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UndergraduateBachelor of Engineering (with Honours)UCAS: H800

Chemical Engineering

University of Strathclyde
Glasgow, Scotland
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4 yearsDuration
£30,950Per Year (Intl)
£34,500Avg. Graduate Salary
85%Satisfaction

Course Overview

The BEng (Hon) Chemical Engineering at University of Strathclyde is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about driving digital innovation. Based in Glasgow, Scotland, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. Chemical Engineers are involved in the industrial processes to turn raw materials into our everyday products. Why Chemical Engineering at Strathclyde? Ranked Number 9 in the UK and Number 2 in Scotland for Chemical Engineering by the Times/Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025. International tuition fees are £30,950 per year, home/UK fees are £9,790 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 85% student satisfaction rating, and a median graduate salary of £33,000 within three years.

What You'll Learn

Chemical Engineering Fundamentals
Fluid Mechanics and Transport Phenomena
Thermodynamics and Heat Transfer
Chemical Reaction Engineering
Process Design and Economics
Unit Operations and Separation Processes
Control Systems and Instrumentation
Professional Practice and Project Management
UCAS Code:H800
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

ABB - BBB

Year 1 Entry: ABB-BBB (Maths and Chemistry or Physics) Year 2 entry: AAA-ABB (Maths and Chemistry or Physics).

International Baccalaureate

34 - 32 points

Year 1 Entry: Maths HL5, Chemistry HL5; Year 2 Entry: 36-34 - Maths HL6, Chemistry HL6

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.55.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic60

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£30,950

per year

Total Course Cost (4 years)£123,800

Home Student Fee

£9,790

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 — University of Strathclyde

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£30,000£34,500£37,000
3 years£28,000£33,000£37,500
5 years£34,500£41,000£49,500

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
£33,000
UK average
£33,000
Salary 5 years after graduation 24% above UK average salary
This course
£41,000
UK average
£33,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £8,000 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

70%Working
25%Work & Study
10%Seeking Work
85%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
85%
Learning opportunities
80%
Assessment and feedback
64%
Academic support
80%
Organisation and management
68%
Learning resources
93%
Student voice
68%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
65%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

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About University of Strathclyde

University of Strathclyde offers Chemical Engineering as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

#230QS World
#39UK Ranking
22,225+Students
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