Chemical Engineering (with placement year) BEng (Hons)
Loughborough University of Technology
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews for 15 graduates of Chemical Engineering (with placement year) BEng (Hons) at Loughborough University of Technology for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Chemical, Process & Energy Engineering.
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Salary
Salary of Graduates in Chemical, Process & Energy 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 | |
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| Median salary | £30500 | £34000 | £39500 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £27500 - £33000 | £29500 - £39000 | £34500 - £46000 |
All Chemical, Process & Energy Engineering courses of Loughborough University of Technology
Salary of all UK Graduates of Chemical, Process & Energy Engineering
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £30004 | £33626 | £39966 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £26953 - £33624 | £28084 - £41453 | £32035 - £49203 |
All Chemical, Process & Energy Engineering Courses in the UK
Course Description
Chemical Engineering is a highly adaptable and versatile area of engineering, which applies the principles of chemistry, physics, mathematics, biology, and economics to transform energy and materials into useful and affordable products. It covers the research, design and operation of new and existing processes to minimise environmental impacts, ensure compliance with legal and ethical standards and maximise profits and benefits to society.
Research suggests an expected shortfall in skilled chemical engineers to support the UK’s green recovery and net-zero targets, which means chemical engineers will be highly sought after for the specialist work required.
Chemical engineers take leading roles in many different sectors, ranging from energy and water, food, healthcare and pharmaceuticals, to consumer products, and even finance. They use their technical know-how and ingenuity to develop solutions to many of the world’s most pressing challenges, including climate change and the large-scale production of new vaccines.
At Loughborough, we conduct world-leading research to drive the sustainable revolution, in areas such as low-carbon technologies, next-generation healthcare or advanced manufacturing. An example is our new National Centre for the Circular Chemical Economy, which seeks to transform the UK chemical sector to eliminate waste and reliance on fossil technologies. Our research directly informs our teaching and project work, ensuring our students are fully equipped to meet 21st century challenges.
Our Chemical Engineering degrees teach students how to apply scientific and engineering principles to the design and analysis of chemical process equipment and flow sheets. Bench and pilot-scale laboratories, VR simulation, computer classes and project work help students to understand and apply taught principles to engineering problems, whilst also developing key laboratory, teamwork and IT skills.
We offer a number of options during the degree. These include language options in years one and two (at different levels) in either French, German, Spanish or Mandarin, as an alternative to Materials Processing and Food Engineering. Our students can then choose up to three optional modules in their final year including management, environmental, IT, bioprocessing and healthcare topics. During the final design project, students work both in teams and individually to conceptualise and design an industrial plant to address a specified design challenge, usually aligned with their module choices and research strengths of the department. The project brings together all aspects of the degree, including initial technology selection and flowsheet development, detailed design of individual unit operation, process optimisation, safety and operability analysis and finally full economic and environmental evaluation.
What is the difference between MEng and BEng?
The three years of the BEng degree and the first three years of the MEng degree are identical, with a good mix of theory, application and practical content from day one. The additional year of the MEng programme allows students to study a wider range of technical subjects with additional depth, as well as undertaking the Professional Development Project (PDP), which can be undertaken in industry, abroad or at Loughborough. Whilst both the MEng and BEng are accredited by the Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE), only the MEng degree fully meets all educational requirements for Chartered Engineer status. Students studying on the BEng course may have opportunity to change to the MEng course if their performance in the first and second year is sufficiently strong.
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.
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Current jobs
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Required skill level of job after 15 months
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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Chemical Engineering (with placement year) BEng (Hons) at Loughborough University of Technology
| 20% | Process, plant and machine operatives |
| 20% | Business and public service associate professionals |
| 10% | Administrative occupations |
| 10% | Teaching Professionals |
| 5% | Customer service occupations |
| 5% | Caring personal services |
| 5% | Welfare and housing associate professionals |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course
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Requirements for international students / English requirements
IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)
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- 6.5
- All other courses
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- 5.0
- Foundation / Pathway Courses
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- 7.0
- MSc Media and Cultural Analysis, BSc Business and Management
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- 6.5
- Graduate Degrees
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- 6.5
- Undergraduate Degrees
Costs
Tuition Fees Chemical Engineering (with placement year) BEng (Hons)
| EU | £27250 | year 1 |
|---|---|---|
| England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
| International | £27250 | year 1 |
Additional fee information
While the cost of your tuition covers lots of things, it doesn’t cover everything. For instance this course doesn’t cover the cost of any stationery, printing, books or re-assessments which you might need.
