Develop innovative solutions for one of engineering's most urgent challenges with a Master of Engineering Science (Photovoltaics and Solar Energy). This two year full-time or part-time equivalent postgraduate degree offered at Australia's top engineering faculty will empower you to create a more sustainable future. 

This postgraduate degree builds on the previous undergraduate education of engineers who want to further their careers in the booming sustainable energy industry. UNSW’s academics in the photovoltaic field are global academic leaders. Under this expert guidance, you’ll study courses on photovoltaic devices, systems and applications. 

You'll have the opportunity to study courses and electives across: 

• Energy efficiency
• Photovoltaics
• System design
• Renewable energy policy
• Renewable energy system modelling and analysis
• Solar energy
• Entrepreneurial engineering

This degree includes an extensive research project where you'll be challenged to develop creative solutions in a specific area of interest to you. You'll learn valuable skills in project management and the acquisition, analysis and interpretation of results.

Why study this degree at UNSW?

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 49th globally.

We’re also ranked: 

• 1st in Australia - Civil and Structural Engineering
• 1st in Australia - Electrical Engineering in Australia
• 1st in Australia - Mechanical, Aeronautical and Manufacturing
• 2nd in Australia - Mineral and Mining Engineering
• 3rd in Australia - Computer Science
• 4th in Australia - Chemical Engineering