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Master of Engineering (with Honours) - MEng (Hon)

Chemical Engineering

University of Exeter

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167 reviews

Entry requirements

Here's what you will need to get a place on the Chemical Engineering course at University of Exeter.

Select a qualification to see required grades

A level

A,A,B

Excluding General Studies. Grade B or above in Mathematics, Pure Mathematics or Further Mathematics and grade B in another Science subject required.

Most popular A-levels studied

See who's studying at University of Exeter. These students are taking Chemical Engineering or another course from the same subject area.

Chemical, process and energy engineering
SubjectGrade
MathematicsB
PhysicsB
ChemistryB
BiologyA
GeographyA
Source: HESA

Course summary

What this course is about

UCAS code: H115

Here's what University of Exeter says about its Chemical Engineering course.

  • Explore one of the most diverse fields in engineering, where you'll learn to sustainably convert raw materials into useful products, from bench-top experiments to industrial-scale processes.

  • Learn from industry experts about cutting-edge topics like clean energy generation and storage, waste reduction and water treatment, and smart coatings and nanotechnology.

  • Enhance your technical expertise and develop valuable transferable skills through engaging, hands-on group and individual projects with our strong focus on project-based learning.

  • The MEng course allows you to specialise further into chemical engineering through an integrated Masters. In the fourth year, you’ll tackle more advanced topics and apply your skills in a comprehensive investigative project.

  • Launch your career with the technical and practical knowledge needed to excel across a broad range of industries, including food and beverage, healthcare, materials and clean energy.

Source: University of Exeter

Course details

Qualification

Master of Engineering (with Honours) - MEng (Hon)

Department

Engineering

Location

University of Exeter - Exeter campuses | Devon

Duration

4 Years

Study mode

Full-time

Subjects

• Chemical engineering

Start date

21 September 2026

Application deadline

14 January 2026

Tuition fees

LocationFees
England£9,790 per year
Scotland£9,790 per year
Wales£9,790 per year
Northern Ireland£9,790 per year
Channel Islands£9,790 per year
EU£31,200 per year
International£31,200 per year

University of Exeter student reviews

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Based on 167 reviews from University of Exeter's students and alumni
5 star
30%
4 star
49%
3 star
15%
2 star
3%
1 star
4%
All reviews

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1st year

Adult nursing

2 months ago

The Students’ Union looks busy on the surface with lots of societies and events, but in reality I didn’t feel represented or supported. Because of my nursing placements I could rarely attend anything, and there was very little understanding of how professional courses miss out on “normal” SU life. ...

Student Union

1st year

Adult nursing

2 months ago

I enjoyed my first term and the campus/city itself has the potential to offer a good “uni life”. However, once placements started I could barely take part in anything. I was constantly travelling, exhausted and away from campus, which meant I missed out on societies, friendships and the normal stude...

University life

1st year

Adult nursing

2 months ago

The financial impact of studying here was devastating. I was sent on placements far from home with little realistic help towards travel or accommodation, and I ended up spending hundreds of pounds of my own money that I could never properly claim back. The small bursary available didn’t come close t...

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Finance

1st year

Adult nursing

2 months ago

The “support” at this university was one of the worst parts of my experience. I was often treated more like a criminal or a case file than a student. Instead of being supported, I felt watched, judged and treated as if I was always about to do something wrong. Although I repeatedly raised that this...

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Support

1st year

Adult nursing

2 months ago

The physical campus looks fine on the surface, but my experience of the facilities was very negative. Accommodation and placement arrangements were poorly organised, with students expected to travel long distances at their own expense and very little realistic help with costs. I ended up hundreds of...

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1st year

Adult nursing

2 months ago

The course structure and culture were extremely poor. Timetables and placement information were often given late or changed at short notice, which made planning accommodation, travel and part-time work almost impossible and left me out of pocket. There was a lot of emphasis on “professionalism” but ...

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National Student Survey (NSS) scores at University of Exeter

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 University of Exeter students who took the Chemical Engineering course - or another course in the same subject area.

Chemical, process and energy engineering

Select an option to see a detailed breakdown

How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?

87%

med

How good are teaching staff at explaining things?

92%

med

How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?

81%

med

How often is the course intellectually stimulating?

85%

low

To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?

84%

low

How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?

91%

med

How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?

86%

med

To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?

80%

low

To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?

78%

med

How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?

86%

med

How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?

89%

med

How often does feedback help you to improve your work?

67%

med

How often have you received assessment feedback on time?

83%

med

How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?

76%

med

How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?

96%

high

How well have teaching staff supported your learning?

92%

med

How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?

84%

med

How well organised is your course?

90%

med

How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?

89%

med

How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?

86%

low

How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?

84%

med

How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?

78%

med

To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?

95%

high

To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?

85%

med

How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?

52%

low

During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?

92%

med

How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?

88%

med

Student information

See who's studying at University of Exeter. These students are taking Chemical Engineering or another course from the same subject area.

Chemical, process and energy engineering
Mode of study
Full-time99%Part-time1%
Gender ratio
Female30%Male69%Other1%
Where students come from
International26%UK74%
Student performance
2:1 or above98%
Number of students155
Source: HESA

Graduate prospects

What graduates do next

The Chemical Engineering course includes content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below for information about University of Exeter graduates across each of those subject areas.

Engineering
Chemical, process and energy engineering

Graduate statistics

79%

Say it fits with future plans

70%

Are utilising studies

Graduate statistics

100%

In a job where degree was essential or beneficial

100%

In work, study or other activity

80%

Say it fits with future plans

80%

Are utilising studies

Top job areas

50%

Engineering professionals

20%

Business and public service associate professionals

20%

Science, engineering and technology associate professionals

10%

Conservation and environment professionals

Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates

Earnings after graduation

Earnings from University of Exeter graduates who took Chemical Engineering - or another course in the same subject area.

Engineering

Earnings

£28.8k

First year after graduation

£34.7k

Third year after graduation

£44.5k

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.

Source: LEO

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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