Critical minerals
Around the world, our growing population and our dependence on technology is driving an increasing demand for metals and minerals. From solar panels to mobile phones, lithium-ion batteries to televisions, key elements of our modern lives rely upon specific natural resources buried deep in the ground.
And the way to access these materials? Mining. The industry supports roughly 45% of the world’s economic activities and is essential for helping us transition to a net-zero future.
Mining in a socially and environmentally sustainable way is vitally important. Our programmes benefit from excellent links with the local and international minerals industry, and ensure you gain the skills for a successful career in mining engineering, environmental protection, consultancy, academia, and government or non-governmental organisation sectors.
Courses
- Exploration and Mining Geology MSc
- Geotechnical Engineering MSc
- Minerals Processing MSc
- Mining Engineering MSc/PgDip
- Mining Environmental Management MSc
Scholarships
CSM Trust Scholarship
The CSM Trust offers six £5,000 scholarships for exceptional students enrolling in 2024 on a mining or geology related course. The scholarships will be awarded at the panel’s discretion to the applicants considered most deserving of the award. The successful candidates will be expected to take part in activities to promote studying mining or geology at the University of Exeter. Find out more.
LME Scholarship
Up to two scholarships worth £26,500 each are available to students who have had an application accepted to one of the Camborne School of Mines MSc programmes for September 2025 entry. This scholarship programme is funded by a generous donation from London Metal Exchange (LME). As part of the scholarships the successful candidates will have the opportunity to undertake mentoring with LME staff and to work with LME on their dissertation project. Find out more.
The Richard Osman Memorial Fund Scholarship
These scholarships will enable up to two talented UK students per year studying on the MSc Exploration and Mining Geology programme to become distinguished Richard Osman Scholars. The successful candidates will receive a bursary covering their tuition fees in full, and a generous stipend toward living costs. Find out more.
Women in Mining Scholarship
Women in Mining UK and the CSM Trust are delighted to offer two £9,000 scholarships for exceptional female students (one UK and one International) enrolling in 2024 on a mining-related course.
The scholarships will be awarded at the panel’s discretion to the applicants considered most deserving of the award. The successful candidates will be expected to take part in activities to promote women in mining.
The scholarship will be awarded as a cash bursary, paid in two equal installments at the start of the autumn and spring terms upon confirmation of enrollment. Find out more.
Additional scholarships are available across courses, please see the link below for more information.
Contact Us
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Give us a call: +44 (0)1392 72 72 72
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Contact our Programme Directors:
- Exploration and Mining Geology MSc - Dr Benedikt Steiner
- Geotechnical Engineering MSc - Professor Pat Foster
- Minerals Processing MSc - Dr Rob Fitzpatrick
- Mining Engineering MSc/PgDip - Professor Julian Ortiz
- Mining Environmental Management MSc - Dr Rich Crane
