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Universities United Kingdom University of Exeter Courses MSc Mining Environmental Management

MSc Mining Environmental Management
at University of Exeter

Exeter, United Kingdom

Tuition Fee £ 24,500
Country Rank#16
Duration12 Months
Score IELTS: 6.5

Program Overview

Gain specialist expertise that’s centred on environmental geochemistry and mineralogy, as well as a multi-disciplinary skillset covering natural, engineering and social science aspects of mining environmental management
Taught by the internationally established Camborne School of Mines (CSM), a combined mining school and geoscience department
Undertake training in the management, remediation and mitigation of the environmental impacts of mining
Become an in-demand geoscientist helping mining companies and governments carry out mining as sustainably as possible, and protect the environment from its potentially negative impacts
Gain the knowledge and skills for a career in national and international mining and environment industries, consultancy, academia, and government or non-governmental organisation sectors.

Course Content
The specific focus of the programme and specialist expertise provided will be centred on environmental geochemistry and mineralogy, but students will be provided with a multi-disciplinary skillset covering natural, engineering and social science aspects of mining environmental management.

The course is based on a robust understanding of scientific and social science theory in the field of mining environmental management, and the practice and application of field, laboratory and computing skills. You will gain experience in acquiring, synthesising and critically evaluating data from a range of geochemical, mineralogical, remote sensing and social science databases.

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.

Modules
- GIS for Mineral Explorationists and Geoenvironmental Engineers
- Economics, Processing & Environment
- Mine Waste Characterisation, Prediction and Treatment
- Research Project and Scientific Article
- Soil and Water Contamination
- Politics, Mining and Sustainable Development
- Advanced Geoscientific Software and Data Management
Entry Requirement
A good honours degree from a recognised university (typically a 2:2 or higher) in a science, earth or environmental science, engineering or maths based subject.

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
2022/23 entry

UK fees per year:
£11,500 full-time

£5,750 part-time (where available)

International fees per year:
£24,500 full-time
Career Prospect
This MSc in Mining Environmental Management offers a unique opportunity to gain specialist knowledge in theory and technologies in the environmental management before, during and after mining. You will gain the knowledge and skill needed to work in relevant roles across sectors including the national and international mining and environment industries, consultancy, academia, and government or non-governmental organisations.

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 Environmental Management at University of Exeter