MEng (Hons) Chemical Engineering Integrated Master's degree at Loughborough University
MEng (Hons) Chemical Engineering at Loughborough University. Over five years of full-time study, you'll build fluency across core theory, research methods, applied practice and specialist options, culminating in an independent project that puts your learning to use.
About this course
An Undergraduate Chemical Engineering MEng (Hons) focuses on the processing of raw materials into products on a commercial scale (process engineering). Learn more From the provider’s course page.
MEng (Hons) Chemical Engineering is an Integrated Master's degree (MEng (Hons)) at Loughborough University. It runs 5 years, studied full-time.
For Chemical, process and energy engineering graduates from this provider, 90% were in work or further study 15 months after graduating, 95% in highly skilled roles, typical earnings around £32,000. (HESA Graduate Outcomes / LEO, via Discover Uni.)
For the typical curriculum, specialisations, career paths and graduate earnings for Engineering, see the sections below.
Course evidence score
The arithmetic mean of the official measures available for this course: NSS satisfaction, graduate activity and continuation.
Published threshold met NSS publication requires sufficient responses; small differences are not a rank. NSS mean of 7 published themes (Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)
Limited evidence Published sample: 20; treat comparisons cautiously. Cohort 2022-23. Graduate Outcomes work or further study 90% (2022-23; Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)
Published threshold met Discover Uni suppresses continuation data below its publication threshold. Cohort 2022-23. Continuation 85% (2022-23; Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)
Curriculum & modules
Real modules published for this course, grouped only where the source gives a year, stage or level.
Year 1 6 modules
- Chemical Engineering ScienceCompulsory
Module details
Equip students with core chemical and biological knowledge underpinning Chemical Engineering. Introduce the principles of sustainable chemical/biochemical processes. Introduce students to industrially significant aspects of chemical/biochemical processes and microbiology. Familiarise students to risk analysis procedures and experimental planning processes.
- Engineering Principles and DesignCompulsory
Module details
Introduce the commercial, social and environmental context of engineering design, including sustainability and ethics, process economics, and EDI. Introduce a structured approach to engineering design, applying the principles of mechanical design, engineering drawings, and professional standards. Promote the development of key professional and transferable engineering skills from teamwork and time management to written and verbal communication and personal development. Provide perspective of eng
- Process BalancesCompulsory
Module details
Impart the fundamentals of formulating material and energy balances for chemical engineering processes such as mixing, reactions and separations. Analyse steady and unsteady state reactors by using material and energy balances. Understand the concept of phase equilibrium and analyse single and multiple stage equilibrium processes using equilibrium relationships and material balances. Produce process flow block diagrams and stream tables to describe chemical engineering processes.
- ThermofluidsCompulsory
Module details
Introduce the fundamental concepts of thermodynamics and fluid mechanics. Solve practical engineering problems using thermodynamics and fluid mechanics principles.
- Transfer ProcessesCompulsory
Module details
Provide a thorough understanding of the fundamental concepts and modes of heat and mass transfer. Solve problems relating to conduction, convection, and radiation modes of heat transfer. Enable students to select, size and rate heat exchangers and estimate process heat duty. Introduce the fundamental concepts of mass transfer theory and calculations.
- Mathematical Methods in Chemical EngineeringCompulsory
Module details
Reinforce and extend students' previous exposure to mathematics with an emphasis on the techniques required to solve problems arising in chemical engineering.
Year 2 4 modules
- Chemical Engineering SeparationsCompulsory
Module details
Introduce the fundamental concepts of distillation, gas absorption and drying, for the use in process design and operation. Give students an understanding of the principles of equilibrium staged processes and mass transfer theory in the design of separation processes. Introduce students to thermodynamic activity based models, and how they are used to derive appropriate equilibrium relationships for the use in the design of separation processes. Introduce students to drying techniques via the app
- Process Safety and ControlCompulsory
Module details
Convey the importance of safety in the process industry and impart a working knowledge of different hazard evaluation procedures and process management tools. Develop an understanding of the principles of process control loops, their constituent components, and how these interact to produce a control response.
- Process Simulation and DesignCompulsory
Module details
Familiarise students with the stages involved in progressing a process design, from early inception to a detailed plant design. Compile and synthesise knowledge from other modules to address an open-ended design challenge. Introduce the principles of process simulation to analyse and optimise steady-state engineering problems. Equip students with the knowledge and training of using computer aided design (CAD) software to produce professional chemical engineering diagrams.
- Data Analysis and ModellingCompulsory
Module details
Introduce the principles of data analysis and modelling relevant to materials and biomedical and chemical engineering.
