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BEng Chemical Engineering

Canterbury Christ Church University

About this course

BEng (Hons) in Chemical Engineering. Core topics include Mathematical Modelling, Control Systems, Programming, Engineering Design, Project Management, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. The course follows the MIT-developed CDIO (Conceive, Design, Implement, Operate) framework, with industry-based group projects integrated across several modules. Students can undertake a year in industry or year abroad.

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Institution
Canterbury Christ Church University
Level
undergraduate
Subject
Chemical Engineering
Duration
3 years
UCAS code
H103
Typical offer
A-level BBC, IB 29, UCAS 112
Median salary
£30,000 after 15 months

Entry requirements

A level: BBC IB: 29 Points BTEC: DMM Access to HE: 15 Distinctions and 30 Merits 112 UCAS tariff points. Please note: You need a numerate subject at Level 3 (e.g Maths, Physics Computer Science) and 5 GCSE’s including Maths, English Language and Science at a grade 4 or above to study this course.

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What students say

Based on about 35 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university

  • Teaching on my course: 85%
  • Learning opportunities: 83%
  • Assessment and feedback: 84%
  • Academic support: 94%
  • Organisation and management: 74%
  • Learning resources: 85%
  • Student voice: 82%

Do students stay on the course?

Based on about 10 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)

  • Continued on course: 80%
  • Left higher education: 20%

What graduates do next

Based on about 8 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)

  • Working: 75%
  • Further study: 10%
  • Unemployed: 10%

Most common jobs

  • Engineering professionals: 30%
  • Skilled trades occupations: 15%
  • Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 15%
  • Process, plant and machine operatives: 10%
  • Managers, directors and senior officials: 5%
  • Find their work meaningful: 75%
  • Feel on track for their future plans: 80%
  • Use what they learnt on the course: 65%

Who gets in

Based on about 15 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)

  • A levels: 85%
  • Baccalaureate: 5%
  • Other HE qualification: 5%

Accreditation & quality ratings

TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.

Modules

  • Computer Aided Engineering
  • Chemistry for Chemical Engineers
  • Applied Mathematics and Programming
  • Introduction to Chemical Engineering
  • Integrated Electro-mechanical Systems and Practices Engineering
  • Chemical Reaction Engineering
  • Thermodynamics, Heat Transfer and Fluid Mechanics
  • Separation Processes
  • Control and Instrumentation
  • Process Modelling, Safety and Sustainability
  • Future Engineering
  • Engineering Research Practice
  • Engineering Project
  • Energy Engineering Systems

Questions about this course

How much do graduates of BEng Chemical Engineering at Canterbury Christ Church University earn?

The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months. After fifteen months the middle half of graduates earn between £26,000 and £34,000. The £30,000 median after fifteen months is £3,000 less than the UK median for Chemical, process and energy engineering.

What do graduates of BEng Chemical Engineering at Canterbury Christ Church University do next?

85% 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 Canterbury Christ Church University?

85% 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 Canterbury Christ Church University?

The typical offer is BBC at A level, or 29 points in the IB. The average entrant had 88 UCAS points.

How many students continue on BEng Chemical Engineering at Canterbury Christ Church University?

80% of students continued into their second year, and 20% left higher education.