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Mining Engineering
MEng (Hon) · 4 Years · Full-time · 21/09/2026 · UndergraduateUniversity of Exeter - Penryn Campus, Cornwall
Course summary
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Learn how to responsibly manage the extraction of natural resources that are essential for modern society to function
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Understand the mining lifecycle, mining value chain and the investment and fundraising environment
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Address the challenges of environmental sustainability, governance and social responsibility
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Undertake an industry work placement in a mining business or operational environment
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Fieldwork at local mine sites offers extensive, hands-on practical experience
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Conduct a research-focused project in an area of your choice, working closely with academics in their areas of expertise
Ways to study this course
Campuses
- University of Exeter - Penryn Campus, Cornwall
Study options
- MEng (Hon) • Full-time • 4 Years
Start dates
- 21/09/2026
Apply by
14 January
This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.
Application codes
- Course code:
- J119
- Institution code:
- E84
- Campus name:
- University of Exeter - Penryn Campus, Cornwall
- Campus Code:
- C
- Points of Entry:
- Year 1
Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF)
University of Exeter has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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How to apply
Apply by
14 January
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- J119
- Institution code:
- E84
- Campus name:
- University of Exeter - Penryn Campus, Cornwall
- Campus Code:
- C
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
International applicants
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - Not accepted
A level - AAB - ABB
Excluding General Studies.
B in Mathematics, Pure Mathematics or Further Mathematics and B in another Science subject
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DDD - DDM
Applicants studying one of the following new BTEC Extended Diplomas will be considered without a GCE AL science subject, GCE AL Maths is still required: Civil Engineering, Engineering, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering.
Access to HE Diploma - D: 24 credits M: 21 credits
Pass the HE to Access Diploma with 24 L3 credits at Distinction and 21 L3 credits at Merit Grade. This must include 12 L3 credits at Distinction Grade in Maths and 12 L3 credits at Distinction grade in another Science subject area.
Please also see our website for GCSE requirements
Scottish Higher - AAABB - AABBB
Grade B or above in Mathematics, Pure Mathematics or Further Mathematics and grade B in another Science subject required.
Scottish Advanced Higher - ABB - BBB
Grade B or above in Mathematics, Pure Mathematics or Further Mathematics and grade B in another Science subject required.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 34 - 32 points
Applicants will be considered with IB 34-32 OR 665-655 in three Higher Level subjects. All applicants will be required to have HL5 Mathematics (Analysis and approaches or Applications and interpretations) and HL5 in another Science subject.
English language requirements
GCSE English Language with a minimum pass of Grade C or 4.
For further details on our English Language requirements please visit our website. http://www.exeter.ac.uk/undergraduate/applications/entry/#english-language
Contextual admissions
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This tool provides a broad indication on entry information. When considering applicants at Exeter there are additional specific individual considerations taken into account. This includes eligibility for contextual offers, extenuating circumstances, whether applicants fall within UK or international targets, or whether they’ve applied for a capped programme or group. Please also make sure to check for specific subject requirements on our website www.exeter.ac.uk/study/undergraduate
Historical entry grades data BETA
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| England | £9790 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9790 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9790 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9790 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9790 | Year 1 |
| EU | £31200 | Year 1 |
| International | £31200 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.
Additional fee information
For full details regarding tuition fee and other costings, see: http://www.exeter.ac.uk/undergraduate/money/fees/
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