Postgraduate Coursework Programs

The School of Mining Engineering offers a range of Postgraduate Coursework programs for people working in the mining industry. They are generally structured as one-week short courses to make them more accessible for those with full-time positions at a mining operation and/or those living outside the Sydney region. 

The programs are:

Two specialisations (plans) are offered in this program: Mine Geomechanics and Mine Management

Two specialisations (plans) are offered in this program: Mining Engineering and Coal Mine Strata Control which is only offered to local students

For more information or to apply to enroll in an individual course or in a postgraduate program, contact Postgraduate Co-ordinator.
 

Specialised Courses and In-house Training

The School of Mining Engineering can deliver courses anywhere in Australia or internationally. Some recent courses include:

  • Sustainable Mining Practices (Darwin, Port Moresby)
  • Strata Control in Underground Mining (New Zealand)
  • Fundamentals of Mining for Financing Purposes (Sydney).

Outline of Programs

Master of Mining Engineering (ME)

Program: 8058
The Master of Mining Engineering will be awarded after successful completion of 48 Units of Credit (UOC) points of coursework, either full time or part time. Each course is 6 UOC. A majority of the courses will be offered as modules over a short period to permit mineral industry personnel to attend on a part-time basis. Please note that some electives may only be offered every two years.

Two specialist streams are offered in this program: Mine Geomechanics and Mine Managment. As the names suggest, the streams are tailored to persons who wish to major in either technical or management courses.

Entry to the Master of Mining Engineering usually requires an honours degree in Engineering from a recognized Institution. Mining industry experience will be highly regarded however.

Master of Mining Engineering (Mine Geomechanics) Program: 8058Plan: MINE**IS**8058
 

 

Core Courses
completion of the following four (4) courses:

Elective Courses
plus completion of an additional four (4) courses from the following list of electives:

Master of Mining Engineering (Mine Management) Program: 8058Plan: MINE**OS**8058
 

Core Courses
completion of the following two (2) courses:

Elective Courses
plus completion of an additional six (6) courses from the following list of electives:

Notes:
1. These courses will be delivered in distance mode only.
2. Subject to course development

  • MINE8830 Mine Infrastructure and Maintenance
  • MINE8840 Quarry Design, Management and Practice

Graduate Diploma in Mining Engineering Program: 5040Plan: MINE**FS**5040
The Graduate Diploma program in Mining Engineering serves two purposes. It can provide a professional introduction to the mining industry for graduates in Science and Technology or Engineering and as a qualifying course for entry to the Master of Mining Engineering or Masters by Research programs.

The Graduate Diploma will be awarded after successful completion of 36 UOC of coursework, either full time or part time. Each course is 6 UOC. A majority of the courses will be offered as modules over a short period to permit mineral industry personnel to attend on a part-time basis. Please note that some electives may be offered only every two years.

The level of the Graduate Diploma is designed to be equivalent to a four-year Honours degree. Entry to the Graduate Diploma is usually on the basis of a prior degree in a relevant area and/or mining industry experience.

Core Courses
completion of the following two (2) courses:

Elective Courses
plus completion of an additional four (4) courses from the following list of electives:

Note:
1. These courses will be delivered in distance mode only.
2. Subject to course development  

  • MINE8830 Mine Infrastructure and Maintenance
  • MINE8840 Quarry design, Management and Practice

Graduate Diploma in Coal Mine Strata Control Program: 5040Plan: MINE**SC**5040
The Graduate Diploma in Coal Mine Strata Control is offered as a specialist postgraduate coursework qualification for people who currently, or plan in the future to, work within the underground coal mining industry with particular responsibilities in the field of strata control. The program has been designed to cater for people with different backgrounds, including either engineering or scientific tertiary qualifications and/or relevant experience. The program may be undertaken as either a part-time or full-time student.

The overall program content provides an initial grounding in fundamental principles of rock mechanics and geotechnical engineering, followed by a comprehensive coverage of practical strata control applications, from the point of view of both the technologies involved, together with their implementation and management. The learning outcomes of this program will therefore provide a student with both the fundamental and practical knowledge base to be able to fulfill the role of a mine Strata Control Engineer.

The program is particularly designed for people working at mine sites, or those who have access to a mine site for practical assignments. The course is offered in a flexible delivery format, with a large component available in a distance format, plus a limited number of face to face workshops/sessions. Assessments will include a number of practical, site-based assignments, including group and interactive work and presentations.

The program consists of six core courses, each 6 UOC, to satisfy the program requirement of 36 UOC. All courses will be presented in a block or distance mode. It is envisaged that a student would normally complete the program in three sessions (18 months).

The six (6) courses in the program are as follows:

MNNG5010, MNNG5020 and MNNG5030 are pre-requisites for MNNG5040 and MNNG5050. All other five courses are prerequisites for MNNG5060. (Prerequisite requirements may be waived, at the discretion of the Head of School).

Interested students should contact the Director - Postgraduate Studies and International Development for further details, prior to formal enrollment.

Graduate Certificate in Mining Engineering Program: 7335Plan: MINE**FS**7335
The School of Mining Engineering offers a Graduate Certificate in Mining Engineering to allow a more flexible entry mode for applicants who have limited tertiary qualifications. Admission will be considered on an individual basis and will be based on level of experience within the mining industry. Students may be eligible to upgrade to a Graduate Diploma depending upon satisfactory academic progress. This usually requires maintaining at least a credit average in each course attempted. Please note that some electives may be offered only every two years.

Students are required to complete the following core and elective courses.

 

Core Courses
completion of the following two (2) courses:

Elective Courses
plus completion of an additional two (2) courses from the following list of electives:

Note:
1. These courses will be delivered in distance mode only.
2. Subject to course development

  • MINE8830 Mine Infrastructure and Maintenance
  • MINE8840 Quarry Design, Management and Practice