BEng Chemical Engineering at University of Southampton

Programme overview

This chemical engineering degree focuses on sustainability. On completion, you’ll have the skills to help the world transition to a more sustainable future. Demand is high for chemical engineering graduates.

What you will study

This is a full-time course starting September 2021. During the first two years, you'll learn the fundamentals of chemical engineering. As you progress through the course, you'll learn to apply these fundamentals to real-world problems.

Career pathways

Graduates commonly work in sectors including manufacturing, scientific and technical, water and waste management, education, public administration, defence, finance. Careers directly related to the course include chemical technician, chemical plant operator, analytical chemist, food engineer, petroleum engineer, pharmaceutical manufacturer, chemical engineer, nuclear engineer.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A-levels: AAA including mathematics and chemistry, with a pass in the Practical exam (where it is separately endorsed). IB: Pass, with 36 points overall with 18 points at Higher Level, including 6 at Higher Level in chemistry and 6 at Higher Level in mathematics (Analysis and Approaches) or 7 at Higher Level in mathematics (Applications and Interpretation). Applicants must hold GCSE English language (or GCSE English) (minimum grade 4/C) and mathematics (minimum grade 4/C). IELTS 6.5 overall with at least 6.0 in each component.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year. UK (home) students, tuition for a year of study on the September 2027 entry course page Source

International applicants: GBP 33,500 a year. EU and international students, tuition for a year of study on the September 2027 entry course page Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 3 years full-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.southampton.ac.uk/courses/how-to-apply/undergraduate-applications.page

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