Join professionals who determine the role of mineral mining in our future. With a focus on minimising environmental impact in a practical and meaningful way, the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Mining) encourages you to cultivate innovative solutions to existing and future challenges while understanding the vital role of minerals in everyday life.
Mining Engineering studies the safe, economic and environmentally responsible recovery, processing, marketing and financial management of mineral resources. 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.
At UNSW, we focus on the long-term health of the sector through research in Sustainable Mining Practices. Our school produces internationally acclaimed research, working closely with industry to provide innovative solutions.听This research feeds directly into our degrees to maintain the Australian mining industry鈥檚 comparative advantage of cost-competitive, safe and environmentally responsible operations.
This degree provides a comprehensive understanding of how complex mining systems work together to service the global need for minerals. It 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.
Key features
A Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Mining) at UNSW is a four-year, full-time鈥痙egree that welcomes domestic and鈥痠nternational students.听
The Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Mining) degree is globally recognised and is accredited by Engineers Australia and acknowledged by the Washington Accord. This undergraduate degree is also recognised by the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (AusIMM).鈥
Electives in this degree include:
Ecology, Sustainability and Environmental Science
Grand Challenges for Engineering
Fundamentals of Geology
Mineral Resources Engineering
Advanced Mine Ventilation
Reservoir Engineering
Surface Mining Systems
Part of the degree involves applying your skills through 60 days of approved industrial training in Australia or overseas. Your industrial training will give you a taste of a real-world professional engineering setting and the hands-on experience to become career-ready.听
You can complete a Flexible First Year when you study this degree. Flexible First Year allows you to explore different engineering fields before choosing your specialisation. The first year of engineering study has a core of common subjects, plus a wide choice of electives, so you can figure out which one is right for you.
Why study this degree at UNSW?
The Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Mining) is taught by the UNSW School of Minerals and Energy Resources Engineering, a leading provider of world-class education and research in mining engineering.听We鈥檙e ranked 1st In Australia and 3rd in the world for Mineral & Mining Engineering according to QS World University Rankings by Subject, 2024.
UNSW is known for its graduate employability, with UNSW awarded the Most Employable Students Award in the AFR Top100 Future Leaders Awards for 5 consecutive years (2020-2024).*
With state-of-the-art facilities, world-class researchers and some of the brightest engineering students from across the world, we鈥檙e a great place to start your mining engineering career journey.听You鈥檒l have access to leading technology such as our Virtual Reality (VR) Simulator. Developed for student use and industry training, our simulator has floor-to-ceiling screens and casts 360-degree, 3D images with cinematic clarity.听
You鈥檒l experience realistic underground mines and scenarios that go beyond traditional education into experiential learning. The VR Simulator offers a range of modules from open cut to underground, which is used across all mining sectors.听
Take part in interactive learning through the ChallEng program. The ChallENG program connects students, academics and companies to exciting, real-world projects and learning-based initiatives. The program will prepare you for your future career by helping develop technical and design skills and expanding your professional expertise.
This degree includes 60 days Industrial Training which provides a (WIL) experience. WIL allows you to engage in听work learning experiences that integrate academic learning with its application in the workplace, connecting you directly with industry and community partners.
The 2024 Lowest Selection Rank (LSR) is the adjusted rank (ATAR plus adjustment factors) you would have needed to gain entry to this degree in 2024.
The 2024 A levels score is based on four Advanced Level (A2) subjects. Entry scores are calculated from the best three or four A2 subjects (excluding repeated subjects) using the following values: A*=6, A=5, B=4, C=3, D=2, E=1. At most one Applied A Level subject may be included in the best four subjects used to calculate the aggregate.
The 2024 IB Diploma is an indication of the IB you would have needed to gain entry to this degree in 2024. It is to be used as a guide only.
The 2024 Lowest ATAR is the lowest ATAR (before adjustment factors were applied) to which an offer was made. Where <5 is listed, this indicates that less than 5 ATAR-based offers were made and so the score has not been published. N/A indicates no offers were made on the basis of ATAR.
At UNSW, we are committed to ensuring prospective students have all the information they need in order to make informed decisions about their study options.
To assist you in gaining a better understanding of how Admissions works at UNSW, we have provided you with a summary of ATAR offers and the student profile.
We hope this information will help you identify the degree that is right for you.
Assumed knowledge
Mathematics Extension 1, Physics
Adjustment Factors
We offer a range of adjustment factor schemes that reward students for academic performance and extra-curricular achievements. These schemes also take into account a range of personal and educational disadvantages that may have affected your studies.听
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This scheme rewards students who perform well in Year 12 subjects that are relevant to their preferred UNSW degree. You may be awarded up to five points.听
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This program recognises achievements in the areas of sport, academia, leadership and music at an elite level. You may be eligible for up to five points.
Factors such as illness, financial hardship, language difficulties or attending a particular school can mean you don't always get the best possible marks in Years 11 and 12. If one of these situations applies to you, submit an application for the Educational Access Scheme (EAS) via UAC. Eligible students can receive between 1 and 10 points towards their chosen UNSW degree.
Admission pathways
This degree is eligible for admission through our听Portfolio Entry Early Conditional Offer Scheme. Complete a submission to demonstrate your passion and performance in relevant subjects. Successful applicants will receive an early conditional offer with an adjusted ATAR entry requirement.
English language requirements
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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 - this is why UNSW requires a minimum English language competency for enrolment.
If you鈥檙e completing an Australian Year 12 qualification (e.g. NSW HSC or equivalent), you do not need to provide anything extra to prove your proficiency. Your qualification will be used as evidence of your English proficiency.
If you do need to provide evidence of your English proficiency, this will be indicated in your application. You can prove this by providing evidence that you meet one or more of the following criteria:
English language tests and university English courses
Prior study in the medium of English
Other qualifications
If you need to improve your English skills before you start your degree, are for you. The programs are suitable for various English levels and help you prepare for university studies and life in Australia.
International direct entry
We do not accept secondary qualifications from this country. We may accept tertiary study results, please for more information.
Please for direct entry requirements.
Admission pathways
If you do not meet the requirements for direct entry into your chosen degree, you may be eligible for a pathway program with . UNSW College provides alternative entry options using university-approved content so that you can start your UNSW journey with confidence.鈥
English language requirements
You may be asked to provide evidence of your English proficiency to study at UNSW depending on whether you are from an English-speaking background or non-English speaking background. English language skills are vitally important for coping with lectures, tutorials, assignments and examinations - this is why UNSW requires a minimum English language competency for enrolment.
If English is not your first language, you鈥檒l need to provide proof of your English proficiency before you can be given an offer to study at UNSW. You can do this by providing evidence that you meet one or more of the following criteria:
If you need to improve your English skills before you start your degree, are for you. The programs are suitable for various English levels and help you prepare for university studies and life in Australia.
Check the specific English language requirements for this program
Program structure
The Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Mining) is a four-year degree, which can be studied part time or full time.听
In this degree you鈥檒l gain a solid background in mathematics, natural sciences and computing that鈥檒l prepare you to learn knowledge and skills in Mining Engineering. If听you鈥檙e听not sure of which specialisation to choose a flexible first year听allows you to听choose your specialisation at the end of your first year.听听
Year 1 of this degree includes courses that provide the foundation for many of the engineering courses offered in Year 2. Year 3 is largely devoted to fundamental courses in mining engineering while Year 4 provides advanced instruction in aspects essential for all mining engineers.
Elective courses are offered in both Year 3 and Year 4 of the stream. In your fourth year you鈥檒l undertake personal research or a study project in mining or minerals engineering.
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Mining Engineering
Full program structure
Degree structures can vary depending on your specialisation of choice, the number of courses you choose and timetabling, to give you an indication you can consider the below.
In your first year you might听study:
Two introductory听courses听in Mathematics
An introductory course in Physics,
and an introductory course in Computing
You may also study an introductory course related to your specialisation of choice. These courses equip you with the skills required for the rest of your Engineering degree.听听
All students听study听ENGG1000 鈥淚ntroduction to Engineering Design and Innovation鈥.听In this course听you鈥檒l听learn to think the way that engineers think,听developing听solutions听with limited听budget, time and resources.听
In your second year听you鈥檒l undertake:
Courses from your selected specialisations
Core听courses to give you the fundamental knowledge in your area of interest
In听your third and fourth year you鈥檒l develop your knowledge further with a range of core and elective courses.听听
During听your degree you鈥檒l听be required to听complete听two听General Education electives.听These courses help you听broaden听your听education by completing听several听courses from outside the engineering faculty strengthening your听cross-disciplinary thinking, developing a flexible approach and enhancing your critical analysis skills.听
This degree also requires you听to complete 60 days of industrial training, which gives you some on the job experience before graduating.听This multidisciplinary educational approach connects students, academics and industry enabling听you听to develop the essential technical and professional听skills,听so听you听thrive in听your听future career.听
The mining industry globally is worth hundreds of billions of dollars. Mining engineers enjoy successful careers in鈥疉ustralia鈥痑nd overseas. Upon graduation, you can work in technical roles such as Drilling or Mine Planning Engineer, or in consulting, project management, research and development or with regulatory agencies.鈥
Currently, 96% of mining听Engineering听graduates听have full-time employment听with听a median salary of $95,000 per annum.听A听report by Graduate听Careers Australia found that Mining Engineers had the highest employment rate in Australia.
After graduation, mining engineers who choose to develop careers in operations management gain further practical experience to obtain a Mine Manager's Certificate of Competency, in either Coal or Metalliferous Mining.
Formal arrangements are in place with the University of Newcastle for students who have completed a specified program to be admitted with advanced standing to Year 3 of the program at UNSW.听
Potential careers
As a Mining Engineer you can work in areas including:
Drilling
Project management
Sustainability
Quarry and tunnelling
Community relations
Management consulting
Investment firms, finance, banking and government sectors
Accreditation
This degree is globally recognised and is accredited by Engineers Australia and acknowledged by the Washington Accord.听
Part of this degree involves applying your skills through 60 days of approved industrial training in Australia or overseas. Your industrial training will give you a taste of a real-world professional engineering setting and the hands-on experience to become career-ready.
Double degrees
Combine your talents and passions to discover future opportunities suited to your unique strengths. Despite the name, double degrees are not double the workload! You'll study core courses in two areas of expertise, graduating with two qualifications in less time than it takes to complete two consecutive degrees.
Double your knowledge, skills, and career options with the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) and:
*Double Degree only available with some Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) specialisations.
How to apply
Applications for undergraduate study from domestic students (Australian citizens, Australian permanent residents, Australian permanent humanitarian visa holders and New Zealand citizens) are processed by the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC).
Visit the Apply section of the 听and you can nominate up to five degrees in order of preference, with the first being your most desired degree and university.
On-time applications for admission usually close at the end of September each year for Term 1 admission. Late applications can be submitted, but a late fee will apply. For study starting in Term 1, the majority of offers are made in December and January. Visit the for key dates for admission outside of Term 1.
For most international students, applications are submitted via听our鈥痵ervice. We encourage you to submit your completed application as early as possible to ensure it will be processed in time for your preferred term.
Some high-demand programs with limited places, may have an earlier application deadline or may have an earlier commencement听date. For听more information visit听our鈥.
*If you are an international student studying an Australian qualification, go to the鈥痜or application and UAC key dates. Note: If you are under 18 years of age, you need to make special arrangements.鈥.
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Fees & Scholarships
2025 Indicative First Year Full Fee
$8,000*
2025 Indicative Full Fee to Complete Degree
$36,500*
Commonwealth Supported Place: Student Contribution Band 2
*The student contribution for a Commonwealth Supported Place is an indication only of the amount payable in Year 1 based on a standard full-time load of 48 credit points (1.0 EFTSL). The actual student contribution you will be liable for depends on your individual program of study and the calendar year in which you enrol. Actual fees are calculated upon enrolment. Student contribution amounts are subject to annual review by the university and may increase each year during your studies (subject to caps determined by the Australian Government), effective at the start of each calendar year.
The indicative fees listed here are based on an estimated average and are for tuition only - other fees and charges are not included.
2025 Indicative First Year Fee
$58,500*
2025 Indicative Fee to Complete Degree
$253,500*
*Fees are subject to annual review by the University and may increase annually, with the new fees effective from the start of each calendar year. The indicative fees listed here are based on an estimated average and are for tuition only, other fees and charges are not included. The amount you pay will vary depending on the calendar year to enrol, the courses you select and whether your study load is more or less than 1 Equivalent Full Time Student Load (8 courses per year).
Indicative fees are a guide for comparison only based on current conditions and available data. You should not rely on indicative fees. More information on fees can be found at the听.
Indicative fees to complete the program have been calculated based on a percentage increase for every year of the program. Fee increases are assessed annually and may exceed the indicative figures listed here.
Indicative fees to complete the program include tuition plus an estimate of study-related costs of approximately $1,000 per year. To find out more about other costs, visit听.
Scholarships
At UNSW, we award over $83 million in scholarships each year. We pride ourselves on rewarding excellence and making university accessible to students from all walks of life. Whether you鈥檙e a domestic or international student, our range of scholarships, prizes and awards can support your journey.
Featured scholarships
Women in Engineering Scholarships听
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Engineering Rural Scholarship
The Faculty of Engineering Rural Scholarships Program aims to assist high achieving high school students from rural or isolated areas to study in the Faculty of Engineering at UNSW.听
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