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Chemical Engineering

Aston University
Qualification
Degree
Length
4 yrs
UK fees / yr
£9,535
Study
Full-time
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About this course

This innovative integrated master’s degree equips you to address pressing global challenges, such as climate change mitigation, clean-energy innovation, sustainable technology, where your work will have a tangible, positive impact. Location: Aston University, Birmingham This innovative integrated master’s degree equips you to address pressing global challenges, such as climate change mitigation, clean-energy innovation, sustainable technology, where your work will have a tangible, positive impact. Ranked 3rd in the UK for Chemical Engineering (Guardian University Guide 2024), this professionally-accredited* world class degree will put you on the path to Chartered Chemical Engineer status and set you up for a successful career in a diverse and in-demand sector.

Chemical engineers change the world by designing sustainable processes to supply society with essential products, such as industrial solvents, bulk and fine chemicals including pharmaceuticals, food, clean air and drinking water. Through your degree you will gain the skills so that you can change the world, whilst acquiring and in-depth knowledge in core and advanced areas of Chemical Engineering. This integrated master’s degree combines modules in fundamental Chemical Engineering with those in chemistry, physical chemistry and mathematics, allowing you to gain an extensive and holistic knowledge of chemical engineering.

At the same time, you will learn a robust selection of practical skills, such as problem-solving, engineering-relevant IT and engineering design skills.

Could you get in?
The grades students arrived with
96-111 pts25%
112-127 pts45%
128-143 pts20%
144-159 pts5%
192-207 pts5%
How they qualified
100% got in with alevel.
alevel100%
Could I get in? Try your grades
120 UCAS pts
Pay & prospects
85%
In work or further study after
75%
In professional / skilled jobs
100%
Continue past first year
95%
Student satisfaction
What graduates earn over time
£29,500
After 15 months
£31,000
3 years on
£40,000
5 years on
What students say National Student Survey
95%
of students are satisfied with the course overall
Teaching95%
Assessment & feedback96%
Academic support81%
Well organised97%
Learning resources91%
Student community87%
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Where this degree can lead
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