MEng Chemical Engineering
About this course
MEng in Chemical Engineering, covering process design, reaction engineering and thermodynamics. Core topics include Control Systems, Mathematical Modelling, Engineering Design, Project Management, Research Methods, and Statistics. Accredited by the Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE). A sandwich placement year of at least 24 weeks and a final-year research project are included.
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Entry requirements
UCAS points: 128-136 A level: ABB-AAB at A Level including relevant subjects. BTEC: DDD in BTEC Extended Diploma in a relevant subject. T level: Distinction overall from a T level qualification - Must include B from Core and must be an engineering T level.
What students say
Based on about 13 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 95%
- Learning opportunities: 89%
- Assessment and feedback: 89%
- Academic support: 100%
- Organisation and management: 88%
- Learning resources: 85%
- Student voice: 92%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 20 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 90%
- Left higher education: 5%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 12 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 65%
- Working and studying: 15%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 15%
Most common jobs
- Engineering professionals: 45%
- Skilled trades occupations: 15%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 10%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 85%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 85%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 65%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 380 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 2%
- North West: 9%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 41%
- East Midlands: 19%
- West Midlands: 7%
- East of England: 7%
- London: 2%
- South East: 6%
- South West: 3%
- Wales: 2%
- Scotland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 30 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 85%
- Access course: 5%
- Foundation course: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Silver for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Chemical Engineering Fundamentals
- Chemical Engineering Mathematics
- Chemistry, Materials And Employability For Chemical Engineers
- Practical Chemical Engineering
- Chemical Engineering Principles
- Chemical Reaction Engineering & Thermodynamics
- Process Modelling And Control
- Sustainable Chemical Engineering
- Undergraduate Sandwich Placement Applied Professional Diploma
- Individual Design Project
- Particle Processing And Applications
- Reactor Design
- Sustainable Design Project
- Advanced Chemical Engineering Principles
- Advanced Process Design & Safety
- Chemical Engineering Research Project
- Computational Fluid Dynamics For Sustainable Chemical Engineering
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of MEng Chemical Engineering at Sheffield Hallam University earn?
The median salary is £31,500 after 15 months, £29,500 after 3 years, £35,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £27,500 and £44,000. The £35,500 median after five years is £7,000 less than the UK median for Chemical, process and energy engineering.
What do graduates of MEng Chemical Engineering at Sheffield Hallam 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 MEng Chemical Engineering at Sheffield Hallam University?
95% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for MEng Chemical Engineering at Sheffield Hallam University?
The typical offer is ABB at A level. The average entrant had 107 UCAS points.
Does MEng Chemical Engineering at Sheffield Hallam University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year.
How many students continue on MEng Chemical Engineering at Sheffield Hallam University?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.