BEng Mining Engineering
University of Pretoria - Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology
Key Information
Campus location
Pretoria, South Africa
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
4 years
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
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Application deadline
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Introduction
All fields of study of the BEng degree have been accredited by the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA), and comply with the academic requirements for registration as a professional engineer. The programs are designed in accordance with the outcomes-based model as required by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). The learning outcomes and contents of the programs have been compiled in accordance with the latest accreditation standards (PE-60 and PE-61) of ECSA, which also comply with the SAQA requirements.
Admissions
Scholarships and Funding
Several scholarship options are available, please visit the university website for more information.
Curriculum
Year 1
Fundamental modules
- Academic orientation
Core modules
- General chemistry
- Electricity and electronics
- Physics
- Humanities and social sciences
- Humanities and social sciences
- Graphical communication
- Materials science
- Introduction to mining
- Workshop practice
- Statics
- Calculus
- Mathematics
Year 2
- Engineering statistics
- Community-based project
- Programming and information technology
- Dynamics
- Thermodynamics
- Professional and technical communication
- Mining technology
- Experiential training
- Surveying
- Strength of materials
- Mathematics
- Differential equations
- Calculus
- Numerical methods
Year 3
- Engineering management
- Geology for engineering
- Engineering activity and group work
- Fluid mechanics
- Minerals processing
- Basic mine ventilation engineering
- Surface mining
- Mining
- Industrial excursions
- Experiential training
- Rock breaking
- Introduction to project
- Strata control
Final Year
- Geodynamics and ore formation
- Engineering professionalism
- Mine ventilation engineering
- Mine evaluation
- Mining
- Mine operational risk management
- Mine design and research
- Project
- Rock engineering
Program Outcome
Total Credits: 595
A graduate in engineering should be able to apply the following skills on an advanced level:
- Engineering problem solving.
- Application of specialist and fundamental knowledge, with specific reference to mathematics, basic sciences and engineering sciences.
- Engineering design and synthesis.
- Investigation, experimentation and data analysis.
- Engineering methods, skills, tools and information technology.
- Professional and general communication.
- Awareness and knowledge of the impact of engineering activity on society and the physical environment.
- Work in teams and in multidisciplinary environments.
- An awareness and ability for lifelong learning.
- An awareness and knowledge of principles of professional ethics and practice.
- Awareness and knowledge of engineering management principles and economic decision-making.