196904 v.3 Master of Engineering Science (Mining Geomechanics)

Introduction

The course is especially designed for practising mining, civil and geological engineers and mine and engineering geologists. The units offered deal with modern methodologies and the state of the art in mining and mine environmental geomechanics. Course attendees may become geotechnical specialists or technical managers. Career paths for the geotechnical specialist include in-house specialists in mining and petroleum companies, consultants, academics, researchers, and technical specialists for mine supply organisations.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites

A four year bachelors degree with honours or a Graduate Certificate in Mining Geomechanics. Students with lesser qualifications will be directed to enrol in the Graduate Certificate in Mining Geomechanics.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Applications for recognition of prior learning are assessed on an individual basis.

Additional Course Expenses

Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other vital study materials.

Availability

The information displayed above refers to study periods and locations where the course is available for first time entry. Students are normally only offered or admitted to a course once.

*The course itself may not be available either solely internally or externally but individual units may be offered in either or both of those modes. Prospective students should contact the Course Coordinator for further information.

^Course and associated units are offered in this mode permitting International Onshore student enrolment.

#Course and associated units are offered in this online only mode and DO NOT permit International Onshore student enrolment.