Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Photovoltaics and Solar Energy)
The University of New South Wales (UNSW Sydney)
Program Overview
In this degree, you'll immerse yourself in the manufacture and use of solar cells, which capture and convert sunlight into electricity. Courses in technology development, manufacturing, quality control, reliability, policy, system design and more will prepare you for varied, high-level work in an industry that is vital for humanity's future.
Your study looks beyond the sun as a source of energy, encompassing a wider range of technologies and their uses. It also addresses the important areas of solar architecture and the design of energy-efficient buildings and appliances. To get you work-ready, you'll apply your skills through 60 days of approved industry training.
Sydney, Australia
48 Months
AU$ 49,600
IELTS: 6.5 TOEFL: 90
Level 1 Core Courses:
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Introduction to Engineering Design and Innovation
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Engineering Materials and Chemistry
Level 2 Core Courses:
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Engineering Design and Professional Practice
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Numerical Methods and Statistics
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Project in Photovoltaics and Renewable Energy
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Introduction to Electronic Devices
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Applied Photovoltaics
Level 3 Core Courses:
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Low Energy Buildings and Photovoltaics
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Photovoltaic Technology and Manufacturing
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Solar Cells
Level 4 Core Courses:
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Strategic Leadership and Ethics
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Photovoltaic Systems Design
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Research Thesis A
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Research Thesis B
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Research Thesis C
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Energy Efficiency
| Qualifications | Direct entry requirement |
|---|---|
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All India Senior School Certificate (CBSE) |
14.5 |
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Indian School Certificate (CISCE) |
88 |
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India State Board |
93 |
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Great Britain General Certificate of Education (GCE A levels) |
11 |
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International Baccalaureate Diploma (IB) |
31 |
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Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) (after 2016) |
1210 |
English language requirements:
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IELTS: 6.5 overall (min. 6.0 in each subtest)
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TOELF iBT: 90 overall (min. 23 in writing, 22 in reading, listening and speaking)
Indicative First Year Fee:
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AUD$ 49,600
Opportunities are found in many fields. These include:
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Refining cell production technology
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Researching and developing multi-junction cells
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Concentrated solar power
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Multi-axis tracking
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Thin film technologies
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Grid-connection and integration
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Utility scale developments
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Independent system design
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Building integrated photovoltaics