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Overview

The Masters in Mine Geotechnical Engineering is offered as a specialist postgraduate coursework qualification for people who currently, or wish in the future to, work within the mining industry with particular responsibilities in the field of ground /strata control. The program has been designed to cater for people with different … For more content click the Read More button below. The program is particularly designed for people working at mine sites, or those who have access to a mine site for practical assignments. The course is offered in a flexible delivery format, with a large component available in a distance format, plus a limited number of face-to-face workshops/sessions. Assessments will include a number of practical, site-based assignments, including group and interactive work and presentations. Students who have successfully completed The Graduate Diploma of Mine Geotechnical Engineering with a 65% WAM or higher can articulate to The Masters in Mine Geotechnical Engineering. Articulation to the same stream in The Masters in Mine Geotechnical Engineering from The Graduate Diploma in Mine Geotechnical Engineering will allow for transfer of all courses completed in The Graduate Diploma of Mine Geotechnical Engineering. The following three streams are offered:- Open Cut Coal Mine Strata Control- Underground Coal Mine Strata Control- Underground Ground Control NOTE: Some electives may only be offered every two years.This program does not have CRICOS registration; it is not available for study on a Student Visa.This program will be open for admission in every even year (eg. 2022, 2024, 2026)

The program is particularly designed for people working at mine sites, or those who have access to a mine site for practical assignments. The course is offered in a flexible delivery format, with a large component available in a distance format, plus a limited number of face-to-face workshops/sessions. Assessments will include a number of practical, site-based assignments, including group and interactive work and presentations.

Students who have successfully completed The Graduate Diploma of Mine Geotechnical Engineering with a 65% WAM or higher can articulate to The Masters in Mine Geotechnical Engineering. Articulation to the same stream in The Masters in Mine Geotechnical Engineering from The Graduate Diploma in Mine Geotechnical Engineering will allow for transfer of all courses completed in The Graduate Diploma of Mine Geotechnical Engineering.

The following three streams are offered:
- Open Cut Coal Mine Strata Control
- Underground Coal Mine Strata Control
- Underground Ground Control

NOTE:
Some electives may only be offered every two years.
This program does not have CRICOS registration; it is not available for study on a Student Visa.
This program will be open for admission in every even year (eg. 2022, 2024, 2026)

Learning Outcomes

Investigate, generate and synthesise complex ideas and concepts at an abstract and/or applied level.

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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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Communicate complex ideas in a variety of formats to diverse audiences.

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Demonstrate an understanding of international perspectives relevant to Mining Engineering.

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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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Demonstrate a high level of personal autonomy and accountability in the acquisition or application of knowledge or skills.

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Apply disciplinary principles and practices to new or complex environments.

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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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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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Graduate Capabilities

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Program Structure

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

Specialisation Requirements

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Admission Requirements

Entry Requirements

Minimum Entry Requirements

Entry to the Masters in Mine Geotechnical Engineering is by satisfying the requirements of the UNSW 5059 Graduate Diploma in Mine Geotechnical Engineering with a minimum 65% average.

Applications for direct entry for this program are only available to graduates of the UNSW 5059 Graduate Diploma of Mine Geotechnical Engineering. However, in exceptional circumstances, students who can demonstrate equivalent prior learning may be approved an alternative entry pathway by written permission of the Head of School or Director of Postgraduate Studies (Coursework).

NOTE: If students lose or change jobs and no longer have mine site access, the School will work with the students affected to arrange ongoing access to a mine site, or mine site data, so as to enable the opportunity for successful completion of the courses and related assessment tasks. This may include ongoing access agreed with their past employer, or access to an alternate site or site database being arranged. As such, there is no requirement for the students to have to change streams or programs on this account.

Limitations on Recognition of Prior Learning

Exemptions: Recognised prior learning (RPL) may be available towards the program award for selected courses within the program. A maximum of 12 UOC of RPL will be considered on application to the Program Authority, and according to the UNSW RPL Procedure. Criteria for approval will include: equivalent course duration at a recognised institution, equivalent course content and assessment.

5059 Graduate Diploma of Mine Geotechnical Engineering Graduates: Graduates of program 5059 will be eligible to receive recognition of prior learning (RPL) for all courses (48 UOC) completed towards the 5059 program, subject to satisfying the UNSW Credit Transfer Rules and Faculty Enrolment Rules.

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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 Mine Geotechnical Engineering - GDipMineGeotech5059 - Mine Geotechnical 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

Award of the Degree: A student who completes the requirements for the degree shall receive at graduation a testamur for the degree of Master in Mine Geotechnical 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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Additional Expenses and Resources

This course has no specific textbooks. Course will depend largely on mine disaster investigation and corona reports. References to mining regulations will be essential.

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Faculty
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Campus

Sydney

Study Level
Study Level refers to the academic level of a program, specialisation or course.

Postgraduate

Typical duration:

1.7 Year(s)

Delivery Mode

Face-to-face (includes blended)

Intake Period

Term 1

Academic Calendar

Minimum Units of Credit

AQF Level

Level 9

Award Type

Masters (Coursework)

Award(s)
Award(s): Qualification upon completion (all awards offered by UNSW are accredited by UNSW and align with the Australian Qualifications Framework).

Master of Mine Geotechnical Engineering - MMineGeotech

Mine Geotechnical Engineering

8059

72 Units of Credit