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University degree

Chemical Engineering

The University of Huddersfield
Qualification
Degree
Length
4 yrs
UK fees / yr
£9,535
Study
Full-time
Worth knowing: about 30% of students don't make it past first year here - ask the uni what support they offer.
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About this course

Recognised connections to give you an extra edge when you graduate. Read More Chemical engineering is a specialised branch of engineering that’s constantly innovating ways to address the universal need for food, water, energy, and materials. Tap into this vital field within our Chemical Engineering MEng course, which provides you with the advanced skills and knowledge needed for potentially exciting career opportunities which will allow you to make an impact on the world.

This MEng course is a step up from the undergraduate Chemical Engineering BEng(Hons) course. It’s accredited by the Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE) , meaning it will provide you with in-depth coverage of industry-relevant Chemical Engineering material, from the fundamentals all the way to process design. You’ll be prepared to start your journey towards achieving Chartered Chemical Engineer status after completion.

This course is strong on the subject of chemistry in the context of chemical engineering, as well as on the following skills: systems thinking, mathematics, and process safety.

Could you get in?
The grades students arrived with
64-79 pts5%
80-95 pts15%
96-111 pts35%
112-127 pts20%
128-143 pts10%
How they qualified
85% got in with alevel. The rest came in a mix of ways:
alevel85%
otherHE10%
access5%
Could I get in? Try your grades
120 UCAS pts
Pay & prospects
70%
In work or further study after
80%
In professional / skilled jobs
70%
Continue past first year
96%
Student satisfaction
What graduates earn over time
£30,000
After 15 months
£27,500
3 years on
£32,000
5 years on
What students say National Student Survey
96%
of students are satisfied with the course overall
Teaching96%
Assessment & feedback84%
Academic support85%
Well organised91%
Learning resources88%
Student community79%
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Where this degree can lead
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When you're ready, the full entry requirements and application are on The University of Huddersfield's own site.
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Career data: role, pay and progression profiles built for Careermash's careers engine; AI-impact estimates from Anthropic's observed AI-usage telemetry and OpenAI's AI Jobs Transition Framework. Course data: HESA / Discover Uni, including Graduate Outcomes, LEO and the National Student Survey. Apprenticeships: IfATE-published standards, approved only.

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