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Chemical Engineering

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Course summary

Learn how to design and optimise crucial processes that are innovating almost every industry worldwide at one of the leading universities in chemical engineering.
Chemical engineering addresses many of the world’s greatest challenges faced by society in areas such as energy, environment, health, water and food.
As we move to a more technologically advanced and sustainable future, chemical engineers are providing much-needed innovation and leadership to decarbonise industry, manufacture sustainable products and advance healthcare.
Studying a chemical engineering degree at Leeds will give you the fundamental concepts and new skills used by the modern chemical engineer.
Our team of expert academics will educate you in core chemical engineering subjects, along with industry-relevant disciplines that are the future of chemical engineering.
Demand for chemical engineers is only going to grow, with career opportunities spanning across the globe. And you’ll graduate with the specialist knowledge, skills and experience you’ll need to make a real impact in this highly sought after profession.
Student profile: Sahil Rupani
"The tailored module structure, specialised faculty and fine reputation were a major drawing factor in choosing University of Leeds."
Sahil Rupani, Chemical Engineering MEng, BEng

Why study at Leeds

  • Globally-renowned research: This feeds directly into your course, shaping your learning with the latest thinking in everything from advanced engineering materials to sustainable systems and innovative manufacturing.

  • Learn in a practical environment: Access excellent facilities, including our renewable technologies teaching lab and the virtual engineering environment that gives you hands-on experience in chemical plant operations.

  • Your course, your choice: Pathways give you the chance to really hone your skill set to suit your career goals in digital manufacturing and processes, energy, nuclear or materials.

  • Gain real-world experience: Our industrial work placements have given previous students the chance to work at – and build professional relationships with – organisations such as BAE Systems, Unilever and Mercedes F1 Team.

  • Study abroad: Gain invaluable life experience and advance your personal development with our exciting study abroad programmes, spanning universities worldwide.

  • Build your network from day one: The  ChemEng society is your chance to meet your chemical community across the university, while gaining guidance and invaluable insight from industry professionals at regular talks and networking events throughout your degree.

Rankings and awards
Top 100 in the world for Chemical Engineering, QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026
Top 10 in the UK for Chemical Engineering, Guardian University Guide 2025

Where this degree could take you
Here’s an insight into some of the job roles our graduates have obtained:

  • Process Engineer, P&G

  • Senior Operations Engineer, BAE Systems

  • Process Engineer, Syngenta

  • Operation Engineer, PETRONAS

  • Corporate Banker, Lloyds Banking Group

  • Project Manager, P&G

  • Lead Distiller, Castle Freke Distillery

  • Software Engineer, Newton Investment

  • Production and Equipment Engineer, Micron Technology

  • Assistant Chemist, Lear Corporation

  • Managing Director, Plastochem Corporation

Career support
Top 10 most targeted for 10+ years by the UK's leading employers, The Graduate Market 2026, High Fliers Research
At Leeds, we help you to prepare for your future from day one.
Our Careers Service has the global expertise and sector-spanning industry partnerships that, combined, go way beyond simply helping you get a job. They provide you with the resources you need to upskill and achieve the future you aspire towards – even in the face of lightning-paced change.

Modules

https://courses.leeds.ac.uk/4810/chemical-engineering-beng#content

Professional bodies

Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.

  • Chemical Engineers, Institution of

Ways to study this course

Campuses

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Study options

  • Bachelor of Engineering (with Honours) • Full-Time • Time abroad (mandatory) • 4 Years
  • Bachelor of Engineering (with Honours) • Full-Time • 3 Years

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Application codes

Institution code:
L23

University of Leeds has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.

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Application codes

Institution code:
L23

This course may be available at alternative locations, please check if other course options are available.

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Entry requirements

Typical qualification requirements

A level
AAA

A-level: AAA including Mathematics and either Physics or Chemistry.

Where an A-Level Science subject is taken, we require a pass in the practical science element, alongside the achievement of the A-Level at the stated grade.

Extended Project Qualification, International Project Qualification: Grade A plus AAB at A-level including A in Mathematics and A in either Physics or Chemistry.

Scottish Higher
AABBB

AA at Advanced Higher level, including Mathematics and either Physics or Chemistry, and AABBB at Higher level.

Access to HE Diploma
Distinction: 30

Pass 60 credits overall with 30 credits at Distinction (to include an appropriate amount of Mathematics, Calculus and Further Calculus and specific subjects e.g. Physics or Chemistry) and the remaining credits at Merit or above.

GCSE/National 4/National 5

GCSE: English Language grade 4 (C) or higher, or an equivalent English language qualification. We will accept Level 2 Functional Skills English instead of GCSE English.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

16 points at higher level to include 6 points in Mathematics: Applications and Interpretation or 5 points in Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches and either Physics or Chemistry.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Not accepted

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
H1H2H2H2H2H2

H1 H2 H2 H2 H2 H2 including Mathematics and either Physics or Chemistry.

Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
D3D3D3

D3, D3, D3 including Mathematics and either Physics or Chemistry.

Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015)

Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate: We will accept the Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate in lieu of a third A-Level at the same grade, assuming any subject specific requirements are met using alternative qualifications.

Entry requirements for students joining after Year 1: Subject to places being available, you must achieve our published first year entry requirements and the relevant % average in your first year of study. Learning outcomes of year 1 of the degree programme you are applying to must also have been met. https://courses.leeds.ac.uk/4810/chemical-engineering-beng#entry

English language requirements

TestGradeAdditional details
IELTS (Academic)6IELTS 6.0 overall, with no less than 5.5 in each section. For other English qualifications, read English language equivalent qualifications.

If you're an international student and you don't meet the English language requirements for this programme, you may be able to study our undergraduate pre-sessional English course, to help improve your English language level.https://www.leeds.ac.uk/international-admissions/doc/entry-requirements

Contextual admissions

Universities and colleges consider more than grades when assessing applications and may make offers based on a range of criteria. Learn more about contextual offers.

If the most common grade accepted is higher than our entry requirements, this is due to the attainment of our applicants. If you have been made an offer and you meet or exceed the grades of your offer, you will be accepted.

If grades lower than our entry requirements have been accepted, in most cases this is because we operate contextual admissions as part of our decision making, which considers factors beyond grades. For more information about contextual admissions, please visit our website.

Learn more on the University of Leeds website

International entry requirements

To see the equivalent entry requirements for your country, please visit our website. https://www.leeds.ac.uk/admissions-qualifications

Historical entry grades data

This section shows the range of grades that students who received offers were previously accepted on to this course with (learn more).

It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place.

Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.

This course may have Historical entry grades data available, please select a course option to view.

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

No fee information has been provided for this course

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.

Additional fee information

For further information please see http://www.leeds.ac.uk/undergraduatefees

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