Master of Mining Engineering
- Commencing Terms
- Term 1 & 3
- Duration
- 1.7 Year(s)
- Delivery Mode
- Face-to-face (includes blended)
- Campus
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Kensington
- Codes
- Program code 8335
- CRICOS code 084284K
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2024 Indicative first year full fee
- $41,000*
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2024 Indicative full fee to complete degree
- $62,500*
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2024 Indicative first year full fee
- $54,000*
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2024 Indicative full fee to complete degree
- $84,000*
Fees
Fees
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Hands-on learning
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Specialisation options
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Industry aligned
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- Overview
- Entry requirements
- What will I study?
- Future careers
- How to apply
- Fees & Scholarships
Overview
Mining听engineering develops听and executes听the processes used to extract minerals from below and above ground. As a mining engineer听you鈥檒l听work in the planning and听management of engineering the extraction of mineral, petroleum and gas resources from the earth.听听Mining Engineers evaluate,听plan听and oversee the construction of a mine.听They鈥檙e听involved in a project through all phases of mining operations.鈥
This degree is designed for mining engineering graduates and minerals industry professionals who want to continue their professional development.听In this听degree听you鈥檒l听learn the fundamentals of鈥痬ining engineering, mining processes, systems and analysis, and risk and safety management, as well as undertaking a鈥痳esearch project鈥痠n the鈥痬ining industry.听Building on your four-year undergraduate degree in mining engineering or a related discipline听you鈥檒l听develop the advanced knowledge for a successful career in mining engineering.
Whether听you鈥檙e听interested in鈥痗ivil engineering, underground mining or geomechanics, you鈥檒l advance your career in the mining industry with a Master of Mining Engineering. This course will arm you with the latest skills,听trends听and knowledge to get ahead.
You鈥檒l听develop your research skills by planning and executing an enquiry-based or mining industry research project听or capstone project.听Through this degree听you鈥檒l听be able to investigate, generate and synthesise complex ideas and concepts听in mining engineering.听Develop a detailed understanding of the many facets of the mining industry, preparing you for your future career through practical assignments and field trips.
Key features
This听1.7-year听full time (or flexible part time) degree is听taught by Australia鈥檚 leading Engineering faculty.听鈥疢any of the courses in this degree are听offered as modules over a short block period鈥痵o you can continue to work听if you choose to听study part time.听
You'll听be studying in the renowned 国产精品 School of Minerals and Energy Resources Engineering, providing you with industry-led professional development and world-class equipment.
You can choose one of two听specialisations,听Mine Geomechanics or Mine Management,听as you complete this听advanced study in mining engineering.
Why study this degree at 国产精品?
国产精品 is renowned for its鈥 Mineral and Mining Engineering education, ranking 3rd in the world as a subject* and 1st in Australia Australia鈥檚 top employers prefer our graduates over any other university, ranking 29th in the world for employer reputation.
We鈥檝e听offered听the largest range of undergraduate and postgraduate degrees in Australia for over 70 years.听We鈥檙e听home to听the best听facilities in resources engineering in听Australia. Learn with state-of-the-art facilities including a VR simulator, computer laboratory and a rock mechanics laboratory for applied research into mining issues and water research.
We听place significant focus on听undertaking research and听educating听graduates who听address听climate change. Our areas of focus include CO鈧偺齭equestration; improving efficiencies through digital rock analysis; generating clean energy through geothermal engineering; and research into space mining.
Our academics are experts in their fields and internationally respected and听recognised. They work alongside our industry partners and government听organisations听to help solve the most complex problems facing the sector.听With the industry evolving at a rapid pace, we have a leadership role in teaching and research excellence.
When you study at the School of听Minerals and Energy Resources Engineering you can benefit from听our student societies.听MERESoc鈥痠s well connected with industry,鈥痮ffering鈥痭umerous networking opportunities throughout the year.鈥疶ake advantage of professional development opportunities through social events听and build your professional听networks鈥痺hile you study.
AusIMM听Sydney Student Chapter听is a community鈥痓elonging鈥痶o the Australian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy. Based in 国产精品, we鈥痯rovide professional development opportunities for students to interact with peers and connect with mentors through technical and social activities.鈥
*2024 QS World University Rankings by Subject, 2024.
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Entry requirements
Entry requires a听four-year听(Honours) degree in Mining Engineering or a cognate discipline from a recognised听institution, or听satisfying the requirements of the 国产精品 Graduate Diploma in Mining Engineering (MINE5040FS and from 2015: MINE5335) with a minimum 70% average and no course fails.
The 国产精品 School of Mining Engineering defines a cognate discipline as Engineering Geology, Civil Engineering or Geotechnical Engineering. Performance that is equivalent to Honours (I or II Division 1) is required over the final two years of the degree. Professional experience in the mining industry will be highly regarded.
English language requirements
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You may be asked to provide evidence of your English proficiency to study at 国产精品 depending on your educational background and citizenship. English language skills are vitally important for coping with lectures, tutorials, assignments and examinations - this is why 国产精品 requires a minimum English language competency for enrolment.
If you鈥檙e completing an Australian Year 12 qualification (e.g. NSW HSC or equivalent), you do not need to provide anything extra to prove your proficiency. Your qualification will be used as evidence of your English proficiency.
If you do need to provide evidence of your English proficiency, this will be indicated in your application. You can prove this by providing evidence that you meet one or more of the following criteria:
- English language tests and university English courses
- Prior study in the medium of English
- Other qualifications
If you need to improve your English skills before you start your degree, are for you. The programs are suitable for various English levels and help you prepare for university studies and life in Australia.
