The University of New South Wales (UNSW Sydney)
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:
Introduction to Engineering Design and Innovation
Engineering Materials and Chemistry
Level 2 Core Courses:
Engineering Design and Professional Practice
Numerical Methods and Statistics
Project in Photovoltaics and Renewable Energy
Introduction to Electronic Devices
Applied Photovoltaics
Level 3 Core Courses:
Low Energy Buildings and Photovoltaics
Photovoltaic Technology and Manufacturing
Solar Cells
Level 4 Core Courses:
Strategic Leadership and Ethics
Photovoltaic Systems Design
Research Thesis A
Research Thesis B
Research Thesis C
Energy Efficiency
Qualifications | Direct entry requirement |
---|---|
All India Senior School Certificate (CBSE) |
14.5 |
Indian School Certificate (CISCE) |
88 |
India State Board |
93 |
Great Britain General Certificate of Education (GCE A levels) |
11 |
International Baccalaureate Diploma (IB) |
31 |
Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) (after 2016) |
1210 |
English language requirements:
IELTS: 6.5 overall (min. 6.0 in each subtest)
TOELF iBT: 90 overall (min. 23 in writing, 22 in reading, listening and speaking)
Indicative First Year Fee:
AUD$ 49,600
Opportunities are found in many fields. These include:
Refining cell production technology
Researching and developing multi-junction cells
Concentrated solar power
Multi-axis tracking
Thin film technologies
Grid-connection and integration
Utility scale developments
Independent system design
Building integrated photovoltaics