Program Overview

Programme Overview

The BEng (Mining Engineering) programme is a 4-year undergraduate degree that aims to equip students with the necessary skills and knowledge to become professional mining engineers. The programme is designed to meet the academic requirements for registration as a professional engineer and is accredited by the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA).

Programme Structure

The programme consists of a combination of fundamental, core, and elective modules that provide students with a comprehensive understanding of mining engineering principles and practices. The programme is structured as follows:

• Year 1: Fundamental modules (minimum credits: 153)
  • UPO 112: Academic orientation 112
  • CHM 171: General chemistry 171
  • EBN 122: Electricity and electronics 122
  • FSK 176: Physics 176
  • HAS 110: Humanities and social sciences 110
  • HAS 120: Humanities and social sciences 120
  • MGC 110: Graphical communication 110
  • NMC 113: Materials science 113
  • PMY 121: Introduction to mining 121
  • PWP 121: Workshop practice 121
  • SWK 122: Statics 122
  • WTW 158: Calculus 158
  • WTW 164: Mathematics 164
• Year 2: Core modules (minimum credits: 151)
  • BES 220: Engineering statistics 220
  • JCP 203: Community-based project 203
  • MPR 213: Programming and information technology 213
  • MSD 210: Dynamics 210
  • MTX 221: Thermodynamics 221
  • PJJ 210: Professional and technical communication 210
  • PMY 220: Mining technology 220
  • PPY 220: Experiential training 220
  • SUR 220: Surveying 220
  • SWK 210: Strength of materials 210
  • WTW 238: Mathematics 238
  • WTW 256: Differential equations 256
  • WTW 258: Calculus 258
  • WTW 263: Numerical methods 263
• Year 3: Core modules (minimum credits: 153)
  • BSS 310: Engineering management 310
  • GLY 256: Geology for engineering 256
  • MIA 320: Engineering activity and group work 320
  • MTV 310: Fluid mechanics 310
  • NMP 310: Minerals processing 310
  • PEE 321: Basic mine ventilation engineering 321
  • PMY 311: Surface mining 311
  • PMY 320: Mining 320
  • PNB 300: Industrial excursions 300
  • PPY 320: Experiential training 320
  • PRX 321: Rock breaking 321
  • PSC 321: Introduction to project 321
  • PSZ 310: Strata control 310
• Year 4: Core modules (minimum credits: 138)
  • GLY 352: Geodynamics and ore formation 352
  • IPI 410: Engineering professionalism 410
  • PEE 410: Mine ventilation engineering 410
  • PMW 410: Mine evaluation 410
  • PMY 410: Mining 410
  • PMY 423: Mine operational risk management 423
  • PMZ 422: Mine design and research 422
  • PSC 411: Project 411
  • PSZ 410: Rock engineering 410

Admission Requirements

To be eligible for admission to the BEng (Mining Engineering) programme, applicants must meet the following requirements:

• National Senior Certificate (NSC) or Independent Examination Board (IEB) qualification
• Minimum achievement level of 5 in English Home Language or English First Additional Language
• Minimum achievement level of 6 in Mathematics
• Minimum achievement level of 6 in Physical Sciences
• Minimum APS of 35

Promotion to Next Study Year

To be promoted to the next study year, students must meet the following requirements:

• Year 1 to Year 2: Pass all prescribed modules of the first year
• Year 2 to Year 3: Pass all prescribed modules of the second year
• Year 3 to Year 4: Pass all prescribed modules of the third year

Pass with Distinction

To graduate with distinction, students must meet the following requirements:

• No module of the third or fourth year of study was repeated
• A weighted average of at least 75% was obtained in one year in all the modules of the final year of study
• The degree programme was completed within the prescribed four years

General Academic Regulations and Student Rules

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