BEng (Hons) Chemical Engineering at Aston University

This professionally accredited degree prepares you for a dynamic career in a sector tackling global challenges such as clean energy, clean water and climate action. You’ll study core chemical engineering alongside chemistry, physical chemistry, mathematics and shared engineering modules, gaining the knowledge and practical skills needed for safe and efficient chemical and materials production.

Faculty: College of Engineering and Physical Sciences  |  Duration: 3 or 4 years  |  Study mode: full-time (optional/integrated placement year)  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

First year core modules: Introductory Mathematics for Engineering, Digital, and Physical Sciences, Introductory Programming for Engineering and Physical Sciences, Introduction to Transfer Processes, Introduction to Chemical and Biochemical Engineering, Chemistry for Engineers, Applied Physical Chemistry with Thermodynamics and others. Second year core modules: Advanced Mathematical Modelling, Fluid Mechanics and Heat Transfer, Mass Transfer, Separation Processes, Reaction Engineering, Process Simulation and Control. Placement year core modules: Integrated Placement Year.

Career pathways

Our chemical engineering graduates have a strong track record in securing graduate roles, reflecting the varied range of skills they acquire during their degree. Recent examples of graduate destinations for chemical engineering students include Procter and Gamble, BP, ExxonMobil, Unilever, the National Grid, Atkins, British Sugar, Smurfit Kappa, BAE Systems, Heineken and HSBC.

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