Year 3 3 modules
- Advanced Thermodynamics & Reaction EngineeringCompulsory
Module details
Develop knowledge and understanding of the principles of thermodynamics and their application in the design of chemical reactor systems and chemical processes. Provide an introduction to chemical reaction engineering with an emphasis on reactor design and simulation. Consolidate and extend knowledge of fundamental thermodynamic equations and their application to practical systems. Develop knowledge and understanding of chemical thermodynamics, including ideal and non-ideal systems, and apply eng
- Advanced Fluid Mechanics and Particle TechnologyCompulsory
Module details
Develop students' understanding of the fundamentals of the flow of fluids and complex fluids through the application of the principles of conservation of energy, mass, and momentum. Develop expertise in solving fluid mechanics problems encountered in chemical engineering including the use of Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD). Apply the understanding of fluid mechanics to systems containing a dispersed phase. Provide a critical understanding of the methods available for the production, separatio
- Process IntegrationCompulsory
Module details
Introduce the principles of pinch analysis to quantify potential energy savings on an i
Source: provider course page. Modules can change; required/optional status, credits, descriptions and assessment are shown only when explicitly published.
Course in depth
What this course covers, who it suits and where it leads.
What you'll study
This course focuses on the processing of raw materials into products on a commercial scale through process engineering. You'll typically begin with engineering fundamentals, mathematics, mechanics, materials science and design skills, and progress through thermodynamics, fluids and engineering computing. In year 2, you'll undertake group design projects and engineering analysis. From year 3 onwards, a course like this normally moves towards specialist options such as mechanical, electrical & electronic, civil & structural, robotics & mechatronics, or energy & sustainability pathways. Throughout, you'll develop practical and analytical capabilities, culminating in a substantial individual project. The MEng format also allows you to pursue a Chartered (CEng) pathway if you choose.
Who it's for
You're drawn to how things are made and transformed at commercial scale, and you think in terms of systems and processes. You're comfortable with mathematics and physics, and you want to see how theory solves real industrial problems. This course asks you to combine rigorous analytical thinking with practical engineering judgment. You'll find yourself working through design challenges, laboratories and projects that mirror workplace scenarios, expect hands-on problem-solving alongside desk-based study.
Careers & job market
Across engineering courses nationally, 90% of graduates are in work or further study within 15 months. Four-fifths of those working are in highly skilled roles or postgraduate study. Graduate earnings data from the Office for Students show chemical engineering graduates earn £29,000–£35,000 at the 15-month mark, with median salaries rising to £33,150–£46,800 after five years. Career trajectories often include process engineering, plant design, operations management and technical consultancy, though individual outcomes vary with role, location and employer.
University & format
This MEng (Hons) degree is studied full-time over 5 years at Loughborough University, a public university founded in 1909, located in Loughborough. Instruction is delivered in English. The degree is a recognised UK degree-awarding body qualification. The course holds Gold for teaching quality in the Office for Students' TEF 2023 and is.
Student satisfaction
How students on this course answered the National Student Survey, by theme.
Share of students responding positively.
Published threshold met NSS publication requires sufficient responses; small differences are not a rank. NSS mean of 7 published themes (Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)
Applicant information
The next application dates for this course, followed by facts the provider publishes.
- 2027 entryCompleted applications can be submitted
Your application needs a reference before you can send it.
- 2026 entryFinal date for 2026 applications
Applications must reach UCAS by 18:00 UK time.
- 2026 entryLast day to add a Clearing choice
Check that this course still has a vacancy before adding it.
- 2027 entryEqual-consideration deadline
18:00 UK time for most undergraduate courses.
Show 5 later dates
- 2027 entryUCAS Extra opens
Applicants who used all five choices and hold no offer may be able to add another choice.
- 2027 entryLast day applications go directly to providers
Applications received after 18:00 UK time are entered into Clearing.
- 2027 entryClearing opens
Eligible applicants can see vacancies and release themselves into Clearing.
- 2027 entryFinal date for 2027 applications
Applications must reach UCAS by 18:00 UK time.
- 2027 entryLast day to add a Clearing choice
Check that this course still has a vacancy before adding it.
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Access Loughborough Contextual Offer. Eligibility and any reduced offer are applicant-specific.
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Placement year. Availability, selection and pay can vary.
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Entry & how to get in
Who gets in
What recently admitted students actually held, official admissions data, not a stated requirement.
UCAS tariff of entrants
Grades are the A-level equivalent of each points band. Tap a band to check your own chances below.
