Master of Mining Engineering - Mine Management 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. USD40,907.4)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
20 months

Mining engineering focuses on creating and implementing methods to extract mineral resources from both surface and underground locations. As a mining engineer, your role involves designing and supervising the engineering aspects of extracting minerals, oil, and natural gas deposits. These professionals assess sites, design mining operations, and manage construction projects throughout all stages of production. This program caters to both recent mining engineering graduates and experienced industry practitioners seeking career advancement. The curriculum covers core mining engineering principles, operational systems, analytical techniques, and safety protocols, along with an industry-focused research component. By expanding upon your existing four-year mining engineering or related bachelor's degree, you'll gain specialized expertise for professional growth in this field. The Master of Mining Engineering program offers pathways in various specializations including civil engineering, subsurface operations, and rock mechanics, providing cutting-edge industry knowledge to propel your mining career forward.


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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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