Degree overview

Become an engineer capable of solving the world’s greatest challenges

One of the biggest challenges humankind faces is the transition to a renewable energy economy. The success of this evolution depends on the next generation's creative solutions. Our renewable energy engineers will have the specialised skills to make a difference.

Career opportunities

To meet the global commitment to tackling climate change, highly qualified engineers are required. Engineers with specialties in renewable energy engineering will be in high demand.

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91.8% employed within four months of graduating.

Graduate Outcomes Survey 2020-2022 - Undergraduate Engineering

Bachelor of Renewable Energy Engineering (Honours)

UAC Code , Program Code 40370

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UAC Code

Program Code 40370

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CRICOS Code

Program Code 40370

This criteria is based on a full-time international student attending Callaghan campus. Please select your criteria to personalise your study options and your circumstances.

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Course overview

Become job-ready through a combination of professional practical and elective pathway courses. Build critical technical skills in:

  • solar and wind
  • geothermal, hydro, ocean and hybrid systems
  • power electronics and renewable energy systems
  • bioenergy
  • energy storage systems
2024 Program Handbook

The courses shown above are a guide, and don't reflect the exact year-by-year structure of the program, you should always refer to the program handbook for details of the complete program structure, course requirements and availability.

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Use our degree planner to see what your study journey through the Bachelor of Renewable Energy Engineering (Honours) might look like.

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Student experience

Demo Day: First Year Chemical and Renewable Energy Engineering 0:49

Hear from our first year student Reuben, about what our chemical and renewable energy engineering students achieved during their water desalination project and testing at Demo Day.

Career-ready placements

All University of Newcastle engineering students complete 12 weeks of industrial experience during their degree. This can be completed in one block or as shorter placements of no less than two weeks.

Through your work placement you’ll build important professional networks and put your learning into practice.

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How to apply

Apply as a domestic student

You are a domestic student if you are:

  • An Australian or New Zealand citizen (including dual citizens)
  • A permanent resident of Australia
  • A holder of a permanent Australian visa.

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