92% employed within four months of graduating.
Graduate Outcomes Survey 2021-2023 - Undergraduate Engineering
Degree overview
Study mining engineering
When you study the Bachelor of Engineering (Mining Transfer program) you learn about the design, supervision and management of coal, mineral and metal mines and their associated infrastructure. Importantly, you'll learn how to do this with minimal damage to the environment. Students gain an understanding of civil and mining engineering concepts in preparation for their professional career.
As a leading wealth producer for Australia, mining refers to the extraction of valuable minerals or other geological materials from the earth. These minerals are usually extracted from an ore body, vein or coal seam. Modern mining engineers minimise damage to environments while balancing optimum production and processing. By studying a tailored program of courses, our students learn to achieve this balance.
This program involves two years' study at the University of Newcastle. The remaining two years are undertaken at the University of New South Wales or the University of Wollongong.
Ranked 2
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in Australia for skills development
Ranked 29
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in the world for Mining and Mineral Engineering
Career opportunities
The mining sector is dominated by large and often multinational companies. The industry is split into two sectors – one specialising in exploration for new resources, and the other in mining those resources. Careers pursued as a mining engineer track the development of a mine from discovery of a mineral resource through to design, commissioning operations and beyond.
Professional outcomes:
- Mining Engineer or Superintendent
- Project Engineer
- Process Engineering
- Underground Mining Engineer
- Strategic Mine Planning Engineer
- Development Superintendent
Course overview
You will complete the first two years of a Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Civil) at the University of Newcastle and study courses in:
- mathematics and physics
- structural mechanics
- geomechanics
- fluid mechanics
- civil engineering materials
- transportation engineering
- sustainable engineering practice
- surveying
- computer programming and numerical methods
Student experience
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At the University of Newcastle, we embed practical, hands-on learning in all our degrees. Check out just some of the opportunities our students have had to build their experience.
Career-ready placements
Your practical experience will be in the final two years of study, and those two years will be at your chosen transfer university. Through your career-ready placement you’ll build important professional networks and put your learning into practice.
Studying at Newcastle campus
Living in Newcastle
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Campus Life
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Scholarships
Our scholarships recognise achievement and support enthusiastic and dedicated students. If you are a current student, or planning to study with us, we encourage you to apply for all scholarships you meet the criteria for.
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Accommodation
Living on campus is an experience unlike any other. Whether you're from across Australia or around the globe, your home on campus is where you'll form lifelong friendships and harness your potential in a supportive and diverse community.
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How to apply
Apply as a domestic student
You are a domestic student if you are:
- An Australian or New Zealand citizen (including dual citizens)
- A permanent resident of Australia
- A holder of a permanent Australian visa.
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