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About the course
This postgraduate major is designed for engineering graduates whose four-year undergraduate degree is not Engineers Australia accredited in a related discipline. It builds comprehensive mining engineering capability across mineral exploration, resource estimation, mine planning, development and management, with a strong focus on practical industry integration through Work Integrated Learning. You’ll also explore smart mining, sustainability and a two-semester research project in the final year.
Career outcome
Graduates of this mining engineering major may pursue roles across operational and consulting environments in the resources sector. Typical pathways include mining engineer, mine planning specialist, mine production engineer, geotechnical engineer, mine manager and consulting engineer. Employment opportunities commonly sit within mining companies and professional, scientific and technical services organisations. This is advanced postgraduate study in engineering focused on mining engineering practice and leadership.
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