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Mining
Undergraduate Major
MJRU-MNGSC
- Major
- Mining Major (BSc Science)
- Admission criteria
- Guaranteed ATAR 70
- Credit
- 600
Outline
Study mining methods, rock mechanics, geology and mine planning.
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This offering version is phasing out and no longer taking applications. You may be able to apply for a later version.
Qualify sooner
Start working as a professional engineering graduate in just four years.
Highly ranked course
Curtin is ranked first in Australia and second in the world for mineral and mining engineering education. (QSWUR by Subject 2020)
Top 1 %
Curtin is ranked in the top one per cent of universities worldwide.
Academic Ranking of World Universities 2021.
Mining continues to enrich many communities in Australia and around the world. Mining professionals help plan and direct the extraction of minerals, petroleum and natural gas from the Earth.
In this course you will study mining methods, rock mechanics, geology and mine planning. You’ll develop the skills necessary to work with mining engineers in the exploitation of minerals from underground or open-pit mines, safely and economically.
Your first year of study will be at Curtin Perth, your second year will be at Curtin Perth or Curtin Kalgoorlie, and your final year will be at Curtin Kalgoorlie, where you can engage with industry and potential future employers.
You’ll also have the opportunity to undertake field trips to gain real-world experience in mining.
This major sits within the Bachelor of Science (Science) degree.
See our handbook for more course information.
Why study
- This course will prepare you for employment with Australian and international mining companies.
- You'll have the opportunity to study at our Western Australian School of Mines, a leader in mining and geosciences education in Australia.
How this course will make you industry ready
Curtin has excellent links with industry and our lecturers have real industry experience. We can also offer vacation work opportunities and graduate employment programs.
Student profile
View our student profile table to get an indication of the likely peer cohort for new students at Curtin University. This table provides data on students that commenced undergraduate study and passed the census date in the most relevant recent intake period for which data are available. It includes those admitted through all offer rounds and international students studying in Australia.
Professional recognition
This course meets the education requirements of the Western Australian Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety for certification as an underground or open-pit mine supervisor. You will also meet the educational requirements for the quarry manager’s certificate of competency.
It is also recognised by the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy.
Career information
Careers
- Engineering consultant
- Mine manager
- Mine ventilation officer
- Mining engineer
- Mining company director
Industries
- Mining and resources
Further study
- Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)
- Master of Engineering Science (Mining)
- Master of Philosophy
- Doctor of Philosophy
What you'll learn
- apply scientific, engineering and technological principles 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
Admission criteria
Curtin requires all applicants to demonstrate proficiency in English. Specific English requirements for this course are outlined in the IELTS table below.
| IELTS Academic (International English Language Testing System) | |
|---|---|
| Writing | 6.0 |
| Speaking | 6.0 |
| Reading | 6.0 |
| Listening | 6.0 |
| Overall band score | 6.0 |
You may demonstrate English proficiency using the following tests and qualifications.
I recently attended high school
Applicants with recent secondary education are those whose admission is primarily based on the achievement of the required ATAR within the last two years. This includes applicants whose secondary education was undertaken interstate or overseas.
- Guaranteed ATAR : 70
- Essential WACE subjects (pre-requisites):
Mathematics: Applications ATAR and Chemistry ATAR or Physics ATAR, or equivalent.
- STAT entry : Not accepted.
Please see our correlation comparability for previous TEE subjects, WACE courses and WACE ATAR courses.
Other admission options
Recipients of the John Curtin Undergraduate Scholarship will receive an early offer to study this course.
Successful StepUp Entry and StepUp Equity Adjustment Admission Pathway (StepUp Bonus) applicants will be eligible to be considered for admission into this course.
Lowest selection rank to which a recent Year 12 student offer was made (including the consideration of any equity or other adjustment factors)
View the lowest selection rank (incorporating ATAR plus any adjustments) of an applicant to which an offer of a place was made in the most relevant recent intake period, this includes any ATAR adjustments.
Selection rank adjustments (previously referred to as ATAR related adjustments)
Details of the types of adjustment factors (bonus points) commonly available to applicants can be found on our StepUp to Curtin webpage.
ATAR and selection rank profile for those offered places wholly or partly on the basis of ATAR in the most recent intake period
View data on the ATAR and selection rank profile of offers made from the most relevant recent intake period.
I have work and life experience
Applicants with work and life experience are those who left secondary education more than two years ago (i.e. who are not classified as recent secondary education applicants) and have not undertaken vocational education training (VET) or higher education study since then.
