科廷科技大学

Mining engineering is where the latest technology is used to extract minerals from the earth safely and efficiently.

It's a profession defined by rapid scientific advancement, and as a Curtin student, you'll be at the cutting edge.

In our mining engineering honours degree, you'll learn about emerging mining technology - such as robotics, data analytics and additive manufacturing. You'll delve into mining economics, gain understanding and consideration of working with Indigenous cultures and discover how to make a positive contribution to sustainable development.

You can enrich your learning and broaden your thinking through taking elective units to enhance your employability.

The degree is tailored to guide your transition from the classroom to a job in the resources sector, fully equipped to handle the technological developments that are transforming the industry, and prepared for an adventurous career working in metropolitan or regional locations around the world.

Professional recognition

After a set period of practical experience in the industry, graduates can apply to the WA Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety to sit for examinations that can qualify them for various statutory Certificates of Competency (First Class Mine Manager, Underground Supervisor, and Quarry Manager).

Career information

Careers

Mining engineer
Management consultant
Mine manager
Mine planner and designer
Mining company director
Operations manager

Industries

Government
Mining and resources
Research and development
Risk analysis and investment

What you'll learn

Apply scientific, engineering and technological principle to mine development projects
Think critically and creatively to generate innovative solutions and apply logical and rational processes to analyse mine feasibility studies
Access, evaluate and synthesise mine planning and design information from multiple sources
Communicate in ways appropriate to the discipline of mining engineering, using the written word and oral presentations
Apply information technologies and mining software tools to conduct mine feasibility studies
Demonstrate responsibility and self learning skills by applying critical reflection and being proactive
Describe mining in the global environment and apply best practice standards in mining methods and technologies
Demonstrate respect for cultural diversity in professional life
Work in accordance with professional standards and demonstrate responsibility towards the broader community; work in teams.