Graduate Certificate in Renewable Energy Engineering
How Much Will It Cost?
There are a limited number of Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP) for UniSC’s 100% online Graduate Certificate in Renewable Energy Engineering available for Trimester 1 2026. The cost of the certificate program with a CSP is $4,656 (normally
$16,104).*
*Indicative pricing subject to change.
Please enquire for further details.
Course Rundown
The University of the Sunshine Coast (UniSC) offers the Graduate Certificate in Renewable Energy Engineering as a flexible qualification for engineers ready to step into leadership roles in the renewable sector. Completed over approximately eight months full-time, the program includes four advanced subjects from the master’s course and is delivered online with campus intensives.
Students will develop expertise in energy system integration, sustainability performance, and communicating complex technical insights. The course also explores ethical challenges such as carbon accountability and energy equity, preparing graduates to make informed decisions in industry, government, or community roles.
Credits from the graduate certificate can be transferred toward the Master of Renewable Energy Engineering, offering a streamlined pathway to further study.
Eligibility
To complete this program, you will need a completed four-year bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from a recognised higher education institution or equivalent.
FAQS
As a student, you'll learn in small, focused class sizes from industry leaders such as Dr. Adrian McCallum, a Senior Lecturer in Geotechnical Engineering, who has led and managed projects in extreme regions, including the Arctic, Himalayas, and Antarctica.
Class sizes are kept purposefully small, so you'll have plenty of time to build relationships with lecturers and peers and receive detailed answers to all of your questions.