Chemical Engineering Bachelor of Engineering (with Honours) - BEng (Hon)

Chemical engineering is a specialised branch of engineering that’s constantly innovating ways to address the universal need for food, water, energy and materials. Tap into this vital field within our Chemical Engineering BEng(Hons) course, which prepares you with the skills and knowledge needed for potentially exciting career opportunities, allowing you to make an impact on the world. Chemical engineers are more in-demand than ever in the 21st century, thanks to global challenges like climate change and fossil fuel depletion.

Why Study Chemical Engineering BEng(Hons) at University of Huddersfield?

In the 2025 National Student Survey, Chemical Engineering at Huddersfield was ranked third in the country for teaching on my course and assessment and feedback, as well as being sixth for organisation and management in this subject area.

This course is strong on the subject of chemistry in the context of chemical engineering, as well as on the following skills: systems thinking, mathematics, and process safety.

You’ll gain relevant real-world experience throughout this course. You’ll be taught by leading academics through lectures, seminars and sessions, which will be supplemented by modern industry instruments in our specialist chemical sciences and chemical engineering labs, which feature pilot-scale rigs. Following your first two years in the course, you’ll put your knowledge and skills to the test in an optional supervised work placement. During this placement year, you’ll:

* Experience working in a real-world environment within the industry, in the UK or internationally.

* Explore employment opportunities within organisations related to your studies and chosen pathway.

* Network with potential employers and construct work experience profiles to prepare for a future chemical engineering career.

This course will prepare you for a variety of potentially exciting careers in a range of fields in the industry, as well as for future study. You could work in oil and gas, materials, pharmaceuticals and more.

Professional Bodies

While studying, you can become a student member of the Institution of Chemical Engineers and will be automatically transferred to an Associate Member (AMIChemE) on graduation.

The course is accredited by the Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE) and partially meets the academic requirements for becoming a Chartered Chemical Engineer following suitable industrial experience.

Why Huddersfield?

Huddersfield’s vibrant and friendly campus is a great place from which to study, while the town itself offers lots to see and do, with good transport links in and around the area.