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:
August 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)
UCAS application code:
H806
University Rankings
of Loughborough University of Technology
among 379 universities in England UK
based on 34 different rankings
Positions of Loughborough University of Technology in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of Loughborough University of Technology in related subject specific rankings.
Engineering
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- #10
- #11
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- Chemical Engineering
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 14 May, 2024]
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- #18
- #289
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- Engineering
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URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
[Published 22 July, 2024]
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- #15
- #301
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- Chemical Engineering
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GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
[Published 11 November, 2024]
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- #16
- #344
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- Chemical Engineering
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URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
[Published 22 July, 2024]
See all 34 university rankings of Loughborough University of Technology
About Loughborough University of Technology
Student composition of Loughborough University of Technology
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Total number of students enrolled at Loughborough University of Technology by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 14460
- postgraduates:
- 3300
- Total:
- 17760
Where is this programme taught
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Chemical Engineering with Industrial Placement Year and Foundation Year BEng (Hons) | University of Southampton | 78% | 4% | 6% | £9250 | £23620 | 161 | Southampton |
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Chemical Engineering BEng (Hons) | Heriot-Watt University | 92% | 0% | 0% | £9250 | £24048 | 181 | Edinburgh |
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Chemical Engineering BEng (Hons) | University of the West of Scotland | - | - | - | £9250 | £18000 | - | Paisley |
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Chemical Engineering BEng (Hons) | University of Aberdeen | 83% | 0% | 15% | £9250 | £26100 £24800 | 192 | Aberdeen |
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Chemical Engineering with Science Foundation Year and Industrial Placement Year MEng (Hons) | University of Southampton | 78% | 4% | 6% | £9250 | £23620 | 161 | Southampton |
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Chemical Engineering (with Optional Year in Industry) BEng (Hons) | Teesside University | 79% | 5% | 40% | £9250 | £15000 £17000 | 93 | Middlesbrough |
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Chemical Engineering BEng (Hons) | University of Greenwich | 63% | 5% | 20% | £9250 | £16150 £17000 | 121 | London |
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Chemical Engineering (with placement year) BEng (Hons) | Loughborough University of Technology | 66% | 15% | 5% | £9250 | £27250 | 168 | Loughborough |
On campus
Full-time
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Chemical Engineering with Placement BEng (Hons) | Brunel University | 66% | 5% | 0% | £9250 | £21470 £23615 | 133 | Uxbridge |
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Chemical Engineering BEng (Hons) | Queen's University of Belfast | 81% | 5% | 5% | £9250 | £25300 | 140 | Belfast |
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FAQ about Chemical Engineering (with placement year) BEng (Hons) Loughborough University of Technology
- Tuition fees for this programme are 9250 per year for UK students. In addition to the tuition fees you should also take into consideration the average monthly cost of living for students in the UK.
- The median salary of graduates of this course was £30500 15 months after graduation, £34000 3 years after graduation and £39500 after graduation.
- Process, plant and machine operatives (20%), Business and public service associate professionals (20%), Administrative occupations (10%), Teaching Professionals (10%)
- 15 graduates rated the course 66. This means that 66% of graduates indicated that they were satisfied or very satisfied with the course. See detailed ratings above and how these compare to the averages at other universities.
- Loughborough University of Technology achieved the highest ranking for Chemical Engineering. It is ranked #11 in CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject (Chemical Engineering). See all subject rankings for Loughborough University of Technology.
- Chemical Engineering (with placement year) BEng (Hons) is taught on campus and cannot be taken online at Loughborough University of Technology.
- It is very difficult to get accepted into this course. Accepted students had an average UCAS tariff score of 168 which makes it one of the 14.67% most difficult courses to enter among all Chemical Engineering students in the UK.
Ranking publishers
The University League Tables
- Published:
- 14 May, 2024
ShanghaiRanking Consultancy
- Published:
- 11 November, 2024
Urap
- Published:
- 22 July, 2024