Master of Mining Engineering
UNSW Sydney
Type of institution: Higher Education Institutions
Level: Postgraduate
CRICOS: 00098G
The Master of Engineering program provides advanced study in mining engineering, with various entry points and pathways of study depending on the student's background. Designed to cater for people with an engineering or technical background, the program can be undertaken on a part-time or full-time basis. The program provides an opportunity for mining engineering graduates and minerals industry professionals to continue their professional development in specialised areas.
Designed for
Engineering graduates
Structure
72 Units of Credit points of coursework, either full-time or part-time. A majority of the courses will be offered as modules over a short block period to permit employees of mining companies and associated service providers to attend on a part-time basis. Please note that some electives may only be offered every two years. Two specialisation streams are offered in this program: The first stream is Master of Mining Engineering (Mine Geomechanics) Plan - 5 core courses and 7 electives (total of 72 UOC). The second stream is Master of Mining Engineering (Mine Management) Plan - 7 core courses and 5 electives (total of 72 UOC)
Subjects
- Mining engineering - mine geomechanics
- Mining engineering - mine management
Standard entry 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 WAM of 65% 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 2 years of the degree. Professional experience in the mining industry will be highly regarded.
Study pathways
Students with at least four years of relevant responsible industry experience and vocational certificates may gain entry with permission based on portfolio and interview. 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.
Further information
International students will be required to submit to the Program Authority, a proposed plan listing courses for each semester of their program. Signed approval by the Program Authority is required prior to commencement of the program. The approved plan is to list courses completed as block intensive mode or distance mode, and to ensure that the total number of distance mode courses is no more than 1.
