MSc Mining Geology

at University of Exeter

This course is designed to provide advanced specialised training for earth science and geology graduates seeking employment in the mining industry. You will attain a comprehensive understanding of the role of a geoscientist working in mineral exploration, resource estimation, production geology and environmental aspects of mining. You will learn new skills including underground geological and geotechnical mapping, exploration techniques, ore microscopy, ore deposit modelling and geostatistics.

You will study 180 credits to obtain an MSc and 120 credits for a PgDip.

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

• Research Project and Dissertation
• Resource Estimation
• Ore Deposit Geology
• Techniques in Mining Geology
• Excavation and Geomechanics
• Decision-making for Engineers and Scientists
• Economics, Processing & Environment
• CSM Professionalism MSc

Applicants will be selected on the basis of being predicted or achieved a minimum 2:1 Honours degree in Geology. Consideration will also be given to appropriate equivalent professional qualifications and training on a case-by-case basis.

Students applying with Turkish Government sponsorship/funding need to include their project topic as part of the application.

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.

2022/23 entry

UK fees per year:
£13,500 full-time

International fees per year:
£27,000 full-time