Mining and Geology
Silesian University of Technology
Faculty of Mining, Safety Engineering and Industrial Automatic Control
Katowice, Poland
Duration
3 semesters
Tuition Fee
1400 EUR / semester
ECTS Credits
90
Degree
Master of Science
Key Details
Programme Description
Students acquire general knowledge of technical subjects, information technologies as well as specialized technical and social subjects. They obtain practical skills needed in their chosen career path. Graduates are able to design, implement and supervise mining, geological and geotechnical works, including mechanization, power supply, computerization while limiting adverse impact on the environment.
The education comprises developing team work and leadership qualities that equip the graduate with professional qualifications, enabling them to work in various mining plants and enterprises. The graduate is able to solve engineering problems using modern technologies and computer techniques, is also prepared to participating in workgroups and managing a team of employees.
Career opportunities
The graduate is prepared to pursue a career in enterprises extracting internationally traded raw materials (coal, ores, salt, sulfur, etc.) and raw materials of local importance (stone, gravel, sand, limestone etc.).
They can apply for employment in the following fields:
• underground coal mines,
• opencast mines,
• ore mines and other,
• specialised service companies working for mining,
• mining waste utilisation companies,
• civil and water construction companies utilising mining techniques,
• research centres and design offices in the field of mining and geology,
• mining authority.
Admission Requirements
- Bachelor's degree diploma (together with a supplement, if applicable) or another document of completion of studies abroad, which allow to start the second cycle studies in the country it was issued. Document should be legalized or given an apostille and translated into English or Polish language by certified translator.
- Candidate should also provide a statement that his diploma allows him to take up the second cycle studies in the country it was issued – if such a statement is not already written on the diploma.
- Document confirming competence in English language (for studies in English) at least at B2 level;
- Document confirming the candidate’s identity;
- Photo (format 45x35mm, in the left semi profile with a visible left ear, without any jewellery, bareheaded and without any dark glasses, with equal lighting on the face).
- A relevant portfolio is required.
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University Information
University
Silesian University of Technology
Type
University of Technology
Faculty / Unit
Faculty of Mining, Safety Engineering and Industrial Automatic Control
Region
Śląskie
City
Katowice
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