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Chemical Engineering MEng (Hons)

UK

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What will I learn?

This double-accredited Chemical Engineering degree will equip you for a rewarding career at the forefront of science and technology.

Course overview

This four-year degree provides a direct route to becoming a Chartered Chemical Engineer (CEng), one of the industry's most recognisable international qualifications.

Hands-on practical learning and optional industry placements will give you the opportunity to put your theory into practice and gain invaluable experience in the sector.

Nurturing you into a professional engineer with the skills and knowledge to make a real difference in the world, you'll gain a broad level of expertise across areas such as thermodynamics, plant design, and process control.

Professional accreditation

All of our degrees are accredited by the Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE) and the Institute of Measurement and Control.

IChemE accreditation means employers will recognise the quality of your degree because it meets high professional standards.

Teaching methods

Newcastle students graduate fully equipped with the skills they will need thanks to our strong links with industry experts and focus on industry skills, including:

  • problem-based learning for the first three years based around industrial case studies – excellent preparation for life as a professional engineer
  • lectures delivered by practising industry experts covering issues surrounding safety management and environmental protection
  • industry representation on our Board of Studies with direct input into our degrees
  • industry links with over 100 chemical engineering companies, resulting in sponsorship and placement opportunities and plant visits

We use case study-led teaching, so your learning has real-world relevance. Teaching is through a combination of:

  • lectures
  • tutorials
  • seminars
  • computer practice sessions
  • extensive practical laboratory work
  • group work on case studies and design projects

Work placement

Get career ready with a work placement and leave as a confident professional in your field. You can apply to spend 9 to 12 months working in any organisation in the world, and receive University support from our dedicated team to secure your dream placement. Work placements take place between stages 3 and 4.

You'll gain first-hand experience of working in the sector, putting your learning into practice and developing your professional expertise.

If you choose to take a work placement, it will extend your degree by a year. Placements are subject to availability.

Which department am I in?

School of Engineering (Chemical)

Study options

Full Time (4 Years)

Tuition fees
£27,950.00 (US$ 35,199) per year
This is a fixed fee

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

16 September 2024

Venue

Main Site (Newcastle)

King's Gate,

Newcastle upon Tyne,

Northumberland,

NE1 7RU, England

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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About Newcastle University

Newcastle University offers an internationally respected qualification, and a graduate employment rate of 94 per cent.

  • Historic campus with modern facilities
  • Nine National Teaching Fellowships awarded among staff
  • Scholarships and bursaries available
  • Highest offer rate of Russell Group universities

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