Overview

This Graduate Diploma in Metallurgy course at Curtin University will provide you with a knowledge and understanding of the core areas of mineral processing and extractive metallurgy.

What you'll learn

apply extractive metallurgy knowledge, principles and concepts to the practice of the mining/metallurgy profession including research at graduate level

demonstrate graduate level critical and creative thinking ability in the practice of the mining/metallurgy profession

evaluate, synthesise and communicate information and contextualise it to the practice of extractive metallurgy / mining engineering applicable to stakeholders, using written or oral presentations

demonstrate responsibility and team-skills by applying critical reflection, evaluation and proactively manage teamwork, recognising the need to apply and evaluate international best practice standards in the mining/metallurgical workplace

recognise the impact and importance of cultural diversity in the implementation of mining/metallurgical projects with a respect for cultural perspectives and practices

work in accordance with professional standards and demonstrate responsibility towards the broader community

What jobs can the Metallurgy course lead to?

Graduates can obtain employment in the extractive metallurgy sector of mining and chemical companies, or further their careers within the minerals industry.

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Programme Structure

Courses include

Essentials of Materials Engineering

Mineral Processing

Responsible Mining

Pyrometallurgy Techniques

Process Instrumentation and Control

Advanced Mineral Processing Techniques

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-04-27 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-07-09 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-02-16 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-24 00:00:00 , International

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Early Submission Countries: applications close 20 weeks before course start. For all other countries, applications close 12 weeks before the course start date.

Language

English

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Credits

200 alternative credits

Delivered

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Campus Location

Kalgoorlie-Boulder, Australia

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

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General requirements

CRICOS 054623M

Specifically, applicants require an Australian recognised bachelor degree in an engineering or science discipline, excluding extractive metallurgy or equivalent qualifications.

Applicants with sufficient work or other relevant experience may be eligible, either through a not-for-degree pathway or direct entry.

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Tuition Fees

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44170 AUD / year

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31326 AUD / year

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Funding

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What you'll learn

What jobs can the Metallurgy course lead to?

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Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

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Funding

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