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BEng (Hons) Chemical Engineering (distance learning) Bachelor's degree at Strathclyde
BEng (Hons) Chemical Engineering (distance learning) at Strathclyde. BEng (Hons) Chemical Engineering is a part-time distance-learning degree from the University of Strathclyde, a public university founded in 1796.
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About this course
Study a BEng in Chemical Engineering by distance learning at the multi-award-winning University of Strathclyde. Find out more and how to apply. From the provider’s course page.
BEng (Hons) Chemical Engineering (distance learning) is a Bachelor's degree (BEng (Hons)) at Strathclyde. It is studied part-time; duration varies by route.
For Engineering graduates from this provider, typical earnings around £43,500. (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.
6.9
/ 10
2 of 3 official measures
Student satisfaction
What students say in the National Student Survey
Strong77
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)
Continuation
Students who continue past their first year
Solid60
Published threshold met Discover Uni suppresses continuation data below its publication threshold. Cohort 2022-23. Continuation 60% (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 4 3 modules
- Chemistry for Chemical Engineering
Module details
Units and dimensions, Chemical principles and states of matter, Molar mass and reaction stoichiometry, Chemical analysis, Specific heat and latent heat, Enthalpies of reaction and formation, Ideal gases and gas mixtures, Molecular kinetic theory of gases
- Mathematics for Chemical Engineering
Module details
Indices, logarithms, simultaneous equations and partial fractions, Differentiation, Integration, First Order Differential Equations, Second Order Differential Equations, Complex Numbers, Laplace Transformations
- Basic Principles of Chemical Engineering
Module details
Units and Conversion factors, Mass and moles, Chemical Reactions, Reaction Kinetics, Material Balances, Thermochemistry and Thermophysics
Year 5 4 modules
- Professional Engineering and Project Management
Module details
Introduction to various professional engineering skills including project and time management, effective communication, group working, and a consideration of ethics and professional registration
- Process Analysis and Statistics
Module details
Material and energy balances, the behaviour of gases, vapour pressure, vapour liquid equilibrium and thermochemistry/physics, basic statistical techniques including probability distributions, method comparisons and regression analysis
- Chemical Principles and Thermodynamics
Module details
Calculation of molar quantities and flowrates, heats of reaction, mass and energy balances for simple unit operations, thermodynamics principles with single-component systems and binary systems
- Chemical Engineering Safety
Module details
Hazard Identification and Quantification as applicable to process plant, HAZOP, fault/event outcome trees, emission dispersion, fires/radiation, blast and effects, risk assessment and consequence analysis, industry standards and procedures for Permit to Work, legal framework, toxicology and design for safety
Year 6 6 modules
- Fluid Flow and Heat Transfer
Module details
Material and energy balances of systems involving fluids in motion, visualisation of fluid flow patterns, calculations on fluid flow in pipework, principles of fluid flow measurement, power requirements of pumps, Fourier's Law, standard convection equation, double-pipe heat exchanger, multi-pass heat exchanger, simple condensers, boiling and evaporation, plate-and-frame and finned-tube heat exchangers, unsteady-state heat transfer
- Reactors
Module details
Principles of chemical reactors, chemical reactor design in terms of mass balances, kinetics, energy balances and stoichiometry, multiple reactions (parallel and series reactions), multiple reactors operating in series
- Mass Transfer and Separation Processes
Module details
Material and energy balances for separation processes, binary fluid vapour-liquid equilibria, principles of mass transfer, principles of binary distillation in staged and packed towers including the McCabe-Thiele model and batch processes, principles of gas absorption and stripping in staged and packed towers, introduction to evaporator processes, gas adsorption in porous materials, introduction to gas adsorption processes and scale-up
- Biochemical Engineering
Module details
Principles of biochemical engineering, anabolic and catabolic processes, processes involved in the central dogma of biology, organisms and groups of biochemical substances that are important in biochemical engineering, simple models for enzyme kinetics and perform simple analysis of batch, fed-batch and continuous fermenters
- Process Design and Simulation
Module details
Analysis of existing processes and preliminary process design, computer packages for the purpose of process calculation and design
- Numerical Methods and Programming
Module details
Introduction to programming in an engineering context, fundamental understanding of scientific programming and the operation of MATLAB, hands-on experience with solving problems using MATLAB, present outcomes/analysis using professional software
Year 7 3 modules
