs: 3 sessions during semester, totalling 6 hours
S1ENSC3006Chemical Process Thermodynamics
Prerequisites
Course Enrolment in
the 62560 Master of Renewable and Future Energy
or the 62520 Master of Engineering in Oil and Gas

or completion of 18 points of the Level 1
and Level 2 units taken from the degree-specific MJD-ENGSC Engineering Science major, including ENSC2002 Energy
or CHEM1002 Chemistry—Structure and Reactivity
Incompatibility
CHPR2006 Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics
lectures: 3 hours per week; practical classes: 2 hours per week
S2ENSC3010Hydraulics
Prerequisites
Successful completion of level 1 18 points
and level 2 Unit(s) taken from the degree-specific MJD-ENGSC Engineering Science , including MATH1001 Mathematical Methods 1
or
( MATH1011 Multivariable Calculus
or MATX1011 Multivariable Calculus
and
MATH1012 Mathematical Theory and Methods
or MATX1012 Mathematical Theory and Methods
)
Incompatibility
ENSC3003 Fluid Mechanics
lectures: 3 hours per week; practical classes: 3 hours per week; labs: 6 hours per semester
S2ENSC3016Power and Machines
Prerequisites
Enrolment in
MJD-ENGSC Engineering Science
or MJD-ATRDM Automation and Robotics
or 62560 Master of Renewable and Future Energy
and
MATH1012 Mathematical Theory and Methods
or MATX1012 Mathematical Theory and Methods
and
ENSC2001 Motion
and ENSC2002 Energy
or ENSC2003 Engineering Electrical Fundamentals
Incompatibility
ELEC3016 Power and Machines
lectures: 24 hours; practical classes: 24 hours; labs: 9 hours)
S1ENSC3021Circuits and Electronics
Prerequisites
Enrolment in
MJD-ENGSC Engineering Science
or MJD-ATRDM Automation and Robotics
or 62560 Master of Renewable and Future Energy
and
MATH1011 Multivariable Calculus
or MATX1011 Multivariable Calculus
and
ENSC2001 Motion
and ENSC2002 Energy
or ENSC2003 Engineering Electrical Fundamentals
Incompatibility
ELEC3021 Circuits and Electronics

Take all units (48 points):

AvailabilityUnit codeUnitnameUnit requirementsContact hours
S1CHPR4408Chemical and Thermal Renewable Energies
Prerequisites
Enrolment in
62560 Master of Renewable and Future Energy
or 62550 Master of Professional Engineering (specialisation in Chemical Engineering and Environmental Engineering specialisation)
or 62520 Master of Low Emission Energy Technologies

or
Enrolment in
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) or an associated Combined Degree
and Successful completion of
96 points
3 hours per week workshop
S2ELEC4405Photovoltaics and its Application to Power Systems
Prerequisites
Enrolment in 62560 Master of Renewable and Future Energy
or
BH011 Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) or an associated Combined Degree
and 96 points
and ENSC2003 Engineering Electrical Fundamentals
lectures: 36 hours; practical classes: 12 hours; labs: 9 hours
S2ELEC5509Grid Integration of Renewable Energy
Prerequisites
Enrolment in 62560 Master of Renewable and Future Energy
or 62550 Master of Professional Engineering (Electrical and Electronic Engineering)
or
BH011 Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) or an associated Combined Degree
and 120 Points
and ELEC3016 Power and Machines
lectures: 24 hours; practical classes: 24 hours; labs: 9 hours
S1ELEC5510Design and Analysis of Smart Grids and Microgrids
Prerequisites
Enrolment in
62560 Master of Renewable and Future Energy
or 62550 Master of Professional Engineering (Electrical and Electronic Engineering)
or BH011 Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) or an associated Combined Degree
and 120 Points
and ELEC3016 Power and Machines )
lectures: 36 hours; practical classes: 12 hours; labs: 9 hours
S2GENG4410Fossil to Future – The Transition
Prerequisites
Enrolment in 62560 Master of Renewable and Future Energy (ID 1454)
or 62520 Master of Low Emission Energy Technologies
or 62550 Master of Professional Engineering (ID 356) (Chemical Engineering specialisation and Mechanical Engineering specialisation)
or 73540 Master of Petroleum Geoscience (ID 1409) )
or
Enrolment in
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) or an associated Combined Degree
and Successful completion of
96 points
3 hours per week workshop
S1GENG5516Energy Storage Systems
Prerequisites
Enrolment in 62560 Master of Renewable and Future Energy
or 62550 Master of Professional Engineering (Chemical Engineering specialisation
or Electrical & Electronic specialisation)
or 62520 Master of Low Emission Energy Technologies
or
Enrolment in
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) or an associated Combined Degree
and 120 Points and ( CHPR2006 Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics
or MECH3024 Engineering Thermodynamics
lectures: 36 hours; practical classes: 12 hours; labs: 9 hours
S1GENG5517Renewable Energy Case Studies
Prerequisites
Enrolment in 62560 Master of Renewable and Future Energy
or
BH011 Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) or an associated Combined Degree
and 120 Points
lectures: 36 hours; practical classes: 12 hours
S2OCEN4007Renewable Ocean Energy
Prerequisites
Enrolment in
62550 Master of Professional Engineering (Environmental Engineering specialisation
or Mechanical Engineering specialisation)
or 62560 Master of Renewable and Future Energy
or 62520 Master of Low Emission Energy Technologies
or 71590 Master of Oceanography
or 62570 Master of Offshore and Coastal Engineering
Incompatibility
For Master of Professional Engineering (Mining Engineering specialisation): GENG5506 Renewable Energy
lectures: 3 x 45 mins per week; practical classes: 2 x 1 hrs per week; labs: 3 hours every third week

