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Graduate Diploma in Metallurgy

Curtin University, Perth, WA, Australia

About this program

Curtin University's Graduate Diploma in Metallurgy degree. The course provides a knowledge and understanding of core areas of mineral processing and extractive metallurgy. It is designed for non-metallurgy scientists or engineers who wish to pursue a career in the minerals industry as an extractive metallurgist. Graduate Diplomas prepare students to develop advanced knowledge and skills for professional or highly skilled work and further learning corresponding to AQF level 8 qualifications.

Cost & duration

Duration1 yr
Tuition (international)A$49,300
Application feeA$100

English test scores

IELTS6 overall
PTE50 overall

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Course structure

1 term of coursework

  • Year 1: Essentials of Materials Engineering, Mineral Processing, Responsible Mining, Pyrometallurgy Techniques, Process Instrumentation and Control, Advanced Mineral Processing Techniques, Hydrometallurgy Techniques, Process Mineralogy Techniques

Career & PR pathway

Occupations this degree typically leads to, and their skilled-migration list status

Civil EngineerANZSCO 233211

Primary outcomeMLTSSLCSOL

On both MLTSSL and CSOL, supporting 189/190/491 and the employer-sponsored 482/186. A degree accredited by Engineers Australia makes the skills assessment close to a formality; a non-accredited degree instead needs a Competency Demonstration Report.

Assessed by Engineers Australia

Mechanical EngineerANZSCO 233512

Primary outcomeMLTSSLCSOL

On both MLTSSL and CSOL, supporting 189/190/491 and the employer-sponsored 482/186.

Assessed by Engineers Australia

Electrical EngineerANZSCO 233311

MLTSSLCSOL

On both MLTSSL and CSOL, supporting 189/190/491 and the employer-sponsored 482/186.

Assessed by Engineers Australia

Electronics EngineerANZSCO 233411

MLTSSLCSOL

On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491, via Engineers Australia assessment. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.

Assessed by Engineers Australia

Chemical EngineerANZSCO 233111

MLTSSLCSOL

On both MLTSSL and CSOL, supporting 189/190/491 and the employer-sponsored 482/186.

Assessed by Engineers Australia

Structural EngineerANZSCO 233214

MLTSSLCSOL

On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491, via Engineers Australia assessment. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.

Assessed by Engineers Australia

Environmental EngineerANZSCO 233915

MLTSSLCSOL

On both MLTSSL and CSOL, supporting 189/190/491 and the employer-sponsored 482/186.

Assessed by Engineers Australia

Mining Engineer (excluding Petroleum)ANZSCO 233611

MLTSSLCSOL

On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491, via Engineers Australia assessment. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.

Assessed by Engineers Australia

Biomedical EngineerANZSCO 233913

MLTSSLCSOL

On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491, via Engineers Australia assessment. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.

Assessed by Engineers Australia

Agricultural EngineerANZSCO 233912

MLTSSLCSOL

On MLTSSL and CSOL, supporting the points-tested 189, 190, and 491 as well as the employer-sponsored 482 and 186, via an Engineers Australia skills assessment.

Assessed by Engineers Australia

List membership changes over time and does not guarantee an invitation. See the skilled occupation lists guide and the points calculator before relying on this for a visa decision.

Admissions

Specifically, applicants require an Australian recognised bachelor degree in an engineering or science discipline, excluding extractive metallurgy or equivalent qualifications. Applicants with sufficient work or other relevant experience may be eligible, either through a not-for-degree pathway or direct entry. Applicants for a Graduate Diploma are required to meet University academic and English language entry standards; Applicants generally require a Bachelor Degree or Graduate Certificate.

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