Graduate Diploma in Mining Engineering

About the course

The Graduate Diploma in Mining Engineering at UNSW Sydney provides advanced, practice-focused study for engineers and professionals entering or upskilling in mining. You’ll build technical and operational knowledge across key areas of modern mining, with learning informed by industry practice and current engineering standards. The program is designed as a postgraduate qualification in mining engineering within the engineering discipline. The programme strengthens advanced engineering design, systems analysis, and innovation management for complex industry projects.

Career outcome

Graduates can pursue roles across the mining sector and related resources industries, supporting mine planning, operations, and project delivery. Typical pathways include mining engineer roles, mine operations and production support, and technical advisory positions with mining companies, contractors, and consultancies. This Graduate Diploma prepares you for professional work in mining engineering within the engineering discipline. Preparing graduates for engineering management, technical leadership, and specialist design roles across industrial sectors.

Living Costs in Sydney**

Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 17 - 22	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 2,207 - 2,918	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,599 - 2,115
Transportation (Daily) A$ 9 - 10	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 219 - 290

Average Salary***

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***Source: PayScale.com (2026)