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BEng (Hons) Chemical Engineering (Industrial) Bachelor's degree at the University of Leeds
BEng (Hons) Chemical Engineering (Industrial) at University of Leeds integrates core theory, research and methods, applied practice, specialist options, an independent project, and professional skills development.
BEng (Hons)
Award
4
Years
Full-time
Study mode
95%
in work/study (15m)
About this course
BEng (Hons) Chemical Engineering (Industrial) is a Bachelor's degree (BEng (Hons)) at the University of Leeds. It runs 4 years, studied full-time.
For Engineering and technology graduates from this provider, 95% were in work or further study 15 months after graduating, 90% 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.
8.6
/ 10
Excellent
3 of 3 official measures
Student satisfaction
What students say in the National Student Survey
Strong74
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)
Graduate outcomes
In work or further study 15 months after graduating
Exceptional95
Stronger evidence Published sample: 140. Cohort 2022-23. Graduate Outcomes work or further study 95% (2022-23; Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)
Continuation
Students who continue past their first year
Exceptional90
Published threshold met Discover Uni suppresses continuation data below its publication threshold. Cohort 2021-23. Continuation 90% (2021-23; 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 7 modules
- Introductory ScienceCompulsory10 credits
Module details
Depending on your entry qualifications, you'll attend one of the following three modules: Foundation Mathematics, Foundation Physics or Foundation Chemistry.
- Professional Engineering SkillsCompulsory20 credits
Module details
Develop the skills of a professional engineer by undertaking a range of activities that focus on teamwork, communication, data analysis, engineering ethics and project management.
- Engineering MathematicsCompulsory10 credits
Module details
This module will provide you with the fundamental mathematical methods to solve engineering problems.
- Process Engineering FundamentalsCompulsory20 credits
Module details
You'll be introduced to the core chemical and process engineering concepts that underpin the design and operations of chemical processes. Your learning will be supported through site visits and a range of tools, including a virtual reality plant environment.
- Mass and Energy BalancesCompulsory20 credits
Module details
This module introduces you to the principles of mass and energy balances and their application to unit operations and processes. You'll undertake your first design project where you'll apply your knowledge of the chemical engineering concepts studied.
- Thermodynamics and Transport Phenomena FundamentalsCompulsory20 credits
Module details
You'll explore the physical laws that underpin engineering processes and how these can be used to solve chemical engineering problems.
- Materials Science and EngineeringCompulsory20 credits
Module details
Learn about the classes and properties of materials and their selection and processing for a range of applications.
Year 2 6 modules
- Advanced Engineering Mathematics and Numerical MethodsCompulsory20 credits
Module details
You'll learn mathematical techniques required for modelling engineering phenomena and use numerical methods to solve complex problems.
- Chemical Engineering Practice and Process SimulationCompulsory20 credits
Module details
Develop your practical skills as a chemical engineer by working on bench and pilot-scale equipment, using industry-standard software for process simulation and undertaking a group design project.
- Applied Thermodynamics and Transport PhenomenaCompulsory20 credits
Module details
You'll build on the competence you acquired in year 1 to explore more complex applications in thermodynamics, fluid mechanics and heat transfer.
- Process Safety and Environmental EngineeringCompulsory20 credits
Module details
Learn about the broader responsibilities of practicing chemical engineers by developing further the core competencies of safety, engineering ethics and sustainability.
- Chemical Reaction EngineeringCompulsory20 credits
Module details
In this module, you'll study different types of chemical reactors and understand the concepts of their operation to achieve desired process requirements.
- Separation Process PrinciplesCompulsory20 credits
Module details
You'll cover the theory and performance of different types of separation process units. You'll apply your theoretical knowledge to design mass transfer equipment to meet process specification.
Year 4 8 modules
- Process Plant Design ProjectCompulsory40 credits
Module details
You'll undertake a comprehensive, open-ended process plant design with elements of individual and group work. This capstone project is an opportunity for you to apply your chemical engineering knowledge and skills to design a plant considering a range of factors including process feasibility, economic viability and environmental sustainability.
- Engineering Management and Discovery LabsCompulsory20 credits
Module details
This module will broaden your professional engineering skills with an emphasis on project and supply chain management. You'll also complete your discovery lab practical which requires you to use your critical thinking and problem-solving abilities to find a solution to an engineering problem.
