Graduate Diploma in Engineering (Mining)

Entry Requirements

A completed four-year Bachelor of Engineering degree or equivalent in the field of Mining Engineering.

English Language Requirements

IELTS: Overall 6.5 (Reading 6, Listening 6, Speaking 6, Writing 6); TOEFL: Internet-based: Total score of 79 with a minimum of 21 in Writing, 18 in Speaking and 13 in Reading and Listening; TOEFL Paper-based: Total score of 577 with a minimum of 4.5 in the Test of Written English (TWE); Pearsons: Overall 58 (Reading 50, Listening 50, Speaking 50, Writing 50); Cambridge: Overall 176 (Reading 169, Listening 169, Speaking 169, Writing 169).

Course Details

Mining engineers work with all aspects of ore extraction and processing. They gather valuable minerals and metals which enable the products and technologies that form the backbone of our society.

Our Graduate Diploma in Engineering (Mining) is suited to engineering graduates and working engineers with relevant experience.

What will you do?

The program acts as a foundational year for the Master of Engineering (Mining). It’s designed to upskill students for advanced studies and career opportunities. You will:

study geomechanics, geotechnical engineering and geostatistics
build skills in mine design, modelling, simulation and mine automation
conduct risk and uncertainty analyses
explore mine management, planning and sustainable practices
develop skills for research, communication, critical thinking, business and management.

Career Readiness

Mining engineers can enjoy highly lucrative careers. Graduates can practise as geotechnical engineers, environmental engineers, drilling and blast engineers, ventilation engineers, mine planning engineers.

They are involved in mine design, mining systems, geology/resource estimation, geotechnical/rock mechanics, mine ventilation, mining economics, management and finance.

Graduate Attributes

The objective of this program is to produce graduates with specific attributes as outlined in University of Adelaide Graduate Attributes.

Deep discipline knowledge
Critical thinking and problem solving
Teamwork and communication skills
Career and leadership readiness
Intercultural and ethical competency
Self-awareness and emotional intelligence

Potential careers

Mineral Exploration, Mining Engineer, Drilling Engineer

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