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UndergraduateBachelor of Engineering (with Honours)UCAS: H806

Chemical Engineering (with placement year)

Loughborough University
Loughborough, England
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4 yearsDuration
£29,750Per Year (Intl)
£32,000Avg. Graduate Salary
95%Satisfaction

Course Overview

The BEng (Hon) Chemical Engineering (with placement year) at Loughborough University is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about driving digital innovation. Based in Loughborough, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. Chemical Engineering is a highly adaptable and versatile area of engineering. It applies the principles of chemistry, physics, mathematics, biology, and economics to transform energy and materials into useful and affordable products. It covers the research, design and operation of new and existing processes to minimise environmental impacts, ensure compliance with legal and ethical standards and maximise profits and benefits to society. International tuition fees are £29,750 per year, home/UK fees are £9,535 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 95% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £36,000 within three years, a 91% continuation rate, and 80% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Thermodynamics and Energy Conversion
Chemical Process Design
Fluid Mechanics and Transport Phenomena
Chemical Reaction Engineering
Separation Processes and Operations
Process Control and Instrumentation
Sustainability and Green Chemistry
Professional Practice and Project Management
UCAS Code:H806
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

AAB

AAB including Maths and at least one from Chemistry or Physics

International Baccalaureate

35 points

35 (6 6 5 HL) including Maths and at least one from Chemistry or Physics at HL

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£29,750

per year

Total Course Cost (4 years)£119,000

Home Student Fee

£9,535

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees and funding

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — Loughborough University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£30,000£32,000£33,000
3 years£29,500£36,000£40,500
5 years£34,000£45,000£54,500

UK subject average: £33,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation▲ Close to UK average salary
This course
£36,000
UK average
£33,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ 36% above UK average salary
This course
£45,000
UK average
£33,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £9,000 from year 3 to year 5

Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH10-01-09). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

75%Working
5%Studying
15%Work & Study
100%Professional Jobs
Official Data

Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

Student Satisfaction

Subject-level average

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
95%
Learning opportunities
90%
Assessment and feedback
74%
Academic support
88%
Organisation and management
82%
Learning resources
95%
Student voice
76%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
91%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Estimated Data

Source: Subject-level average for this provider

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About Loughborough University

Loughborough University offers Chemical Engineering (with placement year) as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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#34UK Ranking
18,955+Students
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