
Engineering
Graduate Certificate in Renewable Energy Engineering

Career Outcomes
Environmental Engineer
Renewable Energy Engineer
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Study Mode
Blended
Online
Awarded by
University of the Sunshine Coast
Qualification
Graduate Certificate
Course Fee
Price may vary
Duration
8 months full time/ 1 year part time
Start Date
Enquire now for upcoming start dates
Payment Option
FEE-HELP
Upfront payment
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In a nutshell
What you'll need to get it
Subject breakdown
Why University of the Sunshine Coast ?
Where will this course take you?
Career outcomes
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In a Nutshell
The Graduate Certificate in Renewable Energy Engineering from the University of the Sunshine Coast (UniSC) focuses on four high-impact courses drawn from the master’s curriculum and can be completed in as little as eight months of full-time study.
Designed for working engineers, the program offers flexible online delivery alongside on-campus intensive sessions, enabling students to advance their education, careers, and professional networks.
By graduation, students will be able to apply advanced techniques in renewable energy design and system integration, evaluate sustainability and lifecycle performance, communicate complex technical insights to diverse audiences, and make informed decisions on ethical and environmental challenges such as carbon accountability and energy equity.
Graduates are equipped for technical or leadership roles in the renewable energy sector, with skills applicable across industry, government, and community settings.
Those who choose to progress to the master’s program may be eligible to transfer their completed graduate certificate credits, requiring only four additional courses to complete the Master of Renewable Energy Engineering.
What You'll Need to Get In
Subject Breakdown
You’ll tailor your certificate to your interest areas by choosing four courses from the Master of Renewable Energy Engineering curriculum, designed in consultation with industry professionals.
Courses to choose from:
- Electrical Power Distribution Engineering
- Micro-grid and Energy Storage Systems
- Electrical Demand Forecasting and Management
- Principles of Renewable Energy Sources
- Engineering Project Management Principles
- Advanced Control Systems Engineering
Why University of the Sunshine Coast ?
Where will this course take you?
Upon successful completion of this course you will receive a Graduate Certificate in Renewable Energy Engineering from University of the Sunshine Coast.
Graduates will be prepared to take on roles such as Renewable Energy Engineer, Grid Connection & Power Systems Engineer, Solar & Battery Design Engineer, Energy Advisory Engineer, Renewable Energy Project Manager, and more.
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FEE-HELP
This course can be paid for through the FEE-HELP government loan scheme. If you are an Australian citizen or hold a permanent humanitarian visa, you may not need to pay upfront.
Instead, the Australian government will pay your course fees directly to the provider on your behalf. You’ll begin repaying your loan through the tax system once you start earning more than the minimum threshold of $54,435 (2024-25 financial year).
There are a limited number of Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP) for UniSC’s 100% online Graduate Certificate in Renewable Energy Engineering available for Trimester 1 2026. The cost of the certificate program with a CSP is $4,656 (normally
$16,104).*
*Indicative pricing subject to change.
Please enquire for further details.