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Course Overview
Eligibility
Career & Study Pathways
Quality & Recognition
Course Content
Fundamentals of Mining Engineering
Core subject studied in the first year
Mine Processes, Systems and Analysis
Core subject
Hazard Identification, Risk and Safety Management in Mining
Core subject
Engineering Postgraduate Coursework Research Skills
Elective stream — build research skills applicable in industry contexts or as a first step towards a Higher Degree Research (PhD) program
Launching a Startup
Elective stream — equips students with skills necessary to successfully commercialise ideas
Mining Geomechanics
Elective
Mineral Processing
Elective
Mine Design and Feasibility
Elective
Mine Geology and Geophysics for Mining Operations
Elective
Common Questions
The Graduate Diploma in Mining Engineering is designed for professionals already working in the industry, or for people planning a career change. It provides fundamental study in mining engineering and the opportunity for mining engineering graduates and minerals industry professionals to continue their professional development.
Entry requires a 3-year degree in Mining Engineering or a related cognate discipline (3 or 4 years) from a recognised institution, or satisfying the requirements of the UNSW Graduate Certificate in Mining Engineering with a minimum WAM of 65% and no course fails. A credit average is required over the final two years of the degree. A minimum of 1 year relevant industry experience is essential for all applicants with a 3-year degree.
For domestic students, the 2026 indicative first year full fee is $45,000 and the indicative full fee to complete the degree is $45,000. For international students, the 2026 indicative first year full fee is $61,000 and the indicative full fee to complete the degree is $62,000. Fees are subject to annual review and may vary accordingly.
Courses in this program may be delivered in either block mode (face-to-face or online) or offered fully online, which means you can balance work and study. The program is available full time or part time, with flexible, targeted modules delivered in short blocks to help you balance study with work and other commitments.
UNSW's School of Minerals and Energy Resources Engineering is ranked #1 in Australia and #3 globally for Mineral and Mining Engineering (QS World University Rankings by Subject, 2026). The school has been leading the innovation of world-class education and research of petroleum and mining for more than 70 years. UNSW is also ranked #1 in Australia and #33 globally for Engineering and Technology, and has invested $1 billion in refurbishing its engineering facilities, including state-of-the-art resources such as a VR simulator, computer laboratory, and a rock mechanics laboratory.
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