Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Double Major) (Mining Engineering and Materials Engineering)

About the course

This double-major Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) develops engineering capability across mining and materials, combining technical design and problem-solving with an understanding of resource extraction and materials processing. You will build industry-relevant skills through practical learning and professional engineering preparation, with on-campus study at Wollongong. This is an undergraduate honours engineering degree focused on mining and materials engineering. The programme combines engineering fundamentals, design projects, and industry-ready technical problem-solving skills.

Career outcome

Graduates can pursue roles across mining operations, materials and manufacturing industries, and related engineering services. Potential careers include mining engineer, metallurgist, manufacturing engineer, automation engineer and geotechnical engineer, as well as project management pathways supporting major industrial projects. This is an undergraduate honours qualification preparing graduates for engineering careers in mining and materials engineering. Preparing graduates for graduate engineer, project support, and technical design roles across engineering sectors.

Entry requirements

ATAR-SR 80 (or IBAS 30.25).

Living Costs in Wollongong**

Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 16 - 21	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 1,452 - 1,921	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,188 - 1,572
Transportation (Daily) A$ 6 - 7	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 242 - 320

Average Salary***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

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***Source: PayScale.com (2026)