Postgraduate course
Master of Engineering (Mining Engineering)
University of Wollongong
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About
The Master of Engineering (Mining Engineering) provides graduate engineers with discipline-specific knowledge and technical skills in advanced mining engineering. The degree covers many areas such as mine design and planning, mining systems, resource estimation and mine evaluation, mining geomechanics, mine ventilation and climate, mine health and safety, and computer applications in mining engineering.
The Master of Engineering delivers expert skills and applied competencies required for the professional engineer. It is designed to train and enhance professional practice, advance technical and specialist skills, and provide an opportunity to put theory into practice with applied projects and research. The degree also delivers communication, strategic and project management skills essential to the practicing engineer.
You will complete the core subjects: Professional Communications and Engineering Workplace Practice, Innovation and Design, Studies in Surface Mining, Mineral Valuation and Risk Analysis, Studies in Underground Mining, and Research Methods.
For the mining major you will study subjects including Foundations of Mine Planning and Design, Mineral Beneficiation, Environmental Control in Mines, Advanced Mining Safety, Rock Mechanics, and Mine Planning and Development. You will also complete an advanced project.
Admission criteria
A recognised four-year Bachelor of Engineering degree, with an equivalent average mark of 60%.
Fees and charges
This course will be offered as a Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP). This means the Australian government will subsidise your tuition fees by up to 75%. To be eligible for this fee subsidy, you must meet the following criteria: Be a domestic student, i.e. an Australian or New Zealand citizen, a permanent resident of Australia or a permanent Australian Humanitarian visa holder.
Refer to University of Wollongong current fee information.
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Australian Government financial assistance
University of Wollongong scholarships and financial assistance
Further information
Read the full course details on the University of Wollongong website.
Visit the University of Wollongong website or call 1300 FOR UOW (1300 367 869).
Visit the Faculty of Engineering and Information Sciences website.
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