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Course summary

Please check the Sheffield Hallam University website for the latest information. Course summary:

  • Gain hands-on practical skills to support technical understanding.
  • Build your knowledge of key chemical engineering topics, such as mass and energy balances, thermodynamics, process safety and reaction engineering.
  • Progress your professional skills through group and project work.
  • Understand the role of a chemical engineer in wider society.
This course establishes core chemical engineering knowledge through practical and project-based learning – with an emphasis on industrial challenges. The skills and experience gained will enable you to design safe, sustainable and cost-effective chemical plants and processes. Please follow us on Twitter or Instagram to keep up to date on all things Engineering at Sheffield Hallam. How you learn: All our courses are designed around a set of key principles based on engaging you with the world, collaborating with others, challenging you to think in new ways, and providing you with a supportive environment in which you can thrive. With online resources, industry-standard facilities and exceptional learning environments, you’ll be supported at every step. Throughout your studies you’ll gain highly-valued skills, knowledge and professional behaviours. By undertaking individual and group projects, you’ll learn how to solve industry-related problems using creativity, critical thinking, teamwork and communication. You learn through:
  • group projects
  • individual projects
  • lectures and tutorials
  • practical laboratory work
  • computer-based learning using industry-standard software
Applied learning - Work placements During your studies, you’ll be encouraged to take advantage of our second and third years' placement opportunities. This gives you valuable real-world experience, meaning you’ll be fully prepared for your future career. Networking opportunities In your first year you’ll gain an insight into the role of professional engineering institutes and the Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE). Representatives and local members of the IChemE will be able to answer your questions on professional body membership, allowing you to develop contacts and build your network.

Modules

Module and assessment information for future years is displayed as currently validated and may be liable to change. When selecting electives, your choices will be subject to the core requirements of the course. As a result, selections may be limited to a choice between one of two or more specified electives in some instances. You can take an optional placement in year 4. Year 1 - Compulsory modules Applied Engineering Mathematics Chemical Engineering Practice Chemical Process Principles Chemistry For Chemical Engineers Engineering Materials Introduction To Transport Phenomena Year 2 - Compulsory modules Chemical Process & Plant Design Chemical Process Modelling, Instrumentation & Control Chemical Reaction Engineering & Thermodynamics Professional Chemical Engineering Practice Transport Phenomena Unit Operations & Separation Processes Year 3 - Optional modules Placement Year Year 4 - Compulsory modules Design & Commissioning Group Project Environment & Safety Particle Processing & Applications Process Modelling, Safety & Design Reactor Design Final year - Compulsory modules Advanced Process Control Advanced Process Design Optimisation Advanced Reaction Engineering Research Project Elective modules Chemical Environment Management Particle Processing And Powder Handling

Assessment method

Coursework Exams

How to apply

25Jan

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application codes

Please select a course option – you will then see the application code you need to use to apply for the course.

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

Foundation - pass from the preparatory year of our Extended Degree Programme Engineering and Mathematics, depending on academic performance We will consider applicants who have studied other areas individually. Please contact us for more information. Please note the University will only admit students who are aged 18 or over at the point of enrolment.

Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course

https://www.shu.ac.uk/courses/engineering/meng-chemical-engineering/full-time/

Additional entry requirements

Other

Please note that the information provided on this web page relates to 2023 courses and is subject to change without notice by Sheffield Hallam University.

English language requirements

TestGradeAdditional details
IELTS (Academic)6IELTS score of 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in all skills or equivalent.

If your English language skill is currently below IELTS 6.0 we recommend you consider a Sheffield Hallam University Pre-sessional English course which will enable you to achieve an equivalent English score.

https://www.shu.ac.uk/courses/engineering/meng-chemical-engineering/full-time/

https://www.shu.ac.uk/courses/engineering/meng-chemical-engineering/full-time/

Unistats information

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

England £9250 Year 1
Northern Ireland £9250 Year 1
Scotland £9250 Year 1
Wales £9250 Year 1
Channel Islands £9250 Year 1
Republic of Ireland £9250 Year 1
EU £15860 Year 1
International £15860 Year 1

Additional fee information

Please refer to our website for up-to-date information on costs and fees: https://www.shu.ac.uk/study-here

Sponsorship information

Scholarships, discounts and bursaries may be available to students who study this course.

Chemical Engineering at Sheffield Hallam University - UCAS