BEng Chemical Engineering (Industrial)
About this course
BEng in Chemical Engineering (Industrial), an undergraduate chemical engineering degree focused on industrial processes and technical principles. The four-year programme includes an opportunity to undertake a paid industrial placement year with major organisations such as BAE Systems, Unilever and Mercedes F1 Team. The first year introduces foundational subjects through modules such as Introductory Science, Engineering Mathematics, Mass and Energy Balances, and Materials Science and Engineering. The second year advances this knowledge via Advanced Engineering Mathematics and Numerical Methods, Chemical Engineering Practice and Process Simulation, Process Safety and Environmental Engineering, and Chemical Reaction Engineering. The final year involves comprehensive study and practical work through Process Plant Design Project, Process Optimisation and Control, Sustainability in Process Engineering, and Energy Technologies.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAA IB: 16 points at higher level to include 6 points in Mathematics: Applications and Interpretation or 5 points in Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches and either Physics or Chemistry.
What students say
Based on about 8 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 75%
- Learning opportunities: 86%
- Assessment and feedback: 66%
- Academic support: 85%
- Organisation and management: 75%
- Learning resources: 87%
- Student voice: 73%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 80 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 84%
- Left higher education: 14%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 1%
What graduates do next
Based on about 12 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 95%
- Working and studying: 5%
Most common jobs
- Engineering professionals: 65%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 5%
- Information Technology Professionals: 5%
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 5%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 90%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 90%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 70%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 485 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 4%
- North West: 19%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 26%
- East Midlands: 6%
- West Midlands: 6%
- East of England: 8%
- London: 16%
- South East: 8%
- South West: 3%
- Wales: 2%
- Scotland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 100 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 94%
- Baccalaureate: 2%
- Other HE qualification: 4%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- 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 a Chartered Engineer.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Bronze for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Introductory Science
- Professional Engineering Skills
- Engineering Mathematics
- Process Engineering Fundamentals
- Mass and Energy Balances
- Thermodynamics and Transport Phenomena Fundamentals
- Materials Science and Engineering
- Advanced Engineering Mathematics and Numerical Methods
- Chemical Engineering Practice and Process Simulation
- Applied Thermodynamics and Transport Phenomena
- Process Safety and Environmental Engineering
- Chemical Reaction Engineering
- Separation Process Principles
- Process Plant Design Project
- Engineering Management and Discovery Labs
- Process Optimisation and Control
- Multi-phase Separations and Solids Processing
- Sustainability in Process Engineering
- Energy Technologies
- Materials Synthesis and Characterisation
- Nuclear Operations
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BEng Chemical Engineering (Industrial) at University of Leeds earn?
The median salary is £33,000 after 15 months, £31,000 after 3 years, £38,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £32,500 and £48,000. The £38,500 median after five years is £4,000 less than the UK median for Chemical, process and energy engineering.
What do graduates of BEng Chemical Engineering (Industrial) at University of Leeds do next?
100% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BEng Chemical Engineering (Industrial) at University of Leeds?
75% 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 (Industrial) at University of Leeds?
The typical offer is AAA at A level. The average entrant had 150 UCAS points.
Is BEng Chemical Engineering (Industrial) at University of Leeds accredited?
Yes. 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 a Chartered Engineer.
How many students continue on BEng Chemical Engineering (Industrial) at University of Leeds?
84% of students continued into their second year, and 14% left higher education.