- Process Optimisation and ControlCompulsory20 credits
Module details
Learn about process instrumentation, control systems and strategies to optimise the performance of unit operations and processes. You'll be introduced to the new advances in digitalisation that are driving Industry 4.0 in the chemical sector.
- Multi-phase Separations and Solids ProcessingCompulsory20 credits
Module details
Developing your knowledge of separation processes from year 2, you'll learn about multi-component separations, unit operations for heterogeneous mixtures and the handling and processing of solids and particulates in bio and chemical processes.
- Sustainability in Process EngineeringOptional20 credits
Module details
Advanced Process Engineering pathway
- Energy TechnologiesOptional20 credits
Module details
Energy Engineering pathway
- Materials Synthesis and CharacterisationOptional20 credits
Module details
Materials Engineering pathway
- Nuclear OperationsOptional20 credits
Module details
Nuclear Engineering pathway
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
You'll study engineering fundamentals grounded in mathematics, mechanics and materials science, then progress into specialist chemical and mechanical disciplines. Year 1 covers core topics, engineering mathematics (calculus, linear algebra and numerical methods), mechanics and materials behaviour, and practical skills including CAD and workshop practice. In Year 2, you'll typically move into thermodynamics, fluids, circuits and systems, alongside engineering analysis, computing and simulation; you'll also complete a team design project to real industry specifications. Years 3 and 4 introduce specialist options such as mechanical, electrical and electronic, civil and structural, robotics and mechatronics, energy and sustainability, or the chartered (CEng) pathway. These years emphasise professional engineering practice, safety, ethics, sustainability and project management, culminating in a substantial individual design or research project.
Who it's for
This course suits students with strong science and mathematics foundations. Most accepted students held A-levels or equivalent qualifications; the typical UCAS tariff among entrants was 128–143 points. You should be interested in applying chemical engineering principles to industrial processes and problems, and prepared for a demanding, research-informed curriculum that balances theoretical knowledge with practical application.
Careers & job market
Across Engineering courses nationally, 90% of graduates are in work or further study within 15 months of graduating, with 80% of working graduates in highly skilled roles or further study. National graduate earnings data shows starting salaries typically range from £29,000 to £35,000 at 15 months; after five years, this rises to £33,150–£46,800. These figures reflect national trends for engineering graduates, not guaranteed individual outcomes.
University & format
The University of Leeds is a public Russell Group research-intensive university founded in 1904, located in Leeds. This BEng (Hons) Chemical Engineering (Industrial) course is a 4-year full-time degree taught in English. It is a recognised UK degree-awarding body and your degree is nationally recognised. The university holds Silver 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.
Application timelineWhat happens next
- 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.
Published entryAAA typical offer · specific subject requirements
Provider-published requirement; check the linked course page before applying.
AccreditationIChemE
Names detected beside accreditation or recognition copy on the provider course page; verify the route and intake.
PlacementPublished placement option
Industrial placement. Availability, selection and pay can vary.
Entry & how to get in
Typical offer (from the provider)The university’s course page lists a typical A-level offer of AAA specific subject requirements. Always check the provider for the current offer and subject requirements.
Most entrants held A-levels or equivalent84% of accepted students came in with A-levels or equivalent (entrants over recent years).
Typical UCAS tariff: 128 - 143 pointsThe most common UCAS tariff band among accepted students. This is what entrants had, not a stated requirement.
Entry requirements are set by the universityGrades, subjects and contextual offers vary. Check the University of Leeds's official course page for the current offer.
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 | 84% |
| another higher-education qualification | 8% |
| a Baccalaureate | 8% |
| an Access course | 1% |
Entry & your chances
An honest read from the official entry data, plus your personal match.
Offer-based entry
Entry is set by the university and based on your offer. Use your predicted grades to see how you compare, then check the university's stated requirements.
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.
Your UCAS points0
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Each bar is the share of admitted students in that UCAS-points band (lower → higher). Grades show the A-level equivalent.
Add your grades to see where you land
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.
Apply by13 January 2027, 18:00 UK timefor this course
Typical gradesAABA-level equivalent admitted students held
UCAS codeH807quote this on your application
- 1Register on UCAS Hub
Create your UCAS application and add this course (code H807). 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.
💡 Many universities make a contextual (reduced-grade) offer, for example based on your school’s results, time in care, or where you live. Ask University of Leeds whether you’re eligible before you apply; it can lower the grades you need.
Fees & funding
What this course costs and how UK student finance covers it.
