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Mining Engineering

  • MEng (Hon)
  • 4 Years
  • Full-time
  • 21 September 2026
  • Undergraduate
University of Exeter - Penryn Campus, Cornwall
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Course summary

  • Learn how to responsibly manage the extraction of natural resources that are essential for modern society to function

  • Understand the mining lifecycle, mining value chain and the investment and fundraising environment

  • Address the challenges of environmental sustainability, governance and social responsibility

  • Undertake an industry work placement in a mining business or operational environment

  • Fieldwork at local mine sites offers extensive, hands-on practical experience

  • 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 September 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

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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

Entry 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

Universities and colleges consider more than grades when assessing applications and may make offers based on a range of criteria. Learn more about contextual offers.

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

Learn more on the University of Exeter website

Historical entry grades data

This section shows the range of grades that students who received offers were previously accepted on to this course with (learn more).

It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place.

Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

Per year tuition fees

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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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