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yoUr fUtUrE. yoUr ChoiCE.The best way to advance in the mining industry is by arming yourself with the latest skills and knowledge. So whether you’re currently working in the industry, or planning to guide your career in that direction, postgraduate coursework programs can really make the world of difference.

SChool of MiNiNg ENgiNEEriNgTheSchoolofMiningEngineeringatUNSWAustraliaisoneofthe

largestandmostvibrantcentresoftertiaryminingeducationinthe

English-speakingworld.Theacademicstaffandguestlecturersare

drawnfromindustryandhavestrongpractical,educationaland

researchexperiencethatisintegratedintotheprograms,providing

studentswithrealandrelevantlearningopportunities.

ProgramsaregenerallydeliveredinblockmodeattheSchoolby

academicorindustryexperts,withanumberalsodeliveredfullyor

partlyonline,toaccommodatetheneedsofstudentsengagedin

full-timeemployment.

CoUrSEWork prograMS• Master of Mining Engineering

Graduate Diploma of Mining Engineering

Graduate Certificate of Mining Engineering

• Master of Mine Geotechnical Engineering

Graduate Diploma of Mine Geotechnical Engineering

• Graduate Diploma of Mine Ventilation.

Mining Engineering Postgraduate coursework programs

Never Stand Still Engineering Mining Engineering

prograM optioNS prograM CodE UNitS of CrEdit dUratioN* CoMMENCE**

MasterofMiningEngineering•

Mining Engineering with a component of Mine Geomechanics•MineManagementpian

8335

MINEJS8335

MINEPS8335

72 1.5years Feb

GraduateDiplomaofMiningEngineering••

MineManagementpian

5335

MINERS5335

MINEQS5335

48 1year Feb

GraduateCertificateofMiningEngineering7335MINEDS7335

24 0.5year Feb

MasterofMineGeotechnicalEngineering• CoalMineStrataControlplan• UndergroundGroundControlplan

8059MINEUS8059MINETS8059

72 1.5years Feb

GraduateDiplomaofMineGeotechnicalEngineering• CoalMineStrataControlpian• UndergroundGroundControlplan

5059MINENS5059MINEMS5059

48 1year Feb

GraduateDiplomaofMineVentilation 5046 48 1year Feb

The Master of Mining Engineering provides advanced study in mining engineering, with various entry points and pathways of study depending on the student’s background. Designed to cater for people with an engineering or technical background, the program can be undertaken on either a part-time or full-time basis.

Theprogramprovidesanopportunityforminingengineeringgraduatesandmineralsindustryprofessionalstocontinuetheir

professionaldevelopmentinspecialisedareas.StudentscanchoosetheMastersprogramorenterviatheGraduateDiplomaand

stepuptotheMastersatalatertime.If you would like a specialist qualification in Mine Geomechanics, please review the Master of Mine Geotechnical Engineering.

Therearetwoplansoffered:Mine Management and Mine Geomechanics.

typiCal prograM StrUCtUrEThecoursesareofferedinblockordistanceformattoallowemployeesofminingcompaniesandassociatedserviceprovidersto

attend on a part-time basis. TheGraduate Diploma (MineManagement) plan can be completed fully in distance format. Some

electivesmayonlybeofferedeverytwoyears.Seemining.unsw.edu.auformoreinformation.

MiNE MaNagEMENt plaN

MaStEr of MiNiNg ENgiNEEriNggradUatE diploMa of MiNiNg ENgiNEEriNg gradUatE CErtifiCatE of MiNiNg ENgiNEEriNg

poStgradUatE StUdy optioNS

=72UoC

MaStEr of MiNiNg ENgiNEEriNg (MiNE MaNagEMENt)

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Core Courses Electives

=48UoC

gradUatE diploMa of MiNiNg ENgiNEEriNg 24^ 24


*Exemptionsmaybeavailableforuptofourcourses(or24UOC)reducingthedurationofsomeprograms.PleasecontactSchoolofMiningEngineeringformoredetailsabouthowyoucouldreduceyourprogramduration.

