Overview

Throughout the Professional Engineering (Mining) course from Adelaide University you’ll study advanced courses in mine automation, geomechanics, mine safety engineering, resource estimation and more. Core courses in engineering management and data analytics enable you to deepen and formalise your project management expertise.

Our range of electives give you the freedom to tailor your studies to your specific interests and career goals. Whether that’s metallurgical processes, geotechnics, soil and groundwater remediation or environmental sustainability – you’ll discover plenty of options.

Our engineering degrees are deeply practical. Put your learning into practice through capstone design projects, a major research project and up to 450 hours of industry placement. Graduate with the advanced technical and professional skills needed to achieve your career goals.

Career opportunities:

Mining engineers work across all key stages of the mining project lifecycle. From mine planning and design, to managing production schedules, implementing autonomous systems and more.

You could implement and manage automated mining equipment, optimising site operations. Maybe you’ll provide expert advice on mining projects, conducting feasibility studies and advising on extraction techniques. Perhaps you’ll plan and oversee the rehabilitation of mining sites post-completion, ensuring compliance with environmental regulations.

Whatever your career goal there’s a path for you. You could work in a wide range of sectors including:

Chemical and manufacturing
Consulting and advisory services
Energy data analytics
Environmental and waste management
Geothermal energy
Government and policy
Infrastructure planning
Land rehabilitation and reclamation
Metals and metallurgical industries
Mining and extraction
Oil and gas exploration and production
Petrochemical and refining industry
Renewable energy
Research and development.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Mine Automation
Subsurface Excavation Engineering
Professional Engineering Management
Mine Safety Engineering
Mining and Environment
Mine Design and Feasibility Study
Geomechanics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-03 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-02-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-23 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

96 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Gawler, Australia
Adelaide, Australia

Disciplines

Engineering Management Mining, Oil & Gas View 17 other Masters in Mining, Oil & Gas in Australia

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Academic requirements

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

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS code: 115949B

To be eligible, an applicant must have achieved the following minimum entry requirement and demonstrate they fulfil any prerequisite and essential criteria for admission. In cases where there are more eligible applicants than available places, admission will be competitive with ranks based on the entry criteria.

A completed 4-year bachelor or bachelor honours degree or higher in a field relevant to the chosen engineering specialisation from a recognised higher education institution.

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Tuition Fees

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54900 AUD / year

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Additional Details

National tuition - Commonwealth Supported

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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