Graduate Certificate of Engineering Science (Power Engineering)

at University of Southern Queensland

Degree structure

To complete this degree students must complete 4 units. Most courses (similar to ‘subjects’) are valued at 1 unit. To study full-time you would usually complete 4 units per semester.

Modules
 

• ENG5001 Professional Skills in Engineering
• ENG8208 Advanced Engineering Project Management
• ENG3104 Engineering Simulations and Computations
• ELE3307 Real Time Systems
• ELE3305 Computer Systems and Communications Protocols
• ELE3803 Electrical Plant
• ELE3805 Power Electronics Principles and Applications
• ELE3807 Power Systems Analysis
• MEC4104 Renewable Energy Technology

• Australian university three or four-year Bachelor degree in engineering in the relevant specialisation, or equivalent.
  
  or
   
• Australian university four-year Bachelor degree in engineering in a non-related specialisation, or equivalent.

 
English language requirements
You are required to satisfy the applicable English language requirements and this degree requires a minimum of IELTS 6.5 or equivalent. If you do not meet the English language requirements you may apply to study a University-approved English language program.

Recognition of prior learning or work experience
If you have previously studied in your home country, you may be eligible for recognition of prior learning to reduce the number of courses that you need to study to finish your program.

Cost
AUD 17600

Your actual fees may vary depending on the courses you select. We review our fees annually so these may be subject to change.

Power engineers are at the forefront of alternative power sources such as solar and wind energy. As a power engineering graduate, you will increase your employability in power supply and distribution, power generation, mining, rail and transport, and consultancy.