Annette AuBE in Mining EnginEEring

WhAt do Mining engineers do?Mining engineering is concerned with the planning, design, operation, management and sustainability of mines. Mining engineers are responsible for the safe, economic and environmentally sound extraction of minerals and resources.

CAreer opportunitiesMining engineering offers a diverse graduate

career path as a global profession that encompasses

a wide range of activities involving technology,

people, financial resources, community, and

government. Mining engineers are in great demand

both locally and internationally. UNSW Mining

Engineering graduates are highly sought after by the

mining industry, business consulting organisations,

service supply companies and government.

stArting sAlAryA recent survey of UNSW Mining Engineering

graduates found the average starting salary

package was $107,500, with some packages

exceeding $130,000.

“I’ve always had a strong interest in minerals and geology, and was inspired by a senior lecturer from UNSW Engineering who visited my high school to encourage young women to study engineering. My program is very industry, management and process-specific. The School of Mining Engineering has an interactive, three-dimensional, floor-to-ceiling Virtual Reality Simulator, which gives us amazing insights into mining operations.”

Mining engineering Studying mining engineering at UNSW means

students have access to world class lecturers,

industry experts and can experience innovative

learning methods in a 3D environment. Students

receive practical hands-on experience with field

trips and industrial training also forming an

important part of the curriculum.

So what's this degree all about?

YOUR CAREERunPACKED*

unsW engineeringNot only are we the largest engineering faculty in

Australia with the widest choice of degrees through

our nine schools, we also have 65 years of experience,

passionate academics, brilliant engineering

researchers and partnerships with government and

industry, both here and overseas. It’s no wonder we

are the #1 engineering faculty in the country.*

AppliCAtion inforMAtionFor everything you need to know about applying to

UNSW Engineering, including scholarships and our

alternative entry options, visit our faculty website at

engineering.unsw.edu.au

find out More About Mining engineering T: +61 2 9385 5006 E: mining@unsw.edu.auW: mining.unsw.edu.au FB: MiningEngineeringUnSW

Copyright: Faculty of Engineering, UNSW Australia, August 2014. The information in this publication is correct as at August 2014. The University reserves the right to make alterations to any matter contained within this publication without notice. CRICOS Provider no: 00098G*Shanghai Jiao Tong University’s Academic Ranking of World Universities in Engineering/Technology and Computer Sciences 2014.

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professionAl reCognitionThe BE (Hons) in Mining Engineering is fully accredited by

Engineers Australia, the professional body for engineering

in Australia.

grAduAte With honoursOur Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) degree is competitive

and challenging, and requires students to perform at a high

level to graduate. This ensures graduates are equipped with

the skills and knowledge for a successful career as a

professional engineer.

Information provided about subjects, units, courses and any arrangements for courses including staffing, are an expression of intent only and are not to be taken as a firm offer or undertaking. The School of Mining Engineering, UNSW reserves the right to discontinue or vary such subjects, units, courses, or arrangements or staffing at any time without notice and to impose limitations on enrolment in any course.

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LENGTH OF STUDY: 4 years UAC CODE: 425300 2014 CUT-OFF: 91.00

sChool of Mining engineeringThe UNSW School of Mining Engineering is Australia’s

leading mining engineering educational institution.

We have the largest team of mining academics of any

university in Australia. But that’s not all, many of our

lecturers and researchers have worked in the mining

industry and are keen to share their knowledge. Plus,

we work closely with mining companies to make sure

our courses remain industry-relevant.

• State-of the-art facilities including a world-class

virtual reality theatre

• Field trips both in Australia and overseas

• UNSW Minerals Summer School for high

school students

Our students benefit from a strong school culture with

an active student society. Our staff are accessible

and helpful, and our teaching environment promotes

excellent interaction between students and

academics. All in all our students experience a more

personalised learning experience.

MeA pArtner universityUNSW School of Mining Engineering is a member of

Mining Education Australia (MEA), a national

education joint venture between UNSW, Curtin

University of Technology, the University of

Queensland and the University of Adelaide. It

provides a common curriculum for 3rd and 4th year

students, giving graduates a world class degree

from an industry supported national program. It also

facilitates peer learning and exchange opportunities

among MEA partner universities.

degree optionsYou can combine your Bachelor of Engineering

(Honours) with a number of degrees from across

the University, including Arts, Commerce, Law,

and Science.

For the latest on your dual degree options,

visit engineering.unsw.edu.au or search the

online handbook at handbook.unsw.edu.au

The degree provides a comprehensive understanding on how

complex mining systems work together to service the global

need for minerals. It gives students a solid grounding in

fundamental engineering principles and essential elements of

mining, like geomechanics, ventilation, mine planning and

evaluation, and mineral processing.

AssuMed KnoWledgeHSC Mathematics Extension 1 and Physics.

reCoMMended KnoWledgeHSC Mathematics Extension 2 and/or Engineering Studies.

Bridging Courses are available – check out our website for

more information.

industriAl experienCeWe love to produce graduates who are ready to hit the

ground running, so we make it a compulsory part of their

degree to complete at least 80 days of approved industrial

experience. Students need to find their own industrial training

places and they can do it within Australia or overseas.

field tripsThroughout the degree students are given the opportunity to

attend field trips, both within Australia – usually to the NSW

Hunter Valley and Central West regions – and overseas, to

places like Canada, South Africa or the USA.

sAMple degree outline Code units of Credit

yeAr 1 seMester 1Maths 1A or Higher Maths 1A

MATH1131 MATH1141

6 6

Physics 1 or Higher Physics 1A

PHYS1121 PHYS1131

6 6

Mineral Resources Engineering MINE1010 6

Engineering Design ENGG1000 6

yeAr 1 seMester 2Maths 1B or Higher Maths 1B

MATH1231 MATH1241

6 6

Computing for Engineers or Computing 1

ENGG1811 COMP1911

6 6

Engineering Mechanics CVEN1300 6

Fundamental of Geology or Engineering Materials and Chemistry

GEOS1111 MATS1101

6 6

yeAr 2 seMester 1Engineering Maths 2E MATH2019 6

Mechanics of Solids CVEN2301 6

Mining Services MINE2610 6

Mining Project Development MINE2010 6

yeAr 2 seMester 2Numerical Methods and Statistics MATH2089 6

Intro Fluid Flow Heat Transfer MATS2005 6

Minerals and Processing MINE2810 6

General Education GEN ED 6

yeAr 3 seMester 1Resource Estimation MINE3220 6

Mining Geomechanics MINE3310 6

Mining Systems MINE3430 6

Socio-Environmental Aspects of Mining MINE3910 6

yeAr 3 seMester 2Mine Planning MINE3230 6

Mine Ventilation MINE3510 6

Rock Breakage MINE3630 6

Mining Specialisation Elective ELECTIVE 6

yeAr 4 seMester 1Coal Mine Design and Feasibility Project MINE4250 6

Mine Geotechnical Engineering MINE4310 6

Mine Research Project 1 MINE4440 6

General Education GEN ED 6

yeAr 4 seMester 2Hardrock Mine Design and Feasibility Project MINE4260 6

Mine Research Project II MINE4450 6

Mine Management MINE4710 6

Mining Specialisation Elective ELECTIVE 6