Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)(Mining) with Bachelor of Mathematical and Computer Sciences
Why combine Mining Engineering with Mathematical and Computer Sciences?
Mining engineers extract and process valuable minerals and metals. With maths and computer science central to the high technology developments revolutionising the industry, specialised expertise offers huge benefits.
What will you do?
- Cover all aspects of engineering, from design to management.
- Work closely with experts in world-class laboratories.
- Build fundamental statistical and mathematical knowledge.
- Study complex computer systems and theories.
- Network with industry.
- Complete an eight-week practical engineering experience.
- Take part in field trips to mining locations in Australia and overseas.
This is a 5-year double, not combined degree. You’ll graduate with two separate parchments, a greater scope of career prospects and a competitive edge in the job market.
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Entry Requirements
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I am a:Domestic applicants
SATAC Code 334861 2019 CSP ATAR 89.9 2019 CSP IB 33 Guaranteed Entry Score - ATAR 80 Guaranteed Entry Score - IB 29 Deferment Yes - 2 year Intake February and July Enquiries Future Students team 2019 Admissions Data for school leavers
ATAR
(raw ATAR, excluding any applicable adjustment factors)Lowest ATAR to receive an offer <5 Median ATAR to receive an offer <5 Highest ATAR to receive an offer <5 Selection Rank
(ATAR plus any adjustment factors)Lowest Selection Rank to receive an offer <5 Median Selection Rank to receive an offer <5 Highest Selection Rank to receive an offer <5 Minimum eligibility score 80 Additional criteria considered Selection rank only Selection Criteria
Recent Secondary Education Applicants with recent secondary education are those whose admission is primarily based on the completion of Year 12 within the last two years, however if you completed your secondary education more than two years ago, you may still be able to be considered on the basis of your secondary schooling. You must not have completed more than 2 years full time equivalent university study (48 units). You compete for a place with your Selection Rank (ATAR plus any applicable adjustment factors). Indigenous applicants may be eligible for entry through the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Access Scheme. See Wirltu Yarlu for further information. Prerequisites SACE Stage 2: Mathematical Methods (if studied from 2017 onwards. If studied year 12 prior to 2017, the equivalent subject was called Mathematical Studies), Physics plus one of Specialist Mathematics or Chemistry. IB: either Mathematics (HL grade 3) and Physics (SL grade 4/HL grade 3); or, Chemistry (SL grade 4/HL grade 3), Physics (SL grade 4/HL grade 3) & Mathematics (SL grade 4/HL grade 3)
Please note: From 2021 the subject prerequisites will be:
SACE Stage 2: Mathematical Methods, Specialist Mathematics and Physics.
IB: Mathematics (HL grade 3, Physics (SL grade 4/ HL grade 3)
Higher Education Study You must have completed at least six months full time equivalent higher education study (the number of courses and units will vary depending on your prior institution however at the University of Adelaide, this equates to 4 courses / 12 units). 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. Indigenous applicants may be eligible for entry through the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Access Scheme. See Wirltu Yarlu for further information. Vocational Education and Training (VET) study You must have completed an AQF Certificate IV or above from a Registered Training Organisation. Your application will be ranked according to the level of the award. Indigenous applicants may be eligible for entry through the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Access Scheme. See Wirltu Yarlu for further information. Work and life experience To be eligible to sit the Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) as as pathway for entry, you must be 18 years or over before 1 February 2020. If you have studied at higher education level in the last two years (for 2020 entry this means you were enrolled in either 2019 or 2018), you must not have accumulated more than a TOTAL of 2 years full-time (or part-time equivalent) higher education study (ie. including any study prior to 2018). If you meet this criteria, you will be ranked according to your result in the Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT). Your STAT result is not weighted between verbal and quantitative components. Indigenous applicants may be eligible for entry through the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Access Scheme. See Wirltu Yarlu for further information. Other Entry Pathways How to Apply
SATAC Code: 334861
Student Profile
Applicant background Semester one/Full year intake 2019 Number of students Percentage of all students (A) Higher Education study
(includes a bridging or enabling course)N/A N/A (B) Vocational education and training (VET) study N/A N/A (C) Work and life experience
(admitted on the basis of previous achievement not in the other three categories)N/A N/A (D) Recent secondary education: - Admitted solely on the basis of ATAR
(regardless of whether this includes the consideration of adjustment factors)
<5 N/A - Admitted where both ATAR and additional criteria were considered
(e.g. portfolio, audition, extra test, early offer conditional on minimum ATAR)
N/A N/A - Admitted on the basis of other criteria only and ATAR was not a factor
(e.g. special consideration, audition alone, schools recommendation scheme with no minimum ATAR requirement)
N/A N/A International students N/A N/A All students <5 100.0% International applicants
Not an international applicant?
CRICOS 082115K Intake February and July. Students commencing in July may have a slightly limited selection of courses. Selection Criteria
English Language Requirements
Australian Year 12 Successful completion of an Australian year 12 qualification with a minimum pass in an accepted English language subject English Tests accepted by the University of Adelaide IELTS Overall 6.5 Reading 6 Listening 6 Speaking 6 Writing 6 TOEFL Overall 79 Reading 13 Listening 13 Speaking 18 Writing 21 Pearsons Overall 58 Reading 50 Listening 50 Speaking 50 Writing 50 C1 Advanced Overall 176 Reading 169 Listening 169 Speaking 169 Writing 169 Qualifications that meet minimum English requirements A range of alternative qualifications may meet the University’s minimum English requirements Academic Entry Requirements
Secondary School Qualifications Selection Rank (International) 80 International Baccalaureate (IB) 29 Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE) 19 United Entrance Certificate (UEC) [Malaysia] 15 General Certificate of Education (GCE) Advanced Level 9 Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) 75 British Columbia Certificate of Graduation (Canada) 5.2 Alberta High School Diploma (Canada) 82 ISC & CBSE [India] 75% ISBE [India] 85% SAT (in conjunction with American High School Diploma) 1270 AP (in conjunction with American High School Diploma) 9 Abitur 3.1 Thailand Certificate of Secondary Education 2.7 Bang Tot Nghiep Trung Hoc Pho Thong 8.0 STPM or Matrikulasi 3.00 Kuwait General School Secondary Certificate 77 The University of Adelaide College Foundation Program 77 Eynesbury Foundation Program 380 ANU Foundation Studies 69 Monash Foundation Year 72.5 Trinity College Foundation Studies Program 75 UNSW Foundation Year 7.5 University of Sydney Foundation Studies Program 6.9 Western Australia University Foundation Studies Program 62 University of Queensland Foundation Studies Program 4.6 Non-Go8 Foundation Score 77 Other Qualifications 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. For additional information see Pathway Programs Prerequisites
Australian Year 12 SACE Stage 2: Mathematical Methods (if studied from 2017 onwards. If studied year 12 prior to 2017, the equivalent subject was called Mathematical Studies), Physics plus one of Specialist Mathematics or Chemistry. IB: either Mathematics (HL grade 3) and Physics (SL grade 4/HL grade 3); or, Chemistry (SL grade 4/HL grade 3), Physics (SL grade 4/HL grade 3) & Mathematics (SL grade 4/HL grade 3)
Please note: From 2021 the subject prerequisites will be:
SACE Stage 2: Mathematical Methods, Specialist Mathematics and Physics.
IB: Mathematics (HL grade 3, Physics (SL grade 4/ HL grade 3)
International Qualifications Mathematics and Physics. Chemistry is desirable.
* From 2021 pre-requisites will be Mathematics and PhysicsHow to Apply
- Admitted solely on the basis of ATAR
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Fees and Scholarships
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I am a:Domestic applicants
Annual tuition fees Commonwealth-supported place: $9,525More information on Student Contribution Amounts.
International applicants
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Annual tuition fees International student place: $42,000 Scholarships
These scholarships, as well as many others funded by industry and non-profit organisations, are available to potential and currently enrolled students.
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Careers
Career Readiness
Mining engineering graduates have the highest employment rate of all engineering specialties at 92 per cent*, and industry forecasts indicate significant job growth—locally, nationally and globally—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 find opportunities as geotechnical engineers, environmental engineers, drilling and blast engineers, ventilation engineers, mine planning engineers and geostatisticians. Our recent graduates have been employed by BHP Billiton, Hillgrove Resources, and Rio Tinto.
The Bachelor of Mathematical and Computer Sciences prepares graduates for a wide variety of industries. Recent graduates have been employed by organisations such as the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO), the Defence Science and Technology Organisation (DSTO), United Water, Santos, the Bureau of Meteorology and the Australian Bureau of Statistics. Additionally, graduates find work in consulting engineering firms, the pharmaceutical industry, the telecommunications industry, biomedical research industries and institutes, banks and insurance companies, state and federal government agencies, and research and academic organisations all over the world.
* Graduate Careers AustraliaThe University of Adelaide Careers Service prepares, inspires and empowers students to achieve successful career transitions and connect with industry.
Industry Placement
As part of the engineering degree, students are required to complete eight weeks of approved practical experience.Professional Accreditation
Graduates qualify for professional membership of Engineers Australia.Potential careers
Land Resources and Land Care, Mineral Exploration, Minerals Processing Engineer, Mining Engineer, Banker, Budget Analyst, Natural Resource Manager, Natural Resource Planner, Process Engineer, Product Engineer, Cyber Defender, Cyber Intelligence Expert, Data scientist , Quality Control Engineer, Drilling Engineer, Remote Sensing and GIS, Resource Management, Resource Manager, Risk Manager, Engineer, Entrepreneur, Systems Programmer, ...
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Study Overseas
A Study Overseas experience is an integral component to your academic journey at The University of Adelaide. The university is committed to offering its students the opportunity to study overseas through a range of degrees offered via Study Overseas, including student exchange, study tours, short study degrees, internships and placements. There are many exciting opportunities in Europe, Asia, the Americas, Africa, and Oceania ranging from a few weeks to a full academic year.
To find available opportunities visit Study Overseas.
Study Overseas Experience
Students will gain experience with working on international projects during their degree program and have the opportunity to study overseas, either through an elective with Engineers Without Borders or through an exchange with an overseas university.
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Degree Structure
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. -
Further Information
Further enquiries
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Last updated: Friday, 4 Oct 2019
