Programme content and structure
For a Master of Science degree with 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 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 programme consists of 120 Credits
Degrees
Entry requirements
Bachelors degree of minimum 180 ECTS with at least 60 ECTS in the area of mining technology, constructions technology or nature resource technology. At least 22,5 ECTS in Mathematics at university level is required.
Good knowledge in English, equivalent to English 6
More information about English language requirements
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Selection
The selection procedure is based on academic qualifications, quality and quantity aspects
Compulsory courses
Compulsory courses: 105 Credits
Code |
Course |
Cr |
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 degree.
Code |
Course |
Cr |
Level |
Comment |
G7004B
|
Dam II - Dam and Dam Safety
|
7,5
|
Second level
|
Selectable
|
G7010B
|
Soil modelling 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 degree.
Code |
Course |
Cr |
Level |
Comment |
S0046P
|
Swedish for International Students 1
|
3,0
|
First level
|
Selectable
|