Program Overview

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Master of Mining Engineering

The Master of Mining Engineering is designed for graduates and mining industry professionals who want to delve deeper into development. This degree provides students with the latest skills, trends, and knowledge to get ahead in their careers.

Program Overview

The Master of Mining Engineering develops and executes the processes used to extract minerals from below and above ground. As a mining engineer, graduates will work in the planning and management of engineering the extraction of mineral, petroleum, and gas resources from the earth.

Key Features

• This 1.7-year full-time (or flexible part-time) degree is taught by Australias leading Engineering faculty.
• Many of the courses in this degree are offered as modules over a short block period, allowing students to continue working if they choose to study part-time.
• Students will be studying in the renowned UNSW School of Minerals and Energy Resources Engineering, providing industry-led professional development and world-class equipment.

Why Study at UNSW?

• UNSW is renowned for its Mineral and Mining Engineering education, ranked #1 in Australia and #25 globally for Engineering and Technology.
• The university is known for its graduate employability, with UNSW awarded the Most Employable students for six years in a row.
• UNSW offers the largest range of undergraduate and postgraduate degrees in Australia and is home to the best facilities in resources engineering.

Program Structure

The degree is designed to build on foundational knowledge in mining engineering and provide advanced knowledge. Students will study the Fundamentals of Mining Engineering and other core subjects, including:

• Mine Processes, Systems and Analysis
• Hazard Identification, Risk and Safety Management in Mining
• A Mining Industry Research Project

Electives

Electives in this degree include:

• Technology Management and Innovation in Mining
• Environmental Management for the Mining Industry
• Mining Geomechanics
• Mineral Processing
• Mine Design and Feasibility
• Mine Geology and Geophysics for Mining Operations

Entry Requirements

Entry requires a four-year (Honours) degree in Mining Engineering or a cognate discipline from a recognised institution, or satisfying the requirements of the UNSW Graduate Diploma in Mining Engineering with a minimum 70% average and no course fails.

English Language Requirements

Students may be asked to provide evidence of their English proficiency to study at UNSW, depending on their educational background and citizenship. English language skills are vitally important for coping with lectures, tutorials, assignments, and examinations.

Fees and Scholarships

• 2026 Indicative First Year Full Fee: $45,000*
• 2026 Indicative Full Fee to Complete Degree: $68,500*
• Fees are subject to annual review by the University and may increase annually.

Future Careers

Graduates of the Master of Mining Engineering will be evaluating, planning, and overseeing the construction of mines and assessing processes. Potential roles include:

• Mining Engineer
• Engineering Geologist
• Petroleum Engineer
• Geotechnical Engineer

Research Areas

UNSW focuses on undertaking research and educating graduates who address climate change, with areas of focus including:

• CO sequestration
• Improving efficiencies through digital rock analysis
• Generating clean energy through geothermal engineering
• Research into space mining

Academic Excellence

The university's academics are experts in their fields and internationally respected and recognised. They work alongside industry partners and government organisations to help solve the most complex problems facing the sector.