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Mining engineering applies cutting-edge technology to safely and efficiently extract earth's mineral resources. This rapidly evolving field combines scientific innovation with practical applications, and as a Curtin student, you'll be positioned at the forefront of these developments.
This major explores emerging mining technologies including robotics, data analysis, and 3D printing. You'll examine mining economics, develop cultural awareness for working with Indigenous communities, and learn how to promote sustainable practices in resource extraction.
Elective units offer opportunities to expand your knowledge and improve career prospects.
The program prepares you for global resource sector careers, ensuring you're ready to implement transformative technologies reshaping the industry.
Advanced coursework focuses on mining science and technology, covering subjects like geomechanics, blasting techniques, material handling, extraction methods, strategic mine planning, project assessment, and environmental considerations. Your final year includes a significant research initiative and collaborative design project.
The program meets Engineers Australia's stage one requirements for professional engineering certification.
Following industry experience, graduates can pursue statutory certifications (including First Class Mine Manager, Underground Supervisor, and Quarry Manager) through WA's Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety examinations.
Students from different countries should have qualifications equivalent to Australian Year 12 and a scaled mark of at least 50 in English, Literature, or English as an Additional Language or Dialect.
IELTS (International English Language Testing System) - Listening, Reading, Writing, and Speaking - 6.0; Overall band score 6.0; TOEFL Score: 79 (overall); Reading 13; Listening 13; Speaking 18; Writing 21; Pearson Test of English - Listening, Reading, Writing, and Speaking - 50; Overall band score 58; TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) and PBT (Paper Based Test) - 570 and 4.5 in TWE; C1 Advanced Formerly known as Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) 176 with 169 in Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking. C2 Proficiency Formerly known as Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE) 190 with 176 in Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking.