Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Mining)
The University of New South Wales (UNSW Sydney)
Program Overview
Mining Engineering studies the safe, economic and environmentally responsible recovery, processing, marketing and financial management of mineral resources. Mining Engineering is about the extraction of natural minerals from the earth and the processing of those minerals into more user-friendly forms with minimal environmental impact.
At UNSW, we focus on the long-term health of the sector through research in Sustainable Mining Practices. Our school produces internationally acclaimed research, working closely with industry to provide innovative solutions. This research feeds directly into our degrees to maintain the Australian mining industry’s comparative advantage of cost-competitive, safe and environmentally responsible operations.
This degree provides a comprehensive understanding of how complex mining systems work together to service the global need for minerals. It will give you a solid foundation in fundamental engineering principles and essential elements of mining, like geomechanics, ventilation, mine planning and mineral processing. To get you work ready, you'll apply these skills through 60 days of approved industry training.
Sydney, Australia
48 Months
AU$ 49,600
IELTS: 6.5 TOEFL: 90
Level 1 Core Courses:
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Introduction to Engineering Design and Innovation
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Engineering Mechanics
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Computing for Engineers
Level 2 Core Courses:
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Engineering Design and Professional Practice
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Mechanics of Solids 1
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Numerical Methods and Statistics
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Introduction to Fluid Flow and Heat Transfer
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Systems Engineering and Mining Services
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Minerals and Processing
Level 3 Core Courses:
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Resource Estimation
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Mine Planning
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Mining Geomechanics
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Mining Systems
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Mine Ventilation
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Rock Breakage
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Socio-Environmental Aspects of Mining
Level 4 Core Courses:
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Research Thesis A
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Research Thesis B
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Research Thesis C
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Hardrock Mine Design and Feasibility Project
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Coal Mine Design and Feasibility Project
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Mine Geotechnical Engineering
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Mine Management
| Qualifications | Direct entry requirement |
|---|---|
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All India Senior School Certificate (CBSE) |
14.5 |
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Indian School Certificate (CISCE) |
88 |
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India State Board |
93 |
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Great Britain General Certificate of Education (GCE A levels) |
11 |
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International Baccalaureate Diploma (IB) |
31 |
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Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) (after 2016) |
1210 |
English language requirements:
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IELTS: 6.5 overall (min. 6.0 in each subtest)
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TOELF iBT: 90 overall (min. 23 in writing, 22 in reading, listening and speaking)
Indicative First Year Fee:
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AUD$ 49,600
As a Mining Engineer you can work in areas including:
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Drilling
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Project management
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Sustainability
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Quarry and tunnelling
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Community relations
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Management consulting
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Investment firms, finance, banking and government sectors