MEng Mining Engineering
About this course
The MEng in Mining Engineering is an engineering degree centred on the sustainable extraction, processing, and management of natural resources. Core topics include Programming, Microelectronics, Statistics, Mathematical Modelling, Fieldwork, Project Management, and Engineering Design. Students undertake an industry work placement and complete a research-focused project. The first year introduces general engineering foundations through modules such as Engineering Mathematics and Scientific Computing, Multi-Disciplinary Group Challenge Project, Fundamentals of Mechanics, and Fundamentals of Materials. The second year focuses on applied topics through Geotechnics, Resource Cycle and Value Chain, Resource Extraction Methods, and Resource Development. The third year advances into specialized operations with Surface Excavation Design, Tunnelling and Excavation Design, Politics, Mining and Sustainable Development, and Mineral Processing, Recycling and Resource Recovery.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAB-ABB. Required subjects: GCE A-Level Maths grade B and another science* subject at grade B. Candidates may offer A-Level Maths, Pure Maths or Further Maths. *Accepted GCE A-Level/AS science subjects include: Biology/Human Biology**; Chemistry; Computing; Design and Technology; Economics; Electronics; Environmental Science; Environmental Studies; Geography; Geology; Maths/Pure Maths/Further Maths**; Physical Education; Physics; Psychology; Science (applied); Statistics . IB: 34/665-32/655.
What students say
Based on about 107 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 82%
- Learning opportunities: 85%
- Assessment and feedback: 78%
- Academic support: 83%
- Organisation and management: 79%
- Learning resources: 88%
- Student voice: 78%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 100%
What graduates do next
Based on about 68 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 72%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 7%
- Unemployed: 6%
Most common jobs
- Engineering professionals: 54%
- Information Technology Professionals: 7%
- Finance Professionals: 6%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 6%
- Elementary occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 90%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 84%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 61%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 180 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 2%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East Midlands: 3%
- West Midlands: 3%
- East of England: 9%
- London: 25%
- South East: 28%
- South West: 22%
- Wales: 5%
- Scotland: 2%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 310 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 83%
- Baccalaureate: 5%
- Access course: 1%
- Foundation course: 3%
- Other HE qualification: 6%
- Other qualifications: 1%
- No formal qualifications: 3%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Engineering Mathematics and Scientific Computing
- Multi-Disciplinary Group Challenge Project
- Fundamentals of Mechanics
- Fundamentals of Materials
- Fundamentals of Electronics
- Fundamentals of Engineering
- Geotechnics
- Resource Cycle and Value Chain
- Resource Extraction Methods
- Resource Development
- Discipline Group Challenge Project
- Surface Excavation Design
- Tunnelling and Excavation Design
- Politics, Mining and Sustainable Development
- Resource Infrastructure and Mine Services
- Mineral Processing, Recycling and Resource Recovery
- Group Project
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of MEng Mining Engineering at University of Exeter earn?
The median salary is £33,000 after 15 months, £32,500 after 3 years, £42,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £34,500 and £54,000. The £42,000 median after five years is £7,000 more than the UK median for Engineering (other).
What do graduates of MEng Mining Engineering at University of Exeter do next?
89% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on MEng Mining Engineering at University of Exeter?
82% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for MEng Mining Engineering at University of Exeter?
The typical offer is ABB at A level. The average entrant had 153 UCAS points.
How many students continue on MEng Mining Engineering at University of Exeter?
100% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.