Master of Philosophy specialising in Sustainable Mineral Resource Development at University of Cape Town

Programme overview

This interdisciplinary MPhil, offered through the Minerals to Metals Research Initiative in the Department of Chemical Engineering, provides a postgraduate qualification on sustainable development in mining and minerals processing in Africa. It covers community interaction, environmental challenges, safety cultures, health issues and regulatory frameworks.

Faculty: Faculty of Engineering & the Built Environment | Department: Department of Chemical Engineering (Minerals to Metals Research Initiative) | Study mode: full-time | Location: Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

What you will study

Candidates complete at least 60 credits of coursework and a 120-credit dissertation (180 credits total). Core courses include Research Methodology, Environmental Stewardship in Mining and Minerals Beneficiation, Mineral Resources and Sustainable Development, Practical Training in Sustainable Development and Strategic Social Engagement Practice.

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Application information

Tuition is charged per module, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

The application fee is R100 for undergraduate and postgraduate applications from South Africa and the SADC region, and R300 for applications from outside the SADC region; it is non-refundable and payable by direct deposit, EFT or credit card (online). UCT students and graduates are exempt except for GSB programmes.

Apply through the official page: https://applyonline.uct.ac.za

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