Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Mining)
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Mining)
Mining engineers work with all aspects of ore extraction and processing. They gather valuable minerals or metals and provide a backbone industry for our society. The reinvigoration of traditional mining plus new advances—such as deep-sea mining and space mining—mean there’s an exciting future for mining engineers, with a wealth of…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
Mining engineers work with all aspects of ore extraction and processing. They gather valuable minerals or metals and provide a backbone industry for our society.
The reinvigoration of traditional mining plus new advances—such as deep-sea mining and space mining—mean there’s an exciting future for mining engineers, with a wealth of job opportunities around Australia and overseas.
Students commencing in July may have a slightly limited selection of courses.
What will you do?
Being the only mining engineering course in South Australia, we cover everything from engineering design to management skills. You will:
take part in field trips to mining locations in Australia and overseas
gain exposure to industry practices in world-class laboratories
work closely with experts to develop skills and networks for a successful career
complete an eight-week practical experience
undertake an optional semester at another mining university.
Majors are available in:
Mine automation—learn about the connection between mining and artificial intelligence, machine learning and big data at the only university in Australia currently offering a major in mine automation.
Career Readiness
Mining engineers are involved at every stage of a mining operation from the point of discovery to the closing of the mine.
Graduates work as geotechnical engineers, environmental engineers, drilling and blast engineers, ventilation engineers, mine planning engineers.
Our recent graduates have been employed by BHP Billiton, Hillgrove Resources, and Rio Tinto
Industry Placement:
Students are required to complete eight weeks of approved practical experience.
Degree Structure:
The first two years of the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Mining) focus on building engineering, mathematics and science foundations that are further developed in the final two years of the degree.
The third and fourth years of the degree have been developed by Mining Education Australia; a unique, industry-funded and internationally respected collaboration of the University of Adelaide, the University of New South Wales, the University of Queensland and Curtin University. This provides students with a unique perspective on mining practice across Australia.
The degree focuses on engineering problem-solving, analysis and design, optimisation, computer-based methods and research, and communication and management skills.
Areas of Specialisation:
Mine Automation: The mining industry is in the midst of a profound digital transformation encompassing mobile computing, cloud data storage, big data analytics, and advanced process control. The industry needs highly qualified engineers to plan, design, and manage high-tech mining operations that use mine automation technology to operate systems.
The University of Adelaide is the only university in Australia currently offering a mine automation major. The major includes courses in artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data analytics, autonomous systems, and robotics.
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
The University of Adelaide unites and serves those striving to change the world—and themselves—for the better. It’s a place where history is made.Established in 1874, we’re home to over 29,000 students and 3,000 staff, all striving to create progress. For our community. For all. This is a university of outstanding quality—ranked as a top 100 global university—in the heart of the city of Adelaide.We were our country’s first university to welcome female students. The first to teach science and business. Our alumni have won Nobel Prizes, led the nation, and walked in space.
