Program Overview

Mining Engineering Major (BEng Hons)

Overview

This major sits within the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) degree. Mining engineering is a profession that is characterised by rapid scientific and industry advancement. Mining engineers typically use the latest technologies to extract minerals from the earth safely and efficiently.

Course Outline

• ATAR: The Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) is used to determine eligibility for places in university courses.
  • Guaranteed ATAR: 80
• Qualification: Mining Engineering Major (BEng Hons)
• Credit: A full-time study load usually consists of 200 credits (approximately eight units) per year, with 100 credits (approximately four units) in each semester.
  • 500 credits

Admission Criteria

• Recently left high school:
  • Minimum ATAR: 80
  • Essential WACE subjects (prerequisites): Mathematics Methods ATAR and at least one of the following courses: Physics ATAR, Chemistry ATAR or Engineering Studies ATAR.
  • Desirable WACE subjects: None
• Work and life experience:
  • English requirements: IELTS Academic (International English Language Testing System)
    • Writing: 6.0
    • Speaking: 6.0
    • Reading: 6.0
    • Listening: 6.0
    • Overall band score: 6.0
• TAFE or apprenticeship:
  • English requirements: IELTS Academic (International English Language Testing System)
    • Writing: 6.0
    • Speaking: 6.0
    • Reading: 6.0
    • Listening: 6.0
    • Overall band score: 6.0
• Current or previous University experience:
  • English requirements: IELTS Academic (International English Language Testing System)
    • Writing: 6.0
    • Speaking: 6.0
    • Reading: 6.0
    • Listening: 6.0
    • Overall band score: 6.0

Fees and Scholarships

Please view the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours), Bachelor of Commerce degree for indicative fees.

How to Apply

Please review information on how to apply for the campus of your choice.

Professional Recognition and Accreditation

Curtin's Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) is accredited by Engineers Australia and recognised internationally. Graduates also are eligible for membership of the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (AusIMM).

Career Opportunities

• Mining engineer
• Mine manager
• Mine planner and designer
• Mining company director
• Management consultant
• Operations manager

Industries

• Mining and resources
• Risk analysis and investment
• Research and development
• Government

Further Study

• Graduate Diploma in Mining
• Master of Engineering Management
• Master of Professional Engineering (Mining Engineering)
• Master of Philosophy
• Doctor of Philosophy

What You'll Learn

• Demonstrate a conceptual understanding of fundamental science, mathematics, data analytics, information science, and computing underpinning the broad field of engineering.
• Solve complex mining engineering problems of industrial and societal significance through the application of discipline-specific and integrated bodies of knowledge, design and sustainability principles.
• Make decisions related to the design and implementation of solutions to engineering problems in a safe, ethical, and climate-responsible manner adhering to legal and professional standards and through respectful partnerships with local First Peoples and other diverse cultures as globally responsible citizens.
• Apply systems thinking for innovative solutions to global mining engineering challenges, discern knowledge and undertake applied research in a discipline of mining engineering.
• Select and use current and emerging technologies to develop and communicate effective and innovative engineering solutions to complex problems.
• Demonstrate lifelong learning habits, teamwork and leadership abilities, project management skills, and the ability to identify opportunities for career-wide professional growth, necessary for advancing a career in engineering and beyond.