Mining Engineering degrees
Our mining engineering programmes are taught at the Camborne School of Mines, a combined mining school and geoscience department with an international reputation for research and teaching.
Study Mining Engineering at the University of Exeter
Our mining engineering programmes are taught at the internationally established Camborne School of Mines, a combined mining school and geoscience department.
Based at the University’s £100 million Penryn Campus in Cornwall, Camborne School of Mines has an international reputation for research and teaching related to the understanding and management of the Earth's natural processes, resources and the environment.
During your studies you can enjoy access to specialist analytical and research facilities, including geochemical and mineralogical labs, surveying equipment, GIS software, a materials engineering and physical separation lab.
Our Mining Engineering degrees and courses
Our Mining Engineering degrees are taught on our Penryn Campus in Cornwall.
Undergraduate degrees for full-time students
These programmes are suitable for those not currently working within the mining industry, and are looking to develop knowledge and skills in mining and engineering.
Undergraduate degrees for mining professionals
These programmes are available for those currently working within the mining industry. They will allow you to study while remaining employed and earning a salary.
Masters degrees
Help lead a global Greener, Healthier and Fairer revolution by studying one of our Critical Minerals masters degrees from the Graduate School of Environment and Sustainability at the University of Exeter, Cornwall.
Related subjects
Many students interested in studying Renewable Energy are also interested in our courses in Engineering, Renewable Energy, and Geology.
You can search a full list of subject areas taught at the University of Exeter.
2nd in the UK for Mineral and Mining Engineering
QS World University Subject Rankings 2025
Study at the Camborne School of Mines
A world-class combined geoscience and mining department
Leading, world-class research facilities unique to Exeter
including £2 million analytical mineralogy labs and an automated QEMSCAN scanning electron microscope
Top 20 in the world for Mineral and Mining Engineering
QS World University Subject Rankings 2025
Frequently asked questions about studying Mining Engineering
We've answered some of our most frequently asked questions below to help you decide if a Mining Engineering degree is right for you.
What career prospects would I have with a degree in Mining Engineering
A degree in Mining Engineering from the University of Exeter's Camborne School of Mines (CSM) equips you with a robust skill set in areas such as mine design, geomechanics, automation, and environmental and social governance. It develops strong technical, analytical, and project management skills that are highly valued across a range of professional areas.
You’ll benefit from the hundreds of links with industry we have established through collaborative research and consultation. Student projects are usually industrially driven and often directly involve a company. This provides an opportunity for you to undertake commercially important projects at the forefront of technology, gain invaluable experience and enhance your employability.
Find out more about a career in mining engineering.
Can international students study Mining Engineering at the University of Exeter?
Yes. Our international student community is part of what makes Exeter a top worldwide university. International students are welcome to apply for Bachelors (undergraduate) and Masters (postgraduate taught) degrees with us, as well as for postgraduate research opportunities.
For more information, visit our international students webpages.
Are there any scholarships available for students wishing to study Mining Engineering?
There are a number of scholarships available for Masters students for September 2026 entry.
LME Scholarship
Two LME Scholarships worth £26,500 each are available to students who have had an application accepted to one of the Camborne School of Mines MSc programmes for September 2026 entry. This scholarship programme is funded by a generous donation from London Metal Exchange (LME). As part of the scholarships the successful candidates will have the opportunity to undertake mentoring with LME staff and to work with LME on their dissertation project.
The Richard Osman Memorial Fund Scholarship
The Richard Osman Memorial Fund Scholarship will enable up to two talented UK students studying on the MSc Exploration Geology programme to become distinguished Richard Osman Scholars. The successful candidates will receive a bursary covering their tuition fees in full, and a generous stipend of £8,100 toward living costs.
"The best part about this course is how diverse and practical it is. The facilities are world-class and you get to learn from the reputable professors who have written most of the text books we learn from and are teaching us things they are currently researching. The support from my lecturers has been great, they have an open-door policy which means we can always pop in and ask them anything we need to."
Freddy
MSc Mining Engineering
"Studying in Cornwall has been really good. The facilities are great, there are several different types of labs, a lot of space for learning and loads of learning resources. The lecturers are always really helpful, supportive and there when you need them. The MSc Mining Geology programme has been really good as it covers all the aspects of all the different types of Geology. I’ve been able to learn a broad range of skills and the field trips have been great."
Omolara
MSc Mining Geology