Chemical Engineering with a Year Abroad (Jan 2021 start only) MEng

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.

WHY CHEMICAL ENGINEERING AT SWANSEA?

• Chemical Engineering at Swansea is ranked Top 10 in the UK by The Times Good University Guide 2021, and 3rd in the UK for Graduate Prospects by The Complete University Guide 2021.
• Within six months of graduating, 96% of Chemical Engineering graduates are employed or in further study (16/17 Graduate DLHE).
• Chemical Engineering at Swansea ranks Top 150 in The Academic Ranking of World Universities (Shanghai) Subject Rankings 2020.

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.

As you progress, your growing analytical abilities will combine with hands-on experience, establishing skills which are vital to securing employment in the chemical engineering industry.

YOUR CHEMICAL ENGINEERING EXPERIENCE

A flexibly structured degree path means you have the opportunity to study abroad for a year or work in industry for a year.

At Swansea 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.

CHEMICAL ENGINEERING EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Graduates of Chemical Engineering at Swansea are set on course for a range of employment opportunities. Your future could lie in any of the following roles:

• 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.
96% of our graduates are in work or further study 6 months after graduating with their average salary being £25,000 (16/17 Graduate DLHE).