Chemical Engineering, BEng (Hons)

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Chemical engineering equipment

Course Overview

Studying a Chemical Engineering degree provides expert training in modern process engineering, developing analytical and problem-solving skills critical to the application of engineering to industry.

Chemical engineers work closely with processes that turn raw materials into valuable products for human use. Their skills ensure that natural resources are used sustainably, and the disposal of by-products is conducted in a safe and environmentally-friendly manner.

This professionally accredited degree course provides knowledge and skills across the full spectrum of chemical engineering topics, allowing you to keep your career options open.

Why Chemical Engineering at Swansea?

  • In the UK Top 20 (Times Good University Guide 2026)
  • 5th in the UK for Overall Positivity* (NSS 2025) 
  • Top 251 - 300 in the World (QS World University Rankings 2025)

**Based on the overall positivity score for questions 1 -26 in the NSS 2025, when ranked against universities as featured in the Times Good University Guide 

This course offers you the opportunity to spend a YEAR IN INDUSTRY (UCAS H832), in the UK or overseas, giving valuable workplace experience as well as a salary that is currently over £15,000 on average. Support and guidance is provided to help secure your placement.

We also offer you the option to spend a YEAR ABROAD (UCAS H800) at a partner university which enriches the degree, giving you a valuable cultural experience which can broaden your horizons when seeking employment.

Your Chemical Engineering Experience

We have a number of advanced chemical engineering facilities to enhance your studies. Our modern Pilot Chemical Laboratory contains 15 pilot-scale rigs which cover a wide range of unit operations. Other state-of-the-art facilities you may work with include atomic force microscopy, fermentation rigs, surface plasmon resonance and hydrodynamic shear adhesion assays.

You will also benefit from a dynamic research environment where pioneering Swansea academics are leading the way in areas such as advanced water treatment technologies.

Hear Effrosyni's experience of studying Chemical Engineering at Swansea University.

Chemical Engineering Employment Opportunities

Our Chemical Engineering graduates are set on course for a range of exciting employment opportunities including: 

  • Chemical Engineer
  • Energy Engineer
  • Petroleum Engineer
  • Product/Process Development Scientist 
  • Mining Engineer
  • Technical Plant Manager
  • Applications Engineer
  • Wellsite Drilling Engineer

Our graduates go on to have interesting and varied careers at companies such as, The Dow Chemical Company, GSK, Tata Steel, 3M, BP, Worley Parsons, BASF, AkzoNobel.

The Pilot Plant

Our ITN Programme

Modules

We're currently reviewing our curriculum to enhance your learning experience and embed skills that will benefit your future career. This means that some modules may be subject to change.

Entry Requirements

The University will consider applications from students offering a wide range of qualifications.

Typical A level Offer

ABB-BCC

Chemical Engineering, BEng (Hons)

Chemical Engineering with a Year Abroad, BEng (Hons)

Chemical Engineering with a Year in Industry, BEng (Hons)