- Process Control and Environmental Technology
Module details
Basic principles of water pollution, wastewater treatment and effluent treatment plant design, basic principles of air pollution and air pollution control technology, process control
- Advanced Separations and Problem Solving
Module details
Principles of advanced unit processes relating to separation: multicomponent distillation, membrane technology and drying, strengthening and deepening problem-solving skills through applying knowledge from previous modules to practical examples with chemical engineering themes
- Chemical Engineering Design
Module details
Application of chemical engineering knowledge, design principles, and problem-solving skills in the context of a project that develops innovative designs for processes or products to fulfil a practical industrial or societal need, creativity and critical thinking in making decisions, demonstrating teamwork, communications, planning, and self- and peer-evaluation skills
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 chemical engineering through distance learning, building from mathematical and scientific foundations to practical design and specialist options. A course like this typically starts with engineering mathematics, mechanics and materials, and design skills. In the second year, you'll move into thermodynamics, fluids, and engineering analysis, often working on group design projects. Towards the end, you'll choose specialist areas such as mechanical, electrical and electronic, civil and structural, robotics and mechatronics, energy and sustainability, or work towards chartered (CEng) status. Throughout, you'll study professional engineering practice, covering safety, ethics and sustainability, and complete an individual design or research project as the capstone of your degree.
Who it's for
This course suits those seeking flexible, part-time study in chemical engineering. About 30% of recent entrants held a previous degree, so the programme welcomes students with varied academic backgrounds. Distance learning allows you to balance study with work or other commitments.
Careers & job market
Across engineering courses nationally, 90% of graduates are in work or further study within 15 months of graduating. Of those working, 80% are in highly skilled roles or undertaking further study. National graduate earnings data shows starting salaries of £29,000–£35,000 at 15 months, rising to £33,150–£46,800 after five years. These figures reflect the broader engineering graduate population, not a guarantee for individual outcomes.
University & format
The BEng (Hons) in Chemical Engineering is offered by the University of Strathclyde, a public university founded in 1796. The course is delivered by distance learning in part-time mode, allowing you to study flexibly around other commitments. Teaching is in English. The University of Strathclyde is a recognised UK degree-awarding body, so your degree is nationally recognised. The course is supported by professional accreditation pathways and aligns with UK engineering standards.
Student satisfaction
How students on this course answered the National Student Survey, by theme.
Share of students responding positively. Overall student satisfaction: 77%.
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 entry deadlineApply directly to the provider
Part-time application dates vary by provider. UCAS dates
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2026 entryLive availability check
Opened 2 July 2026; last choice 19 October 2026. Check vacancies now. A cached page never claims a place is still available.
Entry & how to get in
Most entrants held a previous degree30% of accepted students came in with a previous degree (entrants over recent years).
Entry requirements are set by the universityGrades, subjects and contextual offers vary. Check Strathclyde's official course page for the current offer.
Who gets in
What recently admitted students actually held, official admissions data, not a stated requirement.
Qualifications held on entry
| Qualification | Share |
|---|---|
| a previous degree | 30% |
| No / unknown prior qualifications | 30% |
| another higher-education qualification | 20% |
| Other | 15% |
| A-levels or equivalent | 5% |
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.
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 byApply directly to the providerfor this course
- 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 Apply directly to the provider
Part-time application dates vary by provider. 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 Strathclyde 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
Internationalset by the university
Set under Scotland's student-finance system; the provider's page is authoritative.
Check fees at Strathclyde →If you normally live in Scotland
For eligible Scottish-domiciled students at an eligible Scottish provider, SAAS can pay tuition directly. Living-cost support can combine bursary and loan and depends on household income and student circumstances. Students from elsewhere use their home funding body.
Check the current amounts with SAAS →Paying for it
- SAAS tuition payment: paid directly to the university for eligible Scottish-domiciled students, applied for through SAAS.
- Living-cost support: a mix of bursary and loan from SAAS, depending on household income.
