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    Master of Engineering (Mining)

    University of New South Wales

    University of New South Wales

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    Australia, Sydney

    University RankQS Ranking
    19

    Key Facts

    Program Level

    Master by Course Work

    Study Type

    Full Time

    Delivery

    On Campus

    Course Code

    067604G

    Credit point

    96 Points

    Campuses

    Kensington

    Program Language

    English

    Start & Deadlines

    Next Intake DeadlinesJuly-2025
    Apply to this program

    Go to the official application for the university

    Duration 2 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    AUD 58,000  / year
    Next Intake July-2025

    Master of Engineering (Mining)

    About

    UNSW Master of Engineering (Mining) is a two-year full-time postgraduate degree taught at Australia’s top engineering faculty. Upon graduation you’ll have the engineering accreditation to help you get ahead in your career. The flexible degree offers in-depth knowledge and technical ability in your specialisation of mining while contributing to your ongoing professional development. You’ll develop your skills in engineering management, analysis and design that you’ll apply through practical experience in industrial training. 

    This degree is designed for students with an undergraduate degree wanting to pursue a career in the Engineering profession with an accreditation by Engineers Australia+. You’ll graduate with a qualification that is internationally recognised by the Washington Accord and is globally recognised to facilitate the mobility of engineers.

    Through this degree, you’ll gain the theory, tools and strategies required of today’s Mining Engineers and gain advanced knowledge in: 

    • Project management
    • Mining engineering and mine design
    • Geotechnical engineering
    • Mine geomechanics
    • Environmental management
    • Mineral processing
    • Mine ventilation and water
    • Hazard identification, risk and safety management
    • Waste management

    The Master of Engineering includes an integrated 60 days industrial training component and courses to develop your technical knowledge and skills in engineering management, analysis and design to ensure you graduate career-ready and accredited.

    You’ll have the opportunity to undertake an extensive research project to extend your knowledge in a specific area of interest. The project enables students to gain valuable skills in project planning and management and learn methods to undertake the critical analysis, interpretation and communication of results.  

    *Source: QS World University Rankings by Subject 2023
    +The Master of Engineering (Mining Engineering) is provisionally accredited by Engineers Australia.

    Studying Mining at UNSW means you’ll graduate with a degree from one of the most well regarded institutions in the world. UNSW’s School of Minerals and Energy Resources Engineering is ranked 1st in Australia and 3rd in the world for Mineral and Mining Engineering by QS World University Rankings by Subject, 2024. The school has been leading the innovation of world-class education and research of petroleum and mining for more than 70 years.  

    We produce internationally acclaimed research, working closely with industry to provide innovative solutions. At UNSW, we focus on the long-term health of the sector through research in Sustainable Mining Practices. This research feeds directly into our degrees to maintain the Australian mining industry’s comparative advantage of cost-competitive, safe and environmentally responsible operations. 

    Studying with us you'll have access to world-class facilities and opportunities in mining, including:    

    • UNSW's floor-to-ceiling 360-degree virtual reality simulator, offering realistic underground mine scenarios for training in potential hazards, evacuation procedures and feasibility studies 
    • UNSW technological innovations such as the Tyree X-Ray  CT imaging facility and ViMINE mine planning tool 
    • More postgraduate specialisations and engineering opportunities than any other Australian university. Allowing you to develop career paths in multiple industries 
    • Close links and networking opportunities with key industrial, commercial and professional organisations 

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    Admission to this program requires one of the following:

    • 4-year non-accredited (under the Washington Accord) Bachelor of Engineering degree (or equivalent) in a cognate discipline with a minimum 65% average; or

    • 3-year Bachelor of Engineering Science degree in a cognate discipline, at least equivalent to the first three years of an Engineering degree accredited under the Washington Accord with a minimum 75% average.

    A pathway for entry into the program for graduates from both 4-year Bachelor of Engineering degrees in non-cognate disciplines, and 3-year Bachelor of Science degrees, exists via enrolment first into the Bachelor of Engineering (BE) program, where advanced standing (to a maximum of 2 years) may be granted.

    English Program Requirements

    Faculty Undergraduate Postgraduate coursework Postgraduate research
    Engineering 6.5 overall (min 6.0 in each subtest) 6.5 overall (min 6.0 in each subtest) 6.5 overall (min 6.0 in each subtest)

    Career

    Future careers

    The mining industry is worth hundreds of billions of dollars globally. Mining Engineers enjoy successful careers in Australia and overseas. Upon graduation, you can work in technical roles such as Drilling or Mine Planning Engineer, consulting, project management, research and development or with regulatory agencies.  

    As new forms of energy are being discovered and more widely used, many other resource sectors require Mining Engineers. Mineral resources are crucial in powering key elements of the renewable and sustainable energy industry, including lithium batteries, solar panels and wind turbines.  

    While the mining industry is mature, new technologies are breathing in new life. Technologies that revolutionise mining operations such as automation, robotics and artificial intelligence are becoming more commonplace and are creating exciting career opportunities for Mining Engineers. 

    Our graduates have gained employment with some of the world’s and Australia’s largest companies in the industry, including: 

    • AECOM 
    • Arcadis 
    • BHP 
    • Glencore 
    • Newcrest Mining 
    • Rio Tinto 

    Accreditation

    The Master of Engineering (Mining Engineering) is provisionally accredited by Engineers Australia, this means the program meets the accreditation criteria to the extent possible at the time of the evaluation and will likely receive full accreditation when a representative group of graduates have emerged.

    This degree includes a practical component where you’ll apply your knowledge in practical settings through 60 days of approved industrial training in Australia or overseas.

    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee

    AUD 58,000 

    Application Fee

    AUD  
    University of New South Wales

    Master of Engineering (Mining)

    University of New South Wales

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