BEng Chemical Engineering with Foundation Year
Canterbury Christ Church University
About this course
BEng (Hons) in Chemical Engineering. Core topics include Control Systems, Mathematical Modelling, Programming, Engineering Design, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. The programme incorporates the MIT-developed CDIO (Conceive, Design, Implement, Operate) approach to hands-on engineering practice. An individual Engineering Project is completed in the final year, with industry-focused CDIO projects embedded throughout.
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Entry requirements
A level: DDE BTEC: MPP Access to HE: Pass 45 Credits 64 UCAS tariff points. Additional requirements You also need five GCSE's C/4 or above including English, Maths, and Science.
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
- Fundamentals of Applied Mathematics and Programming
- Applied Science
- Interdisciplinary Communication Skills
- Fundamentals of Engineering
- The Big Picture
- 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 with Foundation Year 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 with Foundation Year 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 with Foundation Year 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 with Foundation Year at Canterbury Christ Church University?
The typical offer is DDE at A level. The average entrant had 88 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BEng Chemical Engineering with Foundation Year at Canterbury Christ Church University?
80% of students continued into their second year, and 20% left higher education.