On completion of this course, you will possess the complementary engineering skills that are vital to environmental monitoring and control across the wide ranging exploration, planning, production, processing and remediation activities of the minerals industry. You will therefore have a wide range of career options.
The programme will also provide a strong foundation should you decide to continue your studies to PhD level and perhaps pursue a research career.
Each of the School’s postgraduate courses is the key to an influential, inspiring and varied career, whether in industries such as petrochemicals, foods, pollution protection and nanotechnology, in academic research of the highest quality and impact, or even in consultancy, management and finance.
Despite the competitive jobs market, virtually all our higher degree graduates enter employment or further study during the first six months after graduation.
Starting salaries among UK and EU students graduating with PhDs in 2003 was on average £27,226 with the highest salaries starting at £50,000. The average starting salaries for PhD graduates was 53% higher than for first degree graduates. The average salary among those graduating from taught Masters courses was around £21,500, with the highest salary that year starting at £65,000.
Employer demand for postgraduates continues to rise and the University's Centre for Career Development can help you to plan your future.