Chemical Engineering (Industry) MEng Honours

 

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What is Clearing?

Each year, universities may have spaces left on their courses after the application window has closed in June. 

UCAS Clearing is your opportunity to snap up one of these places, even if you didn't apply to the university prior to the June deadline. 

It also gives you a second chance to go to university if you didn't get the grades you needed for your firm and insurance offers. 

How do I get in touch?

Our Clearing entry requirements may differ from those advertised – contacting our friendly advisers is the best way to find out if you’re eligible for a place. 

You can get in touch through live chat or our hotlines. Call us on 0800 073 5050, or if you're an International student calling from outside the UK, call: +44 191 222 5000.

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Course overview

You'll study a broad curriculum covering the theory and practical application of chemical engineering, including how to use industrial apparatus in our very own pilot plant.

In your third year, you'll spend a paid year in industry, gaining invaluable work experience and building industry contacts. You will work in a team of professional engineers and scientists to apply your knowledge to an industrial problem defined by your host company. Your technical skills will be assessed through an industrial design project and you'll complete selected chemical engineering topics by distance learning. 

The School and the University Careers Service will help you find potential employers and guide you through the application process. We have strong links with over 100 companies in the North East and across the UK.

On your return to university in the fourth year, you'll study a range of topics designed to build on the technical expertise developed during your placement.

BEng or MEng?

Both our BEng degree and specialist MEng degrees provide a pathway to becoming a Chartered Engineer. This is one of the most recognisable international engineering qualifications.

Our MEng degrees are a direct route to becoming a Chartered Engineer (CEng). You don’t need to study any more qualifications after your degree to work towards chartered status.

Our three-year BEng degree can also lead to Chartered Engineer status. However, you’ll need to complete further study, such as an approved master’s degree.

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Additional information

Flexible degree structure

Our Chemical Engineering BEng Honours degree offers the same programme as our MEng Chemical Engineering degrees for the first two years.

This means you can transfer between our chemical engineering degrees, up to the end of stage 2, if you find your interests change.

You must achieve the appropriate academic standard to transfer from a BEng to an MEng degree.

Quality and ranking

Professional accreditation and recognition

Professional accreditation review and recognition of professional qualifications in Europe

Professional accreditations are reviewed regularly by professional bodies to ensure they meet the latest industry practices and regulatory standards. This keeps your degree rigorous, relevant, and highly valued by employers, providing a clear pathway into your chosen career.

If you are studying an accredited degree and considering a career in Europe after graduation, it is important to stay informed about international standards. The best resource for current information is the UK Government's guidance on recognition of UK professional qualifications in EU member states.

This official resource provides essential details on:

• whether your profession is regulated in another country.
• the specific steps you need to take to practice abroad.
• which organisations you should contact to begin the process.

What you'll learn

Modules

The information below is intended to provide an example of what you will study.

Most degrees are divided into stages. Each stage lasts for one academic year, and you'll complete modules totalling 120 credits by the end of each stage. 

Full details of the modules on offer will be published through the Programme Regulations and Specifications ahead of each academic year. This usually happens in May.

Our teaching is informed by research. Course content may change periodically to reflect developments in the discipline, the requirements of external bodies and partners, and student feedback.

In Stage 1 you'll cover the core principles of engineering, mathematics and science. These include chemistry, thermodynamics, the principles of chemical engineering, and engineering mathematics.

Modules

Compulsory Modules	Credits
Thermodynamics	10
Transfer Processes	25
Computing and Numerical Methods	10
Data Analysis in Process Industries	5
Chemical Engineering Laboratory	10
Chemistry for Chemical Engineers	20
Principles of Chemical Engineering	20
Engineering Mathematics I	20

Your Stage 2 modules will expand on Stage 1. You’ll develop existing skills and knowledge while introducing new areas. These include reactor engineering, separation processes, and process measurement, dynamics and control.

