MSc/PgDip Mining Engineering
University of Exeter
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OverviewFor 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 departmentLearn specialist analytical, design and management skills that are relevant to the mining industryHave the opportunity to undertake ...Read more

OverviewFor 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 departmentLearn specialist analytical, design and management skills that are relevant to the mining industryHave 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.

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Armando Benjamin
30 Sep 25

I really like the Penryn Campus (it's a calm place) and small. Therefore, there is a more united community. I have chosen this institution because it's prestiguous, well-respected..Read more

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Batuhan
17 Feb 25

I love the uni and all the facilities it..Read more

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Entry requirements

All applicants are considered individually on merit although we usually require a 2:2 honours degree (or equivalent) in a relevant mining, geological, engineering or science discipline.

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£14,300 per year

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£28,600 per year

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£28,600 per year

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Armando Benjamin
30 Sep 25
MSc/PgDip Mining Engineering
I really like the Penryn Campus (it's a calm place) and small. Therefore, there is a more united community. I have chosen this institution because it's prestiguous, well-respected...
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Batuhan
17 Feb 25
MSc/PgDip Mining Engineering
I love the uni and all the facilities it...
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University of Exeter
University of Exeter , Exeter

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University of Exeter
University of Exeter Penryn Cornwall TR10 9FE United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Penryn Cornwall  0.4 miles away

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