**AllprogramsshouldcommenceinSemesterOne,howevercommencementinSemesterTwoispossiblewithwrittenpermissionorattheSchoolofMiningEngineering’sdiscretion.

^StudentsintendingtoarticulatefromtheGraduateDiplomatotheMastersinMiningEngineeringarerequiredtoenrollinaresearchcourse.

Mining Engineering with a component of Mine Geomechanics

CorE CoUrSES MASTERS Five courses (30 UOC)

GRADUATE DIPLOMA Four courses (24 UOC)

Foundation disciplinary:

• GSOE9400Introductiontoacademicstudyskills

(orequivalentcourse)

• MINE8101FundamentalsofMiningEngineering.

Advanced disciplinary:

• MINE8120HazardIdentification,RiskandSafety

ManagementinMining

• MINE8115MiningProcessesandAnalysis

• MINE8440MiningIndustryResearchProjectI*.

* ThiscourseisnotrequiredforGraduateDiplomastudentsunlesstheywishtoarticulatetotheMastersprogram.Itcanthenbetakenasanelective.

ElECtiVES MASTERS Seven courses (42 UOC)

GRADUATE DIPLOMA Four courses (24 UOC)

StudentscanchoosefromtheAdvanceddisciplinarycoursesbelow:

• MINE8445MiningIndustryResearchProjectII**

• LAWS8045MiningandResourcesLaw

• MINE8130TechnologyManagementinMining

• MINE8210ManagementSystems–Projects,Processes,

Contracts,Contractors

• MINE8850MineDesignandFeasibility

• MINE8780EnvironmentalManagementfortheMiningIndustry

• MINE8790AdvancedMineralEconomicsandProjectEvaluation

• MINE8760MineGeologyandGeophysicsforMiningOperations

• MINE8820MineralProcessing

• MINE8910MineWaterandWasteManagement

• MINE8930UraniumMiningFundamentals

• MINE9910MineVentilation.

Acoursecalendarindicatingcurrentblockanddistanceoptions

forcoreandelectivecoursesisavailablefromtheUNSWSchool

ofMiningEngineeringwebsitemining.unsw.edu.au

**ThiscourseisnotavailabletoGraduateDiplomastudents.

CorE CoUrSES MASTERS Seven courses (42 UOC)

GRADUATE DIPLOMA Six courses (36 UOC)



(orequivalentcourse)




ManagementinMining

• MINE8115MiningProcessesandAnalysis

• MINE8440MiningIndustryResearchProjectI*

• MINE8140MiningGeomechanics

• MINE8760MineGeologyandGeophysicsforMiningOperations.

ThiscourseisnotrequiredforGraduateDiplomastudentsunlesstheywishtoarticulatetotheMastersprogram.Itcanthenbetakenasanelective.

ElECtiVES MASTERS Five courses (30 UOC)

GRADUATE DIPLOMA Two courses (12 UOC)

Studentscanchoosefromtheadvanceddisciplinary

coursesbelow:


• MINE8710MineSlopeStability

• MINE8720NumericalMethodsinMineGeomechanics**

• MINE8750AdvancedSoilMechanicsandMineFill

• MINE8860Drilling,BlastingandMachineExcavations


• MINE8660GeotechnicalEngineeringforUnderground

HardRockMines**

• MINE8680GeotechnicalDataCollectionandAnalysis**

• MINE8690MiningGeotechnicalProject**.

**ThesecoursesarenotavailabletoGraduateDiplomastudents.

=72UoC

MaStEr of MiNiNg ENgiNEEriNg (MiNE gEoMEChaNiCS)

42 30


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MiNE gEoMEChaNiCS plaN

gradUatE CErtifiCatE of MiNiNg ENgiNEEriNg 3 courses (18 UOC)

Foundation disciplinary





ManagementinMining

• MINE8115MiningProcessandAnalysis

• MINE8440MiningIndustryResearchProject*.

*ThiscourseisnotrequiredforGraduateDiplomaorGraduateCertificatestudentsunlesstheywishtoarticulatetotheMastersprogram.Itcanthenbetakenasanelective.

