Chemical Engineering Beng (Hon)
Course Overview - Chemical Engineering Beng (Hon)
Develop your knowledge of the world of Chemical Engineering, which modern society relies on, discovering renewable energy technologies, industrial biotechnology more.
Course outline
Ranked 3rd in the UK for Chemical Engineering (Guardian University Guide 2025), this professionally-accredited* world-class degree will prepare you for a diverse career in an in-demand sector.
Vital to modern society, developing solutions to our planets most pressing challenges such as sustainability and clean energy - chemical engineers change...
<strong>Develop your knowledge of the world of Chemical Engineering, which modern society relies on, discovering renewable energy technologies, industrial biotechnology more.</strong><br/><br/><strong>Course outline</strong><br/><br/>Ranked 3rd in the UK for Chemical Engineering (Guardian University Guide 2025), this professionally-accredited* world-class degree will prepare you for a diverse career in an in-demand sector.<br/><br/>Vital to modern society, developing solutions to our planets most pressing challenges such as sustainability and clean energy - chemical engineers change the world. This unique course combines modules in fundamental chemical engineering with those in chemistry, physical chemistry and mathematics, allowing you to gain the in-depth knowledge needed to ensure the safe and profitable production of the chemicals and materials that make the world go round. At the same time, you will be learning a robust selection of practical skills, such as problem-solving, engineering-relevant IT and engineering design skills.<br/><br/><strong>Key benefits</strong><br/><br/><br/>• Highly ranked - Ranked 3rd overall in the UK for Chemical Engineering (Guardian, 2025)<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Professionally accredited* – Accredited by the Institute of Chemical Engineers (IChemE)<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Power up your future – Develop the skills employers around the globe look for. Gain an edge in a fast-changing world and thrive in your career with Aston Power Skills.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Gold standard teaching – Aston University was awarded Gold – the highest possible rating for the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF, 2023)<br/><br/><br/><br/>• More for less – Ranked 2nd in the UK for ‘value added’ (Chemical Engineering; Guardian, 2025)<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Running smoothly - 93% of students felt positive about the organisation and management of their course (Chemical Engineering; National Student Survey, 2024)<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Earn more – Our graduates are among the highest paid in the country, earning on average £38,700 five years after graduating (Engineering; Longitudinal Education Outcomes, 2024)<br/><br/><br/><br/><strong>Where can this degree take me?</strong><br/><br/>The transferable skills that our chemical engineering programmes provide mean that our graduates are successful in finding employment in a wide range of roles such as:<br/><br/><br/>• Graduate engineer<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Process engineer<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Quality assurance engineer<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Data analyst<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Project engineer<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Technical consultant<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Graduate process design engineer<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Development operations consultant<br/><br/><br/><br/>Our graduates have gone on to work at companies such as Severn Trent Water, Veolia, Procter & Gamble UK, Mott MacDonald, NHS, Capgemini, Jaguar Land Rover (JLR), and Amazon.<br/><br/><strong>Professional accreditation</strong><br/>*This programme is accredited by the Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE). As part of the standard process, it is currently undergoing re-accreditation, with confirmation expected before September 2026.
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Sandwich
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
14/09/2026
Campus
Main Site
Application Details
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
H803
Institution Code
A80
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
Not Accepted
Access to HE Diploma
D:15,M:30,P:0
15 Distinctions and 30 Merits at level 3 including at least 15 credits at Level 3 in Mathematics and 15 credits at Level 3 in listed STEM (a) subject units. STEM (a) subjects accepted - Further Maths, Statistics, Physics, Design Technology, Chemistry, Engineering Science, Computer Science, Biology and Electronics.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
29
achieving 5, 5, 4 at Higher Level including Mathematics and another lsited STEM (a) subject. STEM (a) subjects accepted - Further Maths, Statistics, Physics, Design Technology, Chemistry, Engineering Science, Computer Science, Biology and Electronics.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DDM
Any subject: DDM + grade B in A Level Maths QCF BTEC Engineering: DDM + Distinction grades in the following units: Mathematics for Engineering Technicians and Further Mathematics for Engineering Technicians RQF BTEC Engineering: DDM + Distinction grades in the following units: Calculus to Solve Engineering Problems and Further Engineering Mathematics For other BTEC combinations please check the Aston website.
GCSE/National 4/National 5
English Language or Literature Grade C/4 and Mathematics C/4.
A level
B,B,C
C,C,C
BBC: including grade B in Maths and another listed STEM (a) subject - Standard offer BCC: including Maths and another listed STEM (a) subject & if the student is also presenting either Core Maths or Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) grade B CCC: including Maths and another listed STEM (a) subject - Contextual offer (more details https://www2.aston.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/contextual-offer) STEM subjects accepted - Further Maths, Statistics, Physics, Design Technology, Chemistry, Engineering Science, Computer Science, Biology and Electronics.
T Level
D
The following T levels are accepted qualifications for this course: - Design, Surveying and Planning for Construction - Building Services Engineering for Construction - Onsite Construction - Design and Development for Engineering Manufacturing - Engineering Manufacturing Processing and Control - Maintenance, Installation and Repair for Engineering Manufacturing
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales | £9,535 | 2025/26 | Year 1 | |
| International | £21,500 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
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