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Minerals Engineering – (M.Sc.)

The University of Exeter

School of Geography, Archaeology and Earth Resources
Annual Tuition Fee: ≈ € 5,255 - ≈ € 16,564 (non-EEA)
Location: Exeter / United Kingdom / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴
Duration: 12 months Start Date: September
Educational Form:
  • Taught
Education Variants:
  • Parttime
  • Fulltime
Languages: English 
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Location of The University of Exeter

Location

Cornwall Campus

The MSc programme in Minerals Engineering provides the specialist skills required in this important branch of the extractive industry. In addition to the three core minerals engineering modules it is possible to choose between project management or finance and appraisal modules.

All taught modules take place at the University's Cornwall Campus where excellent laboratory/research facilities are available. For the project and dissertation the facilities at the Camborne School of Mines can be utilised or it may be possible to undertake the work at the site of an approved industrial sponsor.


Contents

Total credits required: 180

Four modules and a final project and dissertation (four months duration) are required for the MSc.

Modules
* Advanced Mineral Processing (30)
* Hydrometallurgy (30)
* Mineral Process Design (30)
* Project Management, Finance and Appraisal (30)
* Project and Dissertation (60)

For a full list and details of the individual modules, please see the MSc Minerals Engineering programme pages on the College of Engineering, Mathematics and Physical Sciences webpages.

Please note that availability of all modules is subject to timetabling constraints and that not all modules are available every year.

Assessment

Modules are assessed by written examination supplemented by continuous assessment. You will also submit a dissertation of 15,000–20,000 words.

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Requirements

A good honours degree or equivalent in an appropriate science or engineering discipline.

English requirements: IELTS 6.5

Additional Requirements

Minimal degree required: Bachelor's degree
Minimal amount of work experience Not specified

Language Proficiency

Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): Grade A (Score: 80)

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