Overview

In the Engineering (Mining) (Honours) from Federation University Australia, you’ll also learn communication and problem-solving that are essential in the industry.

Study areas include mineral deposit evaluation and processing, underground production systems, mine power and services, surface mining operations and mine environment and safety.

Perhaps you’ll launch your career in design, planning or operations or you’d like to be manager. Opportunities exist for you in government and private organisations, mining companies and consulting firms.

When you graduate from this Honours degree, you’ll be eligible for admission to Engineers Australia under the professional engineer (full member) category.

We are proud to offer an Industry Placement Program, providing the opportunity for our students to gain valuable and relevant workplace experience.

Career opportunities

Construction engineer

Consultant

Engineer

Geotechnical engineer

Mine safety engineer

Mine ventilation officer

Mining engineer

Open pit mining engineer

Planning engineer

Project engineer

Researcher

Sales engineer

Site manager

Underground mining engineer

Metallurgist

Mineral processor

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Professional Engineering

Engineering Physics

Materials in Engineering

Modelling and Change

Engineering Design and Drafting

Engineering Mechanics

Engineering Computer Modelling

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-03-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-01-02 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2024-02-25 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2024-07-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-07-09 00:00:00 , National

More details

Onshore applicants with a valid student visa: 9 February for semester 1

Language

English

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Credits

480 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Disciplines

General Engineering & Technology Mining, Oil & Gas View 213 other Bachelors in General Engineering & Technology in Australia

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS code: 085619F (Mt Helen)

Successful completion of Australian Year 12 with final-year mathematics courses, or overseas equivalent.
Overall IELTS band score of 6.0, with no band less than 6.0, or equivalent.

Year 12 applicants will be ranked based on their ATAR and ATAR Adjustment Factors – e.g. Special Entry Access Scheme (SEAS) and Subject Adjustments. (Applicable to onshore international students)

Tuition Fee

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International

31080 AUD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 31080 AUD per year during 48 months.
National

8948 AUD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 8948 AUD per year during 48 months.

National students: Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP)

Living costs for Ballarat

1260 - 2250 AUD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Engineering (Mining) (Honours).

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

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