Mining
The minerals industry is one of the most diverse, integrating the talents of chemical, civil, electrical, geomatic, mechanical and metallurgical engineers, as well as chemistry, physics, mathematics and statistics professionals. Mining and minerals engineers have to appreciate and understand the principles of each of these other disciplines, and know how to synthesize them in multi-disciplinary teams. Because mining takes place in diverse environments, from city design offices to remote desert camps, mining engineers need superior organizational and interpersonal skills, especially when they are the community leaders in small isolated communities.
Careers
Mining engineers command high salaries and can secure excellent work conditions and opportunities for advancement and travel. Many mining engineers establish careers across several Australian states or internationally, in positions at residential mine sites or ‘fly-in-fly-out’ roles.
Mining Engineering study options
Specialised Masters: Master of Mining Engineering
This one-year specialised program is designed for Engineers and Scientists seeking to change or deepen their specialisation.
- Find out more about the Specialised Master of Mining Engineering
Research Degrees
Students with a Bachelor (or Master) of Engineering from the University of Melbourne or other institutions may apply to undertake research Masters and PhD programs.
- Find out more about the Master of Philosophy (Engineering)
- Find out more about the PhD in Engineering
Further information
- Admissions/how to apply
- Engineering Future Students - Enquire Now
- Send an email about Engineering Undergraduate Study
- Phone the Engineering Student Centre with your Undergraduate Enquiry (03) 8344 6703, (03) 8344 6507
*Provisionally accredited by Engineers Australia effective May 2009. Full accreditation is only possible after the first students graduate from the program.