Qualifications held on entry
| Qualification | Share |
|---|---|
| A-levels or equivalent | 100% |
Entry & your chances
An honest read from the official entry data, plus your personal match.
Accepted students typically held strong UCAS tariffs. Check how your predicted grades compare and whether a contextual offer applies.
Will you get in? Plot your grades
Pick your predicted A-levels and watch your UCAS points land on the real spread of students admitted to this course.
Each bar is the share of admitted students in that UCAS-points band (lower → higher). Grades show the A-level equivalent.
Based on the official admitted-student tariff distribution. Many universities make contextual (reduced-grade) offers, so a result below the range doesn’t rule you out.
How to apply
Undergraduate applications go through UCAS. Here’s what matters for this course, the right deadline, the grades to aim for, and the steps in order.
- 1Register on UCAS Hub
Create your UCAS application and add this course. One application covers up to five choices.
- 2Write your personal statement
A single statement covers all your choices, so keep it broad enough for similar courses while showing genuine interest in this subject.
- 3Submit by 13 January 2027, 18:00 UK time
UCAS equal-consideration deadline for most undergraduate courses. Source: UCAS 2027 dates.
- 4Reply to your offers
When decisions are in, pick a firm (first) choice and an insurance (back-up) choice with slightly lower grades.
- 5Results day & confirmation
On results day (mid-August) your place is confirmed if you meet the offer. Just missed? Talk to the university, or find a place through Clearing.
Fees & funding
What this course costs and how UK student finance covers it.
Tuition per year
Standard capped home fee at English providers (2026/27); Scotland, Wales & NI differ.
Check fees at Loughborough University →For students who normally live in England
2026/27 Student Finance England figures. Maintenance support is means-tested and this two-point view is not an entitlement calculator. The course total uses its published length and home fee where both are available; a missing full-time fee uses the clearly labelled England-cap scenario, while part-time fees and unknown lengths are never guessed. Use the official calculator. Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland use separate systems: SAAS, Student Finance Wales, and Student Finance NI.
Starting on or after 1 January 2027?
The Lifelong Learning Entitlement is a separate system. A new learner’s tuition entitlement is currently stated as £39,160 (about 480 credits at 2026/27 fee levels), subject to prior study and eligibility. Check the official LLE guide.
Paying for it
- Tuition Fee Loan: can cover eligible tuition up to the applicable limit and is paid straight to the provider.
- Maintenance Loan: up to £10,830/yr away from home outside London (England, 2026/27), means-tested on household income.
- Repayment: 9% of income above £25,000, nothing below it; written off after 40 years.
- Earn alongside: most students work part-time in term, part-time roles on the StudySmarter job board.
England figures shown; Scotland, Wales & NI run their own schemes, check gov.uk.
Scholarships & bursaries you could qualify for
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Careers & earnings
What Engineering graduates actually earn, from real outcome data, 15 months, 3 years and 5 years after graduating.
Graduate earnings: this course
| When | Median | Typical range | Graduates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months after | £32,000 | £30,000 – £33,000 | 20 |
| 3 years after | £36,000 | £29,500 – £40,500 | 110 |
| 5 years after | £45,000 | £34,000 – £54,500 | 120 |
Nominal earnings for graduates of this course/subject at this provider. Limited evidence. Published sample: 20; treat comparisons cautiously. Cohort 2022-23.
Graduate outcomes, 15 months on: this course
- 1Graduate roleFirst role after the degree · 0–2 yrs
- 2Specialist / PractitionerWorking in engineering · 2–5 yrs
- 3Senior / LeadLeading work and people · 5–10 yrs
- 4Head of / ExpertSenior leadership or deep expertise · 10+ yrs
How pay grows: this course vs Engineering nationally
National figures for Engineering graduates, HESA Graduate Outcomes (15 months) and the Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset (3 & 5 years). These are national, not university-specific; actual pay varies by employer, region, role and experience. Different cohorts, so the bars are not one group over time.
Work out your pay
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What happened to 100 students?
Choose an outcome to translate the published percentage into a simple 100-person view. Each dot represents one percentage point, not an individual tracked student.
were in work or further study
15 months after graduation
Source: Discover Uni, using Graduate Outcomes and continuation data. Cohorts: 2022-23. Limited evidence. Published sample: 20; treat comparisons cautiously. Cohort 2022-23. Each tab is a separate published measure; categories can overlap and should not be added together.
Value compared with similar courses
How this course’s 5-year median earnings compare with Engineering courses at the same study level.
Compared with 2,256 courses with compatible official earnings data. This is a course-value comparison, not a quality ranking.