Entry requires a 4 year (Honours) degree in Mining Engineering or a cognate discipline from a recognised institution, or satisfying the requirements of the 国产精品 Graduate Diploma in Mining Engineering (MINE5040FS and from 2015: MINE5335) with a minimum 70% average and no course fails.The 国产精品 School of Mining Engineering defines a cognate discipline as Engineering Geology, Civil Engineering or Geotechnical Engineering. Performance that is equivalent to Honours (I or II Division 1) is required over the final two (2) years of the degree. Professional experience in the mining industry will be highly regarded.
Admission pathways
If you do not meet the requirements for direct entry into your chosen degree, you may be eligible for a pathway program with . 国产精品 College provides alternative entry options using university-approved content so that you can start your 国产精品 journey with confidence.鈥
English language requirements
You may be asked to provide evidence of your English proficiency to study at 国产精品 depending on whether you are from an English-speaking background or non-English speaking background. English language skills are vitally important for coping with lectures, tutorials, assignments and examinations - this is why 国产精品 requires a minimum English language competency for enrolment.
If English is not your first language, you鈥檒l need to provide proof of your English proficiency before you can be given an offer to study at 国产精品. You can do this by providing evidence that you meet one or more of the following criteria:
- English language tests and university English courses
- Prior study in the medium of English
- Other qualifications
If you need to improve your English skills before you start your degree, are for you. The programs are suitable for various English levels and help you prepare for university studies and life in Australia.
Check the specific English language requirements for this program
Program structure
This degree is designed to build on your foundational knowledge in mining engineering and听provide you with advanced knowledge in one of two specialisations.
Full program structure
Degree structures can vary depending on听your specialisation, the听number of courses you choose and timetabling, to give you an indication you can consider the below.
In听your first year听you鈥檒l听study听the Fundamentals听of Mining Engineering听and other core subjects including:听
Mine听Processes,听Systems and Analysis
Hazard Identification, Risk and Safety Management in Mining听
A Mining Industry Research Project
In this full or part time degree听you鈥檒l听choose one of two听specialisations:
Mine Geomechanics
Mine Management
Electives in these specialisations include:
Mining and Resource Law
Environmental Management for the Mining Industry
Technology Management in Mining
Mine Ventilation
Mine Design and Feasibility
Drilling, Blasting and Machine Excavation
Geotechnical Data Collection and Analysis
Refer to the handbook for the full list of electives on offer, some鈥痚lectives may only be offered every two years.
You can choose to develop听your听Postgraduate Research skills to assist with the research project听component听of the degree听or as your first step towards a Higher Degree Research (PhD) program.听Or you can complete听a 鈥淟aunching a Startup鈥 course where you will be equipped with听the skills necessary to successfully听commercialise听ideas.
Courses in this program may be delivered in either block mode鈥(face-to-face or online) or offered fully online听which means you can balance work and study.
Future careers
Our graduates work with advanced technologies that support clean energy and the efficient supply of mineral resources.听They鈥檙e听innovators, taking these new ideas and technologies into their industries and driving change.
As a graduate of mining engineering,听you鈥檒l听be evaluating, planning and overseeing the construction of mines and assessing processes. This includes labour usage and equipment听that鈥檒l听be required to extract minerals and ores from the earth.
Your future career awaits, with potential roles including:
Mining Engineer
Engineering Geologist
Petroleum Engineer
Geotechnical Engineer
How to apply
Applications must be submitted through our听听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 an earlier application deadline or commencement date.听.
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For most international students, applications are submitted via听our鈥痵ervice. 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 with limited places, may have an earlier application deadline or may have an earlier commencement听date. For听more information visit听our鈥.
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Fees & Scholarships
*Fees are subject to annual review (or when required) by the University and may vary accordingly.
Indicative fees are a guide only and have been calculated based on the typical enrolment patterns of students undertaking the program. The indicative fees listed here is an estimate for tuition only and excludes non-tuition fees and charges. The amount you pay will vary depending on the calendar year of enrolment, the courses you select and whether your study load is more or less than 1 Equivalent Full Time Student Load (48 units of credit (UOC) per year).
You should not rely on indicative fees as fee increases are assessed when required and may exceed the indicative figures listed here. Actual fees are calculated on enrolment. More information on fees can be found at the .
*Fees are subject to annual review by the University and may increase annually, with the new fees effective from the start of each calendar year. The indicative fees listed here are based on an estimated average and are for tuition only, other fees and charges are not included. The amount you pay will vary depending on the calendar year to enrol, the courses you select and whether your study load is more or less than 1 Equivalent Full Time Student Load (8 courses per year).
Indicative fees are a guide for comparison only based on current conditions and available data. You should not rely on indicative fees. More information on fees can be found at the听.
Indicative fees to complete the program have been calculated based on a percentage increase for every year of the program. Fee increases are assessed annually and may exceed the indicative figures listed here.
Indicative fees to complete the program include tuition plus an estimate of study-related costs of approximately $1,000 per year. To find out more about other costs, visit听.
Scholarships
At 国产精品, we award over $83 million in scholarships each year. We pride ourselves on rewarding excellence and making university accessible to students from all walks of life. Whether you鈥檙e a domestic or international student, our range of scholarships, prizes and awards can support your journey.
Featured scholarship
The 国产精品 Women in Engineering Research Scholarship was established to assist women of high academic achievement with an interest in a research and/or an academic career in engineering. 国产精品 Engineering offers two Women in Engineering Top-up Scholarships every semester.
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