Master of Engineering (Mining) 24 months Postgraduate Program By The University of Adelaide |Top Universities
Subject Ranking

# 19QS Subject Rankings

Program Duration

24 monthsProgram duration

Tuitionfee

48,500 AUDTuition Fee/year

Application Deadline

06 Oct, 2023Application Deadline

Program overview

Main Subject

Engineering - Mineral and Mining

Degree

MEng

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Mining engineers work with all aspects of ore extraction and processing. They gather valuable minerals or metals and provide a backbone industry for our society.

This intensive degree is suited to high-achieving engineering graduates, as well as engineers with relevant work experience. It is fully accredited by Engineers Australia.

Our Master of Engineering (Mining) comprises a foundation year and an advanced studies year. You will:

  • study geomechanics, geotechnical engineering and geostatistics
  • build skills in mine design, modelling and simulation
  • conduct risk and uncertainty analyses
  • explore mine management, planning and sustainable practices
  • pursue specialist topics according to your interests and career goals
  • undertake a significant research project.
You might process minerals, take on a managerial role or work with artificial intelligence designed for mining. You could be a highly paid drilling or geotechnical engineer. Perhaps you’ll work in exciting developing fields like deep-sea or space mining.

Program overview

Main Subject

Engineering - Mineral and Mining

Degree

MEng

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Mining engineers work with all aspects of ore extraction and processing. They gather valuable minerals or metals and provide a backbone industry for our society.

This intensive degree is suited to high-achieving engineering graduates, as well as engineers with relevant work experience. It is fully accredited by Engineers Australia.

Our Master of Engineering (Mining) comprises a foundation year and an advanced studies year. You will:

  • study geomechanics, geotechnical engineering and geostatistics
  • build skills in mine design, modelling and simulation
  • conduct risk and uncertainty analyses
  • explore mine management, planning and sustainable practices
  • pursue specialist topics according to your interests and career goals
  • undertake a significant research project.
You might process minerals, take on a managerial role or work with artificial intelligence designed for mining. You could be a highly paid drilling or geotechnical engineer. Perhaps you’ll work in exciting developing fields like deep-sea or space mining.

Admission requirements

79+
4.5+
176+
58+
6.5+
Please refer to the website for additional entry requirements.
06 Oct 2023
2 Years
Feb
Jul

Tuition fee and scholarships

Domestic Students

41,000 AUD
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International Students

48,500 AUD
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