Disciplines and degrees
Rio Tinto recruits graduate students for a wide range of disciplines or work areas. They fall into three main categories: engineering, science and business/other. Listed below are the most common work areas for which graduates are sought, and the degree qualification required by prospective applicants.
Where can I work in my discipline?
Rio Tinto is a diverse business - operating in 40 countries, mining and producing a wide range of products, through a variety of processes, therefore we recruit for different disciplines in different areas.
What will I do in this job?
One of the most commonly asked questions we get is "What will I actually be doing in that job with Rio Tinto?", here is your answer.
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Rio Tinto: Diverse People, Places and Products
Rio Tinto's latest corporate video addressing many aspects of our activities and our commitment and values as a global business and local neighbour.