Modules

Compulsory Modules	Credits
Separation Processes 1	20
Transfer Processes 2	20
Reactor Engineering	10
Introduction to Bioprocessing and Chemical Process Development	10
Thermodynamics 2	10
Process Measurement, Dynamics & Control	10
Chemical Engineering Laboratory II	10
Safety, Risk and Engineering Practice	20
Engineering Mathematics II	10

Stage 3 will be spent on placement within a chemical/process engineering company. During this time, you'll work as part of a team of professional engineers on an industrial problem defined by your host company. You'll also be able to complete chemical engineering modules via distance learning. 

This is subject to successful completion of Stage 2 with an overall pass threshold of 65%.

Modules

Compulsory Modules	Credits
Industrial Design Project	60
Process Control (Industry)	10
Chemical Engineering Knowledge (Industry)	50

In your final stage, you will return to the university and study carefully selected modules, chosen to enhance the technical experience gained during your placement. You will also complete a research project and individual design project. 

Modules

Compulsory Modules	Credits
Separation Processes 2	15
Reactor Systems Engineering	15
Advanced Design Project	20
MEng Research Project	60

Optional Modules	Credits
Process Intensification	10
Big Data Analytics in the Process Industries	10
Bioprocess Engineering	10
Formulated Products	10

Information about these graphs

We base these figures and graphs on the most up-to-date information available to us. They are based on the modules chosen by our students in 2025-26.

Teaching time is made up of:

• scheduled learning and teaching activities. These are timetabled activities with a member of staff present.
• structured guided learning. These are activities developed by staff to support engagement with module learning. Students or groups of students undertake these activities without direct staff participation or supervision

How you'll learn

Teaching methods

As a Newcastle University student, you'll graduate with a strong skillset. You'll make connections with industry experts and focus on relevant skills, including:

• problem-based learning for the first three years based around industrial case studies – excellent preparation for life as a professional engineer
• lectures delivered by practising industry experts covering issues surrounding safety management and environmental protection
• industry representation on our Board of Studies with direct input into our degrees
• industry links with over 100 chemical engineering companies, resulting in sponsorship and placement opportunities and plant visits

We use case study-led teaching, so your learning has real-world relevance. Teaching is through a combination of:

• lectures
• tutorials
• seminars
• computer practice sessions
• extensive practical laboratory work
• group work on case studies and design projects 

Assessment methods

You'll be assessed through a combination of:

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  Assessments

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  Assignments – written or fieldwork

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  Case studies

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  Coursework

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  Dissertation or research project

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  Examinations – practical or online

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  Group work

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  Practical sessions

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  Presentations

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  Projects

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  Reflective report/journal

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  Reports

Skills and experience

Research skills

During your final stage, you will complete a substantial research project. You will also develop comprehensive research skills throughout your degree and during your year in industry. 

Business skills

In Stage 3, you will embark on a paid work placement with an approved company. This will allow you to gain invaluable work experience while also building an enviable network of industry contacts. 

Practical skills

Throughout your studies you'll reinforce your learning and gain hands-on experience through:

• a 9-month placement in industry
• practical sessions carried out in our Pilot Plant and Undergraduate Teaching Laboratory
• work on real-world engineering projects informed by industry-leading companies
• experience with industry-standard chemical engineering software in our dedicated computer suites
• cutting-edge process control software and equipment in our dedicated Honeywell Process Control Lab, co-designed with our industrial partner, Honeywell, which is also used for industrial training

Support

To support you in your studies, all new students will receive a start-up pack containing essential personal protective equipment.

You'll be supported by an academic adviser (an academic member of staff) throughout your degree. They can help you with academic and personal issues.

You'll also have access to a peer mentor (a fellow student) in your first year. They can help you settle in and answer any questions you have.

Opportunities

Work placement

Get career ready with a work placement and leave as a confident professional in your field. You'll apply to spend 9 to 12 months working in any organisation in the world, and receive University support from our dedicated team to secure your dream placement. Work placements take place in Stage 3.

