Program Overview
The Mineral Resources and Sustainable Mining at University of Oulu is a MSc programme in Humanities over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Mineral Resources and Sustainable Mining programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Finland and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: EUR 10,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
- Location: Oulu, Finland
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Mineral Resources and Sustainable Mining programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Economic Geology focuses on characterisation of mineral\ndeposits and geological processes behind their genesis, forming a basis for\nmineral exploration. Central topics include ore geology, regional geology,\nmineralogy, geochemistry, mining industry, and exploration.
- Quaternary Geology covers a wide range of sub-disciplines\nincluding glacial geology, sedimentology, ore prospecting techniques, and\nhydrogeology. Education is also covering global change issues in the northern\nhemisphere and the Arctic
- Mining Engineering covers a wide range of topics, including\ngeotechnique, mining technologies, analysis of production capacity, and\nfinancing.
- Mineral Processing deals with the processes to economically\nseparate valuable minerals from the ores. Oulu Mining School has unique,\ncontinuous mode in-house concentrating plant that provides an excellent infrastructure\nfor training and education purposes.
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
The programme is open for applications from students with a Bachelor\xc2\x92s degree in geology, or other sciences, as long as students have a sufficient background in geology (60 ECTS credits). It is expected that student candidates have basic skills in petrographic microscopy. Admitted students can\xc2\xa0be required to compensate for deficiencies\xc2\xa0by taking a limited number of bridge courses from the Bachelor programme. A sufficient knowledge of English is also required.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 10,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
Tuition fees: EUR 10,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Oulu directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About University of Oulu
University of Oulu
Oulu, Finland
University of Oulu is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2024-01-18
- Start Date 2018-08-01
- Language English
- Duration 24 months
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