Mining Engineering - 8335
Program Summary
Faculty: Faculty of Engineering
Contact: Mining Engineering
Campus: Sydney
Career: Postgraduate
Typical Duration: 1.5 Years 
Typical UOC Per Semester: 24
Min UOC Per Semester: 6
Max UOC Per Semester: 24
Min UOC For Award: 72
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Program Description
THERE WILL NO ENROLMENTS FOR THIS PROGRAM FOR SEMESTER 2 2017. STUDENTS CAN ENROL FOR SEMESTER 1 2018.
The Master of Mining Engineering will be awarded after successful completion of 72 Units of Credit points of coursework, either full time or part time. A majority of the courses will be offered as modules over a short block period to permit employees of mining companies and associated service providers to attend on a part-time basis. Please note that some electives may only be offered every two years.
Entry Requirements:
Entry requires a 4 year (Honours) degree in Mining Engineering or a cognate discipline from a recognised institution, or satisfying the requirements of the UNSW Graduate Diploma in Mining Engineering (MINE5040FS and from 2015: MINE5335) with a minimum WAM of 65% and no course fails.
The UNSW School of Mining Engineering defines a cognate discipline as Engineering Geology, Civil Engineering or Geotechnical Engineering. Performance that is equivalent to Honours (I or II Division 1) is required over the final two (2) years of the degree. Professional experience in the mining industry will be highly regarded.
International students will be required to submit to the Program Authority, a proposed plan listing courses for each semester of their program. Signed approval by the Program Authority is required prior to commencement of the program. The approved plan is to list courses completed as block intensive mode or distance mode, and to ensure that the total number of distance mode courses is no more than 1 course per semester.
The Master of Mining Engineering will be awarded after successful completion of 72 Units of Credit points of coursework, either full time or part time. A majority of the courses will be offered as modules over a short block period to permit employees of mining companies and associated service providers to attend on a part-time basis. Please note that some electives may only be offered every two years.
Entry Requirements:
Entry requires a 4 year (Honours) degree in Mining Engineering or a cognate discipline from a recognised institution, or satisfying the requirements of the UNSW Graduate Diploma in Mining Engineering (MINE5040FS and from 2015: MINE5335) with a minimum WAM of 65% and no course fails.
The UNSW School of Mining Engineering defines a cognate discipline as Engineering Geology, Civil Engineering or Geotechnical Engineering. Performance that is equivalent to Honours (I or II Division 1) is required over the final two (2) years of the degree. Professional experience in the mining industry will be highly regarded.
International students will be required to submit to the Program Authority, a proposed plan listing courses for each semester of their program. Signed approval by the Program Authority is required prior to commencement of the program. The approved plan is to list courses completed as block intensive mode or distance mode, and to ensure that the total number of distance mode courses is no more than 1 course per semester.
Program Objectives and Graduate Attributes
Learning Outcomes
Students should be able to:
Students should be able to:
- Demonstrate an advanced understanding of the disciplinary body of knowledge, including established theories and recent developments relevant to Mining Engineering.
- Apply disciplinary principles and practices to new or complex environments.
- Plan and execute an enquiry-based or mining industry research project, undertake a capstone experience or complete a piece of work that involves substantial scholarship.
- Apply enquiry-based learning and ways of thinking to new disciplinary and/or professional contexts.
- Investigate, generate and synthesise complex ideas and concepts at an abstract and/or applied level.
- Critically evaluate contemporary debates and literatures in Mining Engineering.
- Analyse problems or issues, articulate appropriate solutions and justify propositions and/or professional decisions.
- Communicate complex ideas in a variety of formats to diverse audiences.
- Demonstrate a high level of personal autonomy and accountability in the acquisition or application of knowledge or skills.
- Demonstrate an understanding of, and the ability to apply, the principles of teamwork and collaboration.
- Demonstrate an understanding of international perspectives relevant to mining engineering.
Program Structure
Streams within this Program
Two specialisation streams are offered in this program:
Master of Mining Engineering (Mine Geomechanics) Plan MINEJS8335 - 7 core courses and 5 electives (total of 72 UOC)
Master of Mining Engineering (Mine Management) Plan MINEPS8335 - 5 core courses and 7 electives (total of 72 UOC)
A course calendar indicating current block and distance options for core and elective courses is available from the UNSW School of Mining Engineering website
Two specialisation streams are offered in this program:
Master of Mining Engineering (Mine Geomechanics) Plan MINEJS8335 - 7 core courses and 5 electives (total of 72 UOC)
Master of Mining Engineering (Mine Management) Plan MINEPS8335 - 5 core courses and 7 electives (total of 72 UOC)
A course calendar indicating current block and distance options for core and elective courses is available from the UNSW School of Mining Engineering website
Academic Rules
(a) Assumed Knowledge
Assumed knowledge is specific to specialisations and courses that are selected and may include one or more of the following: maths, physics, chemistry. Details on assumed knowledge of specific courses are available from the UNSW handbook course description or Program Authority.
