About offering
This course is for non-metallurgy scientists and engineers who wish to pursue a career in the minerals industry as extractive metallurgists.
It will provide you with a knowledge and understanding of the core areas of mineral processing and extractive metallurgy.
As a graduate, you could obtain employment in the extractive metallurgy sector of mining and chemical companies or further your career within the minerals industry.
Please refer to the handbook for additional course overview information.
Why study Graduate Diploma in Metallurgy
- These courses provide a professional conversion opportunity for non-metallurgy graduates.
- Graduates enjoy enhanced employment opportunities.
- Our courses are tailored to meet the needs of both students and industry.
Career information
Graduates can obtain employment in the extractive metallurgy sector of mining and chemical companies, or further their careers within the minerals industry.
Admission criteria for Australian and New Zealand students
Australia / New Zealand students
International students
A recognised bachelor degree in an engineering or science discipline, excluding an Australian extractive metallurgy degree.
The Graduate Diploma in Metallurgy is an intermediate award for the Master of Engineering Science (Metallurgy). Those with satisfactory grades in the graduate diploma can apply for progression to the master degree.
Curtin requires all applicants to demonstrate proficiency in English. Specific English requirements for this course are as outlined in the IELTS table below. Additional information on how you can meet the English requirement can be found on the English proficiency page.
| IELTS Academic (International English Language Testing System) | |
|---|---|
| Writing | 6.0 |
| Speaking | 6.0 |
| Reading | 6.0 |
| Listening | 6.0 |
| Overall band score | 6.0 |
Pearson Test of English Academic: 60
Certificate in Advanced English (CAE): 176
Essential course prerequisites
A bachelor degree in an engineering or science discipline, excluding extractive metallurgy or equivalent qualifications.
A number of units include an on-campus laboratory requirement in Kalgoorlie. You will need to meet all travel and accommodation expenses incurred in meeting this requirement.
Advanced standing / credit transfer / recognition of prior learning
Australia / New Zealand students
International students
At Curtin, we understand that everyone’s study journey has been different.
You may have already studied some of the units (subjects) listed in your Curtin course, or you may have work experience that matches the degree requirements.
If this applies to you, you can apply for credit for recognised learning (CRL), which means your previous study is recognised and matched against a similar unit in your intended Curtin course.
A successful CRL application exempts you from having to complete certain units within your course and means you could finish your degree in a shorter amount of time.
CRL is also known as recognition of prior learning, advanced standing and credit transfer.
Use the CRL search to find out how much CRL you qualify for, or contact us at:
Email: crl@curtin.edu.au
Tel: 1300 222 888
At Curtin, we understand that everyone’s study journey has been different.
You may have already studied some of the units (subjects) listed in your Curtin course at another educational institution, or you may have work experience that matches the degree requirements.
A successful CRL application exempts you from having to complete certain units within your course and means you could finish your degree in a shorter amount of time.
CRL is also known as recognition of prior learning, advanced standing and credit transfer.
Use the CRL search to find out how much CRL you qualify for, or contact us at:
Email: ci-enquiries@curtin.edu.au
Tel: 1300 222 888
Fees and charges
Australia / New Zealand students
International students
Domestic fee paying postgraduate
Fee year: 2019
| Student type | Cost |
|---|---|
Domestic What is a domestic fee-paying (DFP) place? A domestic fee-paying place is a place at university which is not Commonwealth supported, that is, not subsidised by the Australian Government. Domestic fee paying students will be charged tuition fees and may be eligible for FEE-HELP assistance for all or part of those tuition fees. |
$26,700* |
Fees are indicative only.
* Based on a first-year full-time study load of 200 credits. The total cost will depend on your course options (i.e. units selected and time taken to complete).
Use the Fee Calculator for an estimate of individual unit fees. There may also be some additional costs. For more information, see other fees and charges.
International student fees for 2019
Fee year: 2019
| International onshore – fee paying | Cost |
|---|---|
| Offer letter (100 credit) published fee | $18,600* |
| Total indicative course fee | $37,200* |
| Indicative year 1 fee | $37,200* |
Fee year: 2020
| International onshore – fee paying | Cost |
|---|---|
| Offer letter (100 credit) published fee | $19,400* |
| Total indicative course fee | $38,700* |
| Indicative year 1 fee | $38,700* |
The fees shown above apply to international students studying on-campus in Western Australia. The tuition fee is subject to an annual tuition fee increase of up to 5 per cent per annum. For information about fees at other locations please visit Curtin International’s offshore site.
Where you can study
For start dates, please view the academic calendar.
On Campus
Semester 2 and Semester 1
How to apply
Please review information on how to apply for the campus of your choice:
Please note that each campus has different application deadlines. Please view our application deadlines page for further information.
Apply nowNext steps
If you are successful in your application to study at Curtin, you will receive a letter of offer via email. You can either accept or defer your offer. To find out more about this process, view our enrolment web page.
You may also like to find out how you can obtain financial assistance or apply for a scholarship and prepare for Orientation Week (O-Week).
Where to get further information
- More about studying at Curtin
- Visit the WA Tertiary Institutions Service Centre (TISC) website
- Visit the Quality Indicators for Learning and Teaching (QILT) website
- Visit the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency (TEQSA) website
- Our admission appeals and grievance process
Applicants applying for an undergraduate degree with an International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma
Find information on how you can apply to study at Curtin with an International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma if you are applying for an undergraduate degree.
Applicants with other international qualifications
Find information on what qualifications you can use to apply for a Curtin course.
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- Curtin course code: GD-METALG
- CRICOS code: 054623M
- This offering was last updated on: 22/03/2019