University of Exeter
Mining Engineering MSc
University of Exeter

Course modalities offered
  • On campus - Penryn Campus
  • Sep 1, 2022 Part-time - 2 years
  • On campus - Penryn Campus
  • Sep 1, 2022 Full-time - 1 years
  • On campus - Penryn Campus
  • Sep 1, 2022 Full-time - 1 years
  • On campus - Penryn Campus
  • Sep 1, 2022 Part-time - 2 years
  • On campus - Penryn Campus
  • Sep 1, 2022 Part-time - 3 years
  • On campus - Penryn Campus
  • Sep 1, 2022 Part-time - 3 years

Key Course Facts

Course Description

  • For engineers and geologists already in employment and looking for skills and knowledge enhancement, or geology and engineering graduates keen to specialise in mining, general management and excavation (geotechnics and tunnelling)

  • Taught by the internationally established Camborne School of Mines (CSM), a combined mining school and geoscience department

  • Learn specialist analytical, design and management skills that are relevant to the mining industry

  • Have the opportunity to undertake projects directly linked with industry, which may result in industrial placements for their project period.

  • Benefit from excellent links with the local and international minerals industry, and learn alongside a cohort of students from around the world.

  • Accredited under licence from the UK regulator, the Engineering Council.

  • Accredited by the Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining (IOM3).

See our module descriptions for details of assessment methods: https://www.exeter.ac.uk/postgraduate/courses/mining-engineering/msc-mining-engineering/#course-content

Entry Requirements / Admissions

Requirements for international students / English requirements

IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)

    • 6.5
    • All Degrees

We invest heavily in scholarships for talented prospective Masters students. This is in addition to the UK Government’s Postgraduate Loan Scheme. For information on how you can fund your postgraduate degree at the University of Exeter, please visit the po

Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Mining Engineering, MSc, if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

All applicants are considered individually on merit although we usually require a 2:2 honours degree (or equivalent) in a relevant science or engineering discipline. For full information, including English language requirements and international equivalencies, please visit our website.

Costs

Average student cost of living in the UK

Rent £518
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) £50
Supermarket shopping £81
Clothing £35
Eating out £33
Alcohol £27
Takeaways / food deliveries £30
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) £24
Holidays and weekend trips £78
Transport within city £17
Self-care / sports £20
Stationary / books £13
Mobile phone / internet £13
Cable TV / streaming £7
Insurance £51
Other £95
  
Average student cost of living £1092

London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.

Source: Own research based on surveys and university data

University Rankings

Positions of University of Exeter in top UK and global rankings.

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About University of Exeter

The University of Exeter is a government funded research university based in Exeter, Devon, in the South-West region of England. The university has two campuses in Exeter, which are known as Streatham and St Luke’s, while another two are situated in the coastal town of Cornwall, known as Truro and Penryn. Something for prospective students to be aware of is that the University Exeter works in collaboration with Falmouth University under the Combined Universities in Cornwall initiative.

Student composition of University of Exeter

Students by level of study Academic year 2020/21 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on 10 February 2022
undergraduates:
21700
postgraduates:
6010
Total:
27710
Source: Academic year 2020/21 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on 10 February 2022
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Where is this programme taught

Penryn Campus
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