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

University of Sheffield

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  • Qualification

    Master of Engineering (with Honours) - MEng (Hon)

  • Location

    Sheffield Main

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    25-SEP-25

  • Duration

    5 Years

Course summary

The year in industry is a one-year extension of the MEng Chemical Engineering degree. With help from our careers and placements team we will help you find and secure your own placement. You'll have a placement in industry for at least 38 weeksYou'll study in Sheffield for your first three years, learning about the design and operation of processes for making products such as fuels, medicines, plastics, food and 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.Our pilot plant gives you the chance to apply what you learn in lectures and labs on larger scale process equipment through hands-on experimentation. This unique facility is designed to prepare you for the challenges of industry.Between years three and four you'll go on an engineering placement in industry. You'll grow your network, put your academic studies into context and get to grips with working practice in industry, all improving your skills and making you more employable.You'll be supported in finding your placement with help from the departmental careers team and the faculty employability team.Industry placement

Tuition fees

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£ 30,570per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

University of Sheffield

University of Sheffield

  • University League Table

    16th

  • Campus address

    University of Sheffield, Western Bank, Sheffield, Sheffield, S10 2TN, England

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Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Chemical Engineering

    15th out of 34 1

    3rd out of 34 2

  • Entry standards

    / Max 228
    164 72%

    12th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    84.0 84%

    21st

    1

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.07 77%

    19th

    7

  • Entry standards

    / Max 222
    194 87%

    5th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    90.0 90%

    8th

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.38 84%

    1st

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