Program Overview
Home Study Postgraduate Taught home Courses Mining Engineering Mining Engineering MSc Please note: This page is for 2027 entry. MSc Mining Engineering UCAS code 1234 Duration 1 year full time Up to 3 years part time Entry year 2026 Campus Penryn Campus Typical offer View full entry requirements 2:2 honours degree Contextual offers Why study MSc Mining Engineering at Exeter? For 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 department Learn specialist analytical, design and management skills that are relevant to the mining industry Have 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. Fast Track (current Exeter students) Open Days Get a prospectus Contact Web: Enquire online Phone: +44 (0)1392 72 72 72 Discover MSc Mining Engineering at the University of Exeter.
Key Program Features
Why study MSc Mining Engineering at Exeter?
- For 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 department
- Learn specialist analytical, design and management skills that are relevant to the mining industry
- Have 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.
Career Opportunities
Careers
Reputational and networking benefits
A unique benefit studying at Camborne School of Mines is the community and relations you will gain both during, and after your studies. Camborne School of Mines has a world-class reputation and excellent alumni network, allowing our graduates to prosper in their respective fields in all corners of the globe:
“I have worked in many places around the world and have yet to visit a country where I could not find at least one CSM graduate. In fact, there are normally several and they can often be found in influential positions.”
Tim Henderson, CSM graduate and current Technical Director at Glencore
Graduate skills and destinations
In addition, a degree form Camborne School of Mines will teach the necessary technical skills and theoretical knowledge required, as well as additional complementary skills relating to communications, teamwork and problem solving. Graduates of this programme have gone on to enjoy careers as mining engineers, geotechnical engineering, drill and blast engineers, automatic fare collection engineering and geologists. The companies our graduates have gone on to work for range from large companies such as Glencore, Atlas Iron, Vedanta Resources and First Quantum Minerals. This information has been taken from the Destinations of Leavers from Higher Education (DLHE) Survey (2011-2016). Please note that, due to data protection, the job titles and organisations are listed independently and do not necessarily correspond. Support and opportunities The Career Zone (CAS) at our Cornwall Campus provides high-quality careers information and guidance to students of all disciplines. Our experienced careers team can give you individual support whilst you are at the University and after you have graduated. Services include talks, confidential careers interviews and an extensive careers library of reference books, magazines and journals. A new computer suite is also available for accessing online careers information, vacancy services and specialist software on, for example, sources of funding for courses and worldwide volunteering. The CAS can help you to identify attractive jobs, careers paths and employers and assist with your CV, interview technique and identifying work experience placements.
Program Curriculum
Course content
You will study 180 credits to obtain an MSc and 120 credits for a PgDip. You can either study the course full time over a year or part-time over 3 years.
The modules below provide examples of what you can expect to learn on this degree course based on recent academic teaching. The precise modules available to you in future years may vary depending on staff availability and research interests, new topics of study, timetabling and student demand.
Modules Please note that the module information displayed here is from a previous year and is subject to change. Compulsory modules Code Module Credits CSMM118 Project and Dissertation 60 CSMM130 Excavation and Geomechanics 15 CSMM131 Health and Safety in the Extractive Industry 15 CSMM135 Economics, Processing & Environment 15 CSMM140 Surface Excavation Design 15 CSMM153 Mine Planning and Design 15 CSMM187 Underground Excavation Design 15 CSMM188 Working Environment and Ventilation 15 CSMM418 Mine Automation 15 CSM3904 CSM Professionalism Year 3 0
Admission Requirements
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.
Relevant disciplines may include: Geology, Geography, Engineering (Civil, Mechanical, Mining, Material Science etc), Renewable Energy, Earth Science, Geotechnics, Planetary Science, Mathematics.
Please also see our guidance on essential documentation required for an initial decision on taught programme applications . Entry requirements for international students English language requirements International students need to show they have the required level of English language to study this course. The required IELTS test scores for this course fall under Profile B1 . Please visit our English language requirements page to view the required test scores and equivalencies from your country.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 21,000/year (international)
Fees
2026/27 entry
UK fees per year:
MSc: £14,300 full-time £7,150 part-time (where available)
PgDip: £9,540 full-time (where available)
International fees per year:
MSc: £28,900 full-time £14,450 part-time (where available)
PgDip: £19,270 full-time (where available)
Scholarships
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Scholarships
The University of Exeter offers a wide range of scholarships to support your education, with £7 million available for international students applying to study with us in the 2026/27 academic year , including our prestigious Exeter Excellence Scholarships * . We also provide awards for sport, music and other achievements, as well as regional and partner scholarships with organisations such as Chevening, The Beacon Trust and the British Council. For more information on scholarships and other financial support, please visit our scholarships and bursaries page .
University of Exeter Alumni Scholarship
We are pleased to offer University of Exeter alumni beginning a standalone postgraduate programme in 2026/27 with us a scholarship towards the cost of your tuition fees. Full details can be found here.
*Terms and conditions, including deadlines, apply. See our website for details. .
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About The University of Exeter
The University of Exeter
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University Profile- Application Deadline 2018-07-21
- Start Date 2018-09-24
- Language English
- Duration 12 months
- Credits 60 ECTS / 180 credits (1-year programme)