Chemical Engineering with Foundation Year MEng (Hons)
University of Southampton
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 10 graduates of Chemical Engineering with Foundation Year MEng (Hons) and other courses in Chemical, Process & Energy Engineering at University of Southampton 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 Southampton
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 | £31000 | £33000 | £40000 |
25-75 percentile range | £28500 - £36000 | £28500 - £39500 | £33000 - £48000 |
All Engineering courses of University of Southampton
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
This one-year full-time course is integrated with a further four-year undergraduate degree, and will equip you with the knowledge, skills and attributes needed to successfully meet the challenges of our MEng Chemical Engineering with Foundation Year.
It is aimed at students who are highly motivated but did not choose the A level subjects required for direct entry to their chosen degree, are studying a BTEC, are an international or a mature student. Successful completion of this Foundation Year guarantees progression to one of seventeen subject areas, including Chemical Engineering.
You will study full time through a combination of lectures, workshops, tutorials, and independent study, with three hours of laboratory practical work each week.
You will learn the core principles of mathematics, mechanical and physical science, and electricity and electronics.
You will undertake laboratory work and a variety of assignments to develop your critical thinking and problem solving and will receive full support and feedback from subject tutors to progress your academic development.
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 Foundation Year MEng (Hons) at University of Southampton
59% | Science, engineering and technology associate professionals |
14% | Elementary occupations |
4% | Secretarial and related occupations |
4% | Information Technology Professionals |
3% | Artistic, literary and media occupations |
2% | Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation |
2% | Elementary occupations |
2% | Business and public service associate professionals |
1% | Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation |
1% | Science, engineering and technology associate professionals |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Chemical, Process & Energy Engineering
All Chemical, Process & Energy Engineering courses of University of Southampton
English language requirements
test | Grade | Additional Details |
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IELTS (Academic) | 6.5 | with no component below 6.0 |
Costs
Tuition Fees Chemical Engineering with Foundation Year MEng (Hons)
Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
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International | £23620 | year 1 |
EU | £23620 | 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 |
Additional fee information
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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 Southampton in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of University of Southampton in related subject specific rankings.
Engineering
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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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- #263
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- Chemical Engineering
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URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
[Published 22 July, 2023]
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- #15
- #301
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- Chemical Engineering
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GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
[Published 19 July, 2022]
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- #8
- #145
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- Engineering
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URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
[Published 22 July, 2023]
See all 34 university rankings of University of Southampton
About University of Southampton
The University of Southampton, often abbreviated to Soton, is a research university located in Southampton, England. Although the university was founded in 1862, it has only enjoyed full university status from 1952 onwards. The university has five campuses in total, with the main one based in the Highfield area of Southampton.
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Student composition of University of Southampton
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Total number of students enrolled at University of Southampton by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 14770
- postgraduates:
- 8470
- Total:
- 23240
Where is this programme taught
Similar courses
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Applied Chemistry and Chemical Engineering MSc | University of Strathclyde | 90% | 0% | 0% | £9250 | £25250 | 232 | Glasgow | On campus Full-time | |
Chemical Physics with Industrial Experience Msci (Hons) | University of Bristol | - | - | - | £9250 | £29300 | - | Bristol | On campus Full-time | |
Chemical Engineering MEng | University of Huddersfield | 88% | 10% | 10% | £9250 | £17600 | 129 | Huddersfield | On campus Full-time | |
Chemical Engineering with Industrial Placement Year MEng (Hons) | University of Southampton | 81% | 4% | 6% | £9250 | £27400 | 161 | Southampton | On campus Full-time | |
Chemical Engineering (with Industrial Placement) MEng (Hons) | University of Hull | 85% | 5% | 10% | £9250 £9250 | £18300 £19500 | 115 | Hull | On campus Full-time | |
Chemical Physics Msci (Hons) | University of Bristol | - | - | - | £9250 | £29300 | - | Bristol | On campus Full-time | |
Chemical Engineering with Environmental Engineering MEng (Hons) | The University of Nottingham | 82% | 3% | 0% | £9250 | £28600 | 180 | Nottingham | On campus Full-time | |
Chemical Engineering with Industrial Placement Year and Foundation Year MEng (Hons) | University of Southampton | 81% | 4% | 6% | £9250 | £23620 | 161 | Southampton | On campus Full-time |
Ranking publishers
The University League Tables
- Published:
- 08 June, 2023
ShanghaiRanking Consultancy
- Published:
- 19 July, 2022
Urap
- Published:
- 22 July, 2023