Master of Mining Engineering - Mine Geomechanics in Sydney Australia | The University of New South Wales

The University of New South Wales | Sydney Australia
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Qualification
Masters Degree (Coursework)
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
AUD 58,000
(c. USD40,901.6)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
20 months

Mining engineering focuses on creating and implementing methods to extract minerals from both surface and subsurface locations. As a mining engineer, your role involves designing and supervising the extraction of minerals, petroleum, and natural gas resources. These professionals assess sites, design mining operations, and manage projects throughout all stages of production. This program caters to both recent mining engineering graduates and industry veterans seeking to enhance their expertise. The curriculum covers core mining engineering principles, operational systems, risk assessment, and includes a specialized research component. By expanding upon your undergraduate background in mining engineering or a similar field, you'll gain the advanced competencies needed to excel in this profession. Whether your interests lie in civil engineering, subsurface operations, or rock mechanics, a Master of Mining Engineering will propel your career forward. The program equips you with cutting-edge techniques, industry developments, and specialized knowledge to stay competitive.


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Subjects of Study

Language Requirements

English
IELTS 6.5

Qualification Requirements

Entry requires a 4 year (Honours) degree in Mining Engineering or a cognate discipline from a recognised institution, or satisfying the requirements of the UNSW Graduate Diploma in Mining Engineering (MINE5040FS and from 2015: MINE5335) with a minimum 70% average and no course fails. The UNSW 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. IELTS - 6.5 overall (min. 6.0 in each subtest) TOEFL iBT - 90 overall (min. 23 in writing, 22 in reading, listening and speaking)

Tuition AUD 58,000

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