Master’s in LCA/LCC and Green Taxonomy
Online master's programme of 1,900 hours in LCA/LCC and the green taxonomy, with 12 modules covering sustainable finance, the Taxonomy Regulation and its technical criteria for energy, the DNSH principle, taxonomy KPIs, life cycle assessment and costing, CSRD/ESRS reporting and green financial instruments (Regulation (EU) 2020/852, Delegated Regulation (EU) 2021/2139, CSRD), with an assigned technical tutor.
Master’s in LCA/LCC and Green Taxonomy — studying from Australia
Australia's energy sector is undergoing major transition, with significant growth in renewable generation, grid-scale storage and transmission upgrades. The National Electricity Market and the Wholesale Electricity Market in Western Australia are key frameworks shaping investment and operations. Engineers work on network planning, power system analysis, asset management and integration of distributed energy resources. Employers include network operators, generators, retailers, the Australian Energy Market Operator and engineering consultancies.
Fees for Australia: A$15,800 (AUD), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
Relevant bodies in Australia
Typical roles
Questions from Australia
Which Australian bodies and regulators cover energy and networks engineering?
Engineers Australia is the main professional body, and the Australian Energy Regulator and the Australian Energy Market Operator oversee the national electricity market. State network regulators also apply. SEIUM's private qualifications are not accredited by these bodies, so recognition is decided by employers or the regulator.
What energy and network careers in Australia could this training support?
Australia has electricity network operators, renewable energy developers, grid planners and utilities that employ engineers in these fields. Employers usually prioritise accredited qualifications, licensing and project experience. A SEIUM qualification may add to your profile, but its value depends on each employer.
Is the course workable with a job, and does employer funding exist?
Yes, the programmes are online and taught in English, so you can study from Australia without a student visa. Specialist courses are 300 hours, diplomas 800 and master's 1,900, with an assigned technical tutor and final project. Fees are payable in instalments, and employer sponsorship may be possible, though it is arranged case by case.
Take the controls.
Run a real engineering trade-off from this field. Move the sliders, watch the model react in real time and beat the challenge.
What you will be able to do
Understand the European sustainable finance framework.
Apply the technical criteria of the taxonomy in energy.
Assess the do no significant harm principle.
Calculate taxonomy turnover, CapEx and OpEx indicators.
Integrate life cycle assessment and costing into decisions.
Prepare sustainability reporting in line with the CSRD and ESRS.
Structure green financial instruments.
Who it's for
- Green taxonomy consultants
- ESG analysts
- Sustainable finance specialists
- Life cycle analysts
- Sustainability reporting managers
- Sustainability auditors
- Engineering or science graduates looking to move into the energy sector
What you'll work with
- Regulation (EU) 2020/852 (EU Taxonomy)
- Delegated Regulation (EU) 2021/2139 (climate technical screening criteria)
- Directive (EU) 2022/2464 (CSRD corporate sustainability reporting)
- Delegated Regulation (EU) 2023/2772 (ESRS reporting standards)
- Regulation (EU) 2023/2631 (European Green Bond Standard)
- Regulation (EU) 2019/2088 (SFDR sustainability disclosures)
- ISO 14067 (carbon footprint of products)
- ISO 15686-5 (life cycle costing)
- SimaPro
- openLCA
- Excel with financial models
- Power BI
- Python
12 modules
1.1Sustainable finance action plan1.2European Green Deal1.3Capital flows towards the transition1.4Financial climate risks1.5Socially responsible investment1.6Greenwashing and its prevention1.7Actors in the ecosystem1.8Green bond market1.9Regulatory trends in sustainability1.10Case study: green financing strategy of a utility
2.1Structure of Regulation 2020/8522.2Six environmental objectives2.3Climate delegated acts2.4Environmental delegated act2.5Complementary delegated act on gas and nuclear2.6Enabling and transitional activities2.7Eligibility and alignment2.8Platform on Sustainable Finance2.9Evolution and simplification2.10Workshop: map of a company's eligible activities
3.1Solar and wind generation3.2Hydroelectric generation and pumped storage3.3Energy storage3.4Transmission and distribution networks3.5Hydrogen production3.6Heat pumps3.7Cogeneration and gas3.8Bioenergy and biofuels3.9The 100 gCO2e/kWh threshold3.10Practical exercise: verifying the criteria of a project
4.1Climate change adaptation4.2Physical climate risk assessment4.3Sustainable use of water4.4Transition to a circular economy4.5Pollution prevention4.6Biodiversity and ecosystems4.7Minimum social safeguards4.8Documenting evidence4.9Common assessment errors4.10Lab: climate risk assessment of an asset
