Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Mining) 48 months Undergraduate Program By The University of Adelaide |Top Universities
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Program Duration

48 monthsProgram duration

Tuitionfee

52,300 AUDTuition Fee/year

Main Subject Area

Engineering - Mineral and MiningMain Subject Area

Program overview

Main Subject

Engineering - Mineral and Mining

Degree

BEng

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

Unearth riches



Mining engineers work with all aspects of ore extraction and processing. They gather valuable minerals or metals and provide a backbone industry for our society.



The reinvigoration of traditional mining plus new advances—such as deep-sea mining and space mining—mean there's an exciting future for mining engineers, with a wealth of job opportunities around Australia and overseas.



The University of Adelaide is ranked 7 in the world for Mining and Mineral Engineering*.



What will you do?



Being the only mining engineering course in South Australia, we cover everything from engineering design to management skills. You will:


  • take part in field trips to mining locations in Australia and overseas
  • gain exposure to industry practices in world-class laboratories
  • work closely with experts to develop skills and networks for a successful career
  • complete an eight-week practical experience
  • undertake an optional semester at another mining university.


Majors are available in:



Mine automation—learn about the connection between mining and artificial intelligence, machine learning and big data at the only university in Australia currently offering a major in mine automation.



Minors are available in:



Where could it take you?



You will graduate as an accredited engineer with mining as your speciality. You might drill and blast in local stone quarries or travel overseas to unearth rare metals. You could design plans for how to approach newly discovered sites. Perhaps you’ll work in exciting developing fields like deep-sea or space mining.



This program is accredited by Engineers Australia.



Direct access to industry leaders and paid internship opportunities: The Academy by Deloitte



This degree gives you the opportunity to be part of our new The Academy by Deloitte You’ll be part of a supportive student cohort that learns from one another and industry leaders. Formal and informal experiences will allow you to build relationships within the Deloitte network.

Program overview

Main Subject

Engineering - Mineral and Mining

Degree

BEng

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

Unearth riches



Mining engineers work with all aspects of ore extraction and processing. They gather valuable minerals or metals and provide a backbone industry for our society.



The reinvigoration of traditional mining plus new advances—such as deep-sea mining and space mining—mean there's an exciting future for mining engineers, with a wealth of job opportunities around Australia and overseas.



The University of Adelaide is ranked 7 in the world for Mining and Mineral Engineering*.



What will you do?



Being the only mining engineering course in South Australia, we cover everything from engineering design to management skills. You will:


  • take part in field trips to mining locations in Australia and overseas
  • gain exposure to industry practices in world-class laboratories
  • work closely with experts to develop skills and networks for a successful career
  • complete an eight-week practical experience
  • undertake an optional semester at another mining university.


Majors are available in:



Mine automation—learn about the connection between mining and artificial intelligence, machine learning and big data at the only university in Australia currently offering a major in mine automation.



Minors are available in:



Where could it take you?



You will graduate as an accredited engineer with mining as your speciality. You might drill and blast in local stone quarries or travel overseas to unearth rare metals. You could design plans for how to approach newly discovered sites. Perhaps you’ll work in exciting developing fields like deep-sea or space mining.



This program is accredited by Engineers Australia.



Direct access to industry leaders and paid internship opportunities: The Academy by Deloitte



This degree gives you the opportunity to be part of our new The Academy by Deloitte You’ll be part of a supportive student cohort that learns from one another and industry leaders. Formal and informal experiences will allow you to build relationships within the Deloitte network.

Admission Requirements

9+
29+
9+
58+
80+
79+
1270+
6.5+
176+

Please refer to the website for additional entry requirements.

4 Years
Feb
Jul

Tuition fees

Domestic
8,750 AUD
International
52,300 AUD

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