‘Experience’ includes a combination of factors sufficient to demonstrate readiness for higher education such as mature-age entry, professional experience whether completion of the Special Tertiary Admission Test (STAT) is required or not, community involvement or work experience. Applicants may have undertaken non-formal programs that have helped prepare them for tertiary education or are relevant to the proposed higher education field of study.
- Guaranteed ATAR : 70
- Essential WACE subjects (pre-requisites):
Mathematics: Applications ATAR and Chemistry ATAR or Physics ATAR, or equivalent.
- STAT entry : Not accepted.
Please see our correlation comparability for previous TEE subjects, WACE courses and WACE ATAR courses.
I’ve studied at TAFE or done an apprenticeship
Applicants with vocational education and training (VET) study are those whose highest level of study since leaving secondary education is a VET course. This includes study at a public TAFE or other VET provider, whether a qualification was completed or not. Applicants with VET study may have other qualifications such as a Year 10 or Year 12 secondary school certificate.
- Guaranteed ATAR : 70 OR
- TAFE:
- AQF Certificate IV - Separate evidence of Higher English language proficiency is required; or
- AQF Diploma; or
- AQF Advanced Diploma
AND
- satisfied the prerequisites: Maths Applications, and Physics/Chemistry
The Maths Applications prerequisite can be met with:
- Maths Applications ATAR; or
- MATH1013 Introductory Mathematics; or
- MATH1005 Pre-Calculus.
The Physics prerequisite can be met with:
- Physics ATAR; or
- PHYS1006 Foundations of Physics
The Chemistry prerequisite can be met with:
- Chemistry ATAR; or
- CHEM1003 Introduction to Chemistry.
- Essential WACE subjects (pre-requisites):
Mathematics: Applications ATAR and Chemistry ATAR or Physics ATAR, or equivalent.
- STAT entry : Not accepted.
Please see our correlation comparability for previous TEE subjects, WACE courses and WACE ATAR courses.
I’ve gone to university before
Applicants with higher education are those whose highest level of study since leaving secondary education is a higher education course, such as a university degree. This may include applicants who are currently studying a higher education course at another education provider and want to transfer to Curtin University, or applicants who are currently studying at Curtin but want to switch to a different course. It may also include applicants who have completed past study with university and non-university higher education providers.
Not all Curtin courses accept course switchers from other institutions.
- Curtin offers a variety of bridging courses to help you meet the admission criteria for this course. Find out more about our bridging courses.
- Essential WACE subjects (pre-requisites):
Mathematics: Applications ATAR and Chemistry ATAR or Physics ATAR, or equivalent.
Please see our correlation comparability for previous TEE subjects, WACE courses and WACE ATAR courses.
Curtin course switcher criteria
To switch into this course, you need to have met:
- the admission criteria for minimum entry; and
- the prerequisites.
The Maths Applications prerequisite can be met with:
- Maths Applications ATAR; or
- MATH1013 Introductory Mathematics; or
- MATH1005 Pre-Calculus.
The Chemistry prerequisite can be met with:
- Chemistry ATAR; or
- CHEM1003 Introduction to Chemistry.
The Physics prerequisite can be met with:
- Physics ATAR; or
- PHYS1006 Foundations of Physics.
Higher education course switcher criteria
To switch into this course from another higher education course, you need to have met:
- the admission criteria for minimum entry; and
- Maths Applications ATAR or unit/s assessed as comparable to Maths Applications ATAR; and
- Chemistry ATAR or unit/s assessed as comparable to Chemistry ATAR; or
- Physics ATAR or unit/s assessed as comparable to Physics ATAR.
Other requirements and notes for this course
July intake: Course duration may exceed three years due to unit prerequisites.
In addition to the course-specific admission criteria listed above, please read our general admission criteria. Our general admission criteria apply to all courses at Curtin University.
Application information
If applying for this major through Curtin, rather than through TISC, you will apply for the Bachelor of Science (Science).
Advanced standing
At Curtin, we understand that everyone’s study journey has been different.
You may have already studied some of the units (subjects) listed in your Curtin course, or you may have work experience that matches the degree requirements.
If this applies to you, you can apply for credit for recognised learning (CRL), which means your previous study is recognised and matched against a similar unit in your intended Curtin course.
A successful CRL application exempts you from having to complete certain units within your course and means you could finish your degree in a shorter amount of time.
CRL is also known as recognition of prior learning, advanced standing and credit transfer.
Use the CRL search to find out how much CRL you qualify for, or contact us at:
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Curtin Connect: 1300 222 888
Fees & charges
Please view the Bachelor of Science (Science) degree for indicative fees.
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- Curtin course code: MJRU-MNGSC
- Last updated on: June 28, 2022
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