5.1Turnover indicators5.2CapEx indicators5.3OpEx indicators5.4CapEx alignment plan5.5Green asset ratio in banking5.6Disclosure templates5.7Step-by-step calculation5.8Preventing double counting5.9Auditing indicators5.10Practical exercise: calculating taxonomy KPIs
6.1LCA requirements in the taxonomy6.2Life cycle emissions6.3Applied ISO 14067 standard6.4Manufacturer data6.5Product environmental footprint6.6Threshold verification6.7Limitations of the assessment6.8Use of databases6.9Documenting the calculation6.10Lab: life cycle emissions of a power plant
7.1Life cycle costing methodology7.2Investment and replacement costs7.3Operation and maintenance costs7.4End-of-life costs7.5Valuation of environmental externalities7.6Carbon valuation7.7Comparison of alternatives7.8Sensitivity analysis7.9Integration into investment decisions7.10Practical exercise: LCC of generation alternatives
8.1The CSRD and its scope8.2Structure of the ESRS standards8.3Double materiality assessment8.4Climate transition plan8.5ESRS E1 indicators8.6Relationship with the taxonomy8.7Limited and reasonable assurance8.8Omnibus simplification package8.9Implementation timetable8.10Workshop: double materiality assessment
9.1European Green Bond Standard9.2ICMA Green Bond Principles9.3Green loans and LMA principles9.4Sustainability-linked bonds9.5Fund labels9.6SFDR disclosure regulation9.7Second-party opinions9.8Allocation and impact reports9.9Reputational risk management9.10Practical exercise: green bond framework for a project
10.1Integrating criteria into the portfolio10.2Environmental due diligence10.3Environmental impact assessment10.4Biodiversity management plans10.5Critical materials management10.6Requirements of multilateral banks10.7IFC Performance Standards10.8Monitoring commitments10.9Reporting to lenders10.10Case study: due diligence of a solar farm
11.1ESG data management systems11.2Taxonomy calculation tools11.3Environmental data quality11.4Traceability of evidence11.5Internal reporting controls11.6Reporting automation11.7ESG data providers11.8ESG agency ratings11.9Sustainability governance11.10Lab: ESG data model
12.1Selection of the company or project12.2Eligibility analysis12.3Assessment of technical criteria12.4Assessment of the DNSH principle12.5Life cycle assessment12.6Life cycle costing12.7Indicators and disclosure12.8Recommendations for improvement12.9Master's Thesis report12.10Master's Thesis: defence before a panel
How you'll learn
100% online training on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. No fixed timetables: you progress at your own pace within each intake, so it fits around your job.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original regulation and applied exercises. The working software is SimaPro, openLCA, Excel with financial models, Power BI and Python, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Testing is studied through real procedures for taxonomy alignment assessments, life cycle emissions calculations and double materiality assessments. Assessment is continuous by module, plus the final Master's Thesis.
Standards covered: Regulation (EU) 2020/852 (Taxonomy), Delegated Regulation (EU) 2021/2139, Directive (EU) 2022/2464 (CSRD), Delegated Regulation (EU) 2023/2772 (ESRS), Regulation (EU) 2023/2631 (European Green Bond), Regulation (EU) 2019/2088 (SFDR), ISO 14067, ISO 15686-5.
Build it end to end
Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.
Where this takes you
Requirements
- A university degree in engineering, science or architecture, or equivalent demonstrable professional experience.
- An internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme software.
- English sufficient to read technical standards.
Ready to start?
Send your application today. Our admissions team replies within 72 hours with your study plan and funding options.
Frequently asked questions
The programme totals 1,900 hours over 12–14 months. You set your own pace within each intake, and your tutor helps you plan the workload around your job.
You work with SimaPro, openLCA, Excel with financial models, Power BI and Python, using free, academic or evaluation versions. Your tutor indicates the free alternative wherever one exists.
A SEIUM Institute diploma, awarded on passing the continuous assessment and the Master's Thesis. It is SEIUM's own qualification, not an official state degree; its recognition depends on the programme completed and the regulations of each country.
Yes. Modules passed in a course or postgraduate diploma in the same area are recognised in the higher programme. Ask about the recognition policy when you enrol.
A degree in engineering, science or architecture (or equivalent professional experience), a computer able to run the software and English sufficient to read technical standards.
Start dates are set by SEIUM's faculty for each intake. Our admissions team will confirm the next available date when you apply.
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