Master Of Professional Engineering (Mining Engineering)

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Qualification

2 Years

Course duration

1/31/2026

Start Date

US$27973

Fee

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Scholarships

This course is designed for graduates from a four-year Engineering undergraduate degree not accredited by Engineers Australia in a related discipline. The course is not suitable for graduates of a four-year undergraduate degree, with Engineers Australia accreditation in the same discipline. Those holding an EA accredited qualification and seeking a masters level qualification in the same discipline are encouraged to consider applying for entry to the Master of Philosophy or Master of Engineering Management. Applicants seeking entry who do not hold a four year Engineering degree are required to first complete the one-year Graduate Diploma in Professional Engineering. This major provides comprehensive knowledge in mining engineering including mineral exploration, mine planning, development and management. You will learn about both theoretical and practical principles of mining engineering including the concept of smart mining using advanced data analytics and robotics applications in the mining industry. During the course, you will learn various aspects of mining engineering with the sophisticated curriculum including, but not limited to, mining methods, resources estimation, geomechanics, mine planning and feasibility study, ventilation, rock excavation, mine management, digital applications, future mining and sustainability. Our course provides extensive opportunities for integration with the mining industry through Work Integrated Learning (WIL) embedded in each unit. In the final year, you will undertake a research project over two-semesters. This project unit is designed with the aim to encapsulate all course learning outcomes and expose students to solve challenging mining engineering problems. This major sits within the Master of Professional Engineering degree. To apply for this major, you will apply for the Master of Professional Engineering. What jobs can the Mining Engineering Major (M ProEng) lead to? Jobs Mining engineer Mine planning specialist Mine production engineer Geotechnical engineer Mine manager Consulting engineer Industries Mining Professional, scientific and technical services

For international students

Applicants require a 4-year Engineering degree from a recognised institution in the same discipline of study. Students who have completed the Graduate Diploma of Professional Engineering degree at Curtin will be considered to have met the above course requirement. Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic) score of 60; Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English (CAE): 176; English language bridging (ELB): Grade B; CUTE (Curtin Uni Test of English) – A; IELTS (International English Language Testing System) - Listening, Reading, Writing, and Speaking - 6.0; Overall band score 6.0; TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) 79 (overall) Reading 13 Listening 13 Speaking 18 Writing 21.

2 Years - Full time

Fee

A$42,446.50 (US$ 27,973) per yearOn Campus Accommodation (Premium Single Room) - starting AUD 419 per week Please check with institution*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start Date

1/31/2026

Address

Bentley Campus, Kent Street, BENTLEY, Western Australia, 6102, PERTH, Australia

2 Years - Full time

Fee

A$42,446.50 (US$ 27,973) per yearOn Campus Accommodation (Premium Single Room) - starting AUD 419 per week

Start Date

1/31/2026

Address

Kalgoorlie Campus, 117 Egan Street, Kalgoorlie, Western Australia, 6430, Goldfields–Esperance, Australia

Destination Australia Scholarship - International Students

Value of scholarship

The scholarship will be paid as a cash stipend of AUD $15,000 per year.

How to applay

Submit an application for the course of study Submit an application for an eligible course Destination Scholarship Application Submit a one-page Statement of Purpose with your application demonstrating “How the Destination Australian Scholarship will assist you in reaching your career goal and how it will help you make tomorrow better”. Application close date - Applications accepted at any time.

Requierments

Eligible courses Master of Professional Engineering (Mining Engineering) Master of Professional Engineering (Metallurgical Engineering) Eligibility criteria International, full fee-paying, non-sponsored students International students who are studying on a valid student VISA Evidence of academic merit for the highest completed qualification You must remain enrolled at the Kalgoorlie campus. 75% of your course needs to be completed at our Kalgoorlie Campus for courses with a duration of 2 years or less Not available to students who are sponsored by a government entity or a corporate body It can be revoked at the discretion of Curtin if the recipient already has a scholarship, sponsorship or fee offset for their mainstream course. Enrolled full-time Value This Destination Australia Scholarship is valued at AUD $15,000 per annum for the duration of your postgraduate degree. The scholarship will be paid as a cash stipend of AUD $15,000 per year.

Who can applay

All international

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Value of scholarship

The annual scholarship package (stipend and tuition fees) is approx. AUD $60,000 - AUD $70,000 p.a.

How to applay

For further information, please contact the University website. If this project excites you, and your research skills and experience are a good fit for this specific project, you should contact the Project Lead via the Expression of Interest (EOI) form.

Requierments

Value The annual scholarship package (stipend and tuition fees) is approx. AUD $60,000 - AUD $70,000 p.a. Successful HDR applicants for admission will receive a 100% fee offset for up to 4 years, stipend scholarships, valued at approx. AUD $28,800 p.a. for up to a maximum of 3.5 years, are determined via a competitive selection process. Applicants will be notified of the scholarship outcome in November 2022. Eligible courses All applicable HDR courses Eligibility criteria • Applicants from top universities with very high GPA. • Have publication track-record in peer-reviewed Q1 journals. • Have valid TOEFL or IELTS certificates. • First degree in Petroleum Engineering/Chemical Engineering/Mechanical Engineering/Mining Engineering.

About

Curtin University is the largest university in Western Australia, welcoming more than 56,000 students, around a quarter of whom come from a country other than Australia. Its growing international reputation has seen it rise up in the international university global rankings in recent years. It’s now ranked in the top one per cent of universities in the world in the prestigious Academic Ranking of World Universities 2017.
Curtin’s global footprint is expanding, with campuses in Perth, Singapore, Malaysia, Dubai and Mauritius, and course delivery through more than 90 partner institutions worldwide. The Bentley Campus in Perth is located just six kilometres from Perth CBD. Perth is ranked in the top ten most liveable cities in the world. It is a picturesque and safe city with a low crime rate, and is one of the most affordable cities in Australia.
At Curtin, students study undergraduate and postgraduate courses within technology-rich learning environments that recreate real workplaces, enhancing their studies and giving them the practical experience they need before they graduate.
They can gain work experience through internships with industry and by working on real-world projects as part of their course. Some students choose to study part of their course in a different country or Curtin campus, adding a global dimension to their degree.
At the Bentley Campus, there is a sense of community both in and out of the classroom, with collaborative learning spaces, outdoor leisure areas and games to enjoy in-between classes. Clubs and societies offer students opportunities to get involved, gain new experiences, meet new friends and add skills to their CV.
Students have access to a number of support services including health services, a childcare service, housing services and additional learning support. Other facilities include a sports centre, an art gallery, a modern library, study spaces, an on-site bookshop, and plenty of food and drink outlets.

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