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.
To learn more about modules, assessment methods, facilities and our staff research expertise please visit our course page.
Ways to study this course
Campuses
University of Exeter - Penryn Campus, Cornwall
Study options
MS • Blended learning (part-time) • 3 Years
Start dates
01/2026
How to apply
Fees and funding
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We invest heavily in scholarships for talented prospective Masters students. This is in addition to the UK Government’s Postgraduate Loan Scheme. For information on how you can fund your postgraduate degree at the University of Exeter, please visit our course page.