Major overview
Gain a groundbreaking degree designed for the next generation of engineers required for the world’s energy transition and rapidly changing energy industries.
This course will give you the expertise to develop, implement and manage technologies and strategies for sustainable, secure energy systems.
You will gain theoretical knowledge and practical experience using industry-relevant tools and simulation platforms.
This engineering major responds to the global shift toward clean energy, decarbonisation and the net-zero transition. Aligning with the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals and Australia’s net-zero emissions target, the course emphasises environmental and social responsibility, sustainability principles, and Indigenous perspectives in addressing global energy engineering challenges.
How to study this major
A major is a set of eight or more units you complete as part of a degree, including at least two in your final year. To study this major, you’ll need to apply for one of the degrees listed below.
Double Degrees
Career outcomes
Careers
- Energy (systems) engineer
- Energy transition consultant
- Subsurface energy engineer
- Energy researcher
- Energy conversion consultant
Industries
- Energy and renewable energy
- Mining
- Hydrogen production
- Electricity networks and supply
- Government (local, state, national)
Professional accreditation and recognition
Curtin's Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) is accredited in Australia by Engineers Australia (EA) and recognised internationally. Our Energy Engineering course is a recently established major that is seeking provisional accreditation. (Provisional accreditation indicates that the course meets the accreditation criteria to the extent possible at the time of evaluation and is likely to be granted full accreditation in the future.)
Why study at Curtin?
Environmentally responsible
Curtin University is committed to social good, sustainability and positive global impact.
Industry-focused
This course has been designed with extensive input from industry and responds to the growing need for expertise in energy transition.
Globally relevant
This course has been developed to align with the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals and Australia’s net-zero carbon emissions target.
Major structure
What you’ll learn
Following your Engineering Foundation Year, your studies will focus on areas such as renewable energy technologies, energy storage and conversion systems, energy transport, and low-carbon fuels and hydrogen. You'll also learn about energy policy, economics and management.
In your final year, you’ll undertake a capstone project, integrating your knowledge to solve an industry problem in an energy engineering context. Ethical and sustainable decision-making and collaborative problem-solving will be key aspects of the project.
This course also gives you the flexibility to study additional specialisations, to either deepen your knowledge in energy engineering or broaden your expertise in other disciplines. See the full list of specialisations.
Detailed course structure and unit information
For detailed information and course structure, visit our Handbook.
How to apply
This major is part of a degree. To apply, choose the degree you want to study and review its entry requirements. Then, prepare any required documents and submit your application before the deadline for your chosen intake.
After you receive and accept your offer, you can enrol in this degree either at the start of your degree or later in your studies, depending on your course structure.
Choose your degree
To study this major, you'll need to apply one of the degrees listed below.Double Degrees
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