Chemical Engineering BEng (Hons)
Brunel University
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews for 10 graduates of Chemical Engineering BEng (Hons) at Brunel University for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Chemical, Process & Energy Engineering.
This particular course
Salary
Salary of Graduates in Engineering
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Chemical, Process & Energy Engineering at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £28000 | £29500 | £36000 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £25000 - £32000 | £24000 - £36000 | £27500 - £44500 |
All Engineering courses of Brunel University
Salary of all UK Graduates of Engineering
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £30004 | £34063 | £39731 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £26953 - £33624 | £27400 - £41840 | £31149 - £50019 |
All Engineering courses in the UK
Course Description
Our Chemical Engineering BEng degree is an innovative course that has been developed to equip you with a broad range of knowledge and skills to meet the needs of the chemical process industry.
The course has been developed according to the Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE) accreditation guidelines. This innovative approach means modern subjects are taught and delivered through flipped classrooms, problem-based learning and virtual reality.
Throughout your studies, you’ll have access to a new, modern laboratory with equipment and rigs for your experimental work. The latest industry standard engineering software packages are available for you to use in the purpose-built computer laboratories.
Our BEng chemical engineering course can be studied full-time over three years, or four years with a placement year.
We encourage the placement year option. This time in industry helps you to further prepare for the world of work and you’ll have a year’s worth of invaluable professional experience when you graduate. If you opt for the placement year, you could find yourself making a difference in the real world working in energy, pharmaceutical or consumer goods.
Brunel Engineers is an annual exhibition that showcases our engineering talent at its finest. It’s a great way for you to network with key engineering professionals and show them the innovative, creative and enterprising work you have produced during your time at Brunel.
National salary surveys consistently place chemical engineers at the top of the engineering pay scales, meaning you will be studying for a lucrative and successful career with our degree.
Jobs & Career Perspectives
15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.
All Engineering courses of Brunel University
Current jobs
All courses of Brunel University
Required skill level of job after 15 months
All Chemical, Process & Energy Engineering courses of Brunel University
Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Chemical Engineering BEng (Hons) at Brunel University
| 29% | Sales occupations |
| 14% | Process, plant and machine operatives |
| 9% | Skilled trades occupations |
| 6% | Engineering professionals |
| 5% | Sales occupations |
| 4% | Information Technology Professionals |
| 4% | Process, plant and machine operatives |
| 3% | Information Technology Professionals |
| 3% | Managers, directors and senior officials |
| 3% | Sports and fitness occupations |
Grading Distribution
Students of the course received the following grades
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course
This particular course
Qualification requirements
Including a relevant subject/science @ C or above (80 UCAS tariff points)
Access to HE Diploma
A minimum of DDM with the main subjects being Science or Maths. Also required: GCSE at C or above in English or English Language, Mathematics and in either Chemistry, or Physics or Dual Award Science.
31-30 overall or 665-655 in 3 HL subjects.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
English language requirements
| test | Grade | Additional Details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 | with no less than 5.5 in each subsection |
| Institution's Own Test | with no less than 55% in each subsection |
|
| TOEFL (iBT) | 77 | with a minimum of: Reading - 18 Listening - 17 Speaking - 20 Writing - 17 |
| PTE Academic | 59 | with a minimum of 59 in all subscores |
Costs
Tuition Fees Chemical Engineering BEng (Hons)
| Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
|---|---|---|
| EU | £9250 | year 1 |
| England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9250 | year 1 |
| International | £21470 | year 1 |
| EU | £23615 | year 1 |
| International | £23615 | year 1 |
Average student cost of living in the UK
| Rent | £518 |
| Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
| Supermarket shopping | £81 |
| Clothing | £35 |
| Eating out | £33 |
| Alcohol | £27 |
| Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
| Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
| Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
| Transport within city | £17 |
| Self-care / sports | £20 |
| Stationary / books | £13 |
| Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
| Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
| Insurance | £51 |
| Other | £95 |
| Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
How to apply
Application deadline:
January 1, 2025
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Possible Entry Points:
- year 1 (Default entry point)
University Rankings
Positions of Brunel University in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of Brunel University in related subject specific rankings.
Engineering
-
-
- #20
- #27
-
- Chemical Engineering
-
CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
-
-
- #23
- #641
-
- Chemical Engineering
-
URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
[Published 22 July, 2023]
-
-
- #18
- #286
-
- Engineering
-
URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
[Published 22 July, 2023]
See all 32 university rankings of Brunel University
About Brunel University
Established in 1957, Brunel University is located in the large town of Uxbridge, in suburban London. Thanks to its location, Brunel University has numerous public transport connections to London, which students make use of for expanding their options when it comes to work experience placements. The admission rate is lower than in many universities, so applicants should prepare their personal statements and interviews well when applying to enrol here.
List of 270 Bachelor and Master Courses from Brunel University - Course Catalogue
Student composition of Brunel University
-
Total number of students enrolled at Brunel University by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 11215
- postgraduates:
- 4730
- Total:
- 15945
Where is this programme taught
Show on map
Similar courses
| Program | University | Student satisfaction | Unemployed | Dropout | Tuition (UK) | Tuition (International) |  UCAS Tariff |
City | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Chemistry with Chemical Engineering BSc (Hons) | University of Huddersfield | - | - | - | £9250 | £17600 | - | Huddersfield | On campus Full-time |
|
Chemical Physics BSc (Hons) | University of Bristol | - | - | - | £9250 | £29300 | - | Bristol | On campus Full-time |
|
|
Chemical Engineering BEng (Hons) | University of Huddersfield | 77% | 10% | 35% | £9250 | £17600 | 111 | Huddersfield | On campus Full-time |
|
Chemical Engineering BEng (Hons) | The University of Nottingham | 57% | 10% | 0% | £9250 | £28600 | 197 | Nottingham | On campus Full-time |
|
Chemical Engineering (with a Year in Industry) BEng (Hons) | Queen's University of Belfast | 53% | 0% | 0% | £9250 | £25300 | 143 | Belfast | On campus Full-time |
|
|
Chemical Engineering with Environmental Engineering BEng (Hons) | The University of Nottingham | 82% | 3% | 0% | £9250 | £28600 | 180 | Nottingham | On campus Full-time |
|
|
Chemical Engineering and Chemistry BSc (Hons) | University of Huddersfield | 88% | 10% | 10% | £9250 | £17600 | 129 | Huddersfield | On campus Full-time |
|
|
Chemical Engineering with Environmental Engineering including an Industrial Year BEng (Hons) | The University of Nottingham | 82% | 3% | 1% | £9250 | £28600 | 180 | Nottingham | On campus Full-time |
|
Chemical Engineering (with Integrated Foundation Year & Placement Year) BEng (Hons) | University of Bradford | - | - | - | £9250 | £22180 | - | Bradford | On campus Full-time |
|
Chemical Engineering (with Industrial Placement) BEng (Hons) | University of Hull | 85% | 5% | 1% | £9250 £9250 | £18300 £19500 | 115 | Hull | On campus Full-time |
Ranking publishers
The University League Tables
- Published:
- 08 June, 2023
Urap
- Published:
- 22 July, 2023
