Master of Mining Engineering

Entry requires a four-year (Honours) degree in Mining Engineering or a cognate discipline (Engineering Geology, Civil Engineering or Geotechnical Engineering) from a recognised institution, or satisfying the requirements of the UNSW Graduate Diploma in Mining Engineering with a minimum 70% average and no course fails. Performance equivalent to Honours (I or II Division 1) is required over the final two years of the degree. Professional experience in the mining industry will be highly regarded.

The Master of Mining Engineering is a 1.7-year full time degree, but it can also be studied on a flexible part time basis. Many of the courses in this degree are offered as modules over a short block period so you can continue to work if you choose to study part time.

For domestic students, the 2026 indicative first year full fee is $45,000 and the indicative full fee to complete the degree is $68,500. For international students, the 2026 indicative first year full fee is $61,000 and the indicative full fee to complete the degree is $94,500. Fees are subject to annual review by the University and may vary accordingly.

Graduates work with advanced technologies that support clean energy and the efficient supply of mineral resources. Potential roles include Mining Engineer, Engineering Geologist, Petroleum Engineer, and Geotechnical Engineer. As a graduate you'll be evaluating, planning and overseeing the construction of mines and assessing processes, including labour usage and equipment required to extract minerals and ores from the earth.

UNSW is ranked #1 in Australia and #3 globally for Mineral & Mining Engineering (QS World University Rankings by Subject, 2026). The program is taught in the renowned UNSW School of Minerals and Energy Resources Engineering, with state-of-the-art facilities including a VR simulator, computer laboratory and a rock mechanics laboratory. Australia's top employers prefer UNSW graduates over any other university, with UNSW awarded the Most Employable students for seven years in a row (AFR Top 100 Future Leaders & Graduate Employers Awards, 2020–2026).