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Master of Professional Engineering (Mining)

Masters.
Adelaide University

133

in world overall ranking*

8

in local overall ranking*
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About the course

Adelaide University’s Master of Professional Engineering (Mining) prepares you for professional practice in the mining and natural resources sector. You’ll develop advanced engineering and project capabilities for modern mining operations, with a strong practical focus including a substantial industry placement (450 hours). Study is delivered primarily on campus and can be taken full-time or part-time. This is a master coursework degree in mining engineering. The programme strengthens advanced engineering design, systems analysis, and innovation management for complex industry projects.

Career outcome

Graduates can pursue roles across the resources and mining value chain, supporting extraction and processing projects from design to operations. Career paths may include mining engineer, graduate/project engineer, site or production engineer, mine planning engineer, and roles in consulting or resources project management. Opportunities exist with mining companies, contractors, equipment and technology providers, and government/regulators. This is a master coursework qualification for mining engineering careers.


Living Costs in Sydney**


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

Average Salary***


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*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)
**Source: numbeo.com
***Source: PayScale.com (2026)

Costs

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A$54,900 per year

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Information

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2 years

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February, July

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Adelaide City
Mawson Lakes

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MAPMI

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+61 3 9663 5333

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australia@augstudy.com

Scholarships

tick iconAdelaide Merit Scholarship

15% of tuition fees

tick iconAdelaide Emerging Leaders Award

25% of tuition fees

tick iconAdelaide Academic Excellence Scholarship

50% of tuition fees

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