The Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Mining) is a four-year undergraduate degree accredited by Engineers Australia at the Professional Engineer level and recognised internationally through the Washington Accord. It is designed for students who want to pursue a career in the extraction, processing, and management of mineral resources, combining rigorous engineering fundamentals with specialised mining knowledge. The degree covers the full lifecycle of a mine — from initial exploration and deposit evaluation through to mine design, production operations, environmental rehabilitation, and financial management. Students gain a solid grounding in mathematics, natural sciences, computing, geomechanics, rock mechanics, mine ventilation, mineral processing, and safety engineering, before specialising in either underground or open-pit mining systems.

The course is designed for students with strong analytical and problem-solving skills who are passionate about working with the earth's natural resources and contributing to Australia's vital resources sector. It suits those who enjoy combining technical engineering with real-world fieldwork, and who are comfortable working in dynamic, often remote, environments. Graduates are equipped with both the technical expertise and management skills required in one of Australia's highest-paying engineering disciplines, with some programs including options to major in mine automation, sustainable mining practices, or entrepreneurship.

Key employers of graduates include some of Australia's and the world's largest resources companies — including BHP, Rio Tinto, Fortescue Metals Group, Anglo American, Glencore, Newmont, South32, Yancoal, Whitehaven Coal, and OZ Minerals — as well as government regulatory bodies, mining consulting firms, and engineering service companies. Graduates can also pursue careers in project management, environmental consultancy, mineral economics, and mine safety regulation across Australia and internationally.

To be admitted to a Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Mining) at an Australian university, domestic applicants typically require an ATAR of between 70 and 85 (depending on the institution), along with completion of Australian Year 12 or an equivalent qualification. Most programs have prerequisite subjects in Mathematics (at the level of Mathematical Methods or equivalent) and a second science subject such as Physics or Chemistry. Some universities require both Maths and Physics as prerequisites, while others will allow students to make up missing subject knowledge in their first year of study. Students who do not meet direct entry requirements may be able to gain entry through a Foundation Studies program, a Diploma of Engineering, or by completing relevant TAFE qualifications with articulation pathways.

International applicants must meet English language proficiency requirements. The most commonly accepted tests are IELTS (typically an overall band score of 6.0–6.5 with no subtest below 6.0), TOEFL iBT (scores of 72–79+), or PTE Academic. Applicants who have completed secondary education in an English-speaking country are generally exempt from additional English testing. Some programs also accept Cambridge English Advanced (CAE) at equivalent scores. Universities may have additional requirements for students presenting with overseas secondary or tertiary qualifications, assessed on a country-by-country basis.

Mature-age applicants, career changers, and those with prior tertiary study may also apply through alternative pathways, including recognition of prior learning (RPL) and credit transfer for relevant engineering, science, or TAFE qualifications. Students who have completed certain diploma or associate degree programs at accredited institutions may receive advanced standing into Year 2 or Year 3 of the degree. Most programs require students to complete at least 60 to 90 days of approved industry training or work placement as a graduation requirement, though no prior work experience in mining is needed for entry.