| UCAS code | N/A |
|---|---|
| Duration | 4 years (part time) |
| Entry year | 2026 |
| Campus | Penryn Campus |
| Discipline | Mining Engineering |
| Contact |
| Typical offer | |
|---|---|
Overview
- Our BEng Mining Engineering (Part-Time) course is a globally accessible, flexible undergraduate programme for professionals already working in the mining, tunnelling or quarrying sectors.
- This is not a traditional university programme. It has been specifically designed to support career progression, industry impact, and employer collaboration.
- The course is delivered by the world-renowned Camborne School of Mines, combining online study with short UK-based residential sessions, allowing students to remain in full-time employment while earning their degree.
Who is this programme for?
- Professionals already working in mining or related industries, looking to gain a formal degree.
- Employers wanting to develop their workforce through structured academic training and widen their talent pool.
- International learners, supported by their employer, needing flexible, remote study options.
- UK-based applicants outside of England, including Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, and the Channel Islands.
Top 20 in the world for Mineral and Mining Engineering
QS University World Subject Rankings 2025
2nd in the UK for Mineral and Mining Engineering
QS University World Subject Rankings 2025
Study at Camborne School of Mines
A world-class combined geoscience and mining department
Top 20 in the world for Mineral and Mining Engineering
QS University World Subject Rankings 2025
2nd in the UK for Mineral and Mining Engineering
QS University World Subject Rankings 2025
Study at Camborne School of Mines
A world-class combined geoscience and mining department
Key features
- Global access: The possibility to study remotely from anywhere in the world
- Work-integrated: Apply learning directly to your role, with employer support
- Flexible delivery: You can study around six hours a week over four years
- In-person experience: We offer up to four weeks per year of residentials, including practical fieldwork and site visits
- Industry respected: The course is delivered by Camborne School of Mines, with 140+ years of global reputation
Entry requirements (typical offer)
| Qualification | Typical offer | Required subjects |
|---|---|---|
| A-Level | ABB | No required subjects |
| IB | 32/655 | No required subjects |
| BTEC | DDM | No required subjects |
| GCSE | C or 4 | English Language or equivalent |
| Access to HE | 24 L3 Credits at Distinction Grade and 21 L3 credits at Merit Grade | No required subjects |
| T-Level | Distinction | N/A |
| Contextual Offer | Specific subject requirements must still be achieved where stated above. Find out more about contextual offers. |
|
| Other accepted qualifications | ||
| English language requirements |
International students need to show they have the required level of English language to study this course. The required test scores for this course fall under Profile B3. Please visit our English language requirements page to view the required test scores and equivalencies from your country. |
|
NB General Studies is not included in any offer.
Grades advertised on each programme webpage are the typical level at which our offers are made and provide information on any specific subjects an applicant will need to have studied in order to be considered for a place on the programme. However, if we receive a large number of applications for the programme we may not be able to make an offer to all those who are predicted to achieve/have achieved grades which are in line with our typical offer. For more information on how applications are assessed and when decisions are released, please see: After you apply
Other qualifications of a similar level can be considered. Recognition of prior learning and experience is also available.
How to apply
This course does not follow the standard UCAS application process.
To apply for this programme, you must:
- Be employed in a relevant mining, quarrying or tunnelling role
- Have your employer's agreement to support your application and cover tuition fees and related travel subsistence
- Commit to attending annual residential teaching in the UK
- Meet the entry requirements listed above
To apply or discuss eligibility, please contact: miningDAPT@exeter.ac.uk
If you meet the funding eligibility criteria for a degree apprenticeship in England, please see our Mine Management Degree Apprenticeship programme.
Course content
As an institution focussed deeply on carbon neutrality and meeting sustainable goals, we have designed this degree to enable professionals in the sector to build upon and be ready to address some of the biggest challenges facing the global mining and engineering sector.
This career-focused degree gives you the skills and knowledge needed to progress into senior engineering and leadership roles.
You’ll study topics including:
- Mining and earth sciences fundamentals
- Mine design and operations
- Rock mechanics and geotechnical engineering
- Health, safety and environmental sustainability
- Ventilation
- Business strategy and financial principles
- Mineral processing and closure planning
Your learning will be applied in the workplace through projects and practical assessments aligned to real-world challenges.
The modules we outline here provide examples of what you can expect to learn on this degree course based on recent academic teaching. The precise modules available to you in future years may vary depending on staff availability and research interests, new topics of study, timetabling and student demand.
Fees and funding
This is an employer-funded programme. Students must be funded by an existing employer.
Tuition fees
UK Students: £27,750 (paid by employer).
International students: £60,000 (paid by employer).
This includes all teaching, support, and on-campus activities over four years.
The student will be an employee of the organisation, gaining a University of Exeter degree alongside working and earning a salary.
Learning and teaching
- Your studies will consist of around six hours per week, fully online. This will include recorded lectures, live webinars, tutor support and academic mentoring.
- The course includes annual residential weeks at Camborne School of Mines at the University of Exeter’s Penryn Campus in Cornwall, England.
- As part of the course there will be workplace-based projects linked directly to your role.
- This includes practical lab and field sessions, site visits across mining operations and networking with academics and industry leaders.
Your future
This programme is designed to accelerate your career by combining academic learning with professional development. Upon graduation, you’ll be equipped for roles in a wide range of sectors and at a range of levels, including:
- Mine operations and design
- Project and risk management
- Environmental and social governance
- Strategic planning in the global mining and tunnelling sectors
