PhD Mining and Minerals Engineering
University of Exeter
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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

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University of Exeter - Penryn Campus, Cornwall

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06-JAN-25, 28-APR-25

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4 years

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University of Exeter - Penryn Campus, Cornwall

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OverviewAs a Mining and Minerals PhD student at the Camborne School of Mines, you will lead research projects that have a significant impact on both your chosen field of study and wider society. We work on a variety of different topics including mining and geotechnical engineering, industrial safety, surveying, optimised mineral processing, and understanding the impacts of mining on society and the environment.Potential students with more of a focus on Geology may wish to investigate our ...Read more

Overview

As a Mining and Minerals PhD student at the Camborne School of Mines, you will lead research projects that have a significant impact on both your chosen field of study and wider society. We work on a variety of different topics including mining and geotechnical engineering, industrial safety, surveying, optimised mineral processing, and understanding the impacts of mining on society and the environment.

Potential students with more of a focus on Geology may wish to investigate our Geology programme instead.

Research Groups

Research groups at the Camborne School of Mines conduct research spanning the full range of the geosciences. Groups with a significant Mining and Minerals Engineering focus include:

  • Mining, environment and society
  • Minerals engineering
  • Mining, geotechnical and safety engineering
  • Mining education

Highlights

In recent years CSM Mining and Minerals Engineering PhD graduates have gone on to successful careers in industry, including working for international mining and exploration companies, civil engineering firms, consultancies, and government agencies. Graduates have also pursued successful careers in academia, including postdocs and lectureships.

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58/101
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6th
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14th
What students say
26 Oct 24

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Entry requirements

You should have at least a 2:1 Honours degree in engineering or science or have an appropriate MSc qualification.

Tuition fees

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£4,900 per year

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£28,500 per year

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Students from EU

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Tuition Fees per year 2024/25: £28,500 full-time.

£28,500 per year

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Students from International

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Tuition Fees per year 2024/25: £28,500 full-time.

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

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