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Mining 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 |
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| Languages: | English | ||
Location of The University of Exeter
Location
Cornwall Campus
The programme provides specialist analytical, design and management skills. The MSc provides skill enhancement for engineers and geologists already employed in the mining, minerals, quarrying and civil engineering industries. It is also suitable for geology and engineering graduates wishing to specialise in either of the following main study areas: mine and general management; excavation (geotechnics and tunnelling).
Taught modules take place at the Camborne School of Mines; projects are often company-based.
Contents
Total credits required: MSc 180; PgDip 120
Four modules and a final project and dissertation (four months duration) are required for the MSc. Two modules and a final project and dissertation are required for the award of the PgDip.
Compulsory modules
* Project and Dissertation (60)
Option modules
Four modules from:
* Fundamental Geotechnics (30)
* Tunnelling and Underground Excavation (30)
* Surface Excavation Design (30)
* Hazard and Risk Assessment (30)
* Mineral Resource Assessment (30)
* Mineral Extraction, Management and Environmental Impact of Mining (30)
* Environmental Assessment and Monitoring (30)
* Project Management, Finance and Appraisal (30)
For a full list and details of the individual modules, please see the MSc/PgDip Mining 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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