- Repayment: only above the Scottish repayment threshold, and written off at the end of the plan term.
- Earn alongside: most students work part-time in term, part-time roles on the StudySmarter job board.
Scotland runs its own system through SAAS; check saas.gov.uk for current rates.
Funding matched to this course
All Strathclyde funding →Scholarships & bursaries you could qualify for
Named awards published by the university. Compare the eligibility and application route before budgeting for one.
Faculty of Engineering International Scholarship15% reduction in tuition fees
self-funded, international (non-EU) undergraduate students beginning September 2026
Check eligibility →Amounts, exclusions and deadlines can change. An award is not guaranteed unless the university confirms it.
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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 | £43,500 | £35,000 – £54,000 | 175 |
| 3 years after | £51,000 | £27,500 – £57,500 | 15 |
| 5 years after | £40,500 | £27,000 – £65,000 | 20 |
Nominal earnings for graduates of this course/subject at this provider. Stronger evidence. Published sample: 175. Cohort 2021-22.
Graduate outcomes, 15 months on: this course
60%
continue past their first year
- 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
£43,500
£29,000 – £35,000After 3 years LEO
£51,000
£26,775 – £37,800After 5 years LEO
£40,500
£33,150 – £46,800national rangethis course’s medianaxis £25,000 – £53,000
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
Headline figures hide a lot. Calculate realistic take-home pay for this field by role, region and experience, then check your CV before you apply.
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.
60 of 100
continued or completed
continued into the next year or completed their qualification
Source: Discover Uni, using Graduate Outcomes and continuation data. Cohorts: 2022-23. Stronger evidence. Published sample: 175. Cohort 2021-22. 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 £40,500Peer median £38,500Middle 50% £35,500–£42,500
62nd percentile
Compared with 2,256 courses with compatible official earnings data. This is a course-value comparison, not a quality ranking.
City of Wolverhampton CollegeHND BTEC Higher National in Engineering for England£40,500Newcastle UniversityBEng (Hons) Electrical and Electronic Engineering£40,500Newcastle UniversityBEng (Hons) Electronics and Computer Engineering£40,500Newcastle UniversityMEng (Hons) Electrical and Electronic Engineering with Industrial Project£40,500
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
Fees for this course are set under Scotland's own student-finance system, not the England cap; check the provider's course page for the exact figure. Tuition for eligible Scottish-domiciled students is paid by SAAS directly to the university, applied for through SAAS and not Student Finance England. Living-cost support is a mix of bursary and loan, and you repay only above the Scottish threshold.
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Where graduates go
Most graduates were in work or further study, with a median salary of £43,500. See the full breakdown in Careers & earnings above.
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Official-data snapshot
Averaging the official measures published for it, this course scores 6.9 out of 10: NSS 77.4% · continued 60%.
Who studies here and in this subject?
Provider- and UK subject-level context.
The University of Strathclyde
All students22,225
International18.8%
Aged 25+28.6%
Engineering and technology across the UK
Students176,530
Aged 25+23%
HESA student record 2024/25. Counts are rounded.
Is Engineering right for you?
Tick what applies to you and see how good a fit it is.
International students
What applying to Strathclyde from outside the UK involves: fees, English, visa, funding and living costs.
Tuition fees
International tuition is set per course by Strathclyde; 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
Strathclyde offers the Faculty of Engineering International Scholarship (15% reduction in tuition fees) for international students, see Scholarships above.
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 Strathclyde and gov.uk before you apply.
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Common questions
What are the entry requirements?
Set by Strathclyde. Most accepted students held a previous degree. Check the university's course page for the exact offer.
What do graduates go on to do?
For Engineering graduates from this provider, typical earnings around £43,500. (HESA Graduate Outcomes / LEO, via Discover Uni.)
What will it cost me?
Fees for this course are set under Scotland's own student-finance system, not the England cap; check the provider's course page for the exact figure. Tuition for eligible Scottish-domiciled students is paid by SAAS directly to the university, applied for through SAAS and not Student Finance England. Living-cost support is a mix of bursary and loan, and you repay only above the Scottish threshold. See Fees & funding on this page to work out your numbers.
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