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University of Exeter: Mining and Minerals Engineering
| Institution | University of Exeter |
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| Department | Earth and Environmental Science (including Camborne School of Mines) |
| Web | https://www.exeter.ac.uk |
| Study type | Research |
Summary
As a Mining and Minerals PhD student at the Camborne School of Mines, you will lead research projects that have a significant impact on both your chosen field of study and wider society. We work on a variety of different topics including mining and geotechnical engineering, industrial safety, surveying, optimised mineral processing, and understanding the impacts of mining on society and the environment.
Potential students with more of a focus on Geology may wish to investigate our Geology programme instead.
Research groups at the Camborne School of Mines conduct research spanning the full range of the geosciences. Groups with a significant Mining and Minerals Engineering focus include:
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Mining, environment and society
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Minerals engineering
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Mining, geotechnical and safety engineering
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Mining futures
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Please look at the research group pages and the linked staff profiles to find potential supervisors in your field of interest. We are always happy to discuss potential PhD or MSc by Research topics with you.
To learn more about modules, assessment methods, facilities and our staff research expertise please visit our course page.
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD
| Level | RQF Level 8 |
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| Entry requirements | For all research degrees you will normally be required to have obtained or expect to obtain a first degree equivalent to at least a UK 2:1 Honours degree. You will need at least a 2:1 or its equivalent in order to be considered by any of the main funding bodies. For some programmes we also consider evidence of relevant personal, professional and educational experience. Where an applicant has taken or is taking, more than one academic qualification that meets our entry requirements, the University reserves the right to make an offer on the most recent academic qualification. **Specific requirements for programmes** For full details, including English language requirements and international equivalencies, please visit our course page. |
| Location | University of Exeter - Penryn Campus, Cornwall Penryn Campus Penryn Cornwall TR10 9FE |
MSc (Res)
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
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| Entry requirements | For all research degrees you will normally be required to have obtained or expect to obtain a first degree equivalent to at least a UK 2:1 Honours degree. You will need at least a 2:1 or its equivalent in order to be considered by any of the main funding bodies. For some programmes we also consider evidence of relevant personal, professional and educational experience. Where an applicant has taken or is taking, more than one academic qualification that meets our entry requirements, the University reserves the right to make an offer on the most recent academic qualification. **Specific requirements for programmes** For full details, including English language requirements and international equivalencies, please visit our course page. |
| Location | University of Exeter - Penryn Campus, Cornwall Penryn Campus Penryn Cornwall TR10 9FE |
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