Tuition per year
Homeup to £9,790 / yr
Internationalset by the university
Standard capped home fee at English providers (2026/27); Scotland, Wales & NI differ.
Check fees at University of Leeds →For students who normally live in England
illustrative Maintenance Loan per year
£9,790tuition used per year, illustrative full-time England fee-cap scenario
illustrative borrowing over 4 years
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.
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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 – £36,000 | 140 |
| 3 years after | £31,000 | £27,000 – £37,000 | 465 |
| 5 years after | £38,500 | £32,500 – £48,000 | 485 |
Nominal earnings for graduates of this course/subject at this provider. Stronger evidence. Published sample: 140. Cohort 2022-23.
Graduate outcomes, 15 months on: this course
95%
in work or further study 15 months on
90%
in highly skilled work or study
90%
continue past their first year
85%
find their work meaningful
85%
say work fits their future plans
- 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
Starting (15 months) HESA GO
£32,000
£29,000 – £35,000After 3 years LEO
£31,000
£26,775 – £37,800After 5 years LEO
£38,500
£33,150 – £46,800national rangethis course’s medianaxis £25,000 – £48,500
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.
95 of 100
were in work or further study
15 months after graduation
85% working5% working and studying5% in further study90% in highly skilled work or study
Source: Discover Uni, using Graduate Outcomes and continuation data. Cohorts: 2022-23. Stronger evidence. Published sample: 140. 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.
This course £38,500Peer median £38,500Middle 50% £35,500–£42,500
47th percentile
Compared with 2,256 courses with compatible official earnings data. This is a course-value comparison, not a quality ranking.
Brunel University of LondonBEng (Hons) Aerospace Engineering£38,500Brunel University of LondonBEng (Hons) Aerospace Engineering with Placement Year£38,500Brunel University of LondonMEng (Hons) Aerospace Engineering - integrated£38,500Brunel University of LondonMEng (Hons) Aerospace Engineering - integrated with Placement Year£38,500
UK occupations graduates enter
Published graduate destinations, joined conservatively to UK SOC 2020, ONS pay and Skills England demand.
- Engineering professionalsSOC 2020 212 · 60% of published destinations · ASHE median £50,325
- Business and public service associate professionalsSOC 2020 35 · 10% of published destinations · ASHE median £38,760
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: 60; response rate: 65%. 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.
90%
in work or further study 15 months after graduating, across Engineering courses nationally.
Graduate Outcomes80%
of working graduates are in highly skilled work or further study.
highly skilled88%
of students continue past their first year (still enrolled or completed).
continuationHow 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 LtdLive from the StudySmarter job board · as of 2026-08-01.See all matching jobs
Is this course right for you?
The essentials UK applicants ask about: finance, outcomes, entry and quality.
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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.
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Where graduates go
95% 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.
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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.
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Official-data snapshot
Averaging the official measures published for it, this course scores 8.6 out of 10: NSS 73.9% · in work or study 95% · continued 90%.
Who studies here and in this subject?
Provider- and UK subject-level context.
The University of Leeds
All students34,580
International31.5%
Aged 25+13.6%
Engineering and technology across the UK
Students176,530
Aged 25+23%
HESA student record 2024/25. Counts are rounded.
Local crime-data context
A neutral snapshot around the published teaching location.
Around The University of Leeds
3,846 street-level reports returned within roughly one mile across 2026-04 to 2026-06.
Violent Crime 1125Shoplifting 724Other Theft 322Public Order 319Anti Social Behaviour 305
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 University of Leeds from outside the UK involves: fees, English, visa, funding and living costs.
Tuition fees
International tuition is set per course by University of Leeds; 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 University of Leeds’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 University of Leeds and gov.uk before you apply.
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Common questions
How competitive is entry?
Entry is offer-based and set by the university. The most common tariff band among recent entrants was 128 - 143 UCAS points. Use the calculator on this page to see where your predicted grades would put you; many universities also make lower contextual offers.
What are the entry requirements?
Set by the University of Leeds. Most accepted students held A-levels or equivalent. Check the university's course page for the exact offer.
What do graduates go on to do?
For Engineering and technology graduates from this provider, 95% were in work or further study 15 months after graduating, 90% in highly skilled roles, typical earnings around £32,000. (HESA Graduate Outcomes / LEO, via Discover Uni.)
What will it cost me?
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. See Fees & funding on this page to work out your numbers.
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