Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)(Mining)

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 13 in the world for Mining and Mineral Engineering*.

The first two years of the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Mining) focus on building engineering, mathematics and science foundations that are further developed in the final two years of the degree. The third and fourth years of the degree have been developed by Mining Education Australia; a unique, industry-funded and internationally respected collaboration of the University of Adelaide, the University of New South Wales, the University of Queensland and Curtin University. This provides students with a unique perspective on mining practice across Australia. A major is a great way to specialise and pursue topics of interest without narrowing future options. In the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Mining) the available major is Mine Automation. The University of Adelaide is the only university in Australia currently offering a mine automation major. The major includes courses in artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data analytics, autonomous systems, and robotics. Completion of a minor introduces students to an aligned field where there technical knowledge can be applied. This allows students to explore career opportunities in these areas. Minors are available in Entrepreneurship and Humanitarian engineering. Students are required to complete eight weeks of approved practical experience.

Academic Program Rules

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The first two years of the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Mining) focus on building engineering, mathematics and science foundations that are further developed in the final two years of the degree. The third and fourth years of the degree have been developed by Mining Education Australia; a unique, industry-funded and internationally respected collaboration of the University of Adelaide, the University of New South Wales, the University of Queensland and Curtin University. This provides students with a unique perspective on mining practice across Australia.The degree focuses on engineering problem-solving, analysis and design, optimisation, computer-based methods and research, and communication and management skills.Students are required to complete eight weeks of approved practical experience.

Areas of Specialisation

Majors                                                                                                                    A major is a great way to specialise and pursue topics of interest without narrowing future options. All graduates—irrespective of major—qualify as mining engineers and can pursue a career in any specialist fields within the profession. Majors are available across the following areas:Mine Automation The mining industry is in the midst of a profound digital transformation encompassing mobile computing, cloud data storage, big data analytics, and advanced process control. The industry needs highly qualified engineers to plan, design, and manage high-tech mining operations that use mine automation technology to operate systems.The University of Adelaide is the only university in Australia currently offering a mine automation major. The major includes courses in artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data analytics, autonomous systems, and robotics. MinorsCompletion of a minor introduces students to an aligned field where there technical knowledge can be applied. This allows students to explore career opportunities in these areas.Minors are available in the following: Entrepreneurship Humanitarian

Example Study Plan

Study plans are available on the Faculty of Engineering, Computer and Mathematical Sciences website.

Assessment

Assessment can vary from course to course and can include a combination of class work, tutorials, assignments, laboratory work, quizzes, project work and exams.

For those who are based in Adelaide, we will be offering a blended delivery mode that combines face-to-face with remote learning in as many courses as possible, taking into consideration social distancing and hygiene. All lectures will continue to be delivered online for the remainder of the year, with some exceptions.

For our students who are studying offshore for the remainder of the 2020 Academic Year, the University will continue to offer high-quality access to the learning resources remotely. This includes all lectures, tutorials and other support material. Students will be advised in advance if there are course components that cannot be provided in remote mode and, wherever possible, offered alternative courses.

Career Readiness

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Industry Placement

Professional Accreditation

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Potential careers

Mining Engineer, Consultant Engineer, Drilling Engineer, Engineer, Land Resources and Land Care, Manufacturing Engineer, Mineral Exploration, Minerals Processing Engineer, Natural Resource Manager, Natural Resource Planner, Consultant, Process Engineer, Product Engineer, Development Engineer, Quality Control Engineer, Remote Sensing and GIS, Resource Management, Resource Manager, Entrepreneur, Environmental Geology, Space Scientist, Space and Astrophysical Research, ...