Program Overview

Programme: BEng (Mining Engineering)

The BEng (Mining Engineering) programme is designed to provide students with a comprehensive education in mining engineering, covering topics such as mining technology, rock mechanics, and mine ventilation. The programme is accredited by the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) and complies with the academic requirements for registration as a professional engineer.

Programme Information

• The programme is offered by the Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology.
• The minimum duration of study is 4 years.
• The total credits required for the programme is 595.
• The programme is offered at NQF level 8.

Admission Requirements

• Applicants must have a National Senior Certificate (NSC) or equivalent qualification with exemption to bachelor's or diploma studies.
• Applicants must meet the minimum faculty-specific subject requirements at NSC or tertiary level.
• The minimum APS required for admission is 35 for the BEng programme and 30 for the ENGAGE programme.
• The following subjects are required: English Home Language or English First Additional Language, Mathematics, and Physical Sciences.

Programme Structure

The programme consists of a combination of fundamental, core, and elective modules. The fundamental modules include subjects such as mathematics, physics, and chemistry, while the core modules cover topics specific to mining engineering, such as mining technology, rock mechanics, and mine ventilation.

Core Modules

• First-year core modules include:
  • UPO 112: Academic orientation
  • CHM 171: General chemistry
  • EBN 122: Electricity and electronics
  • FSK 176: Physics
  • HAS 110: Humanities and social sciences
  • MGC 110: Graphical communication
  • NMC 113: Materials science
  • PMY 121: Introduction to mining
  • PWP 121: Workshop practice
  • SWK 122: Statics
  • WTW 158: Calculus
  • WTW 164: Mathematics
• Second-year core modules include:
  • BES 220: Engineering statistics
  • JCP 203: Community-based project
  • MPR 213: Programming and information technology
  • MSD 210: Dynamics
  • MTX 221: Thermodynamics
  • PJJ 210: Professional and technical communication
  • PMY 220: Mining technology
  • PPY 220: Experiential training
  • SUR 220: Surveying
  • SWK 210: Strength of materials
  • WTW 238: Mathematics
  • WTW 256: Differential equations
  • WTW 258: Calculus
  • WTW 263: Numerical methods
• Third-year core modules include:
  • BSS 310: Engineering management
  • GLY 256: Geology for engineering
  • MIA 320: Engineering activity and group work
  • MTV 310: Fluid mechanics
  • NMP 310: Minerals processing
  • PEE 321: Basic mine ventilation engineering
  • PMY 311: Surface mining
  • PMY 320: Mining
  • PNB 300: Industrial excursions
  • PPY 320: Experiential training
  • PRX 321: Rock breaking
  • PSC 321: Introduction to project
  • PSZ 310: Strata control
• Fourth-year core modules include:
  • GLY 352: Geodynamics and ore formation
  • IPI 410: Engineering professionalism
  • PEE 410: Mine ventilation engineering
  • PMW 410: Mine evaluation
  • PMY 410: Mining
  • PMY 423: Mine operational risk management
  • PMZ 422: Mine design and research
  • PSC 411: Project
  • PSZ 410: Rock engineering

Promotion to Next Study Year

• A student is promoted to the next study year if they comply with all the requirements of the current year of study.
• A student who does not comply with all the requirements may be permitted to register for outstanding modules in addition to the modules of the next year of study, subject to the approval of the Dean.

Pass with Distinction

• A student graduates with distinction if they obtain a weighted average of at least 75% in all the modules of the final year of study, and complete the programme within the prescribed four years.

Minimum Credits

• The minimum credits required for each year of study are:
  • First year: 153 credits
  • Second year: 151 credits
  • Third year: 153 credits
  • Fourth year: 138 credits

General Academic Regulations

• The General Academic Regulations (G Regulations) and General Student Rules apply to all faculties and registered students of the University.
• Students are responsible for familiarizing themselves with the regulations and rules applicable to their registration.