Graduate Diploma in Energy and Carbon Studies

Graduates can expect to gain employment in power generation companies, renewable energy manufacturing and installation companies, international aid organisations, government departments, energy efficiency, carbon accounting and environmental consultancies, university and private industry research organisations and local government.

Professional recognition

Students who complete the subject EENV590 Energy Systems as part of this degree are eligible for provisional accreditation by the Clean Energy Council for design of stand-alone photovoltaic systems.

Higher education

Recognised Bachelor’s degree (AQF Level 7) or higher, or equivalent training, in a related area. Students with alternative, satisfactory preparation may also be admitted.
Some of the subjects taken assume some prior knowledge, details of which are given in the description of each subject in the Handbook. The most common of these is the Physics prerequisite for subjects such as Energy in Society, Energy Management, Energy Systems and Energy Efficient Buildings. Some students may therefore need to complete additional prerequisite subjects. 

Please contact the Academic Chair of Energy Studies to discuss:
Dr Jonathan Whale
Academic Chair of Energy Studies
Murdoch University
Tel. +61 8 9360 2102
Email. J.Whale@murdoch.edu.au

English Proficiency Requirements

Equivalent of an Academic IELTS overall score of 6.0 with no band less than 6.0.

Special requirements

Proof of Australian citizenship is required. Please upload a scanned copy of your birth certificate or Australian passport or citizenship certificate along with your application.

Find out if you are eligible and apply at https://www.murdoch.edu.au/study/courses/undergraduate-courses/recognition-of-prior-learning.

This degree was previously known as Graduate Diploma in Energy Studies.

The Paris Agreement on climate change, evolving social perceptions and expectations, growing world populations and limited fossil fuel resources have all created increased demand for renewable energy. How we increase supply and integrate renewable energy into the current energy supply sector, is driving the demand for professionals with climate change skills across the Asia Pacific region and Australia to serve as leaders of the emerging "green" economy.

Develop the critical skills needed for the energy and carbon industries, and apply them to the challenges of global environmental and social change. Our industry-focussed units will equip you with skills such as energy auditing, carbon accounting, designing renewable energy systems, preparing energy policy briefs for government and developing corporate carbon management strategies.

Successful completion of this course provides a clear pathway to the final year of the Master of Renewable and Sustainable Energy degree.

Award Requirements

Graduate Diploma in Energy and Carbon Studies

To qualify for the award of Graduate Diploma in Energy and Carbon Studies students must complete the following 8 subjects

• EENV591 Energy Policy
• EENV592 Energy in Society
• EENV590 Energy Systems
• EENV593 Energy Economics
• EENV594 Energy Management
• EENV504 Greenhouse Gas Reporting and Life Cycle Assessment
• EENV599 Climate Change Science and Policy
• EENV598 Carbon Management

For individual advice on how recent changes to the degree structure may affect you, please contact the Academic Chair, Dr. Jonathan Whale, direct:

Dr Jonathan Whale
Academic Chair of Energy Studies
Murdoch University
Tel. +61 8 9360 2102
Email. J.Whale@murdoch.edu.au

2018 Changes

EENV587 Renewable Energy and Sustainable Development had been removed from this degree. Students who have completed this subject will have it counted towards their degree.

2017 Changes

This degree has undergone a major change effective Study Period 3, 2017.

The degree will now be known as  Graduate Diploma in Energy and Carbon Studies. Students will not be disadvantaged in any way by the upgraded curriculum. Degree variations will be permitted so that students currently enrolled in the Graduate Diploma in Energy and Carbon Studies can take any of EENV599, EENV598, and EENV504 for their Energy electives.

If students want to do the subjects that were in the diploma when they first enrolled then they can still complete the subject content of EENV501 or EENV596 by Independent Study Contract. Students will be contacted by Murdoch University to inform them of the updates.

For individual advice on study plans or any further enquiries, please contact the Academic Chair:

Dr Jonathan Whale
Academic Chair of Energy Studies
Murdoch University
Tel. +61 8 9360 2102
Email. J.Whale@murdoch.edu.au