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Overview
Key facts
In the first two years, you will learn the skills, technology, and basic sciences common to all areas of engineering, including curses in civil, electrical, and mechanical engineering, geology and surveying. In the third and fourth years, you will study mining engineering subjects, including courses in technical valuation, ventilation, environmental engineering, mine transportation, and rock mechanics.
In the final stage of the undergraduate programme, you’ll complete a mine design exercise in which you’ll apply your knowledge to designing a mine and assessing its economic feasibility and profit potential.
The Mining Engineering programme at University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg will provide you with the engineering expertise you’ll need as a mining engineer or mine manager.
Career Opportunities
- Blasting Engineer
- Consulting Mining Engineer
- Environmental, Safety and Health Manager
- Financial Analyst
- Mine Manager
- Mine Design Engineer
- Mineral Resources Manager
- Project Manager
- Rock Engineer
Programme Structure
Courses included:
- Engineering Chemistry
- Engineering Profession
- Engineering Analysis and Design
- Engineering Mathematics
- Engineering Physics
- Applied Mechanics for Engineering
- Elective from Faculty of Humanities
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 48 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
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Language
English
IELTS 7
Credits
432 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Materials Science & Engineering Mining, Oil & Gas View 7 other Bachelors in Mining, Oil & Gas in South AfricaAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
IELTS 7
Other requirements
General requirements
- APS 42+
- English Home Language OR First Additional Language Level 5
- Mathematics Level 5
- Physical Sciences Level 5
Tuition Fee
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International
6980 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 6980 USD per year during 48 months. -
National
3490 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 3490 USD per year during 48 months.
R54000
Living costs for Johannesburg
8434 - 12036 ZAR /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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