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Bachelor of Engineering (with Honours) - BEng (Hon)
Chemical Engineering
Aston University, Birmingham
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Chemical Engineering course at Aston University, Birmingham.
Select a qualification to see required grades
A level
B,B,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 (a) subjects accepted - Further Maths, Statistics, Physics, Design Technology, Chemistry, Engineering Science, Computer Science, Biology and Electronics.
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: H803
Here's what Aston University, Birmingham says about its Chemical Engineering course.
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 planet's 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.
Key benefits
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Highly ranked - Ranked 3rd overall in the UK for Chemical Engineering (Guardian, 2025)
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Professionally accredited* – Accredited by the Institute of Chemical Engineers (IChemE)
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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.
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Gold standard teaching – Aston University was awarded Gold – the highest possible rating for the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF, 2023)
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More for less – Ranked 2nd in the UK for ‘value added’ (Chemical Engineering; Guardian, 2025)
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Running smoothly - 93% of students felt positive about the organisation and management of their course (Chemical Engineering; National Student Survey, 2024)
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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)
Where can this degree take me?
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:
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Graduate engineer
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Process engineer
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Quality assurance engineer
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Data analyst
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Project engineer
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Technical consultant
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Graduate process design engineer
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Development operations consultant
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.
Professional accreditation *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.
Source: Aston University, Birmingham
Course details
There are a few options in how you might study Chemical Engineering at Aston University, Birmingham.
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2 course options available.
Qualification
Bachelor of Engineering (with Honours) - BEng (Hon)
Department
School of Engineering and Innovation
Location
Main Site | Birmingham
Duration
3 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Chemical engineering
Start date
14 September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
Tuition fees
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| England | £9,535 per year |
| Scotland | £9,535 per year |
| Wales | £9,535 per year |
| Northern Ireland | £9,535 per year |
| International | £21,500 per year |
The modules you will study
For a full list of modules and course objectives, visit the course page on Aston University's website: https://www.aston.ac.uk/study/courses/chemical-engineering-beng
How you will be assessed
For more information on how this course is assessed, visit the course page on Aston University's website: https://www.aston.ac.uk/study/courses/chemical-engineering-beng
Aston University, Birmingham student reviews
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It is accessible
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It’s a wonderful environment to be a part of
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I have been responsible with finances
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The support has been excellent
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There is a wide range of facilities available
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It’s a well detailed course
National Student Survey (NSS) scores at Aston University, Birmingham
The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.
Here you can see ratings from Aston University, Birmingham students who took the Chemical Engineering course - or another course in the same subject area.
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
88%
med
Teaching on my course
88%
med
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
93%
med
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
98%
high
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
69%
low
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
90%
med
Learning opportunities
93%
high
Learning opportunities
93%
high
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
93%
med
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
98%
high
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
98%
high
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
83%
med
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
95%
high
Assessment and feedback
84%
med
Assessment and feedback
84%
med
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
95%
high
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
79%
med
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
76%
med
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
86%
med
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
83%
med
Academic support
90%
med
Academic support
90%
med
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
83%
low
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
98%
high
Organisation and management
70%
low
Organisation and management
70%
low
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
64%
low
How well organised is your course?
76%
med
Learning resources
94%
high
Learning resources
94%
high
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
93%
high
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
93%
med
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
98%
high
Student voice
79%
med
Student voice
79%
med
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
62%
low
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
90%
med
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
83%
med
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
72%
med
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
86%
med
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
81%
low
Student information
See who's studying at Aston University, Birmingham. These students are taking Chemical Engineering or another course from the same subject area.
| Most popular A-levels studied | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | Grade | |||||
| Chemistry | C | |||||
| Mathematics | C | |||||
| Biology | C | |||||
| Physics | C | |||||
| Psychology | B | |||||
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
We have no information about graduates who took Chemical Engineering at Aston University, Birmingham.
Earnings after graduation
Earnings from Aston University, Birmingham graduates who took Chemical Engineering - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£29.2k
First year after graduation
£34.7k
Third year after graduation
£39.8k
Fifth year after graduation
Shown here are the median earnings of graduates at one, three and five years after they completed a course related to Chemical Engineering.
Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree
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