Master of Energy Studies

Course 214-EN (2009)

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Year and Campus:	2009
Fees Information:	Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date
Level:	Graduate/Postgraduate

 CoordinatorDr Lu Aye 
Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering
Tel: +61 3 8344 6879
Email: lua@unimelb.edu.au ContactCourse Coordinator Dr Lu Aye E: lua@unimelb.edu.au 
School of Engineering Rebecca Randall E: r.randall@unimelb.edu.au 

Course Overview:	The Graduate Program in Energy Studies is designed to meet the theoretical and practical needs of professionals working in the field of energy use and planning, both in government and private sectors. The program provides participants with a broad understanding of the range of technologies, conventional and nonconventional, that can be used for energy supply. Issues of energy planning, energy end use and the non-technical factors influencing the acceptance of energy technologies can also be studied. Themes covered in this program include: renewable energy technologies, conventional energy technologies, energy sources and resources, energy conversion and utilisation, energy from wastes, barriers to technology transfer, environmental effects of energy use and energy efficiency.
Objectives:	That a graduate of the program should: acquire key employment skills in the engineering practice of energy technologies; gain advanced knowledge in a chosen area of interest in energy technologies, planning and use.
Course Structure & Available Subjects:	The Master of Energy Studies provides participants with a broad understanding of the range of technologies, both conventional and non-conventional, that can be used for energy supply. The program is designed to enhance career prospects for graduate engineers and scientists working or wishing to work in the field of energy use and planning, both in government and private sectors. A two-semester program on a full-time basis comprising 100 points, consisting of:
Subject Options:	The course consists of eight subjects. Core subjects: (37.5 points) Subject Study Period Commencement: Credit Points: 421-626 Design of Energy Systems Semester 2 12.500 421-629 Energy Efficiency Technology Semester 2 12.500 421-616 Technology Assessment Semester 1 12.500 Restrictive Elective Subjects: a minimum of 25 points A further minimum of two subjects chosen from Subject Study Period Commencement: Credit Points: 421-602 Air Quality Control Semester 1 12.500 421-697 Heating, Ventilation and Airconditioning Semester 1 12.500 421-711 Solar Energy Semester 1 12.500 421-670 Sustainable Buildings Semester 2 12.500 Elective Subjects: up to a maximum of 37.5 points to be chosen from the list of approved electives or other subjects with the approval of the Course Coordinator. A student is limited to a maximum of 25 points by research. Remaining four subjects to be chosen from the list of approved electives including but not limited to: Subject Study Period Commencement: Credit Points: 421-505 Engineering Hydraulics Semester 1 12.500 421-516 Hydraulics and Hydrology Semester 2 12.500 421-519 Design of Environmental Systems Semester 2 12.500 421-522 Environmental Engineering Design Semester 2 12.500 421-523 Occupational Health and Safety Basics Semester 1, Semester 2 12.500 421-525 Field Data Acquisition and Analysis Semester 1 12.500 421-539 Geotechnical Applications Semester 2 12.500 421-553 Engineering Systems Management (Masters) Not offered in 2009 12.50 421-580 Hydrological Processes 1 Semester 1 12.500 421-581 Hydrological Processes 2 Semester 1 12.500 421-604 Environmental Management ISO 14000 Semester 2 12.500 421-605 Managing Water Borne Risks Semester 2 12.500 421-606 Solid Wastes to Sustainable Resources Semester 1 12.500 421-626 Design of Energy Systems Semester 2 12.500 421-627 Sustainable Water Resources Management Semester 2 12.500 421-629 Energy Efficiency Technology Semester 2 12.500 421-640 Water Supply and Waste Water Management Semester 1 12.500 421-663 Engineering Project Management Semester 1 12.500 421-664 Project Delivery Semester 2 12.500 421-666 Management of Project Resources Semester 2 12.500 421-667 Project Management Practices Semester 2 12.500 421-668 Sustainable Irrigation System Management Not offered in 2009 12.500 421-681 Management for the Environment Semester 2 12.500 421-711 Solar Energy Semester 1 12.500
Entry Requirements:	4 year degree in engineering or science in a relevant discipline with an average grade* of at least 65% or via pathway (average grade equivalent to at least 65% at the University of Melbourne) Language Requirements* International students and students whose prior qualifications are from a university overseas where English is not the official language of instruction and examination need to supply proof of academic English language competency. Proof acceptable to the University includes: Original evidence of an English Language test score at a sitting within the last 24 months of either - TOEFL - at least 577 and a TWE of at least 4.5 (paper based) or a TOEFL of at least 233 with an Essay Rating of at least 4.5 (computer based) or IELTS - at least 6.5. (A minimum band score of 6 is required in the Academic Writing module). Entry under a slightly lower Engineering alternative* English Language entry requirement is available as follows: TOEFL - at least 550, with a TWE of 4 or the computer based TOEFL of at least 213 with an Essay Rating Score of at least 4 and agreeing in writing to undertake and pass an ESL subject in the first semester of study at the University of Melbourne or IELTS - at least 6 and agreeing in writing to undertake and pass an ESL subject in the first semester of study at the University of Melbourne. * The Faculty of Engineering's English Language alternative may affect the duration and cost of your course.
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