Influence, change and guide critical decision-making in the energy sector with a Master of Energy Systems from Australia’s leading university*. Develop the unique set of skills required to analyse energy systems from a technical, commercial and policy standpoint.

The Master of Energy Systems is for students who have completed a degree in engineering, science, business, finance or economics, and are looking to start a career in, or make a change to the energy sector.

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Learn from world leading experts

Be guided by specialists in renewable energy, transport, and sustainable energy systems. Conduct a cross-disciplinary analysis of technological, economic, financial and policy areas to advance your decision-making skills and recommendations for energy solutions.

Industry aligned curriculum

Take part in an industry project with energy companies, providers, distributors or market operators, organisations specialising in alternative energy sources and more.

If you’re looking for networks to help with internships and job opportunities, or the funds to help you get to Melbourne, we have scholarships and bursaries to get you connected overseas and get you to Melbourne when you can. Find out what you may be eligible for.

The Master of Energy Systems is a 1.5 years degree (full-time).

As a Master of Energy systems student, your focus will be on analysing energy systems from technical, commercial and policy standpoints, from generation of energy, storage and delivery. You will explore energy finance, economics, energy markets and the operation of renewable and non-renewable energy systems.

You will complete a 150 point program, including 100 points of core subjects and 50 points of electives.

Core subjects

With the following core subjects, you’ll build your foundational knowledge in energy and learn to analyse energy issues from both a technical and business perspective.

• Introduction to Energy Systems
• Analysing Energy Systems
• Electrical Power Systems
• Financial Management
• Non-Renewable Energy
• Renewable Energy
• Managerial Economics
• Energy Supply and Value Chains

The Master of Energy Systems will prepare you to tackle emerging energy issues and guide critical decision-making in the energy sector. You’ll have the expertise to examine energy finance, economics and markets, combined with advanced understanding of renewable and non-renewable energy systems.

Our graduates work in diverse areas including:

An undergraduate degree (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline, including: at least 12.5 points (one subject) of mathematics, statistics, or another quantitative subject at an appropriate l

IELTS (academic English Only): 6.5 (no band less than 6.0)
TOEFL Internet-based test: 79 + ; Writing 21; Speaking 18; Reading 13; Listening 13;
Pearson Test of English Academic: 58 + no communicative skill below 50
Cambridge English: Advanced/ Certificate of Advanced English (CAE): 176 + no skill below 169.