Overview
Civil Engineering and Mining Engineering major for the Bachelor of Engineering (Double Major)
In the double major in Civil Engineering and Mining Engineering you will study a common first year allowing you to learn more about engineering and its different fields before deciding which discipline to study. The common first … For more content click the Read More button below.
A career in Civil Engineering is a field that focuses on the development and maintenance of the built environment. Graduates of the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Civil Engineering) will be prepared for careers in the consulting and construction industry the resources sector, major infrastructure projects, and government organisations.
Mining Engineers are professionals who apply science, geoscience, engineering and technology to the efficient exploration and extraction of minerals from the earth, turning raw materials into valuable products. The other important area is mining safety, where knowledge of mine design and practices ensures the safety of workers, efficient extraction, and remediation at the end of the mine's life.
Delivery
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Structure
To qualify for award of a major in Civil Engineering and Mining Engineering, in the degree of Bachelor of Engineering (Honours), complete 192 credit points and satisfy all course requirements for the major outlined in the structure below.
a) 156 credit points of core and
b) complete one of the thesis options below;
i) CMEA498 Thesis A (12 credit points) or
ii) CMEA499 Thesis B (18 credit points)
Note: CMEA499 must be taken by students enrolled in the Scholars degree and may be taken by high achieving students, with permission of the Academic Program Director. Any questions should be directed towards the Academic Program Director.
c) and elective subjects from List A and List B as defined for the single majors in Civil and Mining Engineering, to bring the total to 192 credit points.
Due to biennial subject availability, students MUST consult with an Academic Program Director or Head of Students for program of study every year.
192 Credit points
Professional Experience
Year 248 Credit points
Year 3 (students who commenced in an even year)48 Credit points
Year 3 (students who commenced in an odd year)48 Credit points
Year 4 (students who commenced in an odd year)48 Credit points
Year 4 (students who commenced in an even year)48 Credit points
Year 5 (students who commenced in an even year)48 Credit points
Year 5 (students who commenced in an odd year)48 Credit points
Professional recognition / accreditation
Engineers Australia
Credit for prior learning
Alternative Credit Arrangements
Contact details
Faculty contact
Academic program director