Program Overview

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Bachelor of Engineering (Civil and Construction Engineering) (Honours), Bachelor of Science (Mining)

Overview

This double degree is an extended, optional program for engineering students. It is designed to enhance your expertise and give you the ideal skillsets for greater career options in energy and mining industries.

In addition to expertise in civil and construction engineering, you'll gain detailed knowledge of mining engineering, learning aspects of surface and underground mining, materials handling and mining methods.

Building upon your civil and construction engineering skills, you’ll complete one year of your course at Curtin Kalgoorlie (usually your fourth year). Here, you’ll gain an fundamental understanding of mining industry operations – including management of people and resources, health and safety, and environmental conservation.

How this course will make you industry ready

You'll complete substantial exposure to professional engineering practice, through work experience or technical and non-technical activities.

What jobs can the Civil and Construction Engineering and Mining course lead to?

Careers

• Civil engineer
• Construction engineer
• Mining engineer
• Geotechnical engineer
• Site engineer
• Structural engineer

Industries

• Mining
• Resources and energy
• Construction
• Transportation
• Water supply

Further study

• Master of Engineering Management
• 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, GC1
• Solve complex civil, construction and mining engineering problems of industrial and societal significance through the application of discipline-specific and integrated bodies of knowledge, design and sustainability principles, GC1
• 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, GC4, GC5
• Apply systems thinking for innovative solutions to global civil, construction and mining engineering challenges, discern knowledge and undertake applied research in a discipline of civil and construction engineering, GC2
• Select and use current and emerging knowledge and technologies to develop and communicate effective and innovative engineering solutions to complex problems, GC3
• 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, GC6

Why study Civil and Construction Engineering and Mining at Curtin?

Industry research collaborations

Curtin’s Centre for Infrastructural Monitoring and Protection is involved in structural health monitoring, earthquake engineering, and blast and impact engineering.

Career-focused facilities

Experience our purpose-designed Engineering Pavilion, studio and project rooms.

Industry accreditation

This course is accredited by Engineers Australia and recognised internationally. Graduates may be eligible for membership of the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (AusIMM).

Professional recognition and accreditation

This course is accredited in Australia by Engineers Australia and recognised internationally. Graduates of this course may be eligible for membership of the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (AusIMM).

Admission criteria

What you need in order to get into this course. There are different pathway options depending on your level of work and education experience.

ATAR pathway

• Guaranteed ATAR 80

This course has a guaranteed ATAR of 80

• Essential WACE subjects (prerequisites)

Essential WACE subjects (prerequisites)

Subjects you must have studied in high school to be eligible for entry into a course.

• Mathematics Methods ATAR
• At least one of the following courses:
  • Physics ATAR
  • Chemistry ATAR
  • Engineering Studies ATAR
• Desirable WACE subjects

Desirable WACE subjects

High school subjects that aren’t essential for entry into the course, but provide a good foundation.

• Mathematics Specialist ATAR

Alternative pathways

• Indigenous applicant

If you’re an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicant who hasn’t met Curtin’s minimum admissions criteria, the Centre for Aboriginal Studies offers bridging courses that are tailored to help you gain entry into this course.

• STAT entry

Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT)

The Skills for Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) is a national test for those who don't meet university admission criteria. STAT can be used to meet entry criteria for some courses, or as a way to satisfy Curtin’s English proficiency requirements.

STAT is not accepted as an entry pathway, but may be used to demonstrate English language proficiency.

English requirements

Curtin requires all applicants to demonstrate proficiency in English. Specific English requirements for this course are outlined in the IELTS table below.

You may demonstrate English proficiency using the following tests and qualifications.

IELTS Academic (International English Language Testing System)

• Writing: 6
• Speaking: 6
• Reading: 6
• Listening: 6
• Overall band score: 6

Fees and scholarships

Australian and New Zealand student indicative fees

2025 Fee year:

$8,100*

Commonwealth supported

Commonwealth supported

What is a Commonwealth supported place (CSP)?

A CSP is subsidised by the Australian Government. They pay part of the course fees directly to Curtin and then the student pays the remainder (referred to as the “student contribution amount”). The student can defer this fee to their HECS-HELP loan.

All Australian students studying an undergraduate degree are automatically awarded a Commonwealth supported place. A limited number of Commonwealth supported places are also available for some postgraduate courses.

Learn more about CSPs and whether you’re eligible by visiting the Australian Government’s StudyAssist website.

Fees are indicative first year only and are subject to passage of legislation.

*The indicative first-year fee is calculated on 200 credit points, which is the typical full-time study load per year, however some courses require additional study to be completed, in which case the fee will be higher than that shown.

This fee is a guide only. It may vary depending on the units you choose and does not include incidental fees (such as lab coats or art supplies) or the cost of your textbooks – visit other fees and charges for more information. For more information on fees and to determine your eligibility for HECS-HELP or FEE-HELP, please visit fee basics or the Study Assist website

To be eligible for the Commonwealth supported fee:

• Australian citizens must complete some of their course of study while residing in Australia.
• Australian permanent residents or New Zealand citizens must be residing in Australia for the entire course.

For further information on eligibility please refer to the Australian Government Study Assist website.

If you’re not an Australian citizen, permanent resident or New Zealand citizen, please see information for international students.

Location

For start dates, please view the academic calendar.

Curtin Perth

2025

• Semester 1: On campus
• Semester 2: On campus

2026

• Semester 1: On campus
• Semester 2: On campus

All endeavours are made to ensure location information for courses is up to date but please note they are subject to change.

The University reserves the right to withdraw any unit of study or program which it offers, to impose limitations on enrolment in any unit or program, and/or to vary arrangements for any program.

How to apply

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

• Curtin Perth

Please note that each campus has different application deadlines. View our application deadlines page for further information.

Credit for recognised learning (CRL)

Use your experience to get credit towards your degree

Finish your course sooner with credit for your previous study or work experience.

Submit an enquiry CRL search

Duration

This course is five years full-time or equivalent part-time study.

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.

CRICOS

The Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS) Code indicates a registered program offered to international students studying in Australia on student visas.

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Qualification

Bachelor of Engineering (Civil and Construction Engineering) (Honours), Bachelor of Science (Mining)