Bachelor degree
48 months
Application deadlines: December 1
Processing time: 30 days
Application fee: A$100
Full-time, Part-time
Intakes: February, July
International tuition: A$42,000
Domestic tuition: A$9,325
Program overview
With new advances in technology revolutionising the mining sector, there’s never been a better time to study mining engineering. Being the only mining engineering course in South Australia, this program covers everything from engineering design to management skills. Students 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: Entrepreneurship, Humanitarian. Students are required to complete eight weeks of approved practical experience.
Study options

This program can be done
On campus
Part-time
Requirements
Exams:
- TOEFL iBT
- PTE
- IELTS
Successful completion of an Australian year 12 qualification with a minimum pass in an accepted English language subject. International Baccalaureate (IB): 28. Notice: each country has extra specific requirements. Students who don't meet the academic requirements or who have other qualifications from the South Pacific Islands, Japan, Korea, Philippines or Taiwan may be eligible to apply for a Pre-University Pathway to prepare for or gain entry into the University's undergraduate academic programs. Students can progress onto year 1 of this program (with credit exemptions), if they complete one-year Diploma of Engineering at the Eynsbury college - https://www.eynesbury.navitas.com/programs/one-year-diploma-of-engineering.
Career opportunities
Mining engineering graduates have the highest employment rate of all engineering specialties—92 per cent—with industry forecasting significant job growth into the future. Mining engineers are involved at every stage of a mining operation from the point of discovery to the closing of the mine. Graduates work as geotechnical engineers, environmental engineers, drilling and blast engineers, ventilation engineers, mine planning engineers, and geostatisticians. Recent graduates have been employed by BHP Billiton, Hillgrove Resources, and Rio Tinto. Professional Accreditation: Graduates qualify for professional membership of Engineers Australia. Potential careers: Mining Engineer, Consultant Engineer, Drilling Engineer, Engineer.
Campus location
Adelaide
,
Austria




