11th in the world for Mineral and Mining Engineering
QS University World Subject Rankings 2022
Leading research facilities include £2 million analytical mineralogy labs and an automated QEMSCAN scanning electron microscope; the first in any university worldwide
3rdfor Materials and Mineral Engineering
The Guardian University League Table 2022
Comprehensive courses with content relating to many varied roles within industry, including design, mechanics, logistics, geotechnics, project management and surveying
Our mining engineering programmes are taught at the internationally establishedCamborne 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.
You’ll be taught by experts who are active in internationally-recognised scientific research in a range of topics. This means you get to discuss the very latest ideas, research discoveries and new technologies, becoming actively involved in a research project yourself.
You’ll also benefit from our strong links with industry and excellent relationships with companies from across the globe, such as Rio Tinto, BHP Billiton, First Quantum, Glencore and many more.
To boost your employability and practical skills, we offer an extensive range of fieldwork opportunities where you can visit a variety of mining sites throughout your studies.
Freddy
Graduate of MSc Mining Engineeriang
Tim Henderson
CSM Graduate and current Technical Director at Glencore
Omolara
Mining Geology MSc
Freddy
Graduate of MSc Mining Engineeriang
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.
Tim Henderson
CSM Graduate and current Technical Director at Glencore
I have worked in many places around the world and have yet to visit a country where I could not find at least one CSM graduate. In fact, there are normally several and they can often be found in influential positions.
Omolara
Mining Geology MSc
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.
