Program Requirements
The Master of Engineering in Solar Energy Technologies requires the completion of 96 units, of which:
96 units must come from completion of 6000-level, 7000-level and 8000-level courses
The 96 units must consist of:
66 units from completion of the following compulsory courses:
ENGN6224 Energy Systems Engineering
ENGN6334 Semiconductors
ENGN6524 Photovoltaic Technologies
ENGN8100 Introduction to Systems Engineering
ENGN8120 Systems Modelling
ENGN8150 Professional Communication I
ENGN8160 Professional Communication II
ENGN8524 Fundamentals of Solar Cells
ENGN8526 Photovoltaic module manufacturing
ENGN8527 Advanced Topics in Solar Energy Technologies
ENGN8528 Optics for Solar Energy
12 units from completion of ENGN8170 Group Project, which must be completed more than once, in consecutive semesters
6 units from completion of courses from the following list:
ENGN6516 World Energy Resources and Renewable Technologies
ENGN6525 Solar Thermal Technologies
12 units from completion of elective courses offered by ANU
Admission Requirements
A Bachelor degree or international equivalent in a cognate discipline with an average mark of at least 70%.
All applicants must meet the University’s English Language Admission Requirements for Students
Cognate disciplines
Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Photovoltaic/Renewable Energy Engineering, Power Engineering
Indicative fees
- Annual indicative fee for domestic students
- $27,840.00
For more information see: http://www.anu.edu.au/students/program-administration/costs-fees
- Annual indicative fee for international students
- $37,104.00
For further information on International Tuition Fees see: https://www.anu.edu.au/students/program-administration/fees-payments/international-tuition-fees
Scholarships
ANU offers a wide range of scholarships to students to assist with the cost of their studies.
Eligibility to apply for ANU scholarships varies depending on the specifics of the scholarship and can be categorised by the type of student you are. Specific scholarship application process information is included in the relevant scholarship listing.
For further information see the Scholarships website.
This program has been replaced by Master of Engineering (Renewable Energy). For further information, please see ‘Additional Information’ below.
The aim of this two-year program is to provide students with a qualification in Engineering at the Masters level. Students will gain in-depth advanced technical knowledge in Solar Energy Technologies, an area of world-leading research strength at ANU. The global renewable energy industry is growing rapidly, offering exciting career prospects in research and development, manufacturing industries and large-scale renewable energy projects. The program contains a targeted professional development component as well as an opportunity to select electives from other areas of study anywhere in the University.
Career Options
Graduates from ANU have been rated as Australia's most employable graduates and among the most sought after by employers worldwide.
The latest Global Employability University Ranking, published by the Times Higher Education, rated ANU as Australia's top university for getting a job for the fourth year in a row.
This program is available for applications until second semester, 2016
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, students will be able to:
- Apply systems-engineering approaches to address complex and multi-disciplinary real-world engineering problems
- Demonstrate a high level of technical knowledge in subjects relevant to solar energy generation and associated technologies.
- Communicate effectively with colleagues, other engineering professionals and the broader community using a range of communication media and tools
- Work professionally as an individual and in a team environment
- Demonstrate knowledge of engineering research methods and carry out applied research in the area of solar energy technology.