Details on assumed knowledge of specialisations is provided following:
MINEPS Mine Management specialisation
A sufficient level of maths is assumed knowledge for the Masters of Mining Engineering Mine Management specialisation. This applies to those with direct entry and students intending to articulate to this program from the Graduate Diploma in Mining Engineering.
Please contact the UNSW School of Mining Engineering for details and depending on maths background of applicants, information can be provided on recommended maths bridging courses.
MINEJS Mine Geomechanics specialisation
Assumed knowledge for the Masters of Mining Engineering Mine Geomechanics specialisation is MATHS1011, MATHS1131 or equivalent first year university maths course. This applies to those with direct entry and students intending to articulate to this program from the Graduate Diploma in Mining Engineering.
If students have NOT undertaken this level of maths they will NOT have achieved the recommended level of assumed knowledge. It may not prevent them from enrolling but students will be placed at a considerable disadvantage.
(b) Exemptions: Recognised prior learning (RPL) may be available towards the program award for selected courses within the program. A maximum of 24 UOC of RPL will be considered on application to the Program Authority, and according to the UNSW RPL Proceedure. Criteria for approval will include: equivalent course duration at a recognised institution, equivalent course content and assessment.
(c) Electives: A set of electives developed specifically for this program will be available to the students to choose from. Selection of Electives from outside this set will require approval of the program authority.
(d) Award of the Degree: A student who completes the requirements for the degree shall receive at graduation a testamur for the degree of Master of Mining Engineering.
(e) Administration of the Program: The program will be administered by the School of Mining Engineering at the Faculty of Engineering.
(f) Course Delivery: The courses for this program will be delivered by the School of Mining Engineering at the Faculty of Engineering.
(g) Enrolment: An application to enrol as a candidate for the master’s degree shall be lodged with the Registrar at least two calendar months before the commencement of the first semester.
Assumed knowledge is specific to specialisations and courses that are selected and may include one or more of the following: maths, physics, chemistry. Details on assumed knowledge of specific courses are available from the UNSW handbook course description or Program Authority.
Details on assumed knowledge of specialisations is provided following:
MINEPS Mine Management specialisation
A sufficient level of maths is assumed knowledge for the Masters of Mining Engineering Mine Management specialisation. This applies to those with direct entry and students intending to articulate to this program from the Graduate Diploma in Mining Engineering.
Please contact the UNSW School of Mining Engineering for details and depending on maths background of applicants, information can be provided on recommended maths bridging courses.
MINEJS Mine Geomechanics specialisation
Assumed knowledge for the Masters of Mining Engineering Mine Geomechanics specialisation is MATHS1011, MATHS1131 or equivalent first year university maths course. This applies to those with direct entry and students intending to articulate to this program from the Graduate Diploma in Mining Engineering.
If students have NOT undertaken this level of maths they will NOT have achieved the recommended level of assumed knowledge. It may not prevent them from enrolling but students will be placed at a considerable disadvantage.
(b) Exemptions: Recognised prior learning (RPL) may be available towards the program award for selected courses within the program. A maximum of 24 UOC of RPL will be considered on application to the Program Authority, and according to the UNSW RPL Proceedure. Criteria for approval will include: equivalent course duration at a recognised institution, equivalent course content and assessment.
(c) Electives: A set of electives developed specifically for this program will be available to the students to choose from. Selection of Electives from outside this set will require approval of the program authority.
(d) Award of the Degree: A student who completes the requirements for the degree shall receive at graduation a testamur for the degree of Master of Mining Engineering.
(e) Administration of the Program: The program will be administered by the School of Mining Engineering at the Faculty of Engineering.
(f) Course Delivery: The courses for this program will be delivered by the School of Mining Engineering at the Faculty of Engineering.
(g) Enrolment: An application to enrol as a candidate for the master’s degree shall be lodged with the Registrar at least two calendar months before the commencement of the first semester.
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