COURSE OVERVIEW
Studying a Chemical Engineering degree provides expert training in modern process engineering, developing analytical and problem-solving skills critical to the application of engineering to industry.
Chemical engineers work closely with processes that turn raw materials into valuable products for human use. Their skills ensure that natural resources are used sustainably, and the disposal of by-products is conducted in a safe and environmentally-friendly manner.
This professionally accredited degree course provides knowledge and skills across the full spectrum of chemical engineering topics, allowing you to keep your career options open.
WHY CHEMICAL ENGINEERING AT SWANSEA?
- Chemical Engineering at Swansea is ranked Top 15 in the UK for Student Satisfaction by The Complete University Guide 2023
- Within six months of graduating, 96% of Chemical Engineering graduates are employed or in further study (16/17 DLHE)
- 100% world-leading and internationally excellent environment – Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2021
- Top 200 in the Global Ranking of Academic Subjects 2022 (Shanghai Ranking)
- Top 250 in the QS World University Rankings 2023
- We're 10th in the UK for Overall Satisfaction (NSS 2022)
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Our Chemical Engineering graduates are set on course for a range of exciting employment opportunities including:
- Chemical Engineer
- Energy Engineer
- Petroleum Engineer
- Product/Process Development Scientist
- Mining Engineer
- Technical Plant Manager
- Applications Engineer
- Wellsite Drilling Engineer
BEng 3 Year Full-time
Year 1 (Level 4)FHEQ 4 Undergraduate / HECert
Compulsory Modules
- Chemical Process Principles
- Heat Transfer
- Chemical Engineering Skills
- Engineering Mathematics 1 (Chem & Med)
- Environmental Awareness for Engineers
- Engineering Mathematics 2 (Chem & Med)
- Fluid Mechanics 1
- Chemical Process Analysis and Design
- Chemistry for Engineers
- Instrumental and Analytical Chemistry
- Chemical Engineering Science
Year 2 (Level 5)
FHEQ 5 Undergraduate / HEDip
Compulsory Modules
- Separation Processes
- Instrumentation Measurement and Control
- Thermodynamics of Process Design
- Fluid Flow
- Process and Pilot Plant Operations A
- Statistical Techniques in Engineering
- Biochemical Engineering I
- Reactor Design
- Process Design and Simulation
- Process Modelling
- Process and Pilot Plant Operations B
Year 3 (Level 6)
FHEQ 6 Undergraduate / Honours
Compulsory Modules
- Safety and Loss Prevention
- Reactor Design II
- Separation Processes II
- Process Equipment Design
- Engineering Management
- Chemical Engineering Design Project
- Process Equipment Selection and Control
- Particulate Systems
- Energy and Low Carbon Technologies
- Environmental Engineering Practice
My name is Kavisha Prince Anthony, and I always had a dream of studying abroad. Thankfully, that dream came to life since I applied to the Study Advisor. I was able to receive my visa within four days. I also had some visa refusals in the past; I had about six UK visa refusals in the past, but thankfully, it was not an issue since the Study Advisor was able to make things work this time. I highly recommend Study Advisor for your dreams of going abroad, whether it be the UK or any other European country there is.