You'll gain first-hand experience of working in the sector, putting your learning into practice and developing your professional expertise.

Placements are subject to availability.

Find out more about work placements

Your future

Chemical Engineering is a truly global profession with worldwide opportunities leading to well-paid and rewarding careers.

As a chemical engineering graduate with industry experience, you'll be highly employable and possess valuable transferable skills, such as problem solving and innovation.

Many of our graduates go on to work for high-profile employers within sectors including:

• biotechnology
• chemicals
• energy
• environment
• green technology
• oil and gas
• pharmaceuticals
• water

Recent graduates have taken up roles including:

• chemical engineer
• energy marketing & trading analyst
• graduate engineer
• process engineer
• safety engineer
• technology risk associate

within companies such as:

• Air Products
• Arup
• BAE Systems
• GlaxoSmithKline
• Johnson Matthey
• Mott MacDonald
• Nestle
• Nissan
• Proctor & Gamble

Industry links

Strong industry links ensure you will receive the most relevant, up-to-date teaching, while providing opportunities for guest lectures, plant visits, and your industry placement.

Consultants from industry deliver classes on current industrial practice, providing the latest insight into issues such as safety and sustainability.

Careers support

Our Careers Service is one of the largest and best in the country, and we have strong links with employers. We provide an extensive range of opportunities to all students through our ncl+ initiative.

Visit our Careers Service website

Facilities and environment

Facilities

You'll have access to a great range of facilities and equipment during your time at Newcastle, including:

• a state-of-the-art undergraduate teaching lab, providing access to a range of small-scale unit operations and the latest equipment
• a recently upgraded pilot plant laboratory
• high-specification fume cupboards for handling volatile chemicals
• two dedicated computing suites, running specialised industry-standard computer software

Tuition fees and scholarships

Tuition fees for academic year 2027-2028

Qualification: MEng Honours
Home students full time 4 years	Tuition fees (Year 1) £10,050
International students full time 4 years	Tuition fees (Year 1) 30,700

Home Fee Students

Tuition fees are payable for each year of your course. These fee limits can change each academic year and are set by the government.  

Our 2027/28 full-time undergraduate fees for home-fee paying students are £10,050. 

These fees apply to new and continuing students in each academic year. 

As a general principle, you should expect the tuition fee to increase in each subsequent academic year of your course, subject to government regulations on fee increases and in line with inflation.

Read more about fees and funding

International Fee Students

Depending on your residency history, if you’re a student from the EU, other EEA or a Swiss national, with settled or pre-settled status under the EU Settlement Scheme, you’ll normally pay the ‘Home’ tuition fee rate and may be eligible for Student Finance England support.

EU students without settled or pre-settled status will normally be charged fees at the ‘International’ rate and will not be eligible for Student Finance England support.

If you are unsure of your fee status, check out the latest guidance.

As a general principle, you should expect the tuition fee to increase in each subsequent academic year of your course, subject to government regulations on fee increases and in line with inflation.

Read more about fees and funding

Scholarships

We support our EU and international students by providing a generous range of Vice-Chancellor's automatic and merit-based scholarships. See our undergraduate scholarship page for more information.

Year abroad and additional costs

For programmes where you can spend a year on a work placement or studying abroad, you will receive a significant fee reduction for that year. 

Some of our degrees involve additional costs which are not covered by your tuition fees.

Scholarships

Find out more about:

• scholarships for UK, EU and international students
• Student Loans and Government financial support for UK and EU students

How to apply

Apply through UCAS

To apply for undergraduate study at Newcastle University, you must use the online application system managed by the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS). All UK schools and colleges, and a small number of EU and international establishments, are registered with UCAS. You will need:

• the UCAS name and institution codes for Newcastle University (NEWC/N21)
• the UCAS code for the course you want to apply for
• the UCAS 'buzzword' for your school or college

If you are applying independently, or are applying from a school or college which is not registered to manage applications, you will still use the Apply system. You will not need a buzzword.

Apply through UCAS

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