New Era College of Arts, Science & Technology

What you'll study

The curriculum spans eight semesters and covers mathematics, physics, chemistry, computing and core geological subjects plus industry-based learning and a dissertation. Modules are delivered across four academic years as listed below.

• Year 1, Semester 1: GEO111 Pure Mathematics; GEO113 Physics; GEO114 Introduction To Information Technology; GEO115 Key Skills For Engineers And Scientists; GEO121 Professional Communication Studies; GEO122 Introduction To Python Programming.
• Year 1, Semester 2: GEO124 Introduction to Geology; GEO116 Engineering Mathematics 1; GEO112 Chemistry; GEO123 Engineering Science; GEO125 Surveying And CAD.
• Year 2, Semester 3: GEO212 Engineering Mathematics II; GEO213 Geological Mapping Techniques; GEO214 Chemistry For Geologists; GEO215 Mining Geostatistics; GEO216 Thermodynamics And Thermo-Fluids.
• Year 2, Semester 4: GEO221 Stratigraphy And Paleontology; GEO222 Sedimentology; GEO223 Crystallography And Mineralogy; GEO224 Mining Geology; GEO225 Structural Geology and Tectonics.
• Year 3, Semester 5: GEO311 Exploration Geophysics; GEO312 Exploration Geochemistry; GEO313 Mineral Resources Management; GEO314 Hydrogeology; GEO315 Igneous and Metamorphic.
• Year 3, Semester 6: GEO321 Contaminant Hydrogeology; GEO322 Analytical Techniques; GEO323 Mine Economics, Processing and Environment; GEO324 Applied Field Geology; GEO325 Geology of Mineral Deposits.
• Year 4, Semester 7: GEO411 Industrial Based Learning; GEO422 WATER Distribution Systems; Digital Land Survey and GPS.
• Year 4, Semester 8: GEO423 Environmental Impact Assessment (GEO424); GEO425 Tunneling and excavation Design; GEO426 Integrated Waste Management; GEO427 Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology; GEO421 Dissertation.

Entry requirements

The public course listing does not specify numeric entry qualifications or prerequisites. Prospective applicants should consult the college admissions pages for detailed entry criteria and application procedures.

Career prospects

The programme targets employment in mining and related earth-resources fields. Named opportunities on the course page include geology engineers, geophysics (roles in geophysics), mineral surveyors, engineering geologist and geochemist; the content also supports careers in exploration, hydrogeology, analytical techniques and mine economics.

Scholarships & funding angle

No specific scholarships are listed on the programme text. Applicants should investigate the college's central financial aid and undergraduate scholarship offerings, industry sponsorships connected to mining, and external funding for fieldwork or research projects.