Program Overview

Overview

The Bachelor of Research degree comprises research training and coursework, requiring students to complete 48 credit points of subjects. Academic Units may award credit for up to 24 credit points of the degree.

Mining Engineering (major)

Mining engineers apply science, geoscience, engineering and technology to the efficient exploration and extraction of minerals from the earth, turning raw materials into valuable products. Mining engineers are also concerned with mining safety, where their knowledge of mine design and practices ensures the safety of workers, efficient extraction, and remediation at the end of a mine's life. The final sessions of the course are professionally oriented with the inclusion of subjects such as mine planning, occupational health and safety aspects of mining, mine water, ocean engineering, geostatistics and the environmental impact of mineral operations. Your major also includes a 12-week hands-on industry experience, either in Australia or overseas, as well as a range of industry projects and other career-ready learning opportunities. You also have the option to complete a double major, combining two engineering disciplines. Available double major combinations include civil engineering and mining engineering; mechanical engineering and mining engineering; mining engineering and environmental engineering. Our faculty’s commitment to excellence is internationally recognised, as evidenced by the consistent ranking of our civil, manufacturing, mineral and mining, materials, and mechanical engineering courses among the top 150 universities worldwide.

Careers

• Consultant
• Drill and Blast Engineer
• Geotechnical Engineer
• Government Policy and Planning
• Machinery Automation
• Mineral Engineer
• Mining Engineer
• Mine Planner and Developer
• Mining Safety Engineer
• Operation and Tunneling Manager
• Project Manager
• Researcher
• Ventilation Engineer

Admissions information

A range of admission options are available for future students. The procedures governing admission are defined in UOW's Admissions Procedures, and the UOW College Admissions Policy.

Entry Requirements

Applicants must have a bachelor’s or master’s coursework degree from a recognised tertiary institution with a minimum credit average (65% or a GPA of 3.0 out of 4.0).

Additional information

All applicants for the Bachelor of Research must apply for the Master of Research via the online application system and submit a written (preferably typed) proposal as part of their application. The proposal should:

• Contain, in no more than one page, a clear description of the discipline area or project topic you wish to study or undertake for the Master of Research 48cp thesis; and
• Conclude with a statement of your motivation for undertaking the research course.

Applicants will be assessed on academic results and relevant experience by the Head of Postgraduate Studies. If successful, a packaged offer will be awarded for the Bachelor of Research/Master of Research. Candidates will undertake the Bachelor of Research in the first year of study, and if this degree is completed successfully, they can progress to the thesis component (second year of study) of the Master of Research.

English Language Requirements

The following level of English is required to gain admission to this program:

• English Test | Overall Score | Reading | Writing | Listening | Speaking
  • IELTS Academic | 6.0 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5
  • TOEFL (Internet-based) | 70 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14
• UOW College: English for Tertiary Studies: Pass (weighted average mark of 50 overall and minimum 50 in Academic Reading and Writing)

Other qualifications may also be considered. Full details can be found on our English Language Requirements website.

More detail

Fees

International Course fees table

• Campus | Delivery method | Session fee | Course fee
  • Wollongong | On Campus | $23184 (2025) | $46368 (2025)

Session fees are for one session for the year shown. Total course tuition fees shown are indicative, and are based on normal course length and progression. These fees are subject to change from year to year. However, if you receive an offer to study at UOW, your fees will be fully confirmed at the time of your offer.

Tuition fees are reviewed annually: fees payable are dependent on the year of commencement and are subject to increase during the period of study

Additional Fees

In addition to tuition, there are other fees and costs you will need to consider, including but not limited to:

• Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC)
• Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF)

Key dates

• Autumn Session, 2025 at UOW
  • Application Deadline: See important dates for more information
  • Orientation: Check your campus details
  • Session: 03 March - 27 June 2025
• Autumn Session, 2026 at UOW
  • Application Deadline Applications must include all required documents to be considered complete. If submitted late, your application may be reviewed for a future session if a decision cannot be made in time for your preferred session.
  • Session Details For more detailed information like enrolment cutoffs and exam periods, see key dates.
    • Date
      • Orientation | Check your campus details
      • Session start | 2 March, 2026
      • Census date | 31 March, 2026
      • Mid-session recess | 20 - 24 April, 2026
      • Session end | 25 June, 2026

Workload

• Full-Time Study Load As a full-time student, you can expect to commit around 48 hours of study per week. This includes class time and independent study. You may need to factor more time for examination study and practical work & placements.

For more details on course workloads, please refer to the UOW Handbook.

Credit for Prior Learning

If you have completed prior studies or relevant professional experience, you can request course credit or subject exemptions to reduce the duration and cost of your program.

Credit for prior learning evaluates your previous study or work experience related to your chosen subjects.

UOW values lifelong learning and recognizes various types of prior learning, regardless of how or where it was obtained. For more information, refer to UOW's Credit for Prior Learning page.