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, 2026), 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.
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.
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.
We're ranked #1 in Australia and #33 globally for Engineering and Technology. As well as this, 7 of UNSW's Engineering schools are ranked in the global top 50 with one school ranked in the global top 10 for Engineering subjects (QS World University Rankings by Subject, 2026).
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UNSW Engineering is the largest engineering faculty in Australia. With eight schools and more than 70 years’ experience, our researchers are at the forefront of exciting technological developments engaging in partnerships both here and overseas.
UNSW is known for its graduate employability, with UNSW awarded the Most Employable students for seven years in a row (Australian Financial Review (AFR) Top100 Future Leaders & Graduate Employers Awards, 2020–2026).
This Master of Engineering Science specialisation accepts students from any engineering discipline.
Entry into the Master’s 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 bachelor’s 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 bachelor’s degree is mandatory.*
Successful applicants will be offered entry to the Master of Engineering Science via the Graduate Certificate in Engineering Science/Master of Engineering Science pathway. Students can transition to the Master of Engineering Science after passing 18 UOC of foundational courses. The total study duration is the same as the entry point for students with an engineering background (2 years/ 96 UOC). There is no separate application required for this pathway. Applicants with a science background must apply for the Master of Engineering Science to be considered for this entry.
Qualifications from non-211 Chinese Universities will require a 70% average
Recognition of Prior Learning is the transfer of credit towards your program from previous study. If you have relevant previous study experience, you may be eligible for credit points that would enable you to complete your Master of Engineering Science in as little as one year, or another accelerated option listed below dependent on your previous study.
Apply for this degree through the UNSW Applicant Portal . We encourage you to submit your completed application as early as possible to ensure it will be processed in time for your preferred term. Some high-demand programs and faculties with limited places may have earlier application deadlines or commencement dates.