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MSc Mining Engineering (Professional)
at University of Exeter

Exeter, United Kingdom

Tuition Fee £ 9,250
Country Rank#16
Duration36 Months
Score IELTS: 6.5

Program Overview

You’ll be equipped with the business knowledge of the entire mining pipeline and the technical knowledge to support career progression in the area of mining operations
Taught by the internationally established Camborne School of Mines (CSM), a combined mining school and geoscience department
Designed for experienced mining industry staff, you will be immersed in the mining value chain followed by more detailed study of Mining Engineering
Delivered by mining experts and aligned with industry needs, you’ll learn part-time while you work, and benefit from industry wide professional networks and exposure to diverse international mining practices
Taught via diverse course delivery methods and assessment types so you’ll graduate as a well-rounded mining professionals with broad industry knowledge.

Course Content
Year one provides a robust understanding of the complete mining life cycle, from exploration and development to extraction and processing methods to waste management and mine closure. Year one of the course is also an excellent programme for new entrants into the mining business as a fast-track career induction.

The modules we outline here provide examples of what you can expect to learn on this degree course based on recent academic teaching. The precise modules available to you in future years may vary depending on staff availability and research interests, new topics of study, timetabling and student demand.

Year 1
- Module 1 - Discovery
- Module 2 - Design
- Module 3 - Recovery
- Module 4 - Impacts
Year 2
- Module 5- Surface Mining
- Module 6- Underground Mining
Year 3
- Module 7 - Business Skills
- Module 8 - Business Impact Research Project
Entry Requirement
Open to all mining professionals with a relevant degree or with relevant technical experience. Please contact us before making an online application if you do not hold a degree so we can advise on the additional information required.

Entry requirements for international students

English language requirements
- IELTS
Overall score 6.5. No less than 6.0 in any section.
- TOEFL
Overall score 90 with minimum scores of 21 for writing, 21 for listening, 22 for reading and 23 for speaking.
Fees & Scholarships
UK fees per year:
£8,700 per year

International fees per year:
£8,700 per year
Career Prospect
To develop international mining talent mines need talented individuals to make the right decisions in a dynamic, safety-critical, and technologically advanced working environment.

Our curriculum and teaching methods are aligned to modern mining industry issues and we enjoy close relationships with local, national and international minerals businesses.

The course has been designed to meet the needs of industry staff, mining companies, regulators and professional associations. The teaching approach, technical content and assessments reflect the professional and industry context of the course participants.

The Course Team have extensive experience of developing blended learning and residential courses for international mining, mining equipment and construction materials companies.

Cost Of Studying At University of Exeter

Interest rates as low as 8.9% ^*

250K+

Students Assisted

800Cr+

Loan Amount Disbursed

5000+

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MSc Mining Engineering (Professional) at University of Exeter