Graduate Diploma in Metallurgy
This course is for non-metallurgy scientists and engineers who wish to pursue a career in the minerals industry as extractive metallurgists. It will provide you with a knowledge and understanding of the core areas of mineral processing and extractive metallurgy. As a graduate, you could obtain employment in the extractive metallurgy sector of mining and chemical companies or further your career within the minerals industry.
Campus Information
Perth
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Intakes
- Feb
- July
Application Processing Time in Days: 20
Application Process
Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
| Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
| Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
| Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
| Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
| Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
| Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
| Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
| Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
| Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
| Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
Graduates can obtain employment in the extractive metallurgy sector of mining and chemical companies, or further their careers within the minerals industry.
PSW Opportunity
- N/A
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
Essential course prerequisites
A bachelor's degree in an engineering or science discipline, excluding extractive metallurgy or equivalent qualifications.
A number of units include an on-campus laboratory requirement in Kalgoorlie. You will need to meet all travel and accommodation expenses incurred in meeting this requirement.
- Course Code: 054623M
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Post Graduate Diploma or Certificate
- Duration: 01 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
38600 AUD
Annual Cost of Living: 24505 AUD
Application Fee: N/A