ElECtiVES GRADUATE CERTIFICATE 1 course (6 UOC)

StudentscanchoosefromtheAdvanceddisciplinary

coursesbelow:

• MINE8445MiningIndustryResearchProject**

• LAWS8045MiningandResourcesLaw


• MINE8210ManagementSystems–Projects,Processes,

Contracts,Contractors

• MINE8850MineDesignandFeasibility

• MINE8780EnvironmentalManagementfortheMiningIndustry

• MINE8790AdvancedMineralEconomicsand

ProjectEvaluation

• MINE8760MineGeologyandGeophysicsfor

MiningOperations

• MINE8820MineralProcessing


• MINE8930UraniumMiningFundamentals

• MINE9910MineVentilation.

Acoursecalendarindicatingcurrentblockanddistanceoptions

forcoreandelectivecoursesisavailablefromtheUNSW

SchoolofMiningEngineeringwebsitemining.unsw.edu.au

ENtry rEQUirEMENtSMasters:StudentsmusthavearecognisedfouryearBachelor

ofMiningEngineeringdegreeorfouryearBachelorof

EngineeringGeology,CivilEngineeringorGeotechnical

Engineeringwithatleastanaverage65%andnocoursefails.

Experienceintheminingindustrywillalsobehighlyregarded.

Graduate Diploma:Studentsneedafouryeardegreein

MiningEngineeringorrelatedengineeringorphysicalsciences

disciplinefromarecognisedinstitution,orathreeyeardegree

plusaminimumofoneyearrelevantindustryexperience.

Graduate Certificate of Mining Engineering (LOCAL

STUDENTS ONLY):TheSchoolofMiningEngineeringoffers

aGraduateCertificateinMiningEngineeringtoallowamore

flexibleentrymodeforapplicantswhohavelimitedtertiary

qualifications.Admissionwillbeconsideredonanindividual

basisandwillbebasedonacademicqualificationsandlevel

ofexperiencewithintheminingindustry.Studentswithatleast

fouryearsofrelevantresponsibleindustryexperienceand

vocationalcertificatesmayalsogainentrywithpermission

basedonaportfolioandinterview.Studentsmaybeeligibleto

upgradetoaGraduateDiplomadependinguponsatisfactory

academicprogress.Thisusuallyrequiresmaintainingatleast

acreditaverageineachcourseattempted.

profESSioNal rECogNitioNMiningengineeringisaninternationalprofessionwith

manyofourgraduatesemployedwithmining

companiesoperatinginSouthEastAsia,Africa,South

andNorthAmericaandEurope.Miningengineering

graduatesaretrainedtobeversatile,adaptableand

responsivetochangeinaphysicallyandmentally

challengingcareer.OurGraduateDiplomainMining

Engineeringisconsideredaprerequisitequalification

forstate-basedminesafetyregulatorstogauge

competencyforminemanager’scertificates.

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Research

Research

This new specialist program is designed for those who currently work within the underground hard rock or underground coal mining industry and who may have particular responsibilities in the field of strata control. It has been designed to cater for people with both engineering and scientific backgrounds and may be undertaken on either a part-time or full-time basis.

This Masters degree is considered as a specialist qualification in Mine Geomechanics. ForentryintotheMastersprogram,studentsneedtofirstcompletetheGraduateDiploma,whichisalsoanoptioniftheydon’twishtoinvestthetimeintheMastersorwouldlike

atasteofpostgraduateeducation.

Therearetwospecialisationsoffered:Underground Ground Control and Coal Mine Strata Control.

typiCal prograM StrUCtUrEStudentsstudyfundamentalprinciplesofrockmechanicsandgeotechnicalengineering,followedbyacomprehensivecoverageof

practicalstratacontrolapplications.Theprogramisofferedinaflexibledeliveryformat,withalargecomponentavailableina

distanceformat,plusalimitednumberofface-to-faceworkshopsandsessionsandaresearchproject.TheGraduateDiplomais

offeredonapart-timeonlybasistoindustrypersonnelwhohaveaccesstoanundergroundhardrockmineandwhosatisfythe

programentryrequirements.Seemining.unsw.edu.auformoreinformation.

