Chemical Engineering

Overview
Ranked 3rd in the UK for Chemical Engineering (Guardian University Guide 2024), this accredited world-class degree will prepare you for a diverse career in an in-demand sector.

Vital to modern society, developing solutions to our planet's most pressing challenges such as sustainability and clean energy - chemical engineers change the world. This unique course combines modules in fundamental chemical engineering with those in chemistry, physical chemistry and mathematics, allowing you to gain the in-depth knowledge needed to ensure the safe and profitable production of the chemicals and materials that make the world go round. At the same time, you will be learning a robust selection of practical skills, such as problem-solving, engineering-relevant IT and engineering design skills.

Assessment

Your learning process will be monitored continuously by a variety of assessments, which include a combination of written examinations or class tests, online class tests, coursework, design and research project reports, technical reports and oral presentations.

Key course benefits

• Accredited by the Institution of Chemical Engineers for the purposes of meeting the educational requirements for Chartered Chemical Engineer

• Ranked 3rd in the UK (Guardian University Guide, 2024)

• Ranked 2nd in the UK for teaching quality (Sunday Times University Guide, 2024)

• Internationally recognised for research

• Our optional placement year offers you the opportunity to gain valuable experience and set your studies in the context of a working environment, designed to boost your future employment prospects.