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Masters

University of Exeter

MSc Exploration and Mining Geology

Name: MSc Exploration and Mining Geology
Price: £15900 GBP

UNIVERSITY OF EXETER

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Full time | Penryn Campus | 1 year | SEP

Study mode

Full time

Duration

1 year

Start date

SEP

Key information
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Qualification type

MSc - Master of Science

Subject areas

Exploration Geology Mining Engineering

Course Summary

OverviewTaught by the internationally established Camborne School of Mines (CSM), a combined mining school and geoscience department.Designed to provide advanced specialised training for earth science graduates, leading to excellent employment opportunities in the extractive industry.Attain a comprehensive understanding of the role of a geoscientist working in the mining industry, and learn new skills including geological and geotechnical mapping, mineral exploration, ore microscopy, and ore deposit modelling.Gain knowledge in mineral resource estimation and grade control, mineral extraction and management, and the environmental impact of mining.Undertake individual research projects throughout the summer period, often as industrial placements with a mining/exploration company.Progress into careers in the national and international exploration and mining sectors, and gain transferable skills used in the broader geotechnical, site investigation and environmental industries.

Modules

Economics, Processing & Environment (15 Credits) - Core

The module provides the opportunity for graduates from a range of disciplines to study important aspects of the mining cycle. These include mineral economics, processing of mineral ores to produce concentrates or metal and environmental impacts and remediation techniques. When linked to other specific modules, it forms part of the specialist training for the MSc in Mining Engineering, Mining Geology,Exploration Geology and Mine Environmental Management.

Exploration Targeting (15 Credits) - Core

Exploration and Mining Geology (15 Credits) - Core

GIS for Mineral Explorationists and Geoenvironmental Engineers (15 Credits) - Core

Mineral Exploration Geophysics (15 Credits) - Core

Ore Deposit Geology (15 Credits) - Core

Project and Dissertation (60 Credits) - Core

Tuition fees

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Course fees for UK students

For this course (per year)

£15,900

International fees

Course fees for EU and international students

For this course (per year)

£30,200

Entry requirements

Applicants will be selected on the basis of being predicted or achieved a minimum 2:1 Honours degree in Geology/Geosciences. Consideration will also be given to appropriate equivalent professional qualifications and training on a case-by-case basis. Students applying with Turkish Government sponsorship/funding need to include their anticipated research project topic as part of the application and are encouraged to discuss this with the programme director in advance.

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A member of the prestigious Russell Group of universities, the University of Exeter ranks in 11th place in the UK (Complete University Guide, 2026). The University of Exeter is one of only four Russell Group universities to be awarded Triple Gold in the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) 2023, recognising excellence in teaching, learning, and student outcomes. It is also internationally renowned for its research: in the 2021 Research...more

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