Master of Engineering Science (Photovoltaics and Solar Energy)

This degree is designed for students interested in developing job prospects through specialisation, retraining or cross-training. You'll have the flexibility to specialise in one area or broaden your knowledge in other areas of Engineering. As you build on your knowledge, you'll meet the requirements to maintain professional accreditation standards and continue your professional development.

Exciting and practical, this degree features complex, open-ended enquiry-based projects as well as many other opportunities to help you become a leader in your field. Students will develop their technical knowledge and ability to analyse engineering problems. They will also gain further skills in solving engineering problems and justifying professional decisions. The completion of an enquiry-based project provides a pathway towards postgraduate research degrees.

Postgraduate study at UNSW Engineering gives you the opportunity to make career change or progress in your current field. We offer study options in more engineering disciplines than any other Australian university. Our degrees are designed to help you specialise in your field and take a leading role in the industry.

UNSW Engineering is a leader in engineering education and research. We're ranked #1 for Engineering in Australia and 36^th globally.

We're also ranked: 

• 1st for Civil and Structural Engineering in Australia 
• 1st for Electrical Engineering in Australia 
• 1st for Mechanical, Aeronautical, and Manufacturing Engineering in Australia
• 3rd for Mineral and Mining Engineering in Australia 
• 4th for Chemical Engineering in Australia 
• 4^th for Computer Science and Information Technology in Australia

UNSW Engineering is the largest engineering faculty in Australia. With eight schools and more than 70 years' experience, our researchers are at the forefront of exciting technological developments engaging in partnerships both here and overseas.

UNSW is known for its graduate employability, UNSW placed in the GradConnection AFR Top 100 Future Leaders Awards in 2020 and 2021. Australia's top employers prefer UNSW Engineering graduates over any other university and we're ranked 22nd in the world for employer reputation.

We're committed to providing a supportive, equitable and inclusive environment where all students and staff can thrive. We foster the highest number of female students of any engineering faculty. Our Engineering Equity Diversity and Inclusion committee works alongside students and staff to ensure the next generation of engineers succeed, regardless of their background.

UNSW recognises professional experience. If you've worked in a relevant industry, you may be eligible for credit points that would allow you to complete the one-year, full-time program.

One-year accelerated program/ Stream A

You’ll need one of the following:

• Bachelor degree (or equivalent qualification) in a relevant discipline with a record of academic achievement equivalent to a UNSW credit average of 65%, plus one year relevant professional experience.
• Honours degree or Graduate Diploma* (or equivalent qualification) in a relevant discipline with a record of academic achievement equivalent to a UNSW credit average of 65%.

1.7 year program/ Stream B

You’ll need one of the following:

• Bachelor degree (or equivalent qualification) in a relevant discipline, with a record of academic achievement equivalent to a UNSW credit average of 65%.
• Bachelor degree (or equivalent qualification) in any discipline with a record of academic achievement equivalent to a UNSW credit average of 65%, plus one year relevant professional experience.
• Honours degree or Graduate Diploma* (or equivalent qualification) in any discipline with a record of academic achievement equivalent to a UNSW credit average of 65%.

Stream C

You’ll need:

• Bachelor degree (or equivalent qualification) in any discipline with a record of academic achievement equivalent to a UNSW credit average of 65%.

*It is expected that a Graduate Diploma will have been completed after an undergraduate degree.