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Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Chemical Engineering course at University of Huddersfield.
Select a qualification to see required grades
A level
A,A,B
including Maths and either Chemistry or Physics. The endorsement for practical work is an essential part of Science A Level study, and is a requirement for entry to our degree course.
Most popular A-levels studied
The Chemical Engineering course at University of Huddersfield features content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below to find out about the students taking courses in each of those subject areas at this uni.
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | C |
| Biology | D |
| Mathematics | C |
| Physics | D |
| Psychology | B |
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | D |
| Biology | D |
| Mathematics | D |
| Psychology | C |
| Physics | D |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: H810
Here's what University of Huddersfield says about its Chemical Engineering course.
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 MEng course, which provides you with the advanced skills and knowledge needed for potentially exciting career opportunities which will allow 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 MEng at University of Huddersfield? This MEng course is a step up from the undergraduate Chemical Engineering BEng(Hons) course. It’s 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 advanced course will prepare you for a variety of potentially exciting careers in a range of fields in the industry. You could work in oil and gas, materials, pharmaceuticals and more.
Professional Bodies During your studies 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 fully 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.
Source: University of Huddersfield
Course details
There are a few options in how you might study Chemical Engineering at University of Huddersfield.
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2 course options available.
Qualification
Master of Engineering - MEng
Department
Department of Physical and Life Sciences (SPHLFSCI)
Location
Main Site | Huddersfield
Duration
4 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Chemical engineering
• Chemistry
Start date
21 September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
Tuition fees
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Republic of Ireland | £9,790 per year |
| EU | £17,600 per year |
| International | £17,600 per year |
The modules you will study
The first year comprises: • The Reactivity and Properties of Carbon Compounds • States of Matter, Kinetics and Thermodynamics • Chemical Engineering Design 1 • Heat Transfer and Fluid Flow • Chemical Engineering Labs and Sustainability • Mathematics
To see the full range of modules and descriptions, please visit our website. A link to this course can be found at the bottom of the page in the ‘Course contact details’ section.
How you will be assessed
All our courses give you an overview of: • contact time with your tutor • time spent on independent study • how you will be taught, assessed, and receive feedback
Take a look at the Teaching and Assessment information on our course page.
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My course is a blend of mechanical, Electrical and control engineering, so this engineering course unlocks the doors for many future technologies,
National Student Survey (NSS) scores at University of Huddersfield
The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.
The Chemical Engineering course at University of Huddersfield features content from more than one subject area. Using the options below, you can see ratings from students who took courses in each of these subject areas at this uni
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
96%
high
Teaching on my course
96%
high
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
95%
high
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
99%
high
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
95%
high
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
93%
med
Learning opportunities
88%
med
Learning opportunities
88%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
90%
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?
86%
med
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?
81%
med
Assessment and feedback
86%
high
Assessment and feedback
86%
high
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
89%
high
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
91%
high
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
78%
med
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
91%
high
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
82%
med
Academic support
97%
high
Academic support
97%
high
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
95%
med
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
99%
high
Organisation and management
80%
med
Organisation and management
80%
med
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
79%
med
How well organised is your course?
80%
med
Learning resources
88%
med
Learning resources
88%
med
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
91%
med
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
94%
med
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
79%
low
Student voice
79%
med
Student voice
79%
med
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
79%
high
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
76%
low
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
82%
med
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
75%
med
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
96%
high
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
74%
low
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
94%
high
Teaching on my course
94%
high
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
95%
high
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
95%
med
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
93%
high
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
93%
med
Learning opportunities
86%
med
Learning opportunities
86%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
79%
low
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
93%
med
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
90%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
72%
low
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
95%
high
Assessment and feedback
90%
high
Assessment and feedback
90%
high
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?
93%
high
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
77%
med
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
93%
high
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
91%
high
Academic support
90%
med
Academic support
90%
med
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
93%
med
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
88%
med
Organisation and management
88%
med
Organisation and management
88%
med
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
100%
high
How well organised is your course?
76%
med
Learning resources
81%
low
Learning resources
81%
low
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
79%
low
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
90%
med
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
74%
low
Student voice
79%
med
Student voice
79%
med
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
79%
med
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
74%
low
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
84%
med
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
76%
med
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
93%
med
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
80%
low
Student information
The Chemical Engineering course at University of Huddersfield features content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below to find out about the students taking courses in each of those subject areas at this uni.
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
We have no information about graduates who took Chemical Engineering at University of Huddersfield.
Earnings after graduation
The Chemical Engineering course includes content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below for University of Huddersfield graduate earnings across each of those subject areas.
Earnings
£22.6k
First year after graduation
£28.1k
Third year after graduation
£29.2k
Fifth year after graduation
Earnings
£25.6k
First year after graduation
£31.4k
Third year after graduation
£35.4k
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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