Master of Mining Engineering at University of New South Wales, Australia

Description

Mining engineering develops and implements the procedures used to extract minerals from the surface and above. As a mining engineer, you will plan and direct the engineering required to extract minerals, petroleum, and gas resources from the ground.

Mining engineers do analysis, plan, and oversee mine construction. They take part in a project from start to finish during the mining process.

This degree may be of interest to recent graduates from mining engineering schools and professionals in the mineral industry who want to develop their careers. This degree program covers mining engineering, mining processes, systems, and analysis, risk and safety management, and mining research. 

Also, a Master's in Mining Engineering can boost your career in civil engineering, underground mining, or geomechanics. You will be given the most recent information, abilities, and trends with the aid of this course.

Besides that, this degree will enable you to study, produce, and combine complex ideas and concepts in mining engineering. Through hands-on assignments and field visits, you'll learn about the mining sector to prepare for your career.

What you will study

Program Structure

This degree will enhance your fundamental knowledge of mining engineering and provide you with advanced knowledge in one of two specializations.

Your first year of study will cover the Fundamentals of Mining Engineering as well as other fundamental subjects like:

• Mine Processes, Systems and Analysis

• Hazard Identification, Risk and Safety Management in Mining 

• A Mining Industry Research Project

You can enroll in this program either full-time or part-time, and you can choose between two specializations:

• Mine Geomechanics

• Mine Management

The electives for these specializations 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

Learning Outcomes

1. Plan and complete an investigation-based or mining industry research project, capstone experience, or scholarly research-heavy assignment.

2. Demonstrate that you have a broad understanding of the body of disciplinary knowledge, including accepted principles and recent findings that are relevant to mining engineering.

3. Apply disciplinary standards and practices to unusual or difficult circumstances.

4. Examine the current mining engineering debates and literature critically.

5. Analyze challenges or issues, put up workable solutions, and/or defend expert judgements.

6. Demonstrate your knowledge of international perspectives that are relevant to mining engineering.

7. Demonstrate that you have a solid understanding of the ideas of cooperation and teamwork and that you can put them into practice.

Career Opportunities

As a mining engineering graduate, you will evaluate, plan, and supervise the construction of mines as well as the evaluation of procedures. In order to extract minerals and ores from the soil, manpower and equipment are required.

Your future career is waiting, with opportunities in the following fields:

• Mining Engineer

• Engineering Geologist

• Petroleum Engineer

• Geotechnical Engineer

Admission Requirements

Entry requirements include completion of the requirements for the UNSW Graduate Diploma in Mining Engineering (MINE5040FS and starting in 2015: MINE5335) with a minimum 70 percent average and no course failures, as well as a four-year (Honors) degree in mining engineering or a related field from an accredited university.

According to the UNSW School of Mining Engineering, related fields include geology, civil engineering, and geotechnical engineering. Performance that is at least equal to Honours (I or II Division 1) is necessary for the final two years of the degree. Expertise in the mining industry will be highly regarded.

English Language Requirements

In order to study at UNSW, you may be required to provide proof of English proficiency, depending on your educational history and citizenship. UNSW demands a minimum level of English language competency for enrolment since English language skills are crucial for coping with lectures, tutorials, assignments, and exams.

It will be mentioned in your application if proof of English proficiency is necessary. You can do so by demonstrating that you meet at least one of the following requirements:

1. English language examinations and universities English courses

2. Prior English language schooling is also a requirement. 

Tuition Fees and Scholarships

Tuition Fee

Full fees refer to the cost of a degree for students who do not secure a CSP slot.

• 2022 Indicative First Year Full Fee - $36,480

• 2022 Indicative Full Fee to Complete Degree - $55,085

Scholarships

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