Take unit(s) to the value of 24 points:

Note: By invitation: GENG5521 Renewable Energy Research Project 1

AvailabilityUnit codeUnitnameUnit requirementsContact hours
S1, S2BUSN5100Applied Professional Business Communications
Incompatibility
WACE/TEE English or equivalent
or BUSN4003 Applied Business Communication
or MGMT5610 Applied Professional Business Communications
lectures/seminars/workshops: up to 3 hours per week
S2CHPR4406Reaction Engineering
Prerequisites
Enrolment in
in the 62550 Master of Professional Engineering [Chemical Engineering specialisation]
or the 62560 Master of Renewable and Future Energy
Incompatibility
CHPR3406 Reaction Engineering
Lectures: 3 hours per week, Practical Classes: 2 hours per week
S2CHPR4407Transport Phenomena
Prerequisites
enrolment in
the Master of Professional Engineering (MPE) (Chemical Engineering specialisation
or Mechanical Engineering specialisation)
or the Master of Renewable and Future Energy
or the Master of Engineering in Oil and Gas
S1CHPR5501Advanced Reaction Engineering and Catalysts
Prerequisites
enrolment in
the Master of Professional Engineering (Chemical Engineering specialisation)
or the Master of Renewable and Future Energy
and CHPR4406 Reaction Engineering
NSCHPR5520Combustion Science and Technology
Prerequisites
Enrolment in
62550 Master of Professional Engineering (Chemical Engineering specialisation
or Mechanical Engineering specialisation)
or
Enrolment in
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) or an associated Combined Degree
and Successful completion of
120 Points
and Successful completion of
( CHPR2006 Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics
or ENSC3006 Chemical Process Thermodynamics
or MECH3024 Engineering Thermodynamics
)
or Enrolment in
62520 Master of Low Emission Energy Technologies
S2CITS4009Computational Data Analysis
Prerequisites
Enrolment in
62510 Master of Information Technology
or 62530 Master of Data Science
or 62560 Master of Renewable and Future Energy
or 62550 Master of Professional Engineering (SP-ECHEM Chemical Engineering specialisation
or SP-EMINI Mining Engineering specialisation
or the SP-ESOFT Software Engineering specialisation)
or 72530 Master of Environmental Science (SP-SSDSC Sensing and Spatial Data Science specialisation)

or
Enrolment in
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) or an associated Combined Degree
and Successful completion of
96 points
lectures: 2 hours per week; labs: 2 hours per week
S1ELEC4505Power System Analysis
Prerequisites

