Chemical Engineering - BEng (Hons)

Aston University, Birmingham

**Develop your knowledge of the world of Chemical Engineering, which modern society relies on, discovering renewable energy technologies, industrial biotechnology more.****Course outline**Ranked 3rd in the UK for Chemical Engineering (Guardian University Guide 2025), this professionally-accredited* world-class degree will prepare you for a diverse career in an in-demand sector.Vital to modern society, developing solutions to our planet's most pressing challenges such as sustainability and clean energy - chemical engineers change the world. This unique course combines modules in fundamental chemical engineering with those in chemistry, physical chemistry and mathematics, allowing you to gain the in-depth knowledge needed to ensure the safe and profitable production of the chemicals and materials that make the world go round. At the same time, you will be learning a robust selection of practical skills, such as problem-solving, engineering-relevant IT and engineering design skills.**Key benefits**- Highly ranked - Ranked 3rd overall in the UK for Chemical Engineering (Guardian, 2025)- Professionally accredited* – Accredited by the Institute of Chemical Engineers (IChemE)- Power up your future – Develop the skills employers around the globe look for. Gain an edge in a fast-changing world and thrive in your career with Aston Power Skills.- Gold standard teaching – Aston University was awarded Gold – the highest possible rating for the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF, 2023)- More for less – Ranked 2nd in the UK for ‘value added’ (Chemical Engineering Guardian, 2025)- Running smoothly - 93% of students felt positive about the organisation and management of their course (Chemical Engineering National Student Survey, 2024)- Earn more – Our graduates are among the highest paid in the country, earning on average £38,700 five years after graduating (Engineering Longitudinal Education Outcomes, 2024)**Where can this degree take me?**The transferable skills that our chemical engineering programmes provide mean that our graduates are successful in finding employment in a wide range of roles such as:- Graduate engineer- Process engineer- Quality assurance engineer- Data analyst- Project engineer- Technical consultant- Graduate process design engineer- Development operations consultantOur graduates have gone on to work at companies such as Severn Trent Water, Veolia, Procter & Gamble UK, Mott MacDonald, NHS, Capgemini, Jaguar Land Rover (JLR), and Amazon.**Professional accreditation***This programme is accredited by the Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE). As part of the standard process, it is currently undergoing re-accreditation, with confirmation expected before September 2026.

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