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Program Outline
Mining engineers are concerned with the extraction and processing of ores from the earth that contain valuable minerals or metals. They are involved in mine design; geology and rock mechanics; environmental and safety management; resource estimation; mining economics and finance. The academic program focuses on analysis and design and combines knowledge from geotechnical, environmental, structural and water engineering, geology, computing, mathematics and finance. Mining engineers are in great demand and this is reflected by their high salaries.
The first two years of the mining engineering program are devoted to building the engineering, mathematics and science foundations that are developed in the final two years. The program emphasises engineering problem solving, analysis and design, computer-based methods, and research, communication and management skills.
Program Structure
The first two years of the Mining Engineering program are devoted to building the engineering, mathematics and science foundations that are developed in the final two years. The program emphasises engineering problem-solving, analysis and design, computer-based methods, and research, communication and management skills. Students are required to complete 12 weeks approved work experience.
Admission Information
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Selection Criteria
Year 12 applicants
You must not have completed more than 4 years full time equivalent university study (96 units). You compete for a place with your Tertiary Entrance Rank (TER).
Prerequisites
SACE Stage 2: Mathematical Studies, Specialist Mathematics, Physics
IB: Mathematics (HL grade 3), Physics (SL grade 4/HL grade 3)
Assumed Knowledge
SACE Stage 2 Chemistry
Alternative entry pathways
- Higher Education applicants
You must have completed at least half a year full time equivalent higher education study. A Grade Point Average (GPA) is calculated for each separate program you have undertaken (apart from some double degree programs where the GPA is combined). You compete on the basis of your best GPA.
- VET applicants
You must have completed an AQF Diploma or above. Your application will be ranked according to the level of the award.
- Special Entry applicants
You must be 18 years or over before February 1st of the year that you will be studying, you must not have studied more than 2 years full-time equivalent higher education in the last 2 years and you must not hold a completed higher education level award. If you meet this criteria, you will be ranked according to your result in the Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT). Your STAT result is weighted such that the verbal component contributes 35% and the quantitative component contributes 65% to your overall score. Personal Competencies (PC) and Employment Experience (EE) statements may also contribute to your rank. If you submit a PC or EE statement, and one of these ranks higher than your STAT score, then the highest ranking statement will contribute 50% to your overall rank and the STAT will contribute the remaining 50%. If you do not submit a PC or EE statement, or if the statements have a lower rank than the STAT, then you will compete for a place on the basis of your STAT result only. Indigenous applicants may be eligible for entry through the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Access Scheme. See Wilto Yerlo for further information.
- Without formal qualifications?
How to Apply
International applicants
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Selection Criteria
Prerequisites
Mathematics and Physics
Assumed Knowledge
Chemistry is desirable
Equivalent Scores
| International
TER |
80 |
| IB |
26 |
Total
Reading
Listening
Speaking
Writing
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6
5.5
5.5
6
6
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How to Apply
Study Plans
The study plans
given are examples of pathways through this degree. For a complete description,
see the program rules.
| Level I |
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Semester 1
Semester 2
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| Level II |
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Semester 1
- MATHS 2201 Engineering Mathematics I (3 units)
- C&ENVENG 2068 Environmental Engineering & Sustainability II (3 units)
- C&ENVENG 2071 Water Engineering IIA (3 units)
- C&ENVENG 2025 Strength of Materials IIA (3 units)
Semester 2
- GEOLOGY 2504 Economic & Mine Geology (3 units)
- C&ENVENG 2070 Engineering Modelling & Analysis IIA (3 units)
- C&ENVENG 2069 Geotechnical Engineering IIA (3 units)
- C&ENVENG 2072 Structural Engineering Design (3 units)
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| Level III |
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Semester 1
Semester 2
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| Level IV |
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Semester 1
- C&ENVENG 4102 Mine Geotechnical Engineering (3 units)
- C&ENVENG 4100A Mining Research Project Part 1# (3 units)
- C&ENVENG 4103A Mine Design & Feasibility Part 1 (3 units)
- Elective (chosen from list provided) (3 units)
Semester 2
# Students who are not selected for Honours will be required to complete two additional final year elective courses instead of the Research Project.
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| Electives |
- C&ENVENG xxxx Surface Mining Systems (3 units)
- C&ENVENG xxxx Underground Mining systems (3 units)
- C&ENVENG xxxx Mine Ventilation II (3 units)
- C&ENVENG xxxx Advanced Mine Geotechnical Engineering (3 units)
- C&ENVENG xxxx Minerals Processing Part 1 (3 units) AND
C&ENVENG xxxx Minerals Processing Part 2 (3 units)
- C&ENVENG xxxx Mine Equipment Optimisation (3 units)
- C&ENVENG xxxx Socio-environmental Aspects of Mining (3 units)
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Career Opportunities
Mining Engineers have highly lucrative career opportunities. Graduates of this program can practice as a Mining Engineers, Environmental Engineer, Drilling Engineer, Blasting Engineer, Quarry Engineer, Tunnelling Engineer, Environmental Engineer, Mineral Processing Engineer, Mine Planning Engineer or a Geostatistician to name just a few. Career opportunities for graduates of this program can also be seeked in finance, management, and the government at both an international and global level.
Graduate Attributes
Technical knowledge and application of knowledge skills
- Competence in engineering fundamentals.
- Competence in Mining engineering
- Competence in using computers and information technology effectively.
- Ability to apply an integrative or systems approach to solving engineering problems.
- Ability to prepare and interpret engineering sketches and drawings.
- Awareness of uncertainty and recognising limitations of engineering approaches and systems.
- Awareness for the need for sustainable systems and principles of sustainable design.
- Awareness of the assessment and the management of risk.
Thinking skills
- Competence in problem identification, formulation and solution.
- Competence in critical and independent thinking.
- Competence in creative and innovative thinking.
- Ability to effectively synthesise information and ideas.
- Ability to conduct investigations and research into Mining Engineering problems.
Technical professional skills
- Familiarity with project management skills.
- Awareness of business and financial management.
- Awareness of human resources management issues.
- Awareness of legal issues in relation to Mining Engineering.
Personal skills and attitudes
- Competence to adapt to a changing society (lifelong learning skills).
- Ability to act in a professional manner.
- Ability to communicate effectively with others in the engineering profession and the community Рwritten, oral and listening skills.
- Ability to take on a leadership role.
- Ability to work effectively as a member of a team.
- Ability to manage effectively the allocation of time in performing tasks.
- Ability to work comfortably with other disciplines.
- Awareness of engineering ethics.
- Awareness of the social, cultural, political, international and environmental context of professional engineering practice.
Professional Accreditation
The Bachelor of Engineering in Mining Engineering is in the process of accreditation approval.
Work Placement
Students are required to complete 12 weeks of approved work experience.
The University of Adelaide is committed to regular
reviews of the courses and programs it offers to students. The University of
Adelaide therefore reserves the right to discontinue or vary programs and
courses without notice. Please read the important information contained in the
disclaimer.
Last updated: Thursday, 27 Aug 2009
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