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Mining and Geology - specialisation

Underground and Open-Pit Mining

Develop your skills in underground and open-pit mining.

Gain in-depth knowledge of planning and managing underground and open-pit mining operations. You will learn how to design mining processes, assess risks, and manage safety and the organization of mining operations.

Level of studySecond-cycle studies
Duration1.5 years
Mode of studyPart-time
LocationPolkowice
Degree awardedMaster of Engineering

Is it right for you?

Are you interested in underground and open-pit mining?
Do you want to design and organize mining processes?
You are able to analyze risks and make responsible decisions
Are you interested in managing a mining operation and modern technologies?

What will you learn?

Underground and Open-Pit MiningYou will expand your knowledge of mining technologies and the principles of designing and operating deposits using various methods.
Mining Safety and HazardsYou will be able to identify natural hazards, analyze seismic activity and rockbursts, and assess the safety of ongoing operations.
Design and Management of the Mining ProcessYou will improve your skills in designing technological processes, organizing work, and managing production and a mining facility.
Processing and Use of Raw MaterialsYou will learn about methods for processing and enriching minerals, as well as modern solutions used in the extraction and management of mineral resources.

What will your studies look like?

  1. First Semester

    You'll deepen your understanding of how a mine operates

    • You will improve your knowledge of geology and mining
    • You will gain a deeper understanding of mechanization and the systems used in mines
    • You will analyze the risks associated with mineral extraction
    • You will apply your technical knowledge to solve mining problems
  2. Second Semester

    You will focus on design and operational safety

    • You will be able to select methods for underground and open-pit mining of deposits
    • You will understand the mechanisms of natural and seismic hazards
    • You will design solutions to real-world mining problems
    • You will improve your skills in organizing and managing mining operations
  3. Third Semester

    You'll prepare to manage the mining process

    • You will expand your knowledge of ore mining technology
    • You will gain a deeper understanding of mineral processing and enrichment methods
    • You will use IT tools to design and evaluate mining operations
    • You will complete your studies with a master’s thesis
  4. Internships

    480 hours of work experience

    • The two phases, lasting 320 and 160 hours, respectively, allow participants to apply their knowledge of deposit exploitation and the organization of mining operations.

Where can you work?

Industry data and trends

Underground and Open-Pit Mining specialisation study plan

Sample courses

  • Ore Deposit Mining Technology
  • Underground and Open-Pit Mining Techniques
  • Natural Hazards in Mines
  • Seismicity and rock bursts in mines
  • Mineral processing and beneficiation methods
  • Rock mechanics and geotechnics
  • Mining aerology
  • Blasting techniques in mining
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