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postgraduate

Degree

Master of Engineering (Mining) (Coursework)

Course code: #8621

postgraduate

Degree

Master of Engineering (Mining) (Coursework)

Quick facts

  • Annual tuition (2022)

    $49,715 AUD

  • Application fee

    $125 AUD

  • Duration

    2 years

  • PSW

    2 years

  • Min GPA

    65 out of 100

  • CRICOS code

    067604G

Highlights
Practical industry experience

These are mandatory and all come with course.

Deadlines

Term start& deadline Deadline
Fall-February 30-November-2022 2022-11-30
Winter-May 31-March-2023 2023-03-31
Spring-September 31-July-2023 2023-07-31
Fall-February 30-November-2023 2023-11-30

Overview

Master of Engineering (Mining)

The Master of Engineering at The University of New South Wales 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 one of nine specialisations

Biomedical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mining Engineering, Petroleum Engineering, Renewable Energy and Telecommunications.

UNSW Master of Engineering (Mining) is a two-year full-time postgraduate degree taught by Australia’s top engineering faculty. Upon graduation, you’ll have the engineering accreditation to help you advance your career. 

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

Students must complete a minimum of pre-approved 60 days of Industrial Training to graduate. Industrial Training must be undertaken concurrently with enrolment in the program.

Estimate your cost

Residency
Count of person

$66,715

Total costs

yearly

Details


Cost of living 1 person $10,920
Accommodation 1 bed room $17,000
Tuition 1 person $49,715

Hourly wage

Min wage

23.23 AUD / 1 hour

in Australia every student can work 48 hour per fortnight

Required documents

  • Academic/Official Transcripts
  • Proof of English Language Proficiency (If Applicable)
  • Passport or Visa Documents

Language requirements

GRE
not required
GMAT
not required

IELTS

6.5
6
listening
6
writing
6
speaking
6
reading

TOEFL

90
22
listening
23
writing
22
speaking
22
reading

PTE

64
54
listening
54
writing
54
speaking
54
reading

Cambridge

176
169
listening
169
writing
169
speaking
169
reading
Language pathway (conditional offer) is available

If you do not currently meet the English language requirements of your chosen program, UNSW Global offers courses and programs designed to help you reach these requirements.

Different options are available depending on your current English language level.

English courses at UNSW Global include Academic English (English for University), Professional English, and General English, as well as test preparation courses.

English language courses are available at various levels and lengths and may be packaged with a UNSW Foundation Studies Program, UNSW Diploma Program or a UNSW Degree.

University English Entry Course (UEEC)

University English Entry Course (UEEC) prepares you for entry into university if you’ve received a conditional offer from UNSW Sydney but do not meet the UNSW English entry requirements.

University English Entry Course (UEEC 20 or 15 or 10) is a 10, 15 or 20-week course designed to prepare students for a UNSW Diploma program or a UNSW degree program (undergraduate or postgraduate)

Essential Academic English (EAE)

Essential Academic English (EAE) provides the English skills you need to thrive at university. It prepares you for University English and Foundation English courses.

Entry Requirements

 
Direct entryUEEC 10 weeksUEEC 15 weeksUEEC 20 weeksEAE 10 Weeks
IELTS6.5, Writing 6.0
(subscores 6.0)
6.0, Writing 6.0
(subscores 5.5, Speaking 5.0)
6.0, Writing 5.5
(subscores 5.0)
5.5, Writing 5.5
(subscores 5.0)
5.0, Writing 5.0
(subscores 4.5)
TOEFL577, TWE 5.0550, TWE 5.0537, TWE 4.5513, TWE 4.5483, TWE 4.0
TOEFL-iBT90, Writing 23
(subscores 22)
80, Writing 2075, Writing 1865, Writing 1856, Writing 14
Pearson Test of English64, Writing 54
(subscores 54)
54, Writing 5450, Writing 5046, Writing 4638, Writing 38
Cambridge Advanced English176, Writing 169169, Writing 169169, Writing 162162, Writing 162154, Writing 154

Academic background and requirement

Admission to this program requires one of the following:

  • 4-year non-accredited (under the Washington Accord) Bachelor of Engineering degree (or equivalent) in a cognate discipline with a minimum 65% average; or
  • 3-year Bachelor of Engineering Science degree in a cognate discipline, at least equivalent to the first three years of an Engineering degree accredited under the Washington Accord with a minimum 75% average.

A pathway for entry into the program for graduates from both 4-year Bachelor of Engineering degrees in non-cognate disciplines, and 3-year Bachelor of Science degrees, exists via:

enrolment first into the Bachelor of Engineering (BE) program, where advanced standing (to a maximum of 2 years) may be granted.

Career opportunities

  • Geological Engineer
  • Geophysical Engineer
  • Mineral Engineer
  • Mining Safety Engineer
  • Seismic Engineer

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