Mining engineers apply science, geoscience, engineering and technology to the efficient exploration and extraction of minerals from the earth, turning raw materials into valuable products. Minerals are a major component of all manufacturing and construction, and the demand for precious metals and minerals will continue into the future. The other important area for Mining engineers is mining safety, where their knowledge of mine design and practices ensures the safety of workers, efficient extraction, and remediation at the end of a mine's life. What you will study As an engineering student at UOW you will have access to fully-equipped laboratories and the latest computer-aided software that is used in modern industrial workplaces. Our engineering students are trained through practical learning experiences including: Laboratory experiments Problem based learning Computer simulations Teamwork assignments Industrial case studies Project management Site visits to industry Focus is on mining engineering and the design of engineering structures, with emphasis on mining methods, ventilation, environmental engineering, rock mechanics, computer applications, mineral beneficiation, mining economics and industrial management. From second year you also have the option to complete a double major, combining two engineering disciplines. Available double major combinations include: Civil Engineering and Mining Engineering Mechanical Engineering and Mining Engineering Mining Engineering and Environmental Engineering Mining Engineering and Materials Engineering The final sessions of the course are professionally oriented with the inclusion of subjects such as mine planning, occupational health and safety aspects of mining, mine water, ocean engineering, geostatistics and the environmental impact of mineral operations. Course Learning Outcomes Students graduating from the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) will be able to: Demonstrate professional knowledge, with a strong grounding in engineering & awareness of current local and international trends and challenges. Navigate disciplinary literature with particular skills in gathering & synthesising information independently to support an argument or strategy. Implement common research methods in the field of engineering, analyse data & evaluate the validity of findings and exercise critical judgement in determining new directions and strategies for carrying out further investigation. Draw from established engineering concepts, methods and industry standards to develop innovative solutions to complex engineering problems by completing a research project relating to the respective engineering major. Communicate clearly and coherently in writing to a range of audiences, with an ability to integrate knowledge, research, data, analysis and critical evaluation. Career opportunities: Biomedical Engineer Computer Architect Computer Systems Engineer Civil Engineer Construction Manager Electronics Engineer Electrical Engineer Environmental Engineer Geotechnical Engineer Materials Engineer Mechanical Engineer Metallurgist Mining Engineer Network Engineer Production Engineer Security Engineer Software Engineer Structural Engineer Systems Analyst Telecommunications Engineer Transport Engineer Water Quality Manager.