Master of Renewable Energy

About the course

QUT’s Master of Renewable Energy builds advanced engineering capability for sustainable power systems. You’ll study renewable generation technologies and learn to plan and manage projects across technical design, regulation, policy and finance. The course emphasises applied learning in dedicated labs and real-time simulation tools, plus a practical industry-linked project. This is a masters coursework degree focused on renewable energy engineering. The programme strengthens advanced engineering design, systems analysis, and innovation management for complex industry projects.

Career outcome

Graduates are prepared for roles supporting the design, delivery and operation of renewable and sustainable energy systems. Career paths can include renewable energy engineer, power systems or microgrid analyst, energy storage specialist, energy policy or carbon management adviser, and project/asset manager in utilities, consultancies, government and infrastructure organisations. This masters coursework degree supports careers in renewable energy engineering and power projects.

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)