Master Of Engineering (Mining)

The University of Adelaide (UoA)

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2 Years

Course duration

6/30/2025

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US$33610

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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. What will you do? 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. To stay in the program, you’ll need to maintain a high grade point average. An exit path will be available if you’re only completing the foundation year. In this case you’ll receive a graduate diploma. Where could it take you? 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. Potential careers Geotechnical Engineer, Engineer, Minerals Processing Engineer, Mineral Exploration, Mining Engineer, Drilling Engineer Degree Structure The Master of Engineering is a 48-unit program comprising 12 units of core courses, 12 units of foundation courses, 12 units of advanced technical coursework and a project to the value of 12 units, which introduces candidates to research. Normally, students will complete the requirements for the Master of Engineering in two years of full-time study. Graduates of a Bachelor of Engineering from the University of Adelaide or another institution whose program is equivalent to an AQF level 8 honours program, and accredited under the Washington Accord will be eligible to be considered for credit allowing them to complete the master's program in less than two years, with a minimum of one year of full-time study. International students from non-English speaking backgrounds will be required to take an English language communications course as part of the program.

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A completed four-year Bachelor of Engineering degree or equivalent with a minimum GPA of 4.5 in the field of Mining Engineering.IELTS: Overall band score of 6.5 and Band score of 6 in all bands; TOEFL Paper-based: total score of 577 with a minimum of 4.5 in the Test of Written English (TWE) or Internet-based: total score of 79 with a minimum of 21 in Writing, 18 in Speaking and 13 in Reading and Listening; Pearson Test of English (Academic) overall score of 58 and Skills profile of no less than 50 in all skills; and Cambridge English-Advanced (CAE): Overall score of 176 and Individual score of 169 in all skills.

2 Years - Full time

Fee

A$51,000.00 (US$ 33,610) per yearPlease check with institution

Start Date

6/30/2025

Address

The University of Adelaide (Adelaide), North Terrace, UNIVERSITY OF ADELAIDE, South Australia, 5005, ADELAIDE, Australia

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Ranked in the top 1% of universities in the world and a member of Australia’s research-intensive Group of Eight, The University of Adelaide is a prestigious institution that provides students with an internationally recognised degree.
With 110 Rhodes Scholars and five Nobel Laureates among its distinguished alumni, Adelaide holds high standards for its teaching. A favourable staff-student ratio means that international students receive the support they need to succeed.
Over 200 undergraduate and postgraduate degrees are on offer at the institution, and with state-of-the-art facilities and world-leading technology, the University of Adelaide gives students endless career options. Degrees are put together in line with advice from key industry members and close work with government, to make sure students are ready to tackle the major challenges of tomorrow.
The University of Adelaide is connected across the globe. It works alongside governments, businesses, and other universities throughout Asia, Europe and North America to improve the lives of communities in need.
The careers service gives students the opportunity to network and connect with employers, provides support for putting together the perfect CV, and helps to prepare them for their career.
Based in South Australia, Adelaide is among the top 10 on The Economist’s list of the world’s most liveable cities, it is safe, clean and brilliantly green. Compared to other Australian cities, the cost of living is reasonable. The main campus is within walking distance of the city centre. From art galleries to sports stadiums, students are never far away from the vast array of cultural experiences that are on offer.

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