Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) - Mining Engineering
- 4 years
- Duration
- 50,900 AUD/year
- Price
- Rolling admission
- Start
- Rolling admission
- Deadline
- Bachelor
- Degree
- Campus
- Format
- Perth / Australia
- Location
Program description
Mining engineering students learn from cutting-edge researchers and developers. Class projects and mine trips will give you field experience and connections for the future.
You can work alone or with colleagues on real-world tasks. You will receive the technical skills, mining science knowledge, network of contacts, and practical experience needed to succeed in the international resources sector and lead its technological progress.
This program covers surface and underground mining, rock mechanics, and mine design. You can also study geology, data science, finance, and management.
In your last year, you can do a research project to gain practical experience and try new things. You'll learn how to evaluate a project, choose the best mining plan, hire the best staff and equipment, and apply cutting-edge technologies.
You will become an expert engineer who has evaluated, developed, and optimized mining operations (systems) from ore extraction to product distribution after finishing this program.
Program structure
The list below includes the Bachelor of Engineering foundation units as well as the Mining Engineering major units.
Level 1
Core (take all units — 42 points):
- CHEM1001 Chemistry—Properties and Energetics (6)
- EART1104 Discovering Earth (6)
- GENG1000 Engineering Practice 1 (0)
- GENG1010 Introduction to Engineering (6)
- GENG1014 Earth Systems Engineering (6)
- MATH1011 Multivariable Calculus (6)
- MATH1012 Mathematical Theory and Methods (6)
- PHYS1001 Physics for Scientists and Engineers (6)
Bridging (students can only take up to 12 points of bridging in the BE):
- CHEM1003 Introductory Chemistry (6)
- MATH1722 Mathematics Foundations: Specialist (6)
- PHYS1030 Physics Bridging Unit (6)
Level 2
Core (take all units — 42 points):
- CITS2401 Computer Analysis and Visualisation (6)
- ENSC2003 Engineering Electrical Fundamentals (6)
- ENSC2004 Engineering Mechanics (6)
- GENG2000 Engineering Practice 2 (0)
- GENG2004 Solid Mechanics (6)
- GENG2009 Principles of Geomechanics (6)
- GENG2010 Principles of Hydraulics (6)
- MINE2001 Fundamentals of Mining Engineering (6)
Level 3
Core (take all units — 30 points):
- GENG3000 Engineering Practice 3 (0)
- MINE3401 Underground Mining 1 (6)
- MINE3404 Rock Mechanics (6)
- MINE3405 Mineral Resources (6)
- MINE3406 Geotechnology of Mine Waste (6)
- MINE3503 Surface Mining (6)
Level 4
Core (take all units — 54 points):
- GENG4403 Extractive Metallurgy (6)
- GENG4411 Engineering Research Project Part 1 (6)
- GENG4412 Engineering Research Project Part 2 (6)
- GENG5010 Professional Engineering Portfolio (0)
- GENG5505 Project Management and Engineering Practice (6)
- GENG5507 Risk, Reliability and Safety (6)
- MINE4001 Mining Engineering Services (6)
- MINE4502 Underground Mining 2 (6)
- MINE5501 Mining Management (6)
- MINE5551 Mining Engineering Design Project 1 (6)
Price
- Tuition fee — 50,900 AUD per year.
A standard full time enrolment of 48 points per year equals 1 EFTSL (1 EFTSL is the Equivalent Full Time Study Load). If you enrol in more or less than 48 credit points per year, your yearly annual fee may be different. Tuition fees are reviewed annually and are subject to increase, as outlined in the UWA Acceptance Contract.
Requirements for applicants
To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have
- achieved an ATAR of at least 75, or equivalent as recognised by UWA or
- an assured pathway offer or
- achieved a score of at least 100 in UWA's experienced based entry assessment or
- a place in a relevant UWA access program.
Requirements
- Scaled score of at least 50 in Mathematics Methods ATAR
- Scaled score of at least one of the following three subjects*: Chemistry ATAR, Physics ATAR or Mathematics Specialist ATAR
*All three subjects are recommended. If you do not have all three, then you can use up to two of your free electives to pick up missing prerequisite knowledge in your first year.
English competency
- Minimum overall IELTS score of 6.5, with no band less than 6.0.
For more information on requirements, please contact your Edumapple manager.
About the university
With a founding purpose to "advance the prosperity and welfare of communities," the University of the State was established in 1911 and opened its doors in 1913 to a small student body of 184. More than 28,000 students hailing from 115 different countries are now enrolled.
In the realms of education, research, and student success, UWA has been at the forefront of groundbreaking innovations since its inception. However, a university is more than just a place to get a degree and do research.
Throughout Western Australia, the country, and the globe, UWA has played an important role in advancing knowledge, culture, and the economy for over a century.
As the sole institution in Western Australia to be ranked in the top 100 globally, UWA has earned praise for its creative curricula, strong ties to local businesses, dedication to the student experience, and groundbreaking research.
Choosing to study at UWA means becoming a member of a community that has a reputation for leading good change, both locally and globally. You will also become part of a network of dedicated and innovative leaders who are determined to make a difference.
