This area of study is suited to students seeking knowledge and application of innovative solutions to the challenges facing organisations and society in relation to energy.
Courses covering sustainable energy and climate change theory will introduce you to the language of energy and give you foundational knowledge of available sustainable energy technologies and global sustainability. You'll also have the opportunity to conduct sustainability analyses of real-life organisations and assess their situation and present solutions.
Career possibilities
Postgraduate study can take you anywhere. Here are some of the careers you could be on your way to:
- Procurement specialist
- Wind farm civil supervisor
- Environment and planning adviser
- Energy efficiency consultant
- Solar farm commercial lead
- Sustainability group leader
- Environment officer
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Your learning experiences are designed to best suit the learning outcomes of the courses you choose.
- Lectures
- Tutorials
- Research experience
- Fieldwork
What you'll study
At UQ, subjects are called 'courses'.
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