Program start date | Application deadline |
2025-07-01 | - |
2026-02-01 | - |
2026-07-01 | - |
Program Overview
Graduate Diploma in Mining
Overview
The Graduate Diploma in Mining is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the mining industry, including mining engineering methods, mineral exploration, mine planning, design, engineering, optimisation, and management of mining operations.
Admission Criteria
Applicants for a Graduate Diploma are required to meet University academic and English language entry standards. A Bachelor Degree or Graduate Certificate is generally required. Any specific course entry and completion requirements must also be met.
English Requirements
Curtin requires all applicants to demonstrate proficiency in English. Specific English requirements for this course are outlined in the IELTS table below.
- Writing: 6
- Speaking: 6
- Reading: 6
- Listening: 6
- Overall band score: 6
Fees and Scholarships
Domestic Fee Paying Postgraduate
- 2025 Fee year: $33,166*
*Based on a first-year full-time study load of 200 credits. The total cost will depend on your course options (i.e., units selected and time taken to complete).
Location
- Curtin Kalgoorlie
How to Apply
Please review information on how to apply for the campus of your choice.
- Curtin Kalgoorlie
Course Structure
The course consists of 200 credits of core units, encompassing the key aspects of mining engineering skills and knowledge, across the breadth of the industry.
Career Opportunities
Graduates may be employed as underground and/or open pit mining engineers or quarry managers, or hold other senior management positions once the necessary experience is gained.
What You'll Learn
- Apply scientific, engineering, and technological principles to mine development projects
- Think critically and creatively to generate innovative solutions and apply logical and rational processes to analyse mine feasibility studies
- Evaluate, synthesise, and contextualise information relevant to the discipline of mining engineering and communicate to stakeholders, using written or oral presentations and applying information obtained from mining software tools used to conduct mine feasibility studies
- Proactively demonstrate responsibility and self-learning skills by applying critical reflection of mining in the global environment and applying best practice standards in mining methods and technologies
- Demonstrate respect for cultural diversity in professional life
- Work in accordance with professional standards and demonstrate responsibility towards the broader community, work in teams
Duration
- 1 year full-time or equivalent part-time study
- The course can be studied externally
- Candidates who have completed a mining-related undergraduate degree or who have minerals industry experience may be considered for mid-year entry
Credit
- A full-time study load usually consists of 200 credits (approximately eight units) per year, with 100 credits (approximately four units) in each semester
CRICOS
- The Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS) Code indicates a registered program offered to international students studying in Australia on student visas
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Deadlines for Applying Direct to Curtin
- Semester 2, 2025: Applications now open! (Application close: 9 July 2025)
- Semester 1, 2026: Applications now open! (Application close: 3 February 2026)
- Semester 2, 2026: 6 April 2026 (Application close: 2 July 2026)
Curtin University
Overview:
Curtin University is a public research university located in Perth, Western Australia. It is known for its strong focus on research and innovation, particularly in the fields of mining, engineering, and health sciences. Curtin offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs, as well as professional development courses. The university has a global presence with campuses in Dubai, Malaysia, Mauritius, and Singapore.
Services Offered:
Curtin University provides a comprehensive range of services to its students, including:
Learning Support:
Disability planning, industry placements, global study opportunities, and access to learning and study spaces.Campus Life:
Accommodation options, information about living in Perth, food and retail services, regional study opportunities, sports and social clubs, health and wellbeing resources, and campus events.International Student Support:
Assistance with moving to Australia, application procedures, English language programs, and opportunities to meet with university representatives in their home countries.Financial Assistance:
Information on fees and charges, financial assistance programs, and scholarships.Career Support:
Access to career advisors and resources to help students with their career planning.Student Life and Campus Experience:
Curtin University offers a vibrant and diverse campus experience. Students can participate in a wide range of activities, including:
Sports and Recreation:
Joining sports teams, participating in recreational activities, and attending campus events.Social Clubs:
Joining student clubs and societies based on their interests.Campus Events:
Attending lectures, workshops, and social events organized by the university.Global Study Opportunities:
Studying abroad at one of Curtin's international campuses or participating in exchange programs.Key Reasons to Study There:
High Graduate Employment Rate:
Curtin University has the highest rate of graduates finding full-time employment among Western Australia's public universities.Research Excellence:
Curtin's research is rated at or above world standard, with a strong focus on innovation.Global Recognition:
Curtin is ranked second in the world for mineral and mining engineering.Diverse and Inclusive Campus:
Curtin celebrates diversity and aims to create a welcoming environment for all students.Strong Industry Partnerships:
Curtin collaborates with industry, government, and First Nations people to create meaningful change and solve real-world problems.Academic Programs:
Curtin University offers a wide range of academic programs across various disciplines, including:
Agriculture, Environment and Sustainability
Architecture and Construction
Arts and Creative Industries
Business, Innovation, Management and Law
Culture, Society and Indigenous
Education
Engineering, Mining and Surveying
Health
Information Technology
Physical Sciences, Geoscience and Mathematics
Other:
Curtin University is committed to sustainability and has a strong focus on addressing the UN's global sustainable development goals. The university also has a strong commitment to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander engagement and aims to embed their voices and perspectives in its decision-making.