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.

This major will teach you about emerging mining technology such as robotics, data analytics and additive manufacturing. 

You’ll delve into mining economics, gain an understanding and consideration of working with Indigenous cultures, and discover how to make a positive contribution to sustainable development.

You can broaden your learning and enhance your employability by studying elective units.

The degree is tailored to guide your transition from the classroom to a job in the global resources sector, fully equipped to handle the technological developments that are transforming the industry.

Following this, you can go directly to Curtin Kalgoorlie or study for a second year in Perth before completing your third and final years in Kalgoorlie. 

Studying in Kalgoorlie will provide you with meaningful exposure to the mining industry.

You’ll undertake a major research project and a team design project in your final year.

During the course, students must obtain a minimum of 12 weeks of approved industrial experience. A written report and a seminar must be presented based on this experience.

• Passport
• English Language Proficiency Evidence
• Visa Documents (if applicable)
• Academic Transcript
• CV/Resume (Not applicable for SLIIT - Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology - applicants)

Australian Year 12 (or an accepted international equivalent)

Essential course prerequisites

Mathematics (including calculus) and either physics, chemistry or engineering studies. Further mathematics is desirable.

India:

• Indian School Certificate (ISC): 60% from the best four subjects and at least 60% in English or separate evidence of English competence
• All India Senior School Certificate/ Delhi Senior School Certificate Examination: 60% in the best four subjects and at least 60% in English or separate evidence of English competence
• Higher Secondary School Certificate: 65% in the best five subjects

China:

• Gao Kao: 67% of the overall maximum score, or a grade of 322/480,402/600, 503/750, 543/810 or 603/900

OR 

• successful completion of the first year of a four or five-year Bachelor's degree at a recognised University or authorised degree-granting institution, separate evidence of English competence is required.

Iran:

• Successful completion of the first year of a four-year Bachelor's degree at a Section 1 Higher Education institution listed on AEI CEP, separate evidence of English competence is required.

Engineering (Diploma of Engineering)

The Diploma of Engineering pathways into Curtin University’s

• Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)