BEng Chemical Engineering (distance learning)
About this course
BEng Hons Chemical Engineering (distance learning), an undergraduate degree in chemical engineering delivered through distance learning. Core topics include Programming, Statistics, Mathematical Modelling, Project Management, Engineering Design, and Critical & Analytical Thinking. Eligible students can complete the curriculum in three years. The fourth year establishes foundational knowledge through compulsory modules including Chemistry for Chemical Engineering, Mathematics for Chemical Engineering, and Basic Principles of Chemical Engineering. The fifth year continues with Professional Engineering and Project Management, Process Analysis and Statistics, Chemical Principles and Thermodynamics, and Chemical Engineering Safety. The sixth year covers advanced concepts via Fluid Flow and Heat Transfer, Reactors, Mass Transfer and Separation Processes, Biochemical Engineering, Process Design and Simulation, and Numerical Methods and Programming. The final seventh year concludes with Process Control and Environmental Technology, Advanced Separations and Problem Solving, and Chemical Engineering Design.
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What students say
Based on about 7 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 87%
- Learning opportunities: 82%
- Assessment and feedback: 76%
- Academic support: 94%
- Organisation and management: 89%
- Learning resources: 91%
- Student voice: 78%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 30 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 60%
- Left higher education: 35%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 5%
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: 100%
Most common jobs
- Engineering professionals: 60%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 10%
- Conservation and environment professionals: 10%
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 10%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 100%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 100%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 65%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 20 graduates, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- North East: 20%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 10%
- West Midlands: 5%
- South East: 10%
- South West: 5%
- Scotland: 50%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A degree: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 15%
- Other qualifications: 5%
- No formal qualifications: 75%
Modules
- Chemistry for Chemical Engineering
- Mathematics for Chemical Engineering
- Basic Principles of Chemical Engineering
- Professional Engineering and Project Management
- Process Analysis and Statistics
- Chemical Principles and Thermodynamics
- Chemical Engineering Safety
- Fluid Flow and Heat Transfer
- Reactors
- Mass Transfer and Separation Processes
- Biochemical Engineering
- Process Design and Simulation
- Numerical Methods and Programming
- Process Control and Environmental Technology
- Advanced Separations and Problem Solving
- Chemical Engineering Design
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BEng Chemical Engineering (distance learning) at University of Strathclyde earn?
The median salary is £60,000 after 15 months, £51,000 after 3 years, £40,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £27,000 and £65,000. The £40,500 median after five years is £2,000 less than the UK median for Chemical, process and energy engineering.
What do graduates of BEng Chemical Engineering (distance learning) at University of Strathclyde 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 (distance learning) at University of Strathclyde?
87% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
How many students continue on BEng Chemical Engineering (distance learning) at University of Strathclyde?
60% of students continued into their second year, and 35% left higher education.