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Mining Minor

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Curtin University

300

in world overall ranking*

17

in local overall ranking*
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About the course

The Mining Minor is a four-unit sequence designed to be taken alongside an eligible undergraduate degree, helping you broaden your technical understanding of the mining sector and tailor your studies to career interests. You apply for one of the listed Curtin degrees and then add this minor within your course structure. This is an undergraduate minor in mining within engineering. The programme develops engineering knowledge and technical skills aligned with its qualification level and industry expectations.

Career outcome

This minor can support pathways into roles connected to the mining and resources sector by adding foundational mining knowledge to your primary degree. It may be relevant to work with mining companies, contractors and consultancies across operations, planning, project support and related technical teams. Outcomes depend on your main degree, but this is an undergraduate mining-focused minor in engineering. Preparing graduates for engineering-related roles and further study pathways matched to the programme level.


Living Costs in Perth**


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Restaurant
(Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant)
A$ 17 - 23
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Rent per Month
(1 bedroom in City Centre)
A$ 1,255 - 1,660
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Rent per Month
(1 bedroom Outside of Centre)
A$ 866 - 1,146
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Transportation
(Daily)
A$ 6 - 8
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Utilities per Month
(Electricity, Mobile & Internet)
A$ 243 - 321

Average Salary***


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*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)
**Source: numbeo.com
***Source: PayScale.com (2026)

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MINU-MINEN

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+61 3 9663 5333

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australia@augstudy.com

Scholarships

tick iconCURTIN INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS - ALUMNI AND FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP

25% of tuition fees

tick iconCURTIN INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS - MERIT SCHOLARSHIP

25% of tuition fees

tick iconCURTIN INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS - AUSTRALIAN YEAR 12 SCHOLARSHIP

25% of tuition fees

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