Bachelor of Renewable Energy Engineering (Honours) at The University of Newcastle, Australia

Description

The Bachelor of Renewable Energy Engineering (Honours) program provides students with the specialized knowledge and abilities needed to function in the rapidly expanding renewable energy sector.

The program particularly strengthens the university's fundamental engineering and energy competences and takes advantage of the extensive knowledge base, diverse skill set, and excellent infrastructure of the Newcastle Institute for Energy and Resources (NIER).

Also, this creative method improves students' learning by demonstrating to them how the most recent advancements and emerging trends in sustainable energy solutions may be applied to genuine problems.

Now-A-Days, One of the biggest issues that humanity is currently experiencing is the transition to an economy based on renewable energy. The conclusion of this evolution will depend on the creative solutions provided by a new generation of knowledgeable engineers working in the renewable energy sector.

Also, you will be prepared to work with the full range of technologies for renewable energy capture, conversion, storage, distribution, and management with the Bachelor of Renewable Energy Engineering (Honors). It encompasses mechanical, electrical, and chemical engineering fields. You can also choose from courses in the allied areas of environmental policy, law, economics, and the social sciences.

What you will study

Program Structure:

The four-year Bachelor of Renewable Energy Engineering (Honors) program requires students to complete 320 units, which are made up of the following classes:

• 280 units of core courses.

• 40 units of elective courses.

Learning Outcomes

Students who successfully finish the program will have:

1. A comprehensive theoretical understanding of the underlying natural and physical sciences as they apply to the engineering profession.

2. Conceptual understanding of mathematics, statistics, numerical analysis, computer science, and other engineering-related subjects.

3. Understanding of the specialist knowledge bases for the engineering field.

4. Establishing the future directions for knowledge creation and research in the engineering field.

5. The engineering discipline requires context-related elements to influence the discipline.

6. Recognizing the scope, guiding principles, obligations, standards, and constraints of the applicable discipline's present engineering practice

7. Applying tried-and-true engineering methods to tough engineering situations

8. Applying engineering techniques, resources, and tools without difficulty.

9. Utilizing systematic engineering synthesis and design methods.

10. Using systematic management and execution techniques for engineering projects

Career Opportunities

To prevent climate change, the world needs many renewable energy engineers. To evaluate, build, operate, and optimize renewable energy systems for power generation, governments and organizations are currently looking for highly qualified engineers with experience in the multidisciplinary field of renewable energy.

Additionally, there are worries in the community regarding the affordability and security of wind energy.

Typical positions include:

• Renewable Energy Engineer

• Renewable Energy Systems Designer

• Energy Management Consultant

• Energy Accounting/Auditing

• Energy Policy Development Officer

• Renewable Energy Innovation

Admission Requirements

Entry Requirements

Admission to undergraduate programs in New South Wales colleges and universities normally requires a high school diploma known as the Higher School Certificate (HSC).

• Mathematics (Band 5 or higher) or a related discipline.

• Adding one science-related course would be advantageous (Physics or Chemistry preferred).

English Language Requirements

The minimum English language competence requirement for applicants to this program is an overall IELTS score of 6.5 with no subtest score below 6.0.

• TOEFL - 79/120

• PTE - 58/90

Tuition Fee  

• AUD 39,440 (indicative annual fee, 2022)