Enrolment in
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) or an associated Combined Degree
and Successful completion of
96 points
and ELEC3016 Power and Machines

or Enrolment in 62550 Master of Professional Engineering (ID 356) specialisation in Electrical and Electronic Engineering
or 62560 Master of Renewable and Future Energy (ID 1454)
Incompatibility
ELEC5505 Power System Analysis (ID 2585)
lectures and practical classes
S1ELEC5504Power Electronics
Prerequisites
Enrolment in 62550 Master of Professional Engineering (Electrical and Electronic Engineering specialisation)
or 62560 Master of Renewable and Future Energy
or
BH011 Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) or an associated Combined Degree
and 120 Points
and ELEC3021 Circuits and Electronics
lectures: 36 hours; practical classes: 12 hours; labs: 9 hours
S1ENVT5509Global Ecological Challenges
Prerequisites
Enrolment in
72520 Master of Biological Science
or 74540 Master of Marine Biology
or 62560 Master of Renewable and Future Energy
lectures/presentation/discussions: 2 hours per week (13 sessions over 7 weeks) The total workload for the unit is 150 hours.
S2GENG5503Modern Control Systems
Prerequisites
Enrolment in 62550 Master of Professional Engineering (Chemical Engineering specialisation, Electrical and Electronic Engineering specialisation, Mechanical Engineering specialisation)
or 62560 Master of Renewable and Future Energy
or
BH011 Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) or an associated Combined Degree
and 120 Points
and MATH1011 Multivariable Calculus
and MATH1012 Mathematical Theory and Methods
lectures, practical classes and laboratories
S1, S2GENG5505Project Management and Engineering Practice
Prerequisites
Enrolment in
62550 Master of Professional Engineering
or Enrolment in
62510 Master of Information Technology
or Enrolment in
62530 Master of Data Science
or Enrolment in
62540 Master of Ocean Leadership
or Enrolment in
62560 Master of Renewable and Future Energy
or Enrolment in 62570 Master of Offshore and Coastal Engineering
or
Enrolment in
( Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) or an associated Combined Degree

and Successful completion of
120 Points )
lectures: 26 hours; practical classes: 13 hours
S1, S2GENG5507Risk, Reliability and Safety
Prerequisites
Enrolment in
62550 Master of Professional Engineering
or 62510 Master of Information Technology
or 62520 Master of Low Emission Energy Technologies
or 62560 Master of Renewable and Future Energy
or 73660 Master of Medical Physics
or

Enrolment in
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) or an associated Combined Degree
and Successful completion of
120 Points and ( MATH1011 Multivariable Calculus
or MATX1011 Multivariable Calculus
and MATH1012 Mathematical Theory and Methods
or MATX1012 Mathematical Theory and Methods
)
lectures: 2 hour per week; practical classes: 1 hour per week; workshops: 3 hours per week
S1, S2GENG5521Renewable Energy Research Project Part 1
Prerequisites
completion of 24 points of Level 4/Level 5 units in the Master of Renewable and Future Energy
S1, S2GENG5522Renewable Energy Research Project Part 2
Prerequisites
GENG5521 Renewable Energy Research Project Part 1
N/AGENG5803Investment Management for Field Development
Prerequisites
enrolment in
the Master of Engineering in Oil and Gas
or the Master of Business Administration (Oil and Gas)
or the Master of Renewable and Future Energy
NSLAWS5521Climate Change Law and Emissions Trading
Prerequisites
For Master of Public Policy and Graduate Certificate of Public Policy, the unit LAWS4227 Foundations of Law and Legal Institutions is recommended as a pre-requisite for students who do not have a legal background.
Students must attend every day of the intensive period 17-19 July 2024. Refer to the timetable website for further information.
S2MECH4424Measurement and Noise
Prerequisites
Enrolment in BP007 Bachelor of Automation and Robotics and
CITS1001 Software Engineering with Java
or CITX1001 Software Engineering with Java
and ENSC3001 Mechanisms and Machines ,
or Enrolment in
61550 Master of Professional Engineering (Mechanical Engineering specialisation)
or 62560 Master of Renewable and Future Energy
lectures/information sessions: 3 hours per week; practical classes: 1 hour per week; labs: 2 hours per week
S1, S2MGMT5504Data Analysis and Decision Making
Incompatibility
MGMT5513 Data Driven Decision Making
lectures/seminars/workshops: up to 3 hours per week
S1, S2MGMT5507Management and Organisations
Incompatibility
MGMT1136 Management and Organisations
lectures/seminars/workshops: up to 3 hours per week
S2MGMT5508Organisational Behaviour and LeadershipNoneseminars: 3 hours per week for 12 weeks
NSPOLS5651Global Political Economy
Incompatibility
POLS8605 States and International Political Economy.
POLS5652 International Political Economy: Dynamics of Crises
seminars: 18 hours

See also the rules for the course and the Student Rules.

