Overview

Mining Engineering studies the safe, economic and environmentally responsible recovery, processing, marketing and financial management of mineral resources. In simple terms, Mining Engineering is about the extraction of natural minerals from the earth and the processing of those minerals into more user-friendly forms with minimal environmental impact.

This Mining Engineering (Honours) degree from University of New South Wales will give you a solid foundation in fundamental engineering principles and essential elements of mining, like geomechanics, ventilation, mine planning and mineral processing. To get you work ready, you'll apply these skills through 60 days of approved industry training.

Career opportunities

Drilling

Project management

Sustainability

Quarry and tunnelling

Community relations

Management consulting

Investment firms, finance, banking and government sectors

Programme Structure

Majors include:

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Bioinformatics Engineering

Chemical Engineering

Chemical Product Engineering

Computer Engineering

Civil Engineering

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-05-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-14 00:00:00
Starting 2026-09-07 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-27 00:00:00
Starting 2027-02-09 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-29 00:00:00

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Language

English

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Credits

192 alternative credits

Delivered

Blended

Campus Location

Kensington, Australia

Disciplines

Mining, Oil & Gas View 19 other Bachelors in Mining, Oil & Gas in Australia

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Academic requirements

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

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General requirements

CRICOS Code: 056835E

You may be asked to provide evidence of your English proficiency to study at UNSW depending on your educational background and citizenship. English language skills are vitally important for coping with lectures, tutorials, assignments and examinations and this is why UNSW requires a minimum English language competency for enrolment.

If English is not your first language, you will need to provide proof of your English proficiency before you will be given an offer to study at UNSW.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

58500 AUD / year

≈ 58500 AUD / year
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Citizens or residents

8000 AUD / year

≈ 8000 AUD / year

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Scholarships Information

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Key information

Duration

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Delivered

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Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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General requirements

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International Applies to you

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Funding

Scholarships Information

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