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Federation University Australia

  • 38% international / 62% domestic

Master of Engineering Technology (Mining Engineering)

  • Masters (Coursework)

As a professional mining engineer you will oversee teams of engineering technologists and skilled trade staff to construct the designs you have created, and work at a theoretical level to isolate, analyse and define engineering outcomes.

Key details

Degree Type
Masters (Coursework)
Duration
2 years full-time
Study Mode
Online, In person

About this course

As a professional mining engineer you will oversee teams of engineering technologists and skilled trade staff to construct the designs you have created, and work at a theoretical level to isolate, analyse and define engineering outcomes.

Mining engineers are in high demand in Australia and the Asia Pacific Region and work in all parts of the industry including feasibility studies, mine design, and managing production and sales.

As a graduate, you will be eligible to become a member of Engineers Australia and seek managerial roles with private consultants, contracting companies, or federal, state and local government organisations.

Upon successful completion, you will be eligible for entry into the Master of Engineering Technology (Project Management) or the Master of Health (Workplace Health and Safety), or progress to a PhD.

Study locations

On-line Learning

Ballarat - Mt Helen

Online

Career pathways

  • Construction engineer
  • Geotechnical engineer
  • Mining engineer
  • Project engineer
  • Site manager
  • Consultant
  • Mine safety engineer
  • Open pit mining engineer
  • Researcher
  • Underground mining engineer
  • Engineer
  • Mine ventilation officer
  • Planning engineer
  • Sales engineer

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Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Engineering courses at Federation University Australia.
75.7%
Overall satisfaction
73%
Skill scale
62.2%
Teaching scale
97.4%
Employed full-time
$130k
Average salary