UNSW Sydney

Course Level

Graduate Diploma

CRICOS

084281B

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Graduate Diploma of Mining Engineering

The Graduate Diploma of Mining Engineering will be awarded after successful completion of 48 Units of Credit points of coursework, either full time or part time. A majority of the courses will be offered as modules over a short block period to permit employees of mining companies and associated service providers to attend on a part-time basis. Please note that some electives may only be offered every two years.

Campus	Duration	Fees	ATAR
Kensington	Flexible Delivery - 1 years	$44,000	N/A

Designed for

Graduates in science and technology or engineering

Structure

A total of 48 UOC must be completed. Students must do a minimum of 1 stream(s) from the list of specialisations: MINERS - Mine Geomechanics and MINEQS - Mine Management.

Subjects

Mine geomechanics
Mine management

Entry requirements

3 year degree in Mining Engineering or related cognate discipline (3 or 4 years) from a recognised institution, or satisfying the requirements of the UNSW Graduate Certificate in Mining Engineering with a minimum WAM of 65% and no course fails, or with permission from the Head of School or Director of Postgraduate Studies (Coursework). A credit average is required over the final 2 years of the degree. A minimum of 1 year relevant industry experience is essential for all applicants with a 3 year degree. Entry is considered for each individual with a 3 or 4 year degree based on portfolio supporting the application, including details of relevant industry experience. Relevant industry experience is defined by the UNSW School of Mining Engineering as professional and/or industry responsibility in mining or mining associated services. An entry interview may be required. A portfolio is to be provided to support the application.

Recognition

Mine Manager's Certificate of Competency

Study Pathways

Students with at least four years of relevant responsible industry experience and vocational certificates may gain entry with permission based on portfolio and interview.