About Bachelor Of Engineering (mining) (honours) in Federation University Australia

You may work on surface mines or in underground mining. We’ll teach you how to mine in a sustainable and safe way and teach you the social and political aspects that will impact your career. You’ll also learn communication and problem-solving that are essential in the industry. Study areas include mineral deposit evaluation and processing, underground production systems, mine power and services, surface mining operations and mine environment and safety.

Perhaps you’ll launch your career in design, planning or operations or you’d like to be manager. Opportunities exist for you in government and private organisations, mining companies and consulting firms. When you graduate from this Honours degree, you’ll be eligible for admission to Engineers Australia under the professional engineer (full member) category.

We are proud to offer an Industry Placement Program, providing the opportunity for our students to gain valuable and relevant workplace experience. Students take part in a two-year professional development program and receive up to 26 weeks placement and up to $15,000 industry scholarship. Discover more at www.federation.edu.au/ipp

Career opportunities

• Construction engineer
• Consultant
• Engineer
• Geotechnical engineer
• Mine safety engineer
• Mine ventilation officer
• Mining engineer
• Open pit mining engineer
• Planning engineer
• Project engineer
• Researcher
• Sales engineer
• Site manager
• Underground mining engineer
• Metallurgist
• Mineral processor

Mining Engineers work in all parts of the industry from feasibility studies through to mine design, to managing actual production and sales.

As a professional mining engineer you will oversee teams of engineering technologists and skilled trade staff to construct the designs that you have created. You will work at a theoretical level to isolate, analyse and define a required engineering outcome.

Mining engineers also work together with geologists to investigate and carry out the extraction of ore bodies and mineral deposits, as well as the extraction of non-metallic ores and fuels such as coal and uranium. They are responsible for planning the safest and most cost effective way of removing minerals from the ground, rivers or the sea bed. They may be involved with designing, installing and supervising the use of mining machinery and equipment and for inspecting the progress of mining operations.

Mining engineers are responsible for protecting conditions for both people and the environment in the vicinity of mines and are in high demand in Australia and the Asia Pacific Region. The broad education offered at FedUni will enable you to find employment in a wide range of resource related industries, including consulting.

Academic qualification equivalents

• Completion of All India Senor School Certificate (CBSE) or Indian School Certificate (CISCE) with an average of 60% in best four academic subjects* OR Higher Secondary Certificate with an average of 70% (for Punjab and Haryana) or 65% (for other State Boards)in best four academic subjects*

           *excludes local languages, work experience, physical education and other non-academic subjects

English language requirements (one of the below):

• IELTS: Overall 6.0 - 7.0 (no band less than 6.0)
• TOEFL iBT : 60 - 106 with minimums: Reading 19, Listening 20, Speaking 20, Writing 24
• PTE: Overall 50 - 73 (no band less than 58)

Federation University Australia Highlights

Federation University Average Tution Fees and Other Expenses

It is advised that applicants who intend to enrol at the institution set aside an expected budget for foreign students who wish to study in Australia. The typical college expenses are as follows:

The table below lists the fees that international students must pay for the 2020 academic year: