Why study mining engineering at UoN?

As a leading wealth producer for Australia and many parts of the world, the Bachelor of Engineering (Mining Transfer Program) opens up a world of opportunity.

Mining engineering is the design, supervision, and management of open cut and underground coal, mineral and metal mines and their associated infrastructure.

The Bachelor of Engineering (Mining Transfer Program) will give you a sound understanding of civil and mining engineering concepts in preparation for a career as a professional engineer. You will be equipped with the skills needed to design, construct and manage mining projects.

This degree is offered in conjunction with the University of New South Wales and the University of Wollongong.

Responsive teaching and real-world experiences

The Bachelor of Engineering (Mining Transfer Program) gives you a sound understanding of fundamental civil and mining engineering concepts in preparation for a career as a professional engineer. You will develop the skills needed to design, construct and manage mining projects and the associated infrastructure. Find out more

Become a graduate in demand

Mining engineers enjoy excellent starting salaries and are in high demand in Australia and internationally. Find out more

Responsive teaching and real-world experiences

The Bachelor of Engineering (Mining Transfer Program) gives you a sound understanding of fundamental civil and mining engineering concepts in preparation for a career as a professional engineer. You will develop the skills needed to design, construct and manage mining projects and the associated infrastructure.

Your study program is comprised of 320 units, with 160 units completed at the University of Newcastle and the remaining 160 units to be completed at either the University of New South Wales (UNSW) or the University of Wollongong (UOW).

Effectively, you will complete the first two years of a Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) at the University of Newcastle. Within these years you will study mathematics and physics as well as structural and environmental mechanics, geomechanics, technology and human values, surveying, and computer programming.

Students in the second year of the Transfer Program may apply to the University Admission Centre (UAC) for entry to either UNSW or UOW. Applications are subject to the normal admission requirements and offers will be awarded based on competitive assessment.

After transferring, your studies will include underground mining, surface mining, blasting, geology, mine ventilation, mine economics, mine planning, mine water, environmental impact and regulations, and safety.

You can also elect to transfer to the Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) at the University of Newcastle via UAC. Successful offers may receive full credit for courses successfully completed within the Bachelor of Engineering (Mining Transfer Program).

Graduating with Honours

Honours may be awarded on the basis of superior performance in the degree.

Become a graduate in demand

Mining engineers enjoy excellent starting salaries and are in high demand in Australia and internationally.

As a mining engineering, you will design, construct and manage mining projects and the associated infrastructure. Typical areas of employment include:

• Blasting
• Environmental planning
• Drilling
• Mine management
• Open cut and underground hard rock mining
• Planning

Professional recognition

This degree is accredited by Engineers Australia, and through the Washington Accord by reciprocating bodies in the UK, United States and other overseas countries.

Chemical Engineering is recognised by the Royal Australian Chemical Institute and Australian Institute of Energy. The degree also meets the requirements for membership of the Institution of Chemical Engineers (Great Britain). Software, Computer and Telecommunications Engineering programs are also accredited by the Australian Computer Society.