Energy Studies
Energy
Studies is an emerging interdisciplinary area devoted to finding new
methods of sustainable energy production and improving the efficiency
of existing systems. It addresses issues such as the social and
environmental aspects of energy use, as well as the economic and
scientific aspects of conventional and sustainable energy generation
and use.
What are my career opportunities?
The rapid expansion in the renewable energy and energy efficiency
industries has led to a global shortage of trained staff, and career
opportunities in this area are expected to continue to grow rapidly
over the next 20 years. Energy Studies prepares you for this
challenging and rapidly expanding field, covering sustainable energy
systems design and planning, energy economics and policies, energy
management and efficiency, environmental impact of energy systems and
their use, the role of energy in aid and development and sustainable
energy research. Graduates can expect to gain employment in power
utilities, renewable energy manufacturing and installation companies,
international aid organisations, Government departments, energy
efficiency and environmental consultancies, manufacturing and energy
companies as well as university and private industry research
organisations.
Three reasons why you should study Energy Studies at Murdoch University
- Opportunity to study a unique, multidisciplinary course
that meets today’s rapidly expanding need for a sustainable energy
industry. A pioneer in this field, Murdoch University was one of the
first Australian universities to develop a multidisciplinary energy
studies course, backed by industry and government. It is the only
Energy Studies degree that is also available by distance education and
can be studied online anywhere around the world.
- Experience
state-of-the-art research and teaching facilities that expose you to
cutting-edge technology and be the first to experience new
breakthroughs in research and development. With its close links to
industry, the Research Institute for Sustainable Energy (RISE), housed
at the Murdoch University campus, is an example of the many research
and training activities you will have the opportunity of being involved
with.
- As the Renewable Energy industry is rapidly expanding
amidst mounting global concerns of limited energy resources, climate
change and air pollution, the Energy Studies degree, with its relevant,
flexible, multidisciplinary training maximises your opportunities of
gaining of a good career by equipping you with the skills required to
work in this exciting field and to adapt easily to a rapidly changing
work and global environment.
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