Handbook - Mining Engineering

Overview

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 … 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.

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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

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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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 understanding of the disciplinary body of knowledge, including established theories and recent developments relevant to Mining Engineering.

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

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Critically evaluate contemporary debates and literatures in 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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Analyse problems or issues, articulate appropriate solutions and justify propositions and/or professional decisions.

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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 48 UOC when taken as a standalone program.

Specialisations

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Mining Engineering

Admission Requirements

Entry Requirements

Minimum Entry Requirements

Entry to the Graduate Diploma program requires a 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%, or with permission from the Head of School or Director of Postgraduate Studies (Coursework).

The UNSW School of Minerals and Energy Resources Engineering defines a related cognate discipline as related Engineering degrees (Chemical, Electrical, Environmental, Mechatronics, Mechanical, Metallurgy, Petroleum) or physical Science degrees (Geology, Physics, Chemistry).

A minimum 65% average is required over the final two (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 Minerals and Energy Resources Engineering as professional and/or industry responsibility in mining or mining associated services.

Relevant industry experience is defined by the UNSW School of Mining Engineering as professional and/or industry responsibility in mining or mining associated services. A portfolio is to be provided to support the application for postgraduate coursework study, including the following:

A cover letter explaining your motivation to work in the mining industry and proposed study program at UNSW. The letter should tell us about your interests and achievements and be no more than 400 words.
A CV that provides information on industry responsibility including employer, dates employed in each position and a description of the position roles (no more than 50 words for each position).
Information that demonstrates aptitude for learning and relevant experience including evidence and details of employer sponsored training and Vocational Education and Training (VET). This may include brief summaries (no more than 2,000 words total)

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Special Admission Requirements

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Portfolio

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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 Certificate in Mining Engineering - GCertMinEng7335 - Mining Engineering

Master of Mining Engineering - MMinEng8335 - Mining Engineering

Additional Information

A portfolio is to be provided to support the application for postgraduate coursework study, including the following:

A cover letter explaining your motivation to work in the mining industry and proposed study program at UNSW. The letter should tell us about your interests and achievements and be no more than 400 words.
A CV that provides information on industry responsibility including employer, dates employed in each position and a description of the position roles (no more than 50 words for each position).
Information that demonstrates aptitude for learning and relevant experience including evidence and details of employer sponsored training and Vocational Education and Training (VET). This may include brief summaries (no more than 2,000 words total) of selected projects outlining your leadership and/or substantial contribution. Projects may include one or more of the following examples: mine safety responsibility, mine planning and production responsibility, technical or financial evaluations and reports (eg. risk management, strata control or slope stability or environmental assessments).
Contact details of two referees, including at least one past or current employer. A letter from an employer verifying the role performed would be highly regarded to support the consideration of relevant industry experience.
Certificates of relevant training including VET.

The portfolio is to be provided in electronic format at the same time that your application for postgraduate coursework study is submitted to UNSW Apply online. No hardcopy portfolios will be accepted.

Program Fees

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