GSU Bachelor of Engineering Honours Degree in Mining Engineering

Mining engineering is an engineering discipline that involves the theory and science and practice and technology of extracting minerals from their naturally occurring environment. Mining activities by their nature cause a disturbance of the environment in and around where the minerals are located. Mining engineers must therefore be concerned not only with the production and processing of mineral commodities, but also with the mitigation of damage to the environment as a result of that production and processing.

Normal Entry:

Passes in at least 5 subjects at Ordinary Level at grade C or better including English Language and Mathematics.
Advanced Level passes in Physics and any one of the following subjects: Mathematics, Chemistry, Geography, Technical Graphics Design and Technology

Students without Advanced Level Mathematics will have to do a bridging course in Mathematics.

Special Entry:

A person who has obtained a Diploma in Mining or equivalent with a minimum of two years post qualification experience.
Students who apply for admission under this regulation may be required to attend interviews and/or special tests at the University to determine their suitability for admission to the Bachelor’s degree studies.

Mature Entry:

Persons who are at least 25 years of age on the first day of the academic year in which admission is sought and who are not eligible for entry under the Normal or Special Entry Regulations may apply for Mature Entry provided that
Applicants must have passed at least five approved “O” level subjects including English Language and Mathematics (or equivalent) and must have demonstrated potential suitability for university studies by virtue of their attainments and/or relevant work experience.
Normally, applicants should have completed their full-time school or college education at least five years before the start of the academic year in which admission is sought.

Students who apply for admission under this regulation may be required to attend interviews and/or special tests at the University to determine their suitability for admission to the Bachelor’s degree studies.