Master of Energy Systems (MC-ENGYSYS)
Masters (Coursework)Year: 2025 Delivered: On Campus (Parkville)
About this course
Contact
Melbourne School of Engineering
Currently enrolled students:
- General information: https://students.unimelb.edu.au
- Contact Stop 1
Future Students:
- Further Information: Master of Energy Systems
Course coordinator Mohsen Talei - mohsen.talei@unimelb.edu.au
Coordinator
Mohsen Talei
Overview
Award title | Master of Energy Systems |
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Year & campus | 2025 — Parkville |
CRICOS code | 075124A |
Fees information | Subject EFTSL, level, discipline and census date |
Study level & type | Graduate Coursework |
AQF level | 9 |
Credit points | 150 credit points |
Duration | 18 months full-time or 36 months part-time |
The Master of Energy Systems is a 150 point degree, including 100 points of core subjects and 50 points of electives. This degree is designed for graduates with at least a three-year degree in Engineering, Economics/Business or Science or related disciplines, with appropriate mathematics.
The course aims to meet the educational needs of students ultimately seeking to work as energy specialists in government and industry, the latter including technical and business consulting and accounting/audit. Graduates will bridge the gap between technical and non-technical roles and will have an understanding of renewable and non-renewable energy as well as relevant business, policy and management.
A key feature of this degree is its strong engagement with industry and the potential to undertake industry based work in the subject ‘Energy Systems Project’. This is primarily through the degree’s Advisory Panel, which is made up of energy sector specialists from a wide range of organisations. Subject prerequisites have also been sequenced to enable part time course plans.
Entry requirements
1. In order to be considered for entry, applicants must have completed:
• either
– an undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline (such as Commerce, Science, Engineering) with a weighted average mark of at least H2B (70%) or equivalent, including at least 12.5 points of mathematics, statistics or another quantitative subject at an appropriate level, or equivalent,
or
– an undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline (such as Commerce, Science, Engineering) with a weighted average mark of at least H3 (65%) or equivalent, including at least 12.5 points of mathematics, statistics or another quantitative subject at an appropriate level, and two years of documented work experience in an applicable field, or equivalent.
Meeting these requirements does not guarantee selection.
2. In ranking applications, the Selection Committee will consider:
• prior academic performance; and where relevant
• the professional experience.
3. The Selection Committee may seek further information to clarify any aspect of an application in accordance with the Academic Board rules on the use of selection instruments.
4. Applicants are required to satisfy the university’s English language requirements for postgraduate courses. For those applicants seeking to meet these requirements by one of the standard tests approved by the Academic Board, performance band 6.5 is required.
For more information on meeting the University's English language requirements, see: http://futurestudents.unimelb.edu.au/info/international/english_and_foundation_programs
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
For the purposes of considering request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Cwth 2005), and Students Experiencing Academic Disadvantage Policy, academic requirements for this subject are articulated in the Subject Overview, Objectives, Assessment and Generic Skills sections of this entry.It is University policy to take all reasonable steps to minimise the impact of disability upon academic study, and reasonable adjustments will be made to enhance a student's participation in the University's programs. Students who feel their disability may impact on meeting
the requirements of this subject are encouraged to discuss this matter with a Faculty Student Adviser and the Student Equite and Disability Support: http://www.services.unimelb.edu.au/disability/
Intended learning outcomes
This degree is offered as a response to the demand for professionals with a strong understanding of energy technology combined with relevant economics and business.
By undertaking an integrated study of the technology and business of energy, graduates of the Master of Energy Systems will be able to -
- Analyse energy systems from technical and business standpoints
- Understand key energy economics and finance
- Critique renewable and non-renewable energy sources and systems
- Integrate technical and business analysis to inform decision making
Graduate attributes
The University of Melbourne Graduate Attributes can be found here
Course structure
Students must complete a total of 150 credit points made up of 100 points of core subjects and 50 points elective subjects.
This course will be delivered flexibly to meet the needs of local students. Emphasis is placed on after hours teaching to meet the needs of students in full-time employment.
Degree structure is as follows -
• Semester 1: 4 compulsory subjects
• Semester 2: 3 compulsory and 1 elective subjects
• Semester 3: 1 compulsory subject and 3 electives, (either three elective subjects, or a 25 point project Energy Systems Project and one 12.5 point elective. This project is available to students who achieve an average mark of 75% or more in preceding subjects).
Preferred course plan - full time
Sem 1
ENGR90028 Introduction to Energy Systems
ENGR90029 Analysing Energy Systems
ELEN90069 Electrical Power Systems
One of FNCE90060 Financial Management, ECON90015 Managerial Economics or an elective
Sem 2
ENGR90030 Non-renewable Energy
SCIE90014 Renewable Energy
Two of ECON90015 Managerial Economics, FNCE90060 Financial Management or an elective
Sem 3
ENGR90032 Energy Supply & Value Chains
3 electives
Preferred course plan - part time
Sem 1
ENGR90028 Introduction to Energy Systems
ENGR90029 Analysing Energy Systems
Sem 2
FNCE90060 Financial Management
ECON90015 Managerial Economics
Sem 3
ENGR90032 Energy Supply & Value Chains and 1 elective
Sem 4
ENGR90030 Non-renewable Energy
SCIE90014 Renewable Energy
Sem 5
ELEN90069 Electrical Power Systems and 1 elective
Sem 6
Two electives or ENGR90031 Energy Systems Project (25pt)
Subject options
Core subjects
Students who have already completed a Bachelor of Electrical Engineering or equivalent may instead choose to take ELEN90074 Introduction to Power Engineering rather than ELEN90069 Electrical Power Systems, subject to approval from the ELEN90074 subject coordinator.
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
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ENGR90028 | Introduction to Energy Systems | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
ENGR90029 | Analysing Energy Systems | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
ELEN90069 | Electrical Power Systems | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
ECON90015 | Managerial Economics |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
FNCE90060 | Financial Management |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
ENGR90030 | Non-Renewable Energy | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
SCIE90014 | Renewable Energy | Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
ENGR90032 | Energy Supply and Value Chains | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Elective subjects
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
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ENEN90033 | Solar Energy | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
MAST90014 | Optimisation for Industry | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
ENST90033 | Climate Change Mitigation | March (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
EVSC90020 | Environmental Modelling | Not available in 2025 | 12.5 |
LAWS70469 | Construction Law | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
MGMT90141 | Business Analysis and Decision Making |
Summer Term (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
ENGR90031 | Energy Systems Project |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
25 |
ENST90034 | Adapting to Climate Change | February (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
LAWS70141 | Energy Regulation and the Law | No longer available | |
ENEN90014 | Sustainable Buildings | September (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
ACCT90031 | Sustainability Reporting & Management | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
ENST90004 | Climate Change Politics and Policy | March (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
ENST90017 | Environmental Policy Instruments | No longer available | |
ERTH90026 | Climate Modelling and Climate Change | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
CVEN90048 | Transport Systems | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
ENGM90006 | Engineering Contracts and Procurement | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
ELEN90060 | Power System Analysis | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
ELEN90092 | Low-carbon Grids: Operation & Economics | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
ELEN90077 | Grid Integration of Renewables | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
CHEN90027 | Future Fuels and Petroleum | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Enrolment in Energy Regulation and the Law is subject to approval from the Faculty of Law.
The Energy Systems Project is only available to students who achieve an average mark of 75% or more in the preceding subjects in this degree.
Students may also take other relevant University subjects as electives in exceptional circumstances, subject to approval from the degree coordinator.
Last updated: 21 February 2025