MSc in Civil Engineering, with Specialization in Mining and Geotechnical Engineering
Luleå, Sweden
DURATION
2 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
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STUDY FORMAT
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Introduction
Are you interested in geotechnical and mining engineering? Do you want to have engineering tools which are important for the development of our future society? Then this two-year university program in Civil engineering with specialization in Mining and Geotechnical Engineering will suit you!
As a student, you will meet the industry both through site visits and lectures given by industry professionals. Our teachers are committed to your learning and are experts in geotechnical/mining/rock engineering, and operation and maintenance. The program includes compulsory and optional courses, along with an M.Sc. thesis project performed in collaboration with the industry, public organizations, or academy. This approach you to specialize in one of the following areas; rock mechanics and rock engineering and also soli mechanics and dams.
The global goals
The Master Program in Civil Engineering, with specialization in mining and Geotechnical Engineering, allows you as a student to focus yourself on the areas; of rock mechanics and rock technology as well as geotechnics and dams.
The education teaches you to understand and develop solutions for several of the global goals for sustainable development. The greatest focus is on the goals of Sustainable industry, innovations, and infrastructure as well as Sustainable cities and communities.
Program Outcome
Objectives for this degree
After completing the master's program, students will have:
- Ability to carry out projects with a modern vision that addresses the current concerns of humankind, in particular, to achieve a holistic vision of steel construction that goes beyond the classical vision of structural engineering – developing an integrated approach for the steel construction sector that includes safety and functional performance and environmental aspects.
- Knowledge about and command of the Structural Eurocodes as a common European basis for structural design in a multi-cultural environment and a business-oriented approach.
- Knowledge about and command of the current values related to Sustainability of the planet and Climate Changes.
Specializations
Mining and Geotechnical Engineering
The program will:
- Provide excellence in design, production, research, and development work in the mining, quarrying, and construction industry and also for various research and development institutions at both industry and the technical colleges and universities
- Provide the ability to effectively use technology and measuring equipment to carry out experimental and scientific work and exercise combining the knowledge and skills from different disciplines
- Ability to provide written and oral presentations of technical or scientific problems and results for professionals and laymen in English
- Provide training in methodology, including the ability to identify, formulate and solve problems within given time and financial frameworks, developing cooperative abilities of the students, and providing opportunities to develop the capacity for responsible leadership
- Provide preparation for and entrance to graduate studies.
Career Opportunities
Labor market
Since mining and geotechnical engineering is essential in many fields, you have great freedom when choosing your future workplace, both in terms of task and geographic location. You can work as a project manager, consultant, or researcher for contractors, government agencies, mining operations, universities, and more. The whole world can be your workplace!
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Curriculum
Program content and structure
For a Master of Science degree with a Major in Civil Engineering, with specialization in mining and Geotechnical Engineering (120 ECTS), the requirements comprise a minimum of 90 ECTS of mandatory courses on the advanced level of which 15 ECTS is from selectable courses and a Master thesis of 30 ECTS within Civil Engineering.
Swedish for beginners is offered to overseas students. The course is not included in the degree and is read in addition to the obligatory courses.
Credits
The program consists of 120 Credits.
Degrees
Degree of Master of Science (120 credits) - Major; Civil Engineering with specialization Mining and Geotechnical Engineering
Compulsory courses
Compulsory Courses: 105 Credits
| Code | Course | Credit | Level | Comment |
| D7001B | Mine Automation | 7,5 | Second level | |
| D7004B | Operation and Maintenance Engineering | 7,5 | Second level | |
| G7003B | Environmental Geotechnics | 7,5 | Second level | |
| G7006B | Foundation Engineering | 7,5 | Second level | |
| G7008B | Soil Mechanics, Advanced Course | 7,5 | Second level | |
| O7022K | Mining Geology | 7,5 | Second level | |
| T7001B | Fundamentals of Rock Mechanics | 7,5 | Second level | |
| T7002B | Design of Rock Constructions | 7,5 | Second level | |
| T7008B | Open Pit and Underground Mining | 7,5 | Second level | |
| T7025B | Project Course in Rock and Soil | 7,5 | Second level | |
| X7003B | Degree project in Civil Engineering, Master | 30,0 | Second level |
Compulsory Courses: 15 Credits
Optional space is 15 credits. It is mandatory to select elective courses up to the given number of credits. The given number of credits of elective courses listed must be met for the degree.
| Code | Course | Credit | Level | Comment |
| G7004B | Dam II - Dam and Dam Safety | 7,5 | Second level | Selectable |
| G7010B | Soil Modeling with the Finite Element Program PLAXIS | 7,5 | Second level | Selectable |
| T7006B | Applied Blasting | 7,5 | Second level | Selectable |
| T7026B | Mine Design and Mining Economy | 7,5 | Second level | Selectable |
Course offered outside the obligatory courses - not compulsory - For non-Scandinavian students: 3 Credits
Optional space is 3 credits. It is mandatory to select elective courses up to the given number of credits. The given number of credits of elective courses listed must be met for the degree.
| Code | Course | Credit | Level | Comment |
| S0046P | Swedish for International Students 1 | 3,0 | First level | Selectable |