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UndergraduateMaster of Engineering (with Honours)UCAS: H801

Chemical Engineering

UCL (University College London)
London, England
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4 yearsDuration
£39,800Per Year (Intl)
£34,000Avg. Graduate Salary
64%Satisfaction

Course Overview

The MEng (Hon) Chemical Engineering at UCL (University College London) is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about driving digital innovation. Based in London, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 4-year full-time structure. This four-year programme builds upon the knowledge and experience offered by the Chemical Engineering BEng programme with the addition of a final-year research project and advanced modules, and is a direct route to IChemE membership and Chartered (CEng) status. International tuition fees are £39,800 per year, home/UK fees are £9,535 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 7.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with a median graduate salary of £40,000 within three years, a 98% continuation rate, and 70% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Chemical Engineering Principles
Thermodynamics and Kinetics
Separation Processes and Design
Fluid Mechanics and Transport Phenomena
Process Control and Instrumentation
Plant Design and Safety Management
Advanced Chemical Engineering Project
Professional Practice and Sustainability
UCAS Code:H801
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

AAA

Mathematics and Chemistry required. Biology, Economics, Further Mathematics, Geography, Physics and Psychology preferred. Contextual Offers: please visit the course webpage for further details about our Access UCL scheme.

International Baccalaureate

38 points

A total of 18 points in three higher level subjects to include grades 6,6 in Mathematics and Chemistry, with no score lower than 5. Another science at higher level preferred, but not essential. The programme will accept either 'Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches' or 'Mathematics: Applications and Interpretation' at higher level. Contextual Offers: please visit the course webpage for further details about our Access UCL scheme.

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic7.57777
PTE Academic80

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£39,800

per year

Total Course Cost (4 years)£159,200

Home Student Fee

£9,535

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — UCL (University College London)

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£32,000£34,000£36,500
3 years£32,500£40,000£50,000
5 years£43,000£51,500£69,500

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 21% above UK average salary
This course
£40,000
UK average
£33,000
Salary 5 years after graduation 56% above UK average salary
This course
£51,500
UK average
£33,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £11,500 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

50%Working
20%Studying
25%Work & Study
65%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

Course-level data

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

Teaching on my course
64%
Learning opportunities
70%
Assessment and feedback
67%
Academic support
79%
Organisation and management
69%
Learning resources
80%
Student voice
70%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
98%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

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