University of Exeter: Mining Environmental Management
| Institution | University of Exeter View institution profile |
|---|---|
| Department | Camborne School of Mines |
| Web | http://www.exeter.ac.uk/postgraduate |
| pg-ad@exeter.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | +44(0)1392 723044 |
| Study type | Taught |
Summary
Mining is necessary for the production of goods, for economic growth and employability, but in many cases it comes with an environmental cost. The work of geoscientists with specialist knowledge in theory and technologies in environmental management before, during and after mining is essential for reducing the impacts of this cost.
This MSc programme will provide students with training in the management, remediation and mitigation of the environmental impacts of mining.
Most high-grade orebodies have already been exploited, and contemporary mining focuses on the extraction of lower-grade ores with higher volumes of wastes. Trained geoscientists are needed to help mining companies and governments carry out mining as sustainably as possible, and to protect the environment from its potentially negative impacts.
Programme content: The specific focus of the programme and specialist expertise provided will be centred on environmental geochemistry and mineralogy, but students will be provided with a multi-disciplinary skillset covering natural, engineering and social science aspects of mining environmental management.
The course is based on a robust understanding of scientific and social science theory in the field of mining environmental management, and the practice and application of field, laboratory and computing skills. You will gain experience in acquiring, synthesising and critically evaluating data from a range of geochemical, mineralogical, remote sensing and social science databases.
MSc
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Applicants will be selected on the basis of being predicted or achieved a minimum 2.1 Honours degree in geology. Consideration will also be given to appropriate equivalent professional qualifications and training on a case-by-case basis. For full information, including English language requirements and international equivalencies, please see the relevant programme page found in the postgraduate section of our website. |
| Location | Penryn Campus Tremough Treliever Road Falmouth TR10 9EZ |
Fees
| International | 22950 GBP for Year 1 |
|---|---|
| EU | 10950 GBP for Year 1 |
| England | 10950 GBP for Year 1 |
| Scotland | 10950 GBP for Year 1 |
| Wales | 10950 GBP for Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | 10950 GBP for Year 1 |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Applicants will be selected on the basis of being predicted or achieved a minimum 2.1 Honours degree in geology. Consideration will also be given to appropriate equivalent professional qualifications and training on a case-by-case basis. For full information, including English language requirements and international equivalencies, please see the relevant programme page found in the postgraduate section of our website. |
| Location | Penryn Campus Tremough Treliever Road Falmouth TR10 9EZ |
Fees
| EU | 5475 GBP for Year 1 |
|---|---|
| England | 5475 GBP for Year 1 |
| Scotland | 5475 GBP for Year 1 |
| Wales | 5475 GBP for Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | 5475 GBP for Year 1 |
University of Exeter
The University of Exeter combines world-class research with excellent student satisfaction, from our campuses in the South West of England, in Exeter and Cornwall. We are one of the very few universities to be both a member of the Russell Group and have a Gold award from the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF), evidence of our established international reputation for excellence in both teaching and research. Our success is built on a strong partnership with our students and a clear focus on high performance.
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