Masters (Coursework)
UNSW Master of Engineering (Mining) is a two-year full-time postgraduate degree taught at Australia's top engineering faculty. Upon graduation you'll have the engineering accreditation to help you get ahead in your career.
UNSW Master of Engineering (Mining) is a two-year full-time postgraduate degree taught at Australia's top engineering faculty. Upon graduation you'll have the engineering accreditation to help you get ahead in your career. The flexible degree offers in-depth knowledge and technical ability in your specialisation of mining while contributing to your ongoing professional development. You'll develop your skills in engineering management, analysis and design that you'll apply through practical experience in industrial training.
This degree is designed for students with an undergraduate degree wanting to pursue a career in the Engineering profession with an accreditation by Engineers Australia+. You'll graduate with a qualification that is internationally recognised by the Washington Accord and is globally recognised to facilitate the mobility of engineers.
Through this degree, you'll gain the theory, tools and strategies required of today's Mining Engineers and gain advanced knowledge in:
The Master of Engineering includes an integrated 60 days industrial training component and courses to develop your technical knowledge and skills in engineering management, analysis and design to ensure you graduate career-ready and accredited.
You'll have the opportunity to undertake an extensive research project to extend your knowledge in a specific area of interest. The project enables students to gain valuable skills in project planning and management and learn methods to undertake the critical analysis, interpretation and communication of results.
*Source: QS World University Rankings by Subject 2023
+The Master of Engineering (Mining Engineering) is provisionally accredited by Engineers Australia.
Studying Mining at UNSW means you'll graduate with a degree from one of the most well regarded institutions in the world. UNSW's School of Minerals and Energy Resources Engineering is ranked 1st in Australia and 3rd in the world for Mineral and Mining Engineering by QS World University Rankings by Subject, 2024. The school has been leading the innovation of world-class education and research of petroleum and mining for more than 70 years.
We produce internationally acclaimed research, working closely with industry to provide innovative solutions. At UNSW, we focus on the long-term health of the sector through research in Sustainable Mining Practices. This research feeds directly into our degrees to maintain the Australian mining industry's comparative advantage of cost-competitive, safe and environmentally responsible operations.
Studying with us you'll have access to world-class facilities and opportunities in mining, including:
Admission to this program requires one of the following:
4-year non-accredited (under the Washington Accord) Bachelor of Engineering degree (or equivalent) in a cognate discipline with a minimum 65% average; or
3-year Bachelor of Engineering Science degree in a cognate discipline, at least equivalent to the first three years of an Engineering degree accredited under the Washington Accord with a minimum 75% average.
A pathway for entry into the program for graduates from both 4-year Bachelor of Engineering degrees in non-cognate disciplines, and 3-year Bachelor of Science degrees, exists via enrolment first into the Bachelor of Engineering (BE) program, where advanced standing (to a maximum of 2 years) may be granted.
UNSW Global has university pathway programs that provide seamless transition to UNSW Sydney so you can achieve your academic and career goals. Learn more.
You may be asked to provide evidence of your English proficiency to study at UNSW depending on your educational background and citizenship. English language skills are vitally important for coping with lectures, tutorials, assignments and examinations - this is why UNSW requires a minimum English language competency for enrolment.
If you're completing an Australian Year 12 qualification (e.g. NSW HSC or equivalent), you do not need to provide anything extra to prove your proficiency. Your qualification will be used as evidence of your English proficiency.
If you do need to provide evidence of your English proficiency, this will be indicated in your application. You can prove this by providing evidence that you meet one or more of the following criteria:
If you need to improve your English skills before you start your degree, UNSW College's Academic English Programs are for you. The programs are suitable for various English levels and help you prepare for university studies and life in Australia.
Admission to this program requires one of the following:
4-year non-accredited (under the Washington Accord) Bachelor of Engineering degree (or equivalent) in a cognate discipline with a minimum 65% average; or
3-year Bachelor of Engineering Science degree in a cognate discipline, at least equivalent to the first three years of an Engineering degree accredited under the Washington Accord with a minimum 75% average.
A pathway for entry into the program for graduates from both 4-year Bachelor of Engineering degrees in non-cognate disciplines, and 3-year Bachelor of Science degrees, exists via enrolment first into the Bachelor of Engineering (BE) program, where advanced standing (to a maximum of 2 years) may be granted.
You may be asked to provide evidence of your English proficiency to study at UNSW depending on whether you are from an English-speaking background or non-English speaking background. English language skills are vitally important for coping with lectures, tutorials, assignments and examinations - this is why UNSW requires a minimum English language competency for enrolment.
If English is not your first language, you'll need to provide proof of your English proficiency before you can be given an offer to study at UNSW. You can do this by providing evidence that you meet one or more of the following criteria:
If you need to improve your English skills before you start your degree, UNSW College's Academic English Programs are for you. The programs are suitable for various English levels and help you prepare for university studies and life in Australia.
The mining industry is worth hundreds of billions of dollars globally. Mining Engineers enjoy successful careers in Australia and overseas. Upon graduation, you can work in technical roles such as Drilling or Mine Planning Engineer, consulting, project management, research and development or with regulatory agencies.
As new forms of energy are being discovered and more widely used, many other resource sectors require Mining Engineers. Mineral resources are crucial in powering key elements of the renewable and sustainable energy industry, including lithium batteries, solar panels and wind turbines.
While the mining industry is mature, new technologies are breathing in new life. Technologies that revolutionise mining operations such as automation, robotics and artificial intelligence are becoming more commonplace and are creating exciting career opportunities for Mining Engineers.
Our graduates have gained employment with some of the world's and Australia's largest companies in the industry, including:
The Master of Engineering (Mining Engineering) is provisionally accredited by Engineers Australia, this means the program meets the accreditation criteria to the extent possible at the time of the evaluation and will likely receive full accreditation when a representative group of graduates have emerged.
This degree includes a practical component where you'll apply your knowledge in practical settings through 60 days of approved industrial training in Australia or overseas.