BEng (Hons) Chemical Engineering with Foundation Year Bachelor's degree at Wolverhampton
BEng (Hons) Chemical Engineering with Foundation Year at Wolverhampton. You'll work across core theory, research methods and applied practice, with the opportunity to tailor your final years through specialist options and an independent project.
About this course
BEng (Hons) Chemical Engineering with Foundation Year is a Bachelor's degree (BEng (Hons)) at Wolverhampton, based in Telford Campus. It runs 4 years, studied full-time.
For Engineering graduates from this provider, 75% were in work or further study 15 months after graduating, 65% in highly skilled roles, typical earnings around £30,000. (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: 15; treat comparisons cautiously. Cohort 2022-23. Graduate Outcomes work or further study 75% (2021-23; Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)
Published threshold met Discover Uni suppresses continuation data below its publication threshold. Cohort 2022-23. Continuation 65% (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.
1 6 modules
- Communication and study skillsCore20 credits
Module details
The aim of this module is for students to be able to develop and effectively use the necessary range of appropriate skills in reading, study, written and oral communication and research required for their future career development.
- Foundation Mathematics ICore20 credits
Module details
A basic level of numeracy and mathematical competence is needed for every course at University and this module will equip you with the knowledge and skills needed to succeed. You will have weekly lectures as well as team based learning sessions which have been specially designed to help you to overcome any difficulties that you might encounter.
- Foundation Mathematics IICore20 credits
Module details
This module is designed to give you some more advanced mathematical skills and tools which are needed in courses with a stronger maths focus such as computer science or engineering. You will have weekly lectures as well as team based learning sessions which have been specially designed to help you to overcome any difficulties that you might encounter.
- Fundamentals of ComputingCore20 credits
Module details
In this module you will be introduced to the fundamental concepts and principles common to modern computer systems, including the underpinning mathematics where required. This will enable you to develop an understanding of abstraction, data and number representation. You will use a programming language to develop solutions to problems using algorithms and applying computer logic. For the practical work you will use a simple, inexpensive computer that you will study from both software and hardwar
- Practical Engineering Science for Electro-Mechanical designCore20 credits
Module details
To introduce applications of science of engineering within the mechanical and electronic / electrical sector. To give an applied overview with in the subject using practical based themes, such as "how do you make a headphones amplifier?", "why does a bridge not collapse?", "can I design an LED torch?", "what happens when I stand on a cardboard tube?"
- Problem Solving in Science and TechnologyCore20 credits
Module details
This module introduces the fundamental principles of problem solving. It focuses on practical problems from within the disciplines of Science and Engineering, and the identification of potential solutions. The implementation of solutions is supported through the use of suitable IT applications. Indicatively, the practical examples used follow a set number of themes reflecting the multi-disciplinary nature of the Faculty of Science and Engineering
2 6 modules
- Engineering MaterialsCore20 credits
Module details
This module provides you with a fundamental understanding of the properties and behaviour of materials. The module will allow you to investigate the relationships between design, manufacturing and material properties.
- Engineering Mathematics IICore20 credits
Module details
Builds on the fundamental concepts and skills established in Engineering Mathematics I and provide students with intermediate and advanced mathematical tools to model and solve engineering problems.
- Fundamentals of Organic ChemistryCore20 credits
Module details
This module will provide an introduction to modern organic chemistry that reinforces and extends the students existing knowledge of aspects of organic chemistry obtained from A-level or equivalent. A foundation in the stereochemical aspects of molecular structure, and exposure to a range of functional groups and their associated chemistry, will be given. Students will develop an understanding of the application of synthetic methodology in organic synthesis. Laboratory work will supplement the le
- Principles of Chemical EngineeringCore20 credits
Module details
This module introduces the concept of what chemical engineering is. It will provide an overview of chemical engineering as a discipline and demonstrate the concepts and principles of process analysis and design. Energy and material balances will be introduced and problems set which illustrate how they are applied and used in industrial contexts. This module will start the process of ensuring all students are aware of safety, ethics and sustainability in chemical processing. The module will also
- Thermodynamics and Fluids ICore20 credits
Module details
You will be able to apply fundamental principles to analyse flow in pipes and tank systems, to understand expansion and compression of air in closed systems and to be able to analyse work and heat relationships in basic thermodynamic cycles.
- Unit OperationsCore20 credits
Module details
This module aims to provide you with an understanding of the fundamental operations, separation methods, technologies and design methods used in process industries. The fundamentals of product formation, manipulation and separation will be introduced and their place in designing and running productive processes explained.
