Chemical Engineering (including a Foundation Year) BEng (Hons)
University of Chester
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 15 graduates of Chemical Engineering (including a Foundation Year) BEng (Hons) and other courses in Chemical, Process & Energy Engineering at University of Chester 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 University of Chester
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 | £34063 | £39731 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £26953 - £33624 | £27400 - £41840 | £31149 - £50019 |
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Course Description
Lead the way in the effort to make the world a cleaner, safer and more sustainable place as you explore the engineering challenges behind many of our modern technologies on this accredited course.
Chemical engineers develop innovative processes to turn raw materials into useful products such as fuels, plastics, foods and medicines. On this course you will learn the key set of chemical engineering principles and understand how to use them for a huge range of applications, such as eliminating harmful emissions of greenhouse gases.
At Chester, all Chemical Engineering students complete work placements as an integral part of their degree. Opportunities to develop professional skills are embedded throughout, and good staff-to-student ratios help students build confidence, for example, in giving presentations and participating in class.
Our BEng and MEng degrees are fully accredited by the Institute of Chemical Engineers (IChemE), and have been designed in consultation with major recruiters of chemical engineering graduates. We have a strong, supportive culture underpinned by interactive, problem-based learning and a research active faculty. In addition, every student has a Personal Academic Tutor, who will provide support in both the academic and practical aspects of university life.
Foundation Year courses have been designed for students who do not have the necessary academic qualifications needed to enter directly into the first year of a degree but who have the ability and commitment to do so. Once the Foundation Year has been completed successfully, you can then go on to complete your 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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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 (including a Foundation Year) BEng (Hons) at University of Chester
| 35% | Sales occupations |
| 20% | Managers, directors and senior officials |
| 20% | Customer service occupations |
| 10% | Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation |
| 10% | Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations |
Grading & Study Time
Grading Distribution
Students of the course received the following grades
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Chemical, Process & Energy Engineering
All Chemical, Process & Energy Engineering courses of University of Chester
Qualification requirements
Including a relevant subject/science @ C or above (80 UCAS tariff points)
Scottish Higher qualifications are considered on an individual basis
Access to HE Diploma
31-30 overall or 665-655 in 3 HL subjects.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Including one in a relevant subject/science (90 UCAS tariff points)
For the Engineering degrees with a Foundation Year, A Levels/BTECs etc. should normally include relevant subjects i.e. Chemistry, Physics, Maths, Computer Science etc.
Requirements for international students / English requirements
IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)
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- 6.5
- All Degrees
Costs
Tuition Fees Chemical Engineering (including a Foundation Year) BEng (Hons)
| EU | £9250 | year 1 |
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| England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9250 | year 1 |
Additional fee information
All students (except Internationals) on this programme will be eligible for a £500 cash bursary – only at level 3/Foundation Year. The tuition fee for the subsequent years of study on the full-time undergraduate degree will be charged at the undergraduate degree fee level. This fee is currently £9,250 a year for students starting in 2019 but this is subject to annual inflationary rises in line with inflation at that time, as measured by the Retail Price Index.
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:
- Foundation
University Rankings
Positions of University of Chester in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of University of Chester in related subject specific rankings.
Engineering
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- #25
- #32
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- Chemical Engineering
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
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About University of Chester
The University of Chester, as the name suggests, is a university located in Chester. The university is formally affiliated with the Christian faith, but they make it clear in their mission statement that students of all faiths or no faith at all are welcome at their university. Chester operates from a total of six campuses, five of which are in Chester, the other in Warrington, with the main campus building being known as Parkgate Road Campus.
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Student composition of University of Chester
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Total number of students enrolled at University of Chester by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 8005
- postgraduates:
- 3300
- Total:
- 11305
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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 |
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Chemical Engineering with Environmental Engineering BEng (Hons) | The University of Nottingham | 82% | 3% | 0% | £9250 | £28600 | 180 | Nottingham | On campus Full-time |
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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 |
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Chemical Engineering (with Integrated Foundation Year & Placement Year) BEng (Hons) | University of Bradford | - | - | - | £9250 | £22180 | - | Bradford | On campus Full-time |
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Ranking publishers
The University League Tables
- Published:
- 08 June, 2023
