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Chemical Engineering with an Industrial Placement Year - BEng (Hons)

University of Sheffield

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  • Qualification

    Bachelor of Engineering (with Honours) - BEng (Hon)

  • Location

    University of Sheffield Main Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    28-SEP-26

  • Duration

    4 Years

Course summary

Learn about the design and operation of processes for making products such as fuels, medicines, plastics, food and materials for high technology industries. Between years two and three you'll take a paid placement in the chemical engineering industry, putting your academic studies into context and making you even more employable.You'll study in Sheffield for your first two years, learning about the design and operation of processes for making a wide range of products on which everyone's standard of living depends.These include food, fuels, medicines, plastics and the basic materials for high technology industries. You'll also learn about the production and use of energy.Our graduates work across all fields of chemical engineering, including biological and pharmaceutical engineering and are and are well-equipped for a future in digital manufacturing.We place significant emphasis on learning through practical experience. You'll develop practical skills and build up experience through lab work, projects and open-ended problem solving. Industry placement

Tuition fees

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£ 30,570per year

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University information

University of Sheffield

University of Sheffield

  • University League Table

    13th

  • Campus address

    The University of Sheffield - Main Site, Western Bank, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S10 2TN, United Kingdom

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With 28,000 students from over 150 countries, Sheffield is a diverse, welcoming city that's celebrated for its safety, strong sense of community, and culture.
The university offers a range of scholarships for international students.
Ranked in the UK top 20 (Complete University Guide 2025), Sheffield is a leading university for research and teaching.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Chemical Engineering

    13th out of 33 2

    4th out of 32 1

  • Entry standards

    / Max 221
    160 72%

    10th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    86.0 86%

    16th

    5

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.15 79%

    21st

    2

  • Entry standards

    / Max 221
    193 87%

    3rd

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    84.0 84%

    12th

    4

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.50 88%

    1st

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