3 2 modules
- Fluid Mechanics and Multiphase SystemsCore20 credits
Module details
This module will explore how fluids are pumped, stirred and moved within chemical plants. Particular emphasis will look at the mixing of reaction vessels and energy dissipation. Later on in the module the mixing of multiphase fluids, solids and gases will be considered. The emphasis for the multiphase systems will be placed upon liquid systems as this builds on the energy dissipation basics taught at the start of the module. However, systems of interest such as gasses systems and colloids will b
- Process Modelling and SimulationCore20 credits
Module details
Process Modelling and Simulation is a critical module in the BEng Chemical Engineering curriculum, designed to equip students with essential skills in developing, modelling, analysing, and optimising chemical processes. This module emphasises the importance of mathematical modelling and computational simulation as tools for predicting system behaviour, improving efficiency, and reducing costs in industrial processes. Students will learn fundamental modelling techniques and theories, process mode
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 teaches you chemical engineering principles and practice through a structured progression. You'll usually begin with engineering mathematics, mechanics and materials, and practical design skills including CAD. In year two, a course like this normally moves into thermodynamics and fluids alongside engineering analysis and computing, reinforced by a group design project. From year three onwards, you'll choose specialisations such as mechanical, electrical and electronic, civil and structural, robotics and mechatronics, energy and sustainability, or a chartered (CEng) pathway. You'll also study professional engineering practice covering safety, ethics and project management, and complete a substantial individual project as the centrepiece of your degree.
Who it's for
You're interested in how materials and chemical processes transform into products and solve real-world problems. You have strong analytical reasoning and enjoy experimenting, thinking through both theory and practical application. You may not yet feel entirely confident with maths and science at A-level standard, so you value a structured entry pathway. The foundation year lets you build security in fundamentals before moving into specialist engineering. You're seeking a degree that balances classroom learning with hands-on lab and project work.
Careers & job market
Across Engineering nationally, 90% of graduates are in work or further study within 15 months. Among those working, 80% are in highly skilled roles. Starting salaries typically range from £29,000 to £35,000; after five years, graduates earn between £33,150 and £46,800 nationally. These figures reflect actual outcomes reported by recent graduates through the Graduate Outcomes survey and the Longitudinal Education Outcomes dataset, not university-specific guarantees.
University & format
The University of Wolverhampton is a University based in Telford Campus, England. This is a 4-year full-time degree taught in English, leading to a BEng (Hons) award. The University is a recognised UK degree-awarding body and its degrees are nationally recognised. It received a Bronze award for teaching quality in the Office for Students' TEF 2023.
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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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 | 95% |
| a previous degree | 5% |
Entry & your chances
An honest read from the official entry data, plus your personal match.
Accepted students came in with a broad spread of qualifications and UCAS points. If you're worried about grades, this course has historically taken a wide range, and contextual offers may apply.
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 (code H811). 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
Provider fee page (England 2026/27 cap where not stated).
Check fees at Wolverhampton →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
That does not mean no funding exists. Check the university directory for current amounts, eligibility and application dates.
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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 | £30,000 | £27,000 – £36,000 | 15 |
| 3 years after | £31,000 | £24,000 – £40,000 | 65 |
| 5 years after | £40,000 | £32,000 – £48,000 | 75 |
Nominal earnings for graduates of this course/subject at this provider. Limited evidence. Published sample: 15; 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
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.
were in work or further study
15 months after graduation
Source: Discover Uni, using Graduate Outcomes and continuation data. Cohorts: 2021-23. Limited evidence. Published sample: 15; 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 · 40% of published destinations · ASHE median £50,325
- Skilled trades occupationsSOC 2020 5 · 20% of published destinations · ASHE median £34,241
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionalsSOC 2020 31 · 15% of published destinations · ASHE median £34,828
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: 70; response rate: 60%. 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
75% were in work or further study 15 months after graduating, with a median salary of £30,000. 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 7.1 out of 10: NSS 72.7% · in work or study 75% · continued 65%.
Who studies here and in this subject?
Provider- and UK subject-level context.
The University of Wolverhampton
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 Telford Campus
306 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 Wolverhampton from outside the UK involves: fees, English, visa, funding and living costs.
Tuition fees
International tuition is £43,612 / year for this course (from the provider’s fee page). 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 Wolverhampton’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 Wolverhampton and gov.uk before you apply.
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