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Master of Research - Faculty of Engineering and Information Sciences (Mining Engineering)

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Student ?
Campus
Wollongong
Delivery ?
On Campus
Duration
2 years full-time or part-time equivalent
Starts
  • Autumn 2025
  • Spring 2025
  • Autumn 2026
  • Spring 2026
Codes
CRICOS: 091520M
UOW: 480

Overview

The Master of Research degree comprises research and research training, requiring students to complete 96 credit points (cp) of subjects. The first year comprises 48cp of research training and coursework while the second year comprises a 48cp thesis, which may be assessed by two external examiners. Academic Units may award advanced standing for the research training and coursework component and will determine the appropriate entry point.

The following specialisations are available in the Faculty of Engineering and Information Sciences:

  • Mathematics
  • Applied statistics
  • Physics
  • Medical radiation physics
  • Computer science
  • Information technology
  • Electrical engineering
  • Computer engineering
  • Telecommunications engineering
  • Civil engineering
  • Environmental engineering
  • Materials engineering
  • Mechatronic engineering
  • Mechanical engineering
  • Mining engineering

See the course handbook for more information.

Fee subsidised places available

UOW is offering Commonwealth supported places (CSPs) for all of our postgraduate coursework degrees in 2025. This means the Australian government will subsidise your tuition fees by up to 75%. To be eligible for this fee subsidy, you must meet the following criteria: Be a domestic student, i.e. an Australian or New Zealand citizen, a permanent resident of Australia or a permanent Australian Humanitarian visa holder.

You can specialise in a major by choosing from the following: 

Major 

Campus Availability 

Applied Statistics 

Wollongong (On Campus) 

Civil Engineering 

Wollongong (On Campus) 

Computer Engineering 

Wollongong (On Campus) 

Computer Science 

Wollongong (On Campus) 

Electrical Engineering 

Wollongong (On Campus) 

Information Technology 

Wollongong (On Campus) 

Materials Engineering 

Wollongong (On Campus) 

Mathematics 

Wollongong (On Campus) 

Mechanical Engineering 

Wollongong (On Campus) 

Mechatronic Engineering 

Wollongong (On Campus) 

Medical Radiation Physics 

Wollongong (On Campus) 

Mining Engineering 

Wollongong (On Campus) 

Physics 

Wollongong (On Campus) 

Telecommunications Engineering 

Wollongong (On Campus) 

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Mining Engineering (specialisation)

Mining engineers apply science, geoscience, engineering and technology to the efficient exploration and extraction of minerals from the earth, turning raw materials into valuable products. Mining engineers are also concerned with mining safety, where their knowledge of mine design and practices ensures the safety of workers, efficient extraction, and remediation at the end of a mine's life. The final sessions of the course are professionally oriented with the inclusion of subjects such as mine planning, occupational health and safety aspects of mining, mine water, ocean engineering, geostatistics and the environmental impact of mineral operations. Your major also includes a 12-week hands-on industry experience, either in Australia or overseas, as well as a range of industry projects and other career-ready learning opportunities. You also have the option to complete a double major, combining two engineering disciplines. Available double major combinations include civil engineering and mining engineering; mechanical engineering and mining engineering; mining engineering and environmental engineering. Our faculty?s commitment to excellence is internationally recognised, as evidenced by the consistent ranking of our civil, manufacturing, mineral and mining, materials, and mechanical engineering courses among the top 150 universities worldwide.

Accreditation & professional recognition

UOW's engineering programs are accredited by Engineers Australia and relevant world engineering bodies through the Washington Accord. This ensures recognition by equivalent professional engineering bodies in the USA, UK, Hong Kong, Japan, New Zealand, Canada, South Africa, Ireland, Korea, Malaysia, Singapore and other countries.

This recognition ensures that graduates from this course are admitted, on application, to the grade of Graduate Membership of Engineers Australia.

Admissions information

A range of admission options are available for future students. The procedures governing admission are defined in UOW's Admissions Procedures, and the UOW College Admissions Policy.

For specific advice or to ask any questions regarding an application, please contact the UOW Future Students Team.

Applicants must have a bachelor’s or master’s coursework degree from a recognised tertiary institution with a minimum average mark of 65% or a GPA of 3.0 out of 4.0.
The Head of Postgraduate Studies for the relevant unit will approve entry into the Master of Research based on academic results and relevant experience.

Additional Requirements
All applicants for the Master of Research must submit a written (preferably typed) proposal as part of their application. This proposal should:

  • Contain, in no more than one page, a clear description of the discipline area or project topic you wish to study or undertake for the Master of Research 48cp thesis; and
  • Conclude with a statement of your motivation for wanting to undertake the research course.

For more information, visit the Future Students: Postgraduate website.

More detail

International Course fees table
Campus Delivery method Session fee* Course fee*
WollongongOn Campus$23184 (2025)$92736 (2025)
WollongongOn Campus$23184 (2026)$92736 (2026)

* Session fees are for one session for the year shown. Total course tuition fees shown are indicative, and are based on normal course length and progression. These fees are subject to change from year to year. However, if you receive an offer to study at UOW, your fees will be fully confirmed at the time of your offer.

Tuition fees are reviewing annually: fees payable are dependent on the year of commencement and are subject to increase during the period of study

Additional Fees

In addition to tuition, there are other fees and costs you will need to consider, including but not limited to:

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