300567 v.2 Master of Science (Mining Engineering)MSc(Curtin) Course CRICOS Code: 018045F Registered full-time Duration for International Onshore Students on student visas: 1 Year IntroductionThis course develops in-depth enquiry, a mastery of research methodology, and the ability to communicate research work and project and its findings. This is achieved by attendance at seminars and group discussions, the preparation and submission of a thesis-based research project and, if necessary, an oral defence of the thesis. Students carry out research work, either in the laboratories of the institution or in industry, on projects in the general field of mining and mineral technology. Course Entry Requirements/PrerequisitesFour-year undergraduate degree, with the award of a bachelor degree in engineering, a Graduate Diploma in Engineering or a Bachelor of Science degree with honours, or equivalent, in an appropriate field and at a better than average level of performance.Applicants with other qualifications and experience may only be admitted with the consent of the senior academic. Duration and AvailabilityThis course is one year full-time or equivalent part-time study. Course OrganisationThe course includes both coursework units no more than 62 per cent and project units (no more at least 37 per cent). Coursework can be selected from the units offered in the final two years of the Bachelor of Engineering course and/or the Graduate Diploma or Graduate Certificate courses at the Western Australian School of Mines, excluding any taken in previous studies. It is envisaged that students would select a coursework unit or mix of units appropriate to their career aspirations. Project units take the form of appropriate projects which could involve both field and laboratory work related to the student's specilised area of study. Students are required to submit a written report or dissertation. Additional Course ExpensesStudents may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other vital study materials.
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