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Master of Mining Engineering
UNSW Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia
About this program
UNSW's Master of Mining Engineering combines theoretical knowledge and practical industry experience across 72 credit points of core courses, prescribed electives and a research project, built for people already working in mining or planning to enter the field. Many courses run in modular block format, face-to-face or online, specifically designed so working mining professionals can attend without interrupting their employment, though some electives are only offered every two years and international students on a student visa can complete only a third of the program online. The program covers the full breadth of mining engineering practice while building research skills that prepare graduates for leadership roles in the sector. It suits mining professionals wanting a comprehensive, industry-relevant postgraduate qualification that accommodates continued full-time work, as well as career-changers with a related technical background moving into mining engineering specifically.
Fees & duration
English test scores
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Course structure
- ACCT5906Financial Literacy for Business Decisions
- MERE8810Data Analytics and Automated Technologies for Minerals and Energy Resources
- MINE8130Technology Management and Innovation in Mining
- MINE8140Mining Geomechanics
- MINE8760Mine Geology and Geophysics for Mining Operations
- MINE8780Environmental Management for the Mining Industry
- MINE8820Mineral Processing
- MINE8850Mine Design and Feasibility
- MINE8860Principles of Mining Excavations
- MINE8870Space Resources Engineering
- MINE8910Mine Water and Waste Management
- MINE8930Uranium Mining Fundamentals
- MINE8950Sustainable Tailings Management
- MINE9910Mine Ventilation
Career & PR pathway
Occupations this degree typically leads to, and their skilled-migration list status
Mining Engineer (excluding Petroleum)ANZSCO 233611
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
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
Recognised prior learning (RPL) may be available towards the program award for selected courses within the program. A maximum of 24 UOC of RPL will be considered on application to the Program Authority, and according to the UNSW RPL Procedure. Criteria for approval will include: equivalent course duration at a recognised institution, equivalent course content and assessment. All courses completed towards the Graduate Diploma in Mining Engineering at UNSW will be recognised for the purpose of advanced standing for the Master of Mining Engineering. Entry into the Master of Mining Engineering program requires one of the following: Successful completion of the UNSW Graduate Diploma in Mining Engineering (5335) with a WAM of 65; or a Bachelor (Honours) degree in Mining Engineering (AQF Level 8 or equivalent); or a Bachelor degree in Mining Engineering (AQF Level 7 or equivalent) with a cre...
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