Chemical Engineering BEng (Hons)
Queen's University of Belfast
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 35 graduates of Chemical Engineering BEng (Hons) and other courses in Chemical, Process & Energy Engineering at Queen's University of Belfast for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Chemical, Process & Energy Engineering.
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
All Chemical, Process & Energy Engineering courses of Queen's University of Belfast
Salary
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 uses chemistry, mathematics, biology and physics to provide an integrated approach to understanding the changes which take place in processes, from molecular to global scale, and to create methods which can change chemical or physical composition, energy content, structure, or physical state. The subject also involves the application of knowledge to the design, development and operation of plants that produce chemical and related compounds, with an emphasis on process safety and sustainability. It borders and overlaps on areas such as mechanical, electrical, and civil engineering, as well as chemistry, materials science, and biology. Degrees with a year in industry are four- or five- year programmes with a one-year industrial placement (which may be international) in the penultimate year. At Queen’s, all our programmes are accredited by the Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE), meaning your education will equip you with an industrially approved 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.
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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 BEng (Hons) at Queen's University of Belfast
| 75% | Elementary occupations |
| 5% | Business and public service associate professionals |
| 5% | Science, engineering and technology associate professionals |
| 5% | Managers, directors and senior officials |
| 5% | Web and Multimedia Design Professionals |
| 5% | Business, Research and Administrative Professionals |
| 5% | Teaching Professionals |
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
Including one in a relevant subject/science (80 UCAS tariff points)
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)
GCSE Mathematics at grade C or better.
Scottish National 5 Mathematics at grade C or better.
In all cases where Chemistry or Physics is not offered at A-level or at Scottish Higher/Advanced Higher, applicants must have a minimum of grade C in GCSE Chemistry and Physics/grades CC in Double Award Science (not Applied), or grade C in National 5 Chemistry and Physics.
Costs
Tuition Fees Chemical Engineering BEng (Hons)
| England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Scotland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9250 | year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £4710 | year 1 |
| Ireland | £4710 | year 1 |
| EU | £25300 | year 1 |
| International | £25300 | year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £4750 | year 1 |
| Ireland | £4750 | 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:
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:
H800
University Rankings
of Queen's University of Belfast
among 5 universities in Northern Ireland
based on 36 different rankings
Positions of Queen's University of Belfast in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of Queen's University of Belfast in related subject specific rankings.
Engineering
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- #12
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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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- #1
- #271
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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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- #1
- #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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- #1
- #301
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- Chemical Engineering
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NTU Rankings by Subject
[Published 01 September, 2024]
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- #1
- #411
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- Chemical Engineering
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URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
[Published 22 July, 2024]
See all 36 university rankings of Queen's University of Belfast
About Queen's University of Belfast
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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 |
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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 |
On campus
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FAQ about Chemical Engineering BEng (Hons) Queen's University of Belfast
- 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.
- Elementary occupations (75%), Business and public service associate professionals (5%), Science, engineering and technology associate professionals (5%), Managers, directors and senior officials (5%)
- 35 graduates rated the course 81. This means that 81% 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.
- Queen's University of Belfast achieved the highest ranking for Chemical Engineering. It is ranked #12 in CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject (Chemical Engineering). See all subject rankings for Queen's University of Belfast.
- Chemical Engineering BEng (Hons) is taught on campus and cannot be taken online at Queen's University of Belfast.
- It is moderately difficult to get accepted into this course. The average UCAS tariff score of this course is 140 which is among the
Percentile 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
NTU ranking
- Published:
- 01 September, 2024