Overview

The Master of Mining Engineering will be awarded after successful completion of 72 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 … For more content click the Read More button below. NOTE: Courses in this program may be delivered in either block mode (face-to-face or online) or offered fully online.Some electives may only be offered every two years.

Learning Outcomes

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Plan and execute an enquiry-based or mining industry research project, undertake a capstone experience or complete a piece of work that involves substantial scholarship.
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Investigate, generate and synthesise complex ideas and concepts at an abstract and/or applied level.
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Communicate complex ideas in a variety of formats to diverse audiences.
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Demonstrate an advanced understanding of the disciplinary body of knowledge, including established theories and recent developments relevant to Mining Engineering.
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Apply disciplinary principles and practices to new or complex environments.
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Critically evaluate contemporary debates and literatures in Mining Engineering.
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Analyse problems or issues, articulate appropriate solutions and justify propositions and/or professional decisions.
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Demonstrate an understanding of international perspectives relevant to Mining Engineering.
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Demonstrate a high level of personal autonomy and accountability in the acquisition or application of knowledge or skills.
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Apply enquiry-based learning and ways of thinking to new disciplinary and/or professional contexts.
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Demonstrate an understanding of, and the ability to apply, the principles of teamwork and collaboration.
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Graduate Capabilities

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Program Structure

Students must complete 72 UOC when taken as a standalone program.

The program structure includes two specialisations, each of which requires two foundation courses, two additional disciplinary and eight (or 48 UOC) advanced disciplinary courses. All these courses are offered at postgraduate level (MINE8xxx).

Specialisation Requirements

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Admission Requirements

Entry Requirements

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Program Requirements

Progression Requirements

Progression rules are in accordance with university policy.

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Associated Programs

Nested Postgraduate Program

Graduate Diploma in Mining Engineering - GradDipMinEng5335 - Mining Engineering
Graduate Certificate in Mining Engineering - GCertMinEng7335 - Mining Engineering

Recognition of Achievement

Award with Excellence
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The Award with Excellence is awarded in coursework masters programs, including Masters (Extension) but with the exception of Masters (Extended) such as JD and MD, when a Weighted Average Mean (WAM) of at least 80% has been achieved and at least 50% of the requirements of the award are completed at UNSW. All eligible programs will award 'with Excellence' except in special circumstances where approval of Academic Board has been given for a program to opt out.

Additional Information

Electives: A set of electives developed specifically for this program will be available to the students to choose from. Selection of Electives from outside this set will require approval of the program authority.

Award of the Degree: A student who completes the requirements for the degree shall receive at graduation a testamur for the degree of Master of Mining Engineering.

Administration of the Program: The program will be administered by the School of Minerals and Energy Resources Engineering at the Faculty of Engineering.

Course Delivery: The courses for this program will be delivered by the School of Minerals and Energy Resources Engineering at the Faculty of Engineering.

Program Fees

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