Master of Decarbonisation, Energy and Sustainability Management (Advanced)

About the course

This advanced master’s degree prepares you to lead net-zero and sustainability initiatives across government and industry. You’ll develop practical expertise in carbon accounting, life cycle assessment, systems modelling and policy analysis, then tailor your study by combining two majors across decarbonisation, renewable energy, sustainable cities and corporate sustainability. Choose a capstone via professional practice on real industry challenges or a supervised research project to deepen analytical skills in energy transition and sustainability management.

Career outcome

Graduates are prepared for specialist and leadership roles supporting the transition to low‑carbon systems across consultancy, government and industry. Depending on your majors, you may work in renewable energy integration, industrial decarbonisation, sustainable infrastructure and urban development, or corporate sustainability and ESG programs. Potential roles include energy analyst, decarbonisation program manager, sustainability manager, sustainable infrastructure consultant, ESG reporting specialist and climate or policy analyst in energy and sustainability management.

Living Costs in Perth**

Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 17 - 23	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 1,255 - 1,660	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 866 - 1,146
Transportation (Daily) A$ 6 - 8	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 243 - 321

Average Salary***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

**Source: numbeo.com

***Source: PayScale.com (2026)