Graduate Diploma in Engineering (Mining)
| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2024-02-01 | - |
| 2024-07-01 | - |
Program Overview
The Graduate Diploma in Engineering (Mining) is a one-year program designed to provide a foundation for advanced engineering studies and career opportunities in the mining industry. It covers topics such as geomechanics, mine design, risk analysis, and management. Graduates may pursue careers as geotechnical engineers, environmental engineers, or mine planning engineers, among others.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
Overview:
The Graduate Diploma in Engineering (Mining) is a one-year full-time or part-time equivalent program designed to provide a foundation for advanced engineering studies and career opportunities for engineering graduates and working engineers with relevant experience.
Objectives:
The program aims to:
- Equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary for advanced studies in mining engineering
- Enhance professional development and career prospects in the mining industry
Program Description:
The program covers a wide range of topics, including:
- Geomechanics, geotechnical engineering, and geostatistics
- Mine design, modeling, simulation, and automation
- Risk and uncertainty analysis
- Mine management, planning, and sustainable practices
- Research, communication, critical thinking, business, and management skills
Outline:
Program Content:
The program consists of 24 units, comprising:
- Core courses (12 units)
- Mining specialization courses (12 units)
Core Courses
(all 3 units unless otherwise stated):
- Business Management Systems PG
- Research Methods and Statistics
- Project Management Fundamentals
Core Course, choice of one:
- Using Machine Learning Tools PG
- Communication & Critical Thinking
- Systems Engineering 1
- Risk Assessment and Management
- Project Governance and Contracts
- Project Leadership and Communication
Specialization Courses
(all 3 units):
- Mining Systems
- Geomechanics and Excavation Engineering
- Mine Safety Engineering
- Resource Estimation and Mine Planning
Assessment:
Assessment methods may vary from course to course and include:
- Class work
- Tutorials
- Assignments
- Laboratory work
- Quizzes
- Project work
Careers:
Potential Career Paths:
Graduates of the program may pursue careers as:
- Geotechnical engineers
- Environmental engineers
- Drilling and blast engineers
- Ventilation engineers
- Mine planning engineers
- Geostatisticians
Career Outcomes:
Graduates of the program have worked in various roles, including:
- Mineral Exploration
- Mining Engineer
- Drilling Engineer
Tuition Fees and Payment Information:
Domestic applicants
Indicative annual tuition fees Australian Full-fee place: $43,500
International applicants
Indicative annual tuition fees (24 units) International student place: $51,000
Entry Requirements:
Domestic applicants:
- Graduate entry with a completed four-year Bachelor of Engineering degree or equivalent in a related discipline with a minimum GPA of 4.5.
International applicants:
- A completed four-year Bachelor of Engineering degree or equivalent with a minimum GPA of 4.5 in the field of Mining Engineering.
Language Proficiency Requirements:
Australian domestic students:
- No language proficiency tests are required.
International students:
- IELTS: Overall 6.5; Reading 6; Listening 6; Speaking 6; Writing 6.
- TOEFL: Overall 79; Reading 13; Listening 13; Speaking 18; Writing 21.
- Pearson: Overall 58; Reading 50; Listening 50; Speaking 50; Writing 50.
- C1 Advanced: Overall 176; Reading 169; Listening 169; Speaking 169; Writing 169.