UK occupations graduates enter
Published graduate destinations, joined conservatively to UK SOC 2020, ONS pay and Skills England demand.
- Engineering professionalsSOC 2020 212 · 65% of published destinations · ASHE median £50,325
- Business, Research and Administrative ProfessionalsSOC 2020 243 · 15% of published destinations · ASHE median £48,746
Discover Uni JOBLIST/JOBTYPE; ONS ASHE 2025 provisional, all employee jobs; Skills England Occupations in Demand 2025. SOC is shown only for an exact normalised label match; demand is shown only at exact four-digit SOC. Published sample: 35; response rate: 70%. Pay describes the occupation across workers, not a guaranteed graduate salary.
Job market & outlook
How Engineering graduates fare in the labour market, and how AI is reshaping the work.
How AI is changing the work
AI doesn't replace the profession, it shifts it: routine tasks get automated, while judgement, working with people and using AI well become more valuable.
What AI takes off your plate
- Routine information gathering
- First-draft writing and summaries
- Standard analysis and admin
- Repetitive processing tasks
More human than ever
- Judgement and original thinking
- Working with and leading people
- Owning and sense-checking AI output
- Ethics and accountability
The strongest graduates pair subject depth with the ability to use AI tools critically.
Roles & employers
Where Engineering graduates typically go, indicative destinations from graduate career data. Each role links to live openings on the StudySmarter job board.
Roles graduates go into
Where they work
- Engineering & manufacturing firms
- Automotive & aerospace
- Energy & utilities
- Defence & consultancies
Jobs after this course
Current roles from the StudySmarter job board that suit Engineering graduates.
Engineering Surveyor (Machine Control)BAM UK & IrelandEngineering Operations Project ManagerFdo Consulting LimitedEngineering ManagerVerto PeopleEngineering ManagerRobert WaltersEngineering ManagerPremier Technical RecruitmentEngineering ManagerRedline Group LtdIs this course right for you?
The essentials UK applicants ask about: finance, outcomes, entry and quality.
Student finance
For comparison, the standard full-time England tuition cap is up to £9,790 per year in 2026/27; the actual fee varies by course and provider. If you normally live in England, eligible students can apply for a Tuition Fee Loan, plus a Maintenance Loan for living costs. Under Plan 5 you repay 9% of income above £25,000, nothing below that, and the balance is written off after 40 years.
Where graduates go
90% were in work or further study 15 months after graduating, with a median salary of £32,000. See the full breakdown in Careers & earnings above.
Your entry chances
Use the UCAS points calculator above to see how your predicted grades compare with admitted students, and whether a contextual offer could apply.
Official-data snapshot
Averaging the official measures published for it, this course scores 8.7 out of 10: NSS 85.1% · in work or study 90% · continued 85%.
Who studies here and in this subject?
Provider- and UK subject-level context.
Loughborough University
Engineering and technology across the UK
HESA student record 2024/25. Counts are rounded.
Local crime-data context
A neutral snapshot around the published teaching location.
Around Loughborough University
1,024 street-level reports returned within roughly one mile across 2026-04 to 2026-06.
Police.uk street-level API. Approximate locations, not confined to campus. England, Wales and Northern Ireland; not Scotland.
Is Engineering right for you?
Tick what applies to you and see how good a fit it is.
International students
What applying to Loughborough University from outside the UK involves: fees, English, visa, funding and living costs.
Tuition fees
International tuition is set per course by Loughborough University; international fees are typically £12,000–£30,000/year for classroom subjects and higher for lab/clinical ones. You’re not eligible for UK Tuition Fee or Maintenance Loans, so plan for fees plus living costs upfront.
English language
Most UK undergraduate courses ask for around IELTS 6.0–6.5 (no band below 5.5–6.0), or an accepted equivalent. If you’re just short, most universities run a pre-sessional English course that counts towards the requirement.
Student visa
You’ll usually need a Student visa (Student Route). After you accept an offer the university issues a CAS; you then show funds for fees plus about £1,023–£1,334/month living costs and pay the Immigration Health Surcharge for NHS access.
Scholarships & funding
Many universities offer international/global scholarships (often £2,000–£6,000/yr), check Loughborough University’s funding pages.
Living costs
Budget roughly £1,100–£1,400/month outside London and £1,400–£1,800/month in London for rent, food and travel; the figure also matters for your visa.
Working while you study
A Student visa usually allows up to 20 hours/week in term time and full-time in holidays, useful alongside study, though not something to rely on for fees.
Visa rules and fees change. Always confirm the current requirements with Loughborough University and gov.uk before you apply.
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