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Our new approach to mining engineering education gives you flexible options.
You'll study the fundamentals of mining engineering as a major in civil, mechanical, or mechatronic engineering. This will give you the foundational knowledge of mining engineering and more career opportunities in the resource sector.
The new major also enables multi-sector opportunities in the resources sector, as well as the mining, equipment, technology and services (METS) sectors. You’ll graduate with more career opportunities and industry benefits, with a more diverse pool of engineers with mining engineering education joining the industry.
Specialisations
To study this major, you'll have to choose an engineering specialisation first. The mining engineering major is available in the following specialisations:
Career possibilities
Our programs prepare you for your first job and beyond. Here are some of the careers you could be on your way to:
- Mining engineer
- Underground planning engineer
- Drill and blast engineer
- Underground production engineer
Average annual salary range
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How you'll learn
Your learning experiences are designed to best suit the learning outcomes of the courses you choose.
- Lectures
- Tutorials
- Work placements
- Overseas study
- Laboratory work
- Fieldwork
- Workshops
What you'll study
At UQ, subjects are called 'courses'. Here's a sample of the courses you could study:
- Integrated Orebody Knowledge
- Applied Mining Geomechanics
- Mine Process Optimisation
- Mine Design, Feasibility and Sustainability
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