UNdErgroUNd groUNd CoNtrol plaN

MaStEr of MiNE gEotEChNiCal ENgiNEEriNgaNd gradUatE diploMa of MiNE gEotEChNiCal ENgiNEEriNgTheseprogramsareforlocalandinternationalstudents.Internationalstudentsshouldnotethisprogramdoesnotallowthemtoenrolonastudentvisa.

MaStEr of MiNE gEotEChNiCalENgiNEEriNg (UNdErgroUNd groUNd CoNtrol)

gradUatE diploMa of MiNE gEotEChNiCalENgiNEEriNg (UNdErgroUNd groUNd CoNtrol)

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Core Courses

Core Courses

Electives

Electives

CorE CoUrSES MASTERS 6 courses (36 UOC)

GRADUATE DIPLOMA 6 courses (36 UOC)


• MINE8140MiningGeomechanics

• MINE8760GeologyandGeophysicsforMiningOperations

• MINE8680GeotechnicalDataCollectionandAnalysis.


• MINE8120HazardID,RiskandSafetyManagement

• MINE8660GeotechnicalEngineeringforUnderground

HardRockMines

• MINE8690MiningGeotechnicalProject(Researchspecific

toUndergroundGroundControl).

ElECtiVES MASTERS 4 courses (24 UOC)


Studentscanchoosefrom:

• MINE8860Drilling,BlastingandMachineExcavation

• MINE8720NumericalMethodsinMineGeomechanics

• MINE8640GeotechnicalDisastersinHardRockMines

• PLUSamaximumofonenon-geotechnicalMINEcourseOR

acivilengineeringgeotechnicalcoursemaybeacceptedas

anelectiveinthisstream,subjecttoapprovaloftheProgram

Authorityatthetimeofenrolment.

Pleasenotethatsomeelectivesmayonlybeofferedeverytwo

years.Coursetimetablesareavailablefrommining.unsw.edu.au

RESEARCH (12 UOC)

AresearchthesisspecifictoUndergroundGroundControlis

required.ThisincludesthecorecourseMINE8690.

=48UoC6

Research Project

=72UoC12

Research Project

CorE CoUrSES MASTERS 8 courses (48 UOC)



• MNNG5010FundamentalsofRockBehaviour

• MNNG5020GeotechnicalAssessment

• MINE8680GeotechnicalDataCollectionandAnalysis.


• MNNG5030MiningExcavationsinRock

• MNNG5040AppliedGeomechanics(coal)

• MNNG5050GroundControlPrinciples(coal)

• MNNG5060OperationalGeotechnicalManagement

• MINE8690MiningGeotechnicalProject(researchspecific

toCoalMineStrataControl).

ElECtiVES MASTERS 2 courses (12 UOC)

GRADUATE DIPLOMA no electives

Studentscanchoosefrom:

• MINE8860Drilling,BlastingandMachineExcavation

• MINE8720NumericalMethodsinMineGeomechanics

• PLUSamaximumofonenon-geotechnicalMINEcourseOR

acivilengineeringgeotechnicalcoursemaybeacceptedas

anelectiveinthisstream,subjecttoapprovaloftheProgram

Authorityatthetimeofenrolment.

Pleasenotethatsomeelectivesmayonlybeofferedeverytwo

years.Coursetimetableisavailablefrommining.unsw.edu.au

RESEARCH (12 UOC)

AresearchthesisspecifictoCoalMineStrataControlis

requiredfortheMasters.Thisincludesthecorecourse

MINE8690(above)andtwoadditionalresearchprojectcourses:

• MINE8440MiningindustryresearchprojectI

• MINE8445MiningindustryresearchprojectII.

ENtry rEQUirEMENtSMasters:StudentsneedtohavecompletedtheGraduate

DiplomainMineGeotechnicalEngineeringwithaminimumof

70%andnocoursefails.Thereisnodirectentrypathforthis

program,however,inrareexceptionalcircumstances,students

whocandemonstrateequivalentpriorlearningmaybe

approvedanalternativeentrypathwaybywrittenpermission

oftheHeadofSchoolorDirectorofPostgraduateStudies

(Coursework).

Graduate Diploma:Studentsneedathreeorfouryeardegree

inMiningorCivilEngineeringoraGeosciencesdisciplinefrom

arecognisedinstitution.Significantindustryexperiencein

undergroundminingisstronglyrecommended.Thosewithat

leasttwoyearsofrelevantresponsibleindustryexperiencemay

alsogainentrywithpermission,basedonportfolioand

interview.Seemining.unsw.edu.auformoreinformation.

MaStEr of MiNEgEotEChNiCal ENgiNEEriNg(Coal MiNE Strata CoNtrol)

gradUatE diploMa of MiNE gEotEChNiCal ENgiNEEriNg(Coal MiNE Strata CoNtrol)

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Core Courses

Electives


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StUdENt tEStiMoNial“The variety of subjects offered in this program, along

with the flexible form of delivery and interactive style of learning, makes the degree ideal for those who have come from a broad range of engineering and/or science backgrounds. The degree also provides exposure to other areas of mining that many specialised engineers wouldn’t otherwise be able to gain.”

jaMES harVEyMaster of Miningengineering (ManageMent)

=48UoC

CorE CoUrSES GRADUATE DIPLOMA 8 courses (48 UOC)


• MNNG*/MINE9901VentilationandMineServices

• MNNG*/MINE9902EnvironmentalContaminants.


• MNNG/MINE9903HeatinUndergroundMines

• MNNG*/MINE9904VentilationSystemManagement

• MNNG/MINE9921MineVentilationLegislation

• MNNG*/MINE9905MineHazardsandControl

• MNNG/MINE9920SpontaneousCombustionand

ReactiveGround

• MNNG/MINE9922MineVentilationPractices.

*FourofthesecoursesareofferedforVentilationOfficersprofessionaldevelopment

ENtry rEQUirEMENtSEntrytotheGraduateDiplomarequiresadegreeinmining

engineeringandatleastoneyearexperienceundergroundin

coalormetalmining,oradegreeinarelateddisciplineandat

leasttwoyearsundergroundminingexperience.Specialentry

mayalsobegrantedforthosewithatleastthreeyearsrelevant

responsibleworkexperience,andwillbeconsideredbasedon

aportfoliosupportingtheapplicationandentryinterview.See

mining.unsw.edu.auformoreinformation.

ApplicantswhohavecompletedtheStatutoryVentilation

Officers(VO)professionaldevelopmentprogramaregiven50%

RPLforthisGraduateDiploma.

profESSioNal rECogNitioN TheprogramissupportedbytheUNSWMineralsIndustry

AdvisoryCouncil(MIAC)andMTEC,thetertiaryminerals

educationarmoftheMineralsCouncilofAustralia.

*Thisprogramisforlocalandinternationalstudents.Internationalstudentsshouldnotethisprogramdoesnotallowthemtoenrolonastudentvisa.

This flexible program is delivered in a distance format and provides professional development in mine ventilation and environment for mining engineers and others who work in the mining industry. The program covers the needs of both the metalliferous and coal mining sectors.

OptionsintheDiplomaincludetheaccreditedprogramsofferedbyUNSWfortheappointmentofStatutoryCoalMineVentilation

OfficersinbothNSWandQLD.Thecoursecontentshavebeendevelopedfromstandardtexts,industryguidelinesandcase

studies.Thesearedeliveredfrombothatheoreticalandoperationalperspectivewiththeaimthatcoursecontentswillbe

immediatelyrelevanttoindustry.

typiCal prograM StrUCtUrEThisprogram,deliveredinadistance,flexibleformat,isbasedonatheoreticalandoperationalperspectivewiththeaimthat

coursecontentswillbeimmediatelyrelevanttoindustry.Asthisisaprofessionaldevelopmentcourse,itisessentialthatthe

studentisworkingataminesitebecauseassessmentsaregearedtopracticalevaluationofmineventilationsystems.Some

electivesmayonlybeofferedeverytwoyears.Seemining.unsw.edu.auformoreinformation.

gradUatE diploMa of MiNE VENtilatioN

gradUatE diploMa of MiNE VENtilatioN *

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Core Courses

Why UNSW ENgiNEEriNg?UNSW Engineering is the largest Engineering Faculty in Australia. We continue to foster and develop elite-level engineers across a broad range of disciplines exposing them to world-class innovation, cutting-edge research and dedicated teaching staff. As such, we are recognised as Australia’s top Engineering university.*

Why Not joiN US?• Cutting-edge programs–beinspiredbyourresearch-led,

industry-relevantcurriculum.

• Real-world focus–continuallyupdatedprogramsensure

graduatesarearmedwiththeverylatestknowledgeandtechniques

tobeabletostandatthetopoftheirfield.

• Flexibility–programscanbetailoredtosuityourinterests,entry

pointstwiceayear,out-of-hoursclassesanddistancelearningoptions.

takiNg thE NExt StEpHOW TO APPLYTogainentrytoUNSWyou’llneedtosuccessfullymeetboththeacademicentryrequirementsandtheEnglishlanguagerequirements.Forassistancewiththeapplicationprocess,contactaUNSWofficialrepresentativeatinternational.unsw.edu.au/contact-us

Apply online at apply.unsw.edu.auTheUNSWApplyOnlineservicehasquicklinkstokeyinformationforapplicants,includingtheapplicationtrackingservicewhichallowsyoutochecktheprogressofyourapplication.

Closing DatesSemester One(February):Applicationsmustbelodgedby30November.Semester Two (July):Applicationsmustbelodgedby30May.NotallprogramshaveaSemesterTwostartdate.

Late applicationsLateapplicationswillbeacceptedaftertheclosingdatessubjecttotheavailabilityofplaces.PleasenotethatwhilstUNSWendeavourtoprocessapplicationsasquicklyaspossible,duetotimeconstraintsitcannotbeguaranteedthatalateapplicationwillbeprocessedintimeforsemestercommencement.

International Students ApplicationsaremadedirectlytoUNSWAustralia,viaourApply

Onlineportalatapply.unsw.edu.auFormoreinformationonwhatyouneedandhowtoapplygotointernational.unsw.edu.au

MostinternationalstudentswillrequireastudentvisatostudyinAustralia(applicationandprocessingofthisvisamaytakesometime).Moreinformationcanbefoundatinternational.unsw.edu.au/living-sydney/visas/

SCHOLARSHIPSThereareanumberofscholarshipsavailableforeligiblestudents.Tofindoutmoreaboutavailablepostgraduatescholarships,eligibilityandapplicationprocessgotoscholarships.unsw.edu.au

FEESApostgraduatecourseworkfeecalculatorforbothdomesticandinternationalstudentscanbefoundatapply.unsw.edu.au

ACCOMMODATIONUNSWoffersarangeofaccommodationoptions,visithousing.unsw.edu.auforfulldetails.

STUDENT LIFE AtUNSWthereisanabundanceofsupportavailabletostudents.TofindoutmoreaboutstudyingatUNSW,visitunsw.edu.auandsearchforStudentLife.

* ShanghaiJiaoTongUniversity’sAcademicRankingofWorldUniversitiesinEngineering/TechnologyandComputerSciences2014.

CRICOSProviderCode:NSW00098G

More technology entrepreneursthananyotheruniversityinAustralia.(CrunchbaseReport2013)

18%ofthe

top 100 most influential engineers in Australia are UNSW Graduates*

*EngineersAustraliaTop100listin2014

18%UNSW

7% Monash

6% UWA

9% S

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7%

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6% U

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22% Other

Australian

21%

International

inAustraliaaccordingto

ShanghaiJiaoTongUniversity’s

AcademicRankingofWorld

UniversitiesinEngineering/

TechnologyandComputer

Sciences2014.

No.1Faculty

QS World University Rankingsby Subjects 201418thinCivil,29thinComputing,33rdinElectrical,37thinMechanicaland46thinChemical.

CoNtaCt US School of Mining Engineering Faculty of Engineering, UNSW Australia

T: +61 (2) 9385 5346 E: [email protected]: mining.unsw.edu.au

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