Master of Engineering (Mining)

Program Overview

The Master of Engineering (Mining) is a postgraduate program designed for high-achieving engineering graduates and engineers with relevant work experience. It is fully accredited by Engineers Australia and prepares graduates for leadership roles in the mining industry. The program comprises a foundation year and an advanced studies year, with a focus on geomechanics, geotechnical engineering, geostatistics, mine design, modeling and simulation, risk and uncertainty analyses, mine management, planning, and sustainable practices. Graduates have gone on to roles such as Geotechnical Engineer, Engineer, Minerals Processing Engineer, Mineral Exploration, Mining Engineer, and Drilling Engineer.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The Master of Engineering (Mining) is a postgraduate program designed for high-achieving engineering graduates and engineers with relevant work experience. It is fully accredited by Engineers Australia and prepares graduates for leadership roles in the mining industry. The program comprises a foundation year and an advanced studies year. Students will study geomechanics, geotechnical engineering, geostatistics, mine design, modeling and simulation, risk and uncertainty analyses, mine management, planning, and sustainable practices. They will also pursue specialist topics according to their interests and career goals and undertake a significant research project.

Outline:

The Master of Engineering (Mining) is a 48-unit program comprising:

• 12 units of core courses;
• 12 units of foundation courses;
• 12 units of advanced technical coursework;
• a project to the value of 12 units, which introduces candidates to research.

Core Courses:

• ELEC ENG 7057 Engineering Communication & Critical Thinking
• ELEC ENG 7164 Business Management Systems PG
• MATHS 7025 Research Methods and Statistics
• PROJMGNT 5021 Project Management Fundamentals

Foundation Courses:

• MINING 7070 Resource Estimation
• MINING 7071 Mining Systems
• MINING 7072 Mining Geomechanics
• MINING 7073 Mine Planning

Advanced Technical Coursework:

Students must choose 4 of the following courses:

• MINING 7070 Resource Estimation
• MINING 7071 Mining Systems
• MINING 7072 Mining Geomechanics
• MINING 7073 Mine Planning
• MINING 7101 Mine Management
• MINING 7102 Mine Geotechnical Engineering
• MINING 7106 Hard Rock Mine Design & Feasibility
• MINING 7107 Surface Mining Systems
• MINING 7111 Coal Mine Design & Feasibility
• MINING 7112 Advanced Mine Geotechnical Engineering
• MINING 7114 Simulation & Animation for Mining Engineers
• MINING 7068 Mine Ventilation
• MINING 7069 Rock Breakage

Research Project:

Students must complete all of the following:

• MINING 7074A Masters Mining Engineering Project Part A
• MINING 7074B Masters Mining Engineering Project Part B

Assessment:

Assessment includes course and project work. All students are required to complete a minimum of 12 weeks of practical experience outside normal class time. Practical experience can be undertaken in Australia or overseas. Students who have already completed equivalent practical experience that is deemed acceptable by the Faculty of Engineering, Computer and Mathematical Sciences may be given a partial or total exemption from this requirement.

Teaching:

The program is taught by a team of highly experienced and qualified academics and industry professionals. The teaching methods include lectures, tutorials, workshops, laboratory work, and field trips. The program also includes a strong emphasis on research, with students undertaking a significant research project in their final year.

Careers:

Graduates of the Master of Engineering (Mining) have gone on to roles such as:

• Geotechnical Engineer
• Engineer
• Minerals Processing Engineer
• Mineral Exploration
• Mining Engineer
• Drilling Engineer