UNSW Sydney
1 Year
The Graduate Diploma in Mining Engineering is a flexible postgraduate program designed for mining professionals and career changers to advance their expertise in mining engineering. Study core subjects like Mine Processes and Safety Management while balancing work and study through block-mode delivery.
Entry requires a 3-year degree in Mining Engineering or related cognate discipline (Chemical, Electrical, Environmental, Mechatronics, Mechanical, Metallurgy, Petroleum Engineering, or physical sciences like Geology, Physics, Chemistry) from a recognised institution. A minimum of 1 year relevant industry experience in mining or mining-associated services is essential. A credit average is required over the final two years of your degree. Alternatively, you can satisfy requirements of the UNSW Graduate Certificate in Mining Engineering with a minimum WAM of 65% and no course fails. English language proficiency is required; if English is not your first language, you must provide evidence through standardised tests or prior study in English.
Core subjects include Fundamentals of Mining Engineering, Mine Processes, Systems and Analysis, and Hazard Identification, Risk and Safety Management in Mining. You'll choose from specialisation options including Engineering Postgraduate Coursework Research Skills (applicable to industry contexts or as preparation for PhD study) or Launching a Startup (commercialisation skills). Elective courses cover Mining Geomechanics, Mineral Processing, Mine Design and Feasibility, and Mine Geology and Geophysics for Mining Operations. Some electives are offered every two years. Courses are delivered in block mode (face-to-face or online) or fully online, allowing flexibility to balance work and study.
UNSW is Australia's #1 engineering and technology faculty, ranked #1 in Australia and #3 globally for Mineral and Mining Engineering (QS World University Rankings 2026). The School of Minerals and Energy Resources Engineering has led world-class education and research in petroleum and mining for over 70 years. UNSW is ranked #1 in Australia and #33 globally for Engineering and Technology, with 7 engineering schools in the global top 50. The university is known for graduate employability, winning the AFR Most Employable University Award for seven consecutive years. You'll access state-of-the-art facilities including VR simulators, computer laboratories, and rock mechanics laboratories for applied research.
Graduates are well-positioned for careers in mining operations and related sectors. The program is designed to advance your professional standing within the mining industry, whether you're seeking promotion, specialisation, or career transition. With UNSW's strong reputation for graduate employability and connections with Australia's top employers, you'll be equipped for leadership roles in mining engineering, operations management, and technical specialist positions. The research skills and startup commercialisation options also prepare you for innovation-focused roles or entrepreneurial ventures in the mining and resources sector.
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