Curtin University
Address
Kalgoorlie, Western Australia, Australia
Faculty
Faculty of Science and Engineering
Campus
Curtin Kalgoorlie
Course code: #MC-PROENG
postgraduate
DegreeMaster of Professional Engineering - Mining Engineering (Coursework)
Quick facts
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Annual tuition (2022)
$38,500 AUD
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Application fee
Free
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Duration
2 years
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PSW
4 years
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Min GPA
50 out of 100
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CRICOS code
0100657
These are mandatory and all come with course.
Deadlines
Overview
Master of Professional Engineering - Mining Engineering
This major at Curtin University 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 intelligent 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, Geo-mechanics, mine planning and feasibility study, ventilation, rock excavation, mine management, digital applications, future mining and sustainability.
The course provides extensive opportunities for integration with the mining industry through Work Integrated Learning (WIL) embedded in each unit.
You will undertake a research project over two semesters in the final year.
This project unit is designed to encapsulate all course learning outcomes and expose students to solving challenging mining engineering problems.
This major sits within the Master of Professional Engineering degree. Therefore, you will apply for the Master of Professional Engineering to apply for this major.
The course is not suitable for graduates of a four-year undergraduate degree with Engineers Australia accreditation in the same discipline.
Estimate your cost
Residency
Count of person
$46,500
Total costs
yearly
Details
| Cost of living | 1 person | $7,320 |
| Accommodation | 1 bed room | $8,000 |
| Tuition | 1 person | $38,500 |
Hourly wage
Min wage
23.23 AUD / 1 hour
in Australia every student can work 48 hour per fortnight
Required documents
- Passport
- English Language Proficiency Evidence
- Visa Documents (if applicable)
- Academic Transcript
- CV/Resume (Not applicable for SLIIT - Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology - applicants)
Language requirements
IELTS
6
listening
6
writing
6
speaking
6
reading
TOEFL
13
listening
28
writing
18
speaking
13
reading
PTE
50
listening
50
writing
50
speaking
50
reading
Cambridge
169
listening
169
writing
169
speaking
169
reading
Curtin English offers three pathways to improve your language proficiency to meet the English pre-requisites for entry to university or Curtin College.
| Name of Program | Entry requirements | Discipline | Duration | Pathway |
| General English | IELTS: From 3.0 PTE: From 25 TOEFL: From 25 | General English 1 | 20 weeks | General English 2 |
| General English 2 | 20 weeks | Gateway English | ||
| Gateway English | IELTS: From 5.0 PTE: From 36 TOEFL: From 40 | - | 6-24 weeks | Curtin College English Language Bridging |
| English Language Bridging | IELTS: From 5.5 PTE: From 42 TOEFL: From 52 | - | 2-17 weeks | undergraduate or postgraduate course |
Academic background and requirement
Applicants require a 4-year Engineering degree from a recognised institution in the same discipline of study.
Students who don’t meet the entry requirements but have completed the Graduate Diploma in Professional Engineering degree at Curtin will be considered to have met the above course requirement.
Career opportunities
- Mining engineer
- Mine planning specialist
- Mine production engineer
- Geotechnical engineer
- Mine manager
- Consulting engineer
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