Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Mining)
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Mining)
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…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
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.
Future careers
The mining industry globally is worth hundreds of billions of dollars. Mining engineers enjoy successful careers in?Australia?and overseas. Upon graduation, you can work in technical roles such as Drilling or Mine Planning Engineer, or in consulting, project management, research and development or with regulatory agencies.
Currently, 96% of mining Engineering graduates have full-time employment with a median salary of $95,000 per annum. A report by Graduate Careers Australia found that Mining Engineers had the highest employment rate in Australia.
After graduation, mining engineers who choose to develop careers in operations management gain further practical experience to obtain a Mine Manager’s Certificate of Competency, in either Coal or Metalliferous Mining.
Formal arrangements are in place with the University of Newcastle for students who have completed a specified program to be admitted with advanced standing to Year 3 of the program at UNSW.
Potential careers
As a Mining Engineer you can work in areas including:
Drilling
Project management
Sustainability
Quarry and tunnelling
Community relations
Management consulting
Investment firms, finance, banking and government sectors
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
The University of South Australia is a globally connected and engaged university with industry-informed teaching and research that is inventive and adventurous. Ranked in the world’s top 50 under 50^ and with 100% of assessed research rated at or above world-class*, the University is young, innovative and offers students the chance to gain real-world experience.Focused on life beyond the classroom, the University of South Australia offers a practical approach to teaching and learning. Degrees are designed in partnership with industry, giving students opportunities to gain the latest insights and trends and ensuring they graduate career ready.^Ranked in the World’s Top 50 Under 50 – Ranked #29, 2021 QS Top 50 Universities Aged Under 50 and Ranked #46, 2022 THE Young University Rankings*2018 Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA), 4-digit Fields of Research
