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Master of Engineering with Specialisation in Mining Engineering

University of New South Wales (UNSW) - Kensington Campus

Australia,New South Wales

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24 Months

Duration

CAD 47,740/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 150

Application Fee

Feb 2024

Apply Date

Australia, New South Wales

Type: University

Location Type: Semi-Urban

Founded: 1949

Total Students: 65,600 +

Int. Students: 22,946 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

Civil Engineering Building (H20), Library Rd, UNSW Sydney, Kensington NSW 2052, Australia

Overview
Key Facts
Fees & Funding
Admission Requirements
Additional Info
Scholarships
Student Visa
Work Permit

Master of Engineering with Specialisation in Mining Engineering

Program Overview

The Master of Engineering is a flexible postgraduate degree delivered by Australia’s leading engineering faculty and designed for students who require an accredited engineering qualification.

You can choose from one of nine specialisations: Biomedical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mining Engineering, Petroleum Engineering, Renewable Energy and Telecommunications.

Engineers work across a range of disciplines, all requiring a high level of knowledge, skills and expertise. Responsible for developing solutions and products relied on by countless people, all engineers require formal accreditation before they can begin working. This degree will build on your prior undergraduate study and is professionally accredited by Engineers Australia.

The Master of Engineering includes an integrated industrial training component and courses to develop your technical knowledge and skills in engineering management, analysis and design to ensure you graduate career-ready and accredited.

Your education will provide in-depth knowledge as well as deeper project experience and increased technical confidence across selected research disciplines. You’ll continue your professional development and be able to update your qualifications and knowledge to meet or maintain professional accreditation standards.

You’ll be prepared for work as a professional engineer through specialised study in your area of professional interest, equipping you with the required knowledge and skills for a rewarding career in engineering.

Mining Engineering
UNSW Master of Engineering (Mining) is a two-year full-time postgraduate degree taught at Australia’s top engineering faculty. Upon graduation you’ll have the engineering accreditation to help you get ahead in your career. The flexible degree offers in-depth knowledge and technical ability in your specialisation of mining while contributing to your ongoing professional development. You’ll develop your skills in engineering management, analysis and design that you’ll apply through practical experience in industrial training.

This degree is designed for students with an undergraduate degree wanting to pursue a career in the Engineering profession with an accreditation by Engineers Australia. You’ll graduate with a qualification that is internationally recognised by the Washington Accord and is globally recognised to facilitate the mobility of engineers.

Through this degree, you’ll gain the theory, tools and strategies required of today’s Mining Engineers and gain advanced knowledge in:

Project management
Mining engineering and mine design
Geotechnical engineering
Mine geomechanics
Environmental management
Mineral processing
Mine ventilation and water
Hazard identification, risk and safety management
Waste management

The Master of Engineering includes an integrated 60 days industrial training component and courses to develop your technical knowledge and skills in engineering management, analysis and design to ensure you graduate career-ready and accredited.

You’ll have the opportunity to undertake an extensive research project to extend your knowledge in a specific area of interest. The project enables students to gain valuable skills in project planning and management and learn methods to undertake the critical analysis, interpretation and communication of results.

Detailed Program Facts

Program Level

Master's Degree

Application Processing Days

30 Days

Program Intensity

Full-Time

Duration of Program

24 Months

Program Intakes

Intake Month/Year		Intake Status
feb 2024		Open
may 2024		Open
sep 2024		Open

Application Fee

Application Fee: CAD 150

Tuition Fee

CAD 47,740 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

Living Cost in University of New South Wales (UNSW) - Kensington Campus

CAD 29,710 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Check program website for more information about funding options.

English Test Requirements

IELTS
- Minimum Overall Score - 6.5 - 6 - With No Band Less Than
TOEFL
- Minimum Overall Score - 90.0 Minimum Listening - 22.0 Minimum Reading - 22.0 Minimum Writing - 23.0 Minimum Speaking - 22.0
PTE
- Minimum Overall Score - 64.0

Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have a Bachelor’s Degree.

Minimum CGPA Required: 65.00 %

Additional Information

Career
The mining industry is worth hundreds of billions of dollars globally. Mining Engineers enjoy successful careers in Australia and overseas. Upon graduation, you can work in technical roles such as Drilling or Mine Planning Engineer, consulting, project management, research and development or with regulatory agencies.

As new forms of energy are being discovered and more widely used, many other resource sectors require Mining Engineers. Mineral resources are crucial in powering key elements of the renewable and sustainable energy industry, including lithium batteries, solar panels and wind turbines.

While the mining industry is mature, new technologies are breathing in new life. Technologies that revolutionise mining operations such as automation, robotics and artificial intelligence are becoming more commonplace and are creating exciting career opportunities for Mining Engineers.

Our graduates have gained employment with some of the world’s and Australia’s largest companies in the industry, including:

AECOM
Arcadis
BHP
Glencore
Newcrest Mining
Rio Tinto

Scholarships

UNSW is where ambitious and high-achieving students from around the world study and succeed. We offer scholarships for international students to empower them to realise their potential. Our scholarships are not just based on your grades – UNSW values leadership skills, extracurricular interests and your passion to study with us. Our international scholarships and awards will help you to gain financial support, recognition of your academic excellence and they will help you stand out to future employers.

International Scientia Coursework Scholarship - Alongside academic merit, we want you to show us your passion to become a leader, how you have engaged in extracurricular interests, and share with us why UNSW is the university for you.

What you receive:

A full scholarship on your tuition fees or,
AUD$20,000 per annum for the minimum duration of your program.

You will also have access to networks and support including ‘fast-tracked’ applications for campus accommodation, awards and networking events and guaranteed entry into the UNSW Professional Development Program.

Australia’s Global University Award - If you have strong academic merit and are passionate about achieving your goals through university study, you will be considered for Australia’s Global University Award.

What you receive:

AUD$10,000 for one year

Work Permit

PGWP

Students who have completed their studies in Australia can apply for a Post Study Work Permit or a Temporary Graduate Visa (subclass 485) to continue working in Australia post the completion of their study programs. As an international student, one can apply for the visa but not later than six months after completing your course. But to be eligible, you must meet the Australian Study Requirements, which include a minimum of 16 months of stay in Australia and a completing 92 weeks of a course registered on the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS).

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