Graduate Diploma in Sustainable Energy

About the course

This 1-year Graduate Diploma builds expertise at the intersection of energy, climate change and sustainability. You’ll study energy generation, distribution and supply, and the transition to clean, decentralised renewables, with a focus on technology, policy, innovation and project development. A flexible structure supports working professionals and includes opportunities to connect with industry. This is a Graduate Diploma in sustainable energy. The programme deepens scientific methodology, data interpretation, and applied research skills for laboratory and field-based careers.

Career outcome

Graduates can pursue roles across the energy and renewables sector, supporting planning, development and delivery of sustainable energy projects. The program prepares you to work with multidisciplinary teams on technology, policy and innovation challenges, and to consider social, economic and environmental trade-offs in decision-making. It supports progression toward leadership-focused careers in energy generation, distribution and supply. This is a Graduate Diploma for sustainable energy careers.

Living Costs in Brisbane**

Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 17 - 23	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 1,467 - 1,940	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,073 - 1,419
Transportation (Daily) A$ 7 - 8	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 237 - 314

Average Salary***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

**Source: numbeo.com

***Source: PayScale.com (2026)