The Graduate Diploma in Mining Engineering is designed for professionals already working in the industry, or for people planning a career change.

It provides fundamental study in mining engineering and the opportunity for mining engineering graduates and minerals industry professionals to continue their professional development.

Why study at UNSW?

Engineering at UNSW is known as a leader in engineering education and research. We’ve invested in this standing with a $1 billion refurbishment of our engineering facilities. UNSW is ranked the top Engineering faculty in Australia and #36 in the world based on the latest 2021 QS World University Rankings.

UNSW is renowned for its’ Mineral and Mining Engineering education, ranking fifth in the world as a subject. It has been UNSW’s top performing subject for five years. Australia’s top employers prefer our graduates over any other university, ranking 22nd in the world for employer reputation. We offer the largest range of teaching programs and comprehensive research interests.

We’re home to the best facilities in resources engineering in Australia. You’ll learn with state-of-the-art facilities including a VR simulator, computer laboratory and a rock mechanics laboratory for applied research into mining issues and water research.

Who should choose this Graduate Diploma?

Those wanting to move into the industry and professional mining engineers who want to upskill choose this program.