Program Overview
The Master of Engineering (Mining) at UNSW is a two-year postgraduate degree designed for engineering graduates seeking a career in mining. The program provides in-depth knowledge and technical skills in mining, along with engineering management and design capabilities. Graduates gain the accreditation necessary for career advancement and international recognition through the Washington Accord. The program includes disciplinary knowledge courses, advanced specialization courses, engineering management courses, a design course, and a research project.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
The Master of Engineering (Mining) at UNSW is a two-year full-time postgraduate degree designed for students with an undergraduate degree in engineering who wish to pursue a career in the engineering profession with an accreditation by Engineers Australia+. Graduates will possess the engineering accreditation necessary to advance their careers. The flexible degree provides in-depth knowledge and technical ability in mining while contributing to ongoing professional development. Students will develop skills in engineering management, analysis, and design, which they will apply through practical experience in industrial training. The degree is structured to meet the requirements of the Washington Accord, ensuring international recognition and facilitating the mobility of engineers.
Outline:
The Master of Engineering (Mining) program includes the following components:
- Disciplinary Knowledge Courses: Introductory courses covering the fundamentals of mining engineering.
- Advanced Disciplinary Knowledge Courses: Tailored courses allowing students to specialize in areas of interest and align their studies with career goals.
- Engineering and Technical Management Courses: Courses developing skills in project management, leadership, and strategy.
- Design Course: A course specific to the chosen specialization, involving a design task relevant to the field of study.
Careers:
Graduates of the Master of Engineering (Mining) program can pursue successful careers in the mining industry both in Australia and internationally. They can work in technical roles such as Drilling or Mine Planning Engineer, consulting, project management, research and development, or with regulatory agencies. The mining industry's global worth of hundreds of billions of dollars and the emergence of new technologies in mining operations create exciting career opportunities for Mining Engineers.
Entry Requirements:
- 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.
Language Proficiency Requirements:
- You may be asked to provide evidence of your English proficiency to study at UNSW depending on whether you are from an English-speaking background or non-English speaking background. English language skills are vitally important for coping with lectures, tutorials, assignments and examinations - this is why UNSW requires a minimum English language competency for enrolment.
- If English is not your first language, you’ll need to provide proof of your English proficiency before you can be given an offer to study at UNSW. You can do this by providing evidence that you meet one or more of the following criteria:
- English language tests and university English courses
- Prior study in the medium of English
- Other qualifications
