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 #1 Engineering and Technology faculty (QS World University Rankings by Subject, 2025), 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:
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution
September 2026
Kensington Campus
UNSW Sydney, High St,
Kensington,
New South Wales,
2052, Sydney, Australia
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution
June 2026
Kensington Campus
UNSW Sydney, High St,
Kensington,
New South Wales,
2052, Sydney, Australia
Entry into the Masters program requires completion of a 4-year Bachelor of Engineering degree (or equivalent) or 3-year Engineering Science degree in any engineering discipline. A minimum 65% average, or its equivalent, throughout the qualifying bachelors degree is mandatory.*
Students with a 3 or 4-year Bachelor of Science degree (or equivalent) can enter the Master of Engineering Science via the Graduate Certificate in Engineering Science/Master of Engineering Science pathway. A minimum 65% average, or its equivalent, throughout the qualifying bachelors degree is mandatory.
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
UNSW Sydney is a world-leading teaching and research powerhouse, ranked in the top 20 universities worldwide.