The Bachelor of Engineering (Mining) (Honours) will equip you with the necessary communication, technical and problem solving skills required to meet the high demand for graduates in mining engineering in Australia and the Asia Pacific Region.
Throughout the program, you will explore study areas in mineral deposit evaluation and processing, underground production systems, mine power and services, surface mining operations and mine environment and safety, to establish best practice in sustainable and safe mining.
The Bachelor of Engineering (Mining) (Honours) is a four-year program, accredited by Engineers Australia – the global home for engineering professionals renowned as leaders in shaping a sustainable world.
As an accredited mining engineer you can work in government and private organisations, mining companies and consulting firms to design, install and supervise the use of mining machinery and equipment, inspect the progress of mining operations and work with geologists to investigate and carry out the extraction of ore bodies and mineral deposits.
If you wish to progress to further study, you may consider a Master of Engineering program.
Career opportunities
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution
July 2025
Berwick Campus
100 Clyde Road,
Melbourne,
Victoria,
3806, MELBOURNE, Australia
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution
March 2025
Berwick Campus
100 Clyde Road,
Melbourne,
Victoria,
3806, MELBOURNE, Australia
Successful completion of Australian Year 12 with final-year mathematics courses, or overseas equivalent.
Overall IELTS band score of 6.0, with no band less than 6.0, or equivalent; TOEFL iBT: 60-78 with minimums (Reading 13, Listening 12, Speaking 18, Writing 21); Pearson (PTE): Overall 50 (no band less than 50); Cambridge-CAE: Overall 169 (no band less than 169).
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
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