The BE(Hons) (program code: 2342) has been discontinued from 2020, as the program has undergone a restructure and has a new program code for students commencing in 2021.
Students commencing prior to 2021, should follow the course and program information for previous years . It is recommended that students go to the transition checklists for course information, as a number of courses may now be renamed, recoded or unavailable due to the program re-structure in 2021. Approved substitutions for your courses can be found in the relevant checklist .

Pre-2021 Students wanting to follow the 2021 structure will be required to program change and should seek academic advice prior to requesting the change.

This major integrates theory and practical application and involves mathematics, basic, earth and engineering sciences. The unique University Experimental Mine facility, located near the St Lucia campus, is used for practical work in ventilation, earth sciences, surveying, production engineering and safety.

Most mining engineers are employed by mining companies, initially at the mining centres where minerals such as gold, silver, copper, lead, zinc, uranium ores, coal, natural gas, limestone and phosphate rock are extracted. Later in their careers some mining engineers specialise. Others as senior managers or technical specialists, tend to move to the major cities where the head offices of the companies are located. Experienced mining engineers are also employed as mine inspectors and advisers to government bodies. Mining engineers often work for international companies, leading to opportunities for overseas travel and employment. From the above outline, it is clear that if you intend to become a mining engineer you should be prepared to work (at least in the early stages of your career) in outdoor conditions remote from the major cities. If you wish to become a mine manager you should develop teamwork and leadership skills.