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MSc - Master of Science
Penryn Campus
Full Time
SEP-26
1 Year
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MSc - Master of Science
Penryn Campus
Full Time
SEP-26
1 Year
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OverviewTaught by the internationally established Camborne School of Mines (CSM), a combined mining school and geoscience department.Designed to provide advanced specialised training for earth science graduates, leading to excellent employment opportunities in the extractive industry.Attain a comprehensive understanding of the role of a geoscientist working in the mining industry, and learn new skills including geological and geotechnical mapping, mineral exploration, ore microscopy, and ore deposit modelling.Gain knowledge in mineral resource estimation and grade control, mineral extraction and management, and the environmental impact of mining.Undertake individual research projects throughout the summer period, often as industrial placements with a mining/exploration company.Progress into careers in the national and international exploration and mining sectors, and gain transferable skills used in the broader geotechnical, site investigation and environmental industries.
Applicants will be selected on the basis of being predicted or achieved a minimum 2:1 Honours degree in Geology/Geosciences. Consideration will also be given to appropriate equivalent professional qualifications and training on a case-by-case basis. Students applying with Turkish Government sponsorship/funding need to include their anticipated research project topic as part of the application and are encouraged to discuss this with the programme director in advance.
Students living in
Domestic
£15,900 per year
Students from Domestic
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£30,200 per year
Students from EU
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£30,200 per year
Students from International
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