Overview
Overview
The course is not suitable for graduates of a four-year undergraduate degree, with Engineers Australia accreditation in the same discipline. Those holding an EA accredited qualification and seeking a masters level qualification in the same discipline are encouraged to consider applying for entry to the Master of Philosophy or Master of Engineering Management.
Applicants seeking entry who do not hold a four year Engineering degree are required to first complete the one-year Graduate Diploma in Professional Engineering.
This major provides comprehensive knowledge in mining engineering including mineral exploration, mine planning, development and management. You will learn about both theoretical and practical principles of mining engineering including the concept of smart mining using advanced data analytics and robotics applications in the mining industry.
During the course, you will learn various aspects of mining engineering with the sophisticated curriculum including, but not limited to, mining methods, resources estimation, geomechanics, mine planning and feasibility study, ventilation, rock excavation, mine management, digital applications, future mining and sustainability.
Our course provides extensive opportunities for integration with the mining industry through Work Integrated Learning (WIL) embedded in each unit.
In the final year, you will undertake a research project over two-semesters. This project unit is designed with the aim to encapsulate all course learning outcomes and expose students to solve challenging mining engineering problems.
This major sits within the Master of Professional Engineering degree. To apply for this major, you will apply for the Master of Professional Engineering.
What jobs can the Mining Engineering course lead to?
Jobs
- Mining engineer
- Mine planning specialist
- Mine production engineer
- Geotechnical engineer
- Mine manager
- Consulting engineer
Industries
- Mining
- Professional, scientific and technical services
What you'll learn
- fluently apply integrated mining engineering knowledge, tools and techniques for the design and operation of mining projects in modern mining operations, ensuring the sustainable extraction of mineral resources, GC1
- identify and pursue opportunities for innovation in mining engineering—such as automation, digital transformation and emerging mining methods—to improve operational efficiency, enhance worker safety, and advance environmental performance, GC2
- incorporate cultural awareness in engineering management, with particular attention to the perspectives of local First Peoples, by integrating Indigenous heritage protection, land use planning, environmental stewardship and community engagement into the design, operation, and rehabilitation of mining projects to promote socially responsible mining practices, GC4, GC5
- develop and document engineering prototypes, solutions and specifications to address and mitigate industry challenges, ensuring the responsible extraction of mineral resources in both national and international contexts, GC2, GC4
- communicate effective and innovative engineering solutions developed by engineering teams in response to complex problems by applying adaptive approaches to emerging technologies in the mineral resources sector, GC3, GC6
- develop and maintain professional networks and demonstrate ethical and responsible conduct to support career progression as a professional engineer in the planning, design, and operation of mining projects, GC6