Chemical Engineering with Environmental Engineering including an Industrial Year Bachelor of Engineering (with Honours) - BEng (Hon)

Study BEng Chemical Engineering with Environmental Engineering to design cleaner, more efficient processes that tackle challenges like waste, pollution and water management. This course includes a year in industry, giving you first-hand experience of the exciting challenges faced by engineers.

Our course is one of the few in the UK to offer environmental as well as chemical engineering within a process engineering department. With a strong focus on industry relevance, you’ll build core design skills and apply them across sectors including food, pharmaceuticals, oil and gas, and renewable energy.

Fully accredited by [IChemE](https://www.icheme.org/) (Institution of Chemical Engineers) and [IOM3](https://www.iom3.org/) (Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining), the course delivers some of the UK’s strongest graduate outcomes, with excellent employment rates and competitive starting salaries.

Build a strong foundation in chemical and environmental engineering while developing an understanding of what it means to be a professional engineer. Design projects feature throughout the course, giving you opportunities to apply your knowledge to real challenges in energy, waste management, water, and biotechnology.

You will learn in modern, well-equipped labs and design studios with a strong focus on practical and collaborative learning. Alongside technical expertise, you will develop valuable skills in project and business management, data analysis, and team collaboration.

In your third year, your industrial placement will enhance your skills and give you direct experience of the challenges and innovations in the field. Support will be provided throughout the process, from preparing applications and interviews to settling into your placement. Academic staff will remain closely involved through regular visits and ongoing contact, making sure your professional experience complements your academic development.

This course will equip you with the skills and knowledge needed to pursue professional registration as a Chartered Engineer, following the relevant industrial training and experience.

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Why choose this course?

Course highlights

* Accredited by the [IChemE](https://www.icheme.org/) (Institution of Chemical Engineers) and [IOM3](https://www.iom3.org/) (Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining).

* Engage with practical labs, real-world design projects and industry-focused experiences, under the guidance of research, industrial and teaching experts.

* Get industry experience with an integrated year in industry and dedicated careers and placement support within the Faculty of Engineering. Graduate destinations include Coca Cola, GSK, KPMG, Shell and Unilever.

Proven results

* We’re ranked 9th in the UK for chemical engineering in the [Complete University Guide 2026](https://www.thecompleteuniversityguide.co.uk/league-tables/rankings "Complete university guide rankings"), [The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026](https://www.thetimes.com/uk-university-rankings/league-table) and [The Guardian University Guide 2026](https://www.theguardian.com/education/ng-interactive/2025/sep/13/best-uk-universities-for-chemical-engineering-league-table).

* The average starting salary for chemical and environmental undergraduates within 15 months of graduation was £35,980 (HESA Graduate Outcomes 2022/23).