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Diploma of Mining
- Kalgoorlie, Australia
- 1 year
- English
- On campus
- Diploma
About the program
A two-year graduate diploma in mining for working engineers and scientists.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: no
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (0): no
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Apply core concepts and methods from Postgraduate Diploma in Graduate Diploma of Mining to analyse relevant problems
- Communicate findings
- And develop subject-specific professional skills.
Career outcomes
- Mine manager
- Mine planning engineer
- Ventilation officer and engineer
- Geotechnical engineer
- Underground mining engineer
- Mine safety engineer
- Planning engineer
- Site manager
- Sales engineer
- Researcher
- Consultant
Curriculum
- Two-year
- 240-credit-point course. Units include mining geology and mineral processing
- Rock fragmentation
- Rock mechanics
- Geotechnical engineering
- Underground production systems
- Mine safety and environmental engineering
- Project management
- Mine planning and scheduling
- Surface mining
- Ventilation
- Mine surveying and materials handling.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Applicants for a Graduate Diploma are required to meet University academic and English language entry standards
- Details are provided at http://study.curtin.edu.au/. Applicants generally require a Bachelor Degree or Graduate Certificate. Any specific course entry and completion requirements must also be met. All Curtin courses have compulsory and other core capabilities that are essential for demonstrating the achiev
Accepted academic background
Recognised bachelor's degree or equivalent, or a relevant Graduate Certificate; discipline and work-experience conditions vary by course
Language tests
- IELTS 6.0 (no band below 6.0)
- IELTS Academic 6
Documents you’ll need
- Completed application form
- Academic transcripts
- Secondary school completion certificate
- English language proficiency evidence if required
- Passport identification page
How to apply
- Review the Mining admission requirements at Curtin University. Prepare academic transcripts and evidence of the entry qualification. Complete the application on the official university website. Upload the required documents and language results if applicable. Pay the application fee if applicable and submit before the relevant deadline. Review the admission decision and complete acceptance requirements.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $47,740 AUD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $100 AUD |
| Deposit | $11,900 AUD |
Program details
| Campus | Curtin Kalgoorlie (WA School of Mines) |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Academic Studies |
| Department | Department of General Studies |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 30 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 0 |
| Scholarship note | Curtin University lists or refers to scholarship opportunities. International eligibility, awards and deadlines must be checked for Diploma of Mining. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
February 2027
Apply by
28 Jan 2027
75 days leftProgram starts
July 2027
Apply by
1 Jul 2027
229 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 1 year.
The next deadline is 28 Jan 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $47,740 AUD per year. The application fee is $100 AUD. The deposit is $11,900 AUD. The estimated living cost is $29,710 AUD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.0 (no band below 6.0), IELTS Academic 6.