Program Overview

Graduate Certificate in Mining

Overview

The Graduate Certificate in Mining is a one-year part-time course that provides students with the knowledge and skills to apply scientific, engineering, and technological principles to mine development projects. The course is designed to equip students with the ability to access, evaluate, and synthesise mine planning and design information from multiple sources, communicate effectively in the discipline of mining engineering, and demonstrate responsibility and self-learning skills.

Admission Criteria

Applicants require a Bachelor degree or equivalent qualification from a recognised university. Relevant work experience will be considered on a case-by-case basis by the Postgraduate Course Coordinator.

Fees and Scholarships

Australian and New Zealand Student Indicative Fees

• $4,700* (Commonwealth supported)
• $16,268* (Domestic)

*Fees are indicative only and subject to passage of legislation.

Location

The course is offered at the Curtin Kalgoorlie campus.

How to Apply

Please review information on how to apply for the campus of your choice. Each campus has different application deadlines.

Course Structure

The course consists of two units per semester, with a total of 100 credits.

Research Areas

The course covers various research areas, including:

• Mine development projects
• Mine planning and design
• Information technologies and mining software tools
• Global environment and best practice standards in mining methods and technologies

Specialisations

The course does not offer specialisations.

Career Opportunities

The course provides students with the knowledge and skills to pursue careers in mining engineering, including:

• Mine development projects
• Mine planning and design
• Information technologies and mining software tools
• Global environment and best practice standards in mining methods and technologies

Further Information

For further information on the course, please contact the Postgraduate Course Coordinator.

Disclaimer

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