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Join the Sustainable Energy Transition to chart a path to Net Zero

Aotearoa is blessed with abundant renewable energy resources, and more than 80% of our electricity is renewable. However, we still consume vast amounts of fossil fuels to power transport, industry and buildings. Our graduates are in high demand due to their knowledge and skills in reducing greenhouse gas emission. They work in all sectors of the economy to work out how to phase out fossil fuels by 2050.

Career Opportunities

Our graduates find successful and fulfilling careers in a diverse range of energy areas, including:

  • Designing and implementing renewable energy solutions
  • Renewable energy and energy-efficient technology research and development
  • Identifying and implementing energy efficiency measures for industry, organizations, or in the residential sector
  • Developing energy policy for national or local government

Undergraduate Degrees

Our Bachelor of Science in Energy Science and Technology prepares students for a career in energy. It is designed to be flexible and can be studied alongside other subjects such as finance or environmental management.

Find out more about the degree here.

Postgraduate Degrees

BSc with Honours (Energy Management) and PGDipSci (Energy Science and Technology)

These postgraduate degrees include papers specially designed to prepare students for professional practice in the energy industry. Students also carry out research projects at the forefront of the energy field with real world applicability.

Master of Science (MSc) in Energy Science and Technology

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

For information on our current research activities, please visit our research group pages:

Energy Technology Research Lab

Energy Physics Group

Sustainable Fuels Group

Course recommendations

The energy programmes are designed to be flexible and cater for a range of student interests, including combinations of fundamental science with energy, energy and policy, and double majors in finance and energy.

See list of undergraduate papers

See list of 400-level papers

Contact Associate Professor Michael Jack, Programme Director for personalized guidance.

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