Chemical Engineering (with Optional Year in Industry) BEng (Hons)
Teesside University
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 10 graduates of Chemical Engineering (with Optional Year in Industry) BEng (Hons) and other courses in Chemical, Process & Energy Engineering at Teesside University 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 Teesside University
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 | |
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Median salary | £27500 | £23500 | £28000 |
25-75 percentile range | £23000 - £32000 | £17000 - £30500 | £19500 - £36000 |
All Engineering courses of Teesside University
Salary of all UK Graduates of Engineering
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £30004 | £34063 | £39731 |
25-75 percentile range | £26953 - £33624 | £27400 - £41840 | £31149 - £50019 |
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Course Description
Optional year in industry: The year in industry option will help you gain valuable work experience which will help you enhance your graduate employability prospects. During your placement you develop transferable skills such as communication, negotiation, teamwork, leadership, organisation, problem-solving, being able to work under pressure, self-reliance and commercial awareness. At the end of your work placement you return to complete your degree and prepare to enter employment with improved confidence. Our work placement officer and the University’s careers service are available to help you find and apply for your work placement. Advice is also available on job hunting and networking. Course overview: The modern world needs competent engineers who can design and operate industrial processes in a green and sustainable way. Our chemical engineering degree provides cutting-edge and sought-after knowledge and expertise within sustainable chemical and process engineering. As a skilled professional, you develop processes to reduce hazardous and life-threatening emissions to the environment, improve energy efficiency and optimise the use of renewable resources and raw materials. You develop sustainable solutions that protect the environment, assuring sound use of resources in line with the UN’s sustainable development goals, focusing on energy, water and climate action.
Top reasons to study this course
- Financial awards: you may be eligible for a £7,500 Brittan Scholarship or a £3,250 Dr Ken Home Scholarship.
- Maths support: strengthen your maths with a free online Mathematics for University course before you start your course.
- Industry links: we have long-term industrial links and joint projects with the top employers, offering you significant opportunities to gain practical experience and work on industry-focused projects.
- Research: we hold a leading position in chemical process research across a range of areas including development of energy-efficient chemical processes for a circular economy, catalytic reaction processes for renewable fuel and chemical production and sustainable waste treatment and novel recycling processes. After the course: Graduates work across sectors including; pharmaceutical, energy, recycling, battery production, pulp and paper, cement, fertilisers, chemical, food production, biochemical production/biotechnology, and consultancy companies. As the world transits to sustainable and green technologies many new areas have emerged that need chemical engineers, these include hydrogen-ammonia economy, biofuels, emission mitigation, and novel materials. The sector-wise distribution of chemical engineers employed in different sectors such as oil, gas, nuclear, water, manufacturing and pharmaceutical. You are qualified to work within research and the development of innovative and sustainable products and processes, production and process technologies and advanced technical support. Typical roles involve process engineers, sustainability managers, production in-charge, waste/energy managers, waste minimisation specialists, energy monitoring consultants, research scientist, environmental or carbon management officers, and government advisors. The course trains you to start your own company or join a start-up. As a chemical engineer, you are trained to draw on resources and ideas from a variety of fields, making you adaptable, creative and able to thrive in a fast-paced start-up environment.
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
All Chemical, Process & Energy Engineering courses of Teesside University
Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Chemical Engineering (with Optional Year in Industry) BEng (Hons) at Teesside University
60% | Elementary occupations |
10% | Managers, directors and senior officials |
5% | Engineering professionals |
5% | Information Technology Professionals |
5% | Teaching Professionals |
5% | Business and public service associate professionals |
5% | Finance Professionals |
5% | Science, engineering and technology associate professionals |
Grading & Study Time
Entry Requirements / Admissions
Minimum Required UCAS Tariff
Tariff points may be from any combination of recognised level 3 qualifications including mathematics. The preferred second subject is chemistry, but alternatives can be considered.
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course
This particular course
Qualification requirements
Costs
Tuition Fees Chemical Engineering (with Optional Year in Industry) BEng (Hons)
England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
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Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
Scotland | £9250 | year 1 |
Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
EU | £15000 | year 1 |
International | £15000 | 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 Teesside University in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of Teesside University in related subject specific rankings.
Engineering
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- #18
- #25
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- Chemical Engineering
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
See all 18 university rankings of Teesside University
About Teesside University
Founded in 1929, Teesside University is located in the large town of Middlesbrough, North Yorkshire, England. Teeside invests significantly in research, and in its themed research centres for: Sustainable Engineering, Social Innovation, Biosciences, Public Health, Digital Innovation, Rehabilitation, Applied Psychological Science and Culture and Creativity. For students who are keen on sports, there is also a wide variety of modern installations to satisfy your exercise needs.
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Student composition of Teesside University
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Total number of students enrolled at Teesside University by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 10750
- postgraduates:
- 6270
- Total:
- 17020
Where is this programme taught
Similar courses
Program | University | Student satisfaction | Unemployed | Dropout | Tuition (UK) | Tuition (International) | UCAS Tariff | City | ||
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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