Master of Renewable Energy Engineering
- Degree Structure - Start In
- Semester 1 or 2 (February or July)
120
Overview
Master of Renewable Energy Engineering
Become a Master in the area of renewable energy and help shape our future energy systems and policy.
The one-year Master of Renewable Energy Engineering is a flexible programme that develops your expertise in the design, implementation, and evaluation of renewable energy systems and policies. Learn to critically assess, design, and apply renewable energy technologies, integrate interdisciplinary knowledge, and contribute to innovative solutions for the global transition towards sustainable energy.
Through this Master’s degree programme you will join students from a wide range of engineering and science backgrounds and gain the confidence to lead projects, influence decision-making, and support society’s shift toward resilient, zero-carbon energy systems.
- Explore renewable energy technologies, including generation, conversion/processing, transmission, and storage.
Analyse energy systems and energy transitions modelling.
Examine energy policy and society.
- Learn to apply relevant renewable energy engineering concepts, frameworks, and technologies, and effectively communicate findings through written reports, presentations, and technical documentation.
- Join an engineering department that is consistently ranked in the top 100 globally.
Master of Renewable Energy Engineering
To apply to the Master of Renewable Energy Engineering, you will need to have previously completely one of the following:
- a New Zealand Bachelor of Engineering with Honours, with at least a B GPA in your final two years
- a New Zealand Bachelor of Science with Honours majoring in a related subject, with at least a B GPA in your final two years
- a New Zealand Postgraduate Certificate in Engineering, with at least a B GPA
- a degree equivalent to a Bachelor of Engineering or Bachelor of Science, with at least a B GPA in your final two years AND at least five years of work experience in a related field
- other qualifications or degrees gained internationally equivalent to the above.
UC offers some transition pathways to help you meet these requirements:
- If you are an international student and need help meeting these requirements, study UC’s Pre-Master’s One Semester programme to gain entry into this degree.
- If you are a domestic student and need help meeting these requirements, study UC’s Diploma in Advancing University Studies to gain entry into this degree.
- If English is not your first language, you are also required to meet UC's Postgraduate language requirements. See how to provide your English language evidence to UC. If you need help meeting these requirements, or would like to practise your English skills before studying, UC offers English for Academic Purposes (EAP) language programmes.
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How to apply
You can apply online at myUC.
See Admission and enrolment for all information on enrolling at UC.
Master of Renewable Energy Engineering
The MREE is made up of a total 120 points chosen from elective courses delivered on campus.
Starting in February or July each year, the programme will take one year of full-time study, or can be studied within two years part-time.
Master of Renewable Energy Engineering
Choose at least 75 points in total from the following:
- ENAE607 Building Energy Systems Design Practice (15 points)
- ENCN623 Energy Systems Modelling and Analysis (15 points)
- ENCN627 Sustainable Energy Technologies (15 points)
- ENCH683 Advanced Energy Processing Technologies and Systems (15 points)
- ENEL667 Renewable Electricity System Design (15 points)
- ENGR621 Energy Policy and Society (15 points)
- ENGR682 Special Topic: Energy Project (15 points)
- ENGR683 Special Topic in Engineering – Project (30 points)
- ENME605 Advanced Energy Systems Engineering (15 points)
- ENTR614 Planning and Design of Sustainable Transport (15 points)
The remaining points needed to reach the total 120 required can be chosen from the above list, or any approved 400-level courses at UC.
The following electives, grouped by topic, are examples of courses that complement the MREE:
Energy systems and Power-to-X
- CHEM436 Sustainable Chemistry: Catalysis, Energy and Green Materials (15 points)
- ENCN401 Engineering in Developing Communities (15 points)
- ENEL445 Applied Engineering Optimisation (15 points)
- ENEL480 Electrical Power Systems (15 points)
- EPEC605 Sustainable Transition in Action (15 points)
Sustainable Buildings
- ENAE605 Sustainable Building Design Practice (15 points)
- ENAE606 Building Modelling and Integrated Design (15 points)
- ENAE610 Building Sustainability Assessment (15 points)
Data and analytics
- GISC405 Environmental and Climate Data Analytics (15 points)
- ENCI604 Practical Modelling and AI (15 points)
- PMGT605 Critical and Systems Thinking in the Age of AI (15 points)
Management
- EMGT604 Management in Technical Organisations (15 points)
- EMGT606 Technology Development, Application and Transfer (15 points)
- ENCH487 Process Management (15 points)
- ENCI601 Risk Management (15 points)
- ENCM620 Construction Procurement and Contract Administration (15 points)
- ENCM650 Cost Engineering (15 points)
Master of Renewable Energy Engineering
UC offers a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Renewable Energy Engineering.
The Master of Renewable Energy Engineering degree programme prepares students for advanced technical and leadership roles in renewable energy engineering and the wider clean energy field.
Our MREE graduates have attained exciting roles as policy advisors, transmission system operators, solar system designers, energy analysts, and consultants.
