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Universities Australia Federation University Courses Graduate Diploma of Mining

Graduate Diploma of Mining

Federation University

Ballarat, Australia

Tuition Fee AU$ 21,900
Country Rank#37
Duration24 Months
Score IELTS: 6

Program Overview

The Graduate Diploma in Mining was created with the working engineer in mind. Intended as continuing education for scientists and engineers already involved with the mining industry.

The Graduate Diploma in Mining was created with the working engineer in mind. Intended as continuing education for scientists and engineers already involved with the mining industry, it is expected to appeal particularly to civil, mechanical, electrical, chemical and construction engineers, geologists, metallurgists, surveyors and other professionals with an interest in mining practice. This program will build upon the knowledge already gained from invaluable industry experience.

Course Content
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Year 1

Semester 1
- Engineering Physics
- Mine Power And Services Technology
- Subsurface Environmental Engineering
- Modelling And Change (Introductory Level)
Semester 2
- Rock Mechanics Applications
- Surface Mining Operations And Equipment
- Secrets Of The Matrix
- Planet Earth
Year 2

Semester 1
- Mine Planning And Scheduling
- Mine Surveying
- Underground Production Systems
- Production Drilling And Blasting
Semester 2
- Mine Safety And Environmental Engineering
- Company Economics And Finance
- Materials Handling And Hoisting
- Tunnelling And Mine Development
Entry Requirement
Academic Entry Requirements
Successful completion of a recognised 3-year Australian bachelor degree or overseas equivalent.

English language requirement
Overall IELTS score of 6.0, with no band less than 6.0, orequivalent.

Extra Requirements
There are no additional entry requirements to enter this course other than the University Entry Requirements listed above.
Fees & Scholarships
Fees are subject to change annually.

International Fee Paying
$21,900.00 AUD annual tuition fee
Career Prospect
Career Opportunities
- Construction engineer
- Geotechnical engineer
- Mine ventilation officer
- Planning engineer
- Sales engineer
- Consultant
- Mine manager
- Mining engineer
- Project engineer
- Site manager
- Engineer
- Mine safety engineer
- Open pit mining engineer
- Researcher
- Underground mining engineer
The specialised education received in this program will allow you to work at the highest levels within the resources and other related industries.

Mining Engineers work in all parts of the industry from feasibility studies through to mine design, to managing actual production and sales. Our graduates are found working in positions including: Mine Managers, Mine planning engineers, Ventilation officers and engineers, geotechnical roles, consultants and many other roles.

You will be responsible for planning the safest and most cost effective way of extraction of minerals from the ground, rivers or the sea bed and may be involved with designing, installing and supervising the use of mining machinery and equipment and for inspecting the progress of mining operations.

Mining Engineers are also tasked with protecting conditions for both people and the environment in the vicinity of mines.

Cost Of Studying At Federation University

Interest rates as low as 8.9% ^*

250K+

Students Assisted

800Cr+

Loan Amount Disbursed

5000+

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