Mining and Minerals Engineering

Through the Mining and Minerals Engineering PhD programme from the The University of Exeter,as a student you will lead research projects that have a significant impact on both your chosen field of study and wider society. 

Within the Mining and Minerals Engineering Mining and Minerals Engineering PhD programme from the The University of Exeter The University of Exeter 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.

Key facts:

• At CSM we host a thriving, diverse, and international postgraduate research community with over 40 PhD students registered in 2019. You can see testimonials from some current and recent students here.
• We have exceptionally strong links with the international mining industry.
• The Mining and Minerals Engineering at the The University of Exeter offers postgraduates an outstanding research environment with state-of-the-art analytical facilities and laboratories, and supervisors who are working at the cutting edge of their field.
• We are proud of our supportive and inclusive environment, with our Mining & Minerals Engineering PhD students routinely among the most satisfied in the university according to the annual PRES survey.
• In recent years CSM Mining and Minerals Engineering PhD graduates have gone on to successful careers in industry, including working for international mining and exploration companies, civil engineering firms, consultancies, and government agencies. Graduates have also pursued successful careers in academia, including postdocs and lectureships.

Courses include:

• Mining, environment and society

• Minerals engineering

• Mining, geotechnical and safety engineering

• Mining education