BEng Chemical Engineering
About this course
BEng (Hons) in Chemical Engineering, combining chemical process design with principles of chemistry and mathematics. Core topics include Programming and Mathematical Modelling. The course includes an integrated placement year option and a major design project in the final year. The programme is professionally accredited.
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What students say
Based on about 32 final-year students who answered
- Teaching on my course: 91%
- Learning opportunities: 94%
- Assessment and feedback: 85%
- Academic support: 97%
- Organisation and management: 93%
- Learning resources: 96%
- Student voice: 88%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 50 students who started
- Continued on course: 100%
What graduates do next
Based on about 14 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 45%
- Working and studying: 15%
- Further study: 10%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Engineering professionals: 45%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 20%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 20%
- Information Technology Professionals: 10%
- Finance Professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 85%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 75%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 60%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 150 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 2%
- North West: 7%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 3%
- East Midlands: 11%
- West Midlands: 40%
- East of England: 3%
- London: 24%
- South East: 6%
- South West: 3%
- Wales: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 40 students who started
- A levels: 90%
- Other qualifications: 10%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE) for the purpose of fully meeting the educational requirement for Chartered Chemical Engineer.
- Accredited by the Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE) on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as an Incorporated Engineer and partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Introductory Mathematics for Engineering, Digital, and Physical Sciences
- Introductory Programming for Engineering and Physical Sciences
- Introduction to Transfer Processes
- Introduction to Chemical and Biochemical Engineering
- Chemistry for Engineers
- Applied Physical Chemistry with Thermodynamics
- Power Skills
- Interdisciplinary Design Project
- Advanced Mathematical Modelling
- Process Design
- Fluid Mechanics and Heat Transfer
- Mass Transfer
- Separation Processes
- Reaction Engineering
- Process Simulation and Control
- Integrated Placement Year
- Professional Engineering Practice
- Advanced Reaction Engineering
- Advanced Separation Processes
- Advanced Process Control and Safety
- Process Economics and Sustainability
- Chemical Engineering Major Design Project
- Biotechnology and Bioprocessing
- Surfaces, Nanomaterials and Catalysis
- Renewable Technologies
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BEng Chemical Engineering at Aston University earn?
The median salary is £32,000 after 15 months, £31,000 after 3 years, £40,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £31,500 and £45,500. The £40,000 median after five years is £2,500 less than the UK median for Chemical, process and energy engineering.
What do graduates of BEng Chemical Engineering at Aston University do next?
75% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BEng Chemical Engineering at Aston University?
91% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BEng Chemical Engineering at Aston University?
The typical offer is BCC at A level. The average entrant had 114 UCAS points.
Is BEng Chemical Engineering at Aston University accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE) for the purpose of fully meeting the educational requirement for Chartered Chemical Engineer. Accredited by the Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE) on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as an Incorporated Engineer and partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer.
Does BEng Chemical Engineering at Aston University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BEng Chemical Engineering at Aston University?
100% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.