Rules

Applicability of the Student Rules, policies and procedures

1.(1) The Student Rules apply to students in this course.

(2) The policy, policy statements and guidance documents and student procedures apply, except as otherwise indicated in the rules for this course.

Academic Conduct Essentials and Communication and Research Skills modules

2.(1) Except as stated in (2), a student who enrols in this course for the first time irrespective of whether they have previously been enrolled in another course of the University, must undertake the Academic Conduct Essentials module (the ACE module).

(2) A student who has previously achieved a result of Ungraded Pass (UP) for the ACE module is not required to repeat the module.

English Language competency requirements

3. To be considered eligible for consideration for admission to this course an applicant must satisfy the University's English language competence requirement as set out in the University Policy on Admission: Coursework.

Admission requirements

4. To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have—

(a) a UWA Master of Professional Engineering or a Bachelor of Engineering, or an equivalent qualification, as recognised by UWA;

and

(b) the equivalent of a UWA weighted average mark of at least 50 per cent;

and

(c) successfully completed prior tertiary study in electrical and electronic engineering, chemical engineering, or mechanical engineering, or in a related cognate discipline as recognised by UWA.

Admission ranking and selection

5. Where relevant, admission will be awarded to the highest ranked applicants or applicants selected based on the relevant requirements.

Articulations and exit awards

6.(1) This course has the following exit awards:

  • 62260 Graduate Certificate in Renewable and Future Energy (24 points)
  • 62360 Graduate Diploma in Renewable and Future Energy (48 points)

(2) A student who withdraws from the Master of Renewable and Future Energy course before completing it, but after completing Level 4 and Level 5 core units to the value of 24 points, may apply to the School to be awarded the Graduate Certificate in Renewable and Future Energy.

(3) A student who withdraws from the Master of Renewable and Future Energy course before completing it, but after completing Level 4 and Level 5 core units to the value of 48 points, may apply to the School to be awarded the Graduate Diploma in Renewable and Future Energy.

Course structure

7.(1) The course consists of units to a total value of 96 points (maximum value) which include conversion units to a value of 24 points.

(2) Units must be selected in accordance with the course structure, as set out in these rules.

(3) Students who have completed a relevant engineering degree, or an equivalent qualification as recognised by the Faculty. are granted credit for conversion units up to a value of 24 points.

Satisfactory progress

8. To make satisfactory progress a student must pass units to a point value greater than half the total value of units in which they remain enrolled after the final date for withdrawal without academic penalty.

9. A student who has not achieved a result of Ungraded Pass (UP) for the Communication and Research Skills module (the CARS module) when their progress status is assessed will not have made satisfactory progress even if they have met the other requirements for satisfactory progress in Rule 8.

Progress status

10.(1) A student who makes satisfactory progress in terms of Rule 8 is assigned the status of 'Good Standing'.

(2) Unless the relevant board determines otherwise because of exceptional circumstances—

(a) a student who does not make satisfactory progress for the first time under Rule 8 is assigned a progress status of 'On Probation';

(b) a student who does not make satisfactory progress for the second time under Rule 8 is assigned a progress status of 'Suspended';

(c) a student who does not make satisfactory progress for the third time under Rule 8 is assigned a progress status of 'Excluded'.

11. A student who does not make satisfactory progress in terms of Rule 9 is assigned the progress status of 'On Probation', unless they have been assigned a progress status of 'Suspended' or 'Excluded' for failure to meet other satisfactory progress requirements in Rule 8.

Award with distinction

12. To be awarded the degree with distinction a student must achieve a course weighted average mark (WAM) of at least 80 per cent which is calculated based on—

(a) all units above Level 3 attempted as part of the course that are awarded a final percentage mark;

(b) all relevant units above Level 3 undertaken in articulating courses of this University that are awarded a final percentage mark;

and

(c) all units above Level 3 completed at this University that are credited to the master's degree course.

Deferrals

13. Applicants awarded admission to the course are entitled to a deferral of up to 12 months, as per the University Policy on: Admissions (Coursework).