Master of Engineering (Mining)

Specialise in new mining technologies

Mining engineers work with all aspects of ore extraction and processing. They gather valuable minerals or metals and provide a backbone industry for our society.

This intensive degree is suited to high-achieving engineering graduates, as well as engineers with relevant work experience. It is fully accredited by

Our Master of Engineering (Mining) comprises a foundation year and an advanced studies year. You will:

• study geomechanics, geotechnical engineering and geostatistics
• build skills in mine design, modelling and simulation
• conduct risk and uncertainty analyses
• explore mine management, planning and sustainable practices
• pursue specialist topics according to your interests and career goals
• undertake a significant research project.

You might process minerals, take on a managerial role or work with artificial intelligence designed for mining. You could be a highly paid drilling or geotechnical engineer. Perhaps you'll work in exciting developing fields like deep-sea or space mining.

• Ranked #48 in the world for computer science and engineering^
• Undertake a major research project supervised by world-class academic staff
• Graduates qualify for professional membership with Engineers Australia

^ARWU, 2021

The Master of Engineering is a 48-unit program comprising:

• 12 units of core courses;
• 12 units of foundation courses;
• 12 units of advanced technical coursework and;
• a project to the value of 12 units, which introduces candidates to research.

Normally, students will complete the requirements for the Master of Engineering in two years of full-time study.

Graduates of a Bachelor of Engineering from the University of Adelaide or another institution whose program is equivalent to an AQF level 8 honours program and accredited under the Washington Accord will be eligible to be considered for credit-allowing them to complete the master's program in less than two years, with a minimum of one year of full-time study.

International students from non-English speaking backgrounds will be required to take an English language communications course as part of the program.

The availability of all courses is conditional on the availability of staff, facilities and sufficient enrolments.

Program Learning Outcomes

The learning outcomes for this program were informed by the University of Adelaide Graduate Attributes, Engineers Australia Stage 1 Competencies and the characteristics of the Adelaide Engineering graduate.

Graduates of a Master of Engineering (Mining) will be able to:

1. Employ highly developed oral and written communication skills to communicate complex information and present persuasive arguments.
2. Exercise professional judgement, founded on a strong commitment to principles of continuing professional development, ethics, sustainability and social responsibility.
3. Contribute pro-actively to the work of teams, both as a team member and a team leader, and maintain respectful, constructive and diverse team environments.
4. Plan and manage resources using systematic methodologies to create solutions to complex engineering problems.
5. Think critically and independently, apply logic and exercise judgement to create safe and sustainable outcomes.
6. Apply in-depth knowledge of the principles and methods of research, and of the research directions in the nominated field of specialisation to devise innovative engineering solutions.
7. Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of the natural and physical sciences, and mathematical and computer sciences, which underpin the nominated field of specialisation.
8. Apply an in-depth specialist body of knowledge and skills in the nominated field of specialisation.
9. Create innovative solutions to complex socio-technical problems using the established engineering methods, tools and processes in the nominated field of specialisation.