Ҷֱ

Menu

Wananga landing Wananga landing
Postgraduate subject

Renewable Energy Engineering

29 August 2024
Learn how renewable energy is transforming the world from reliance on fossil fuels to sustainable energy systems.
HOW TO APPLY

Overview


Renewable Energy Engineering

Introduction

Climate change is perhaps the biggest challenge of our time. Renewable technologies will be pivotal in transitioning the world from fossil fuels to a clean energy supply while providing cheap electricity.

Worldwide, jobs in the renewable energy sector have grown from 7 million in the year 2012 to 14 million in 2022 () and are expected to grow further to 100 million by 2030 ().

You can be part of this exciting change. Build your skills and knowledge in renewable energy resources and technologies for generation, conversion, and storage, as well as in broader energy systems, policy, energy, and society.

Renewable Energy Engineering in Aotearoa New Ҷֱ

New Ҷֱ has a primary energy mix of approximately 40% renewables and 60% fossil fuels, making it an exciting country to study options for transitioning to a more sustainable energy system. Over 80% of our electricity is presently produced from renewables, which is a good start.

Researchers at UC are actively engaged in sustainable energy projects worldwide, including Pacific Island nations.

Renewable Energy Engineering Man Installing Solar Panel

Renewable Energy Engineering

What will my study involve?

Renewable Energy Engineering

Courses

Renewable Energy Engineering is interdisciplinary with relevant courses taught by all departments within Te Rāngai Pūkaha | Faculty of Engineering and with the option to choose electives from other faculties.

There are different qualifications available ranging from single courses (Certificate of Proficiency) to one-year taught master's study and doctoral study:

For full details of requirements, see the individual qualification pages.

Master of Engineering Studies endorsed in Renewable Energy

Complete five courses from the following:

The remaining three courses (45 points) in the degree can be chosen from the above, or from other approved courses. See as popular choices from other students.

Further electives inside and outside the Faculty of Engineering allow diversifying studies on energy systems, including science, policy, psychology, economics, and others.

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Renewable Energy Engineering

In the PhD, you will complete a thesis of original research in the Renewable Energy Engineering field ().

Renewable Energy Engineering

Career opportunities

Our postgraduate qualifications are excellent pathways to careers in the growing renewable and sustainable energy sector.

Brochures

Postgraduate Prospectus 2025

Whakatairanga Tāura

Download (application/pdf, 6 MB)
Download

International Prospectus 2024/2025

Download (application/pdf, 6 MB)
Download
Privacy Preferences

By clicking "Accept All Cookies", you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyse site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts.