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Mining Engineering focuses on the secure, cost-effective, and eco-friendly extraction, refinement, distribution, and financial oversight of mineral deposits. This discipline involves retrieving natural minerals from the ground and transforming them into more usable formats while minimizing ecological consequences. UNSW emphasizes the industry's sustainable future through cutting-edge research in Sustainable Mining Practices. Our department generates world-renowned studies, collaborating with industry leaders to develop groundbreaking approaches. These findings are integrated into our programs to uphold the Australian mining sector's reputation for affordability, safety, and environmental stewardship. The program offers in-depth knowledge of intricate mining operations that meet worldwide mineral demands. You'll gain expertise in core engineering concepts and critical mining components such as rock mechanics, airflow systems, operational design, and ore processing. To prepare for professional roles, you'll complete 60 days of supervised practical training in the field.
There are several admission pathways to an undergraduate degree at UNSW including high school qualifications, UNSW Foundation Studies, UNSW Diploma, recognised prior study or university transfer.
English Language requirements:
IELTS: 6.5 overall (min. 6.0 in each subtest); TOEFL IBT (Internet Based): 90 overall (min. 23 in writing, 22 in reading, listening and speaking); Pearson (PTE - Academic): 64 overall (min. 54 in each subtest); C1 Advanced Cambridge: 176 overall (min. 169 in each subtest); C2 Proficiency Cambridge: 180 overall (min. 180 in each subtest); UNSW Global University English Entry Course (UEEC): C+, Writing C.