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Chemical Engineering

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  • Undergraduate
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2026-20272027-2028
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Course summary

Study Chemical Engineering at Aston University and develop the technical and practical skills needed for careers in process, energy and manufacturing industries. This course combines applied, project-based learning with industry-informed teaching.

  • Strong focus on process design, thermodynamics and reaction engineering

  • Applied learning through labs, simulation and engineering design

  • Optional placement year providing industry experience

  • Development of Aston Power Skills alongside technical expertise

Students have completed placements with organisations including GSK, BMW Group and Cummins, working in process and engineering roles.

Graduates have progressed into roles such as process engineer and quality engineer at organisations including Unilever and Schneider Electric.

Integrated master’s (MEng) option provides additional advanced study, enabling deeper technical specialisation and enhanced preparation for professional engineering roles.

Modules

https://www.aston.ac.uk/study/courses/chemical-engineering-meng

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

  • Master of Engineering (with Honours) • Full-Time • Placement (mandatory) • 5 Years
  • Master of Engineering (with Honours) • Full-Time • 4 Years

Start dates

Application codes

Institution code:
A80

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

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Application codes

Institution code:
A80

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

Course options

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Entry requirements

Typical qualification requirements

A level
BBC-CCC

BBC: including grade B in Maths and another listed STEM (a) subject - Standard offer
BCC: including Maths and another listed STEM (a) subject & if the student is also presenting Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) grade B
CCC: including Maths and another listed STEM (a) subject - Contextual offer (more details https://www2.aston.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/contextual-offer)

STEM subjects accepted - Further Maths, Statistics, Physics, Design Technology, Chemistry, Engineering Science, Computer Science, Biology and Electronics.

T Level
D

The following T levels are accepted qualifications for this course:

  • Design, Surveying and Planning for Construction
  • Building Services Engineering for Construction
  • Onsite Construction
  • Design and Development for Engineering Manufacturing
  • Engineering Manufacturing Processing and Control
  • Maintenance, Installation and Repair for Engineering Manufacturing

UCAS Tariff
Not accepted

Access to HE Diploma
Distinction: 15 Merit: 30

15 Distinctions and 30 Merits at Level 3 including at least 15 credits at Level 3 in Mathematics and 15 credits at Level 3 in listed STEM (a) subjects.

STEM (a) subjects accepted - Further Maths, Statistics, Physics, Design Technology, Chemistry, Engineering Science, Computer Science, Biology and Electronics.

GCSE/National 4/National 5

English Language or Literature Grade C/4 and Mathematics C/4.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Offer: 29

achieving 5, 5, 4 at Higher Level including Mathematics and another listed STEM (a) subject.

STEM (a) subjects accepted - Further Maths, Statistics, Physics, Design Technology, Chemistry, Engineering Science, Computer Science, Biology and Electronics.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DDM

Any subject: DDM + grade B in A Level Maths
QCF BTEC Engineering: DDM + Distinction grades in the following units: Mathematics for Engineering Technicians and Further Mathematics for Engineering Technicians
RQF BTEC Engineering: DDM + Distinction grades in the following units: Calculus to Solve Engineering Problems and Further Engineering Mathematics.

For other BTEC combinations please check the Aston website.

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.

Aston Ready is our contextual offer scheme that could reduce your undergraduate offer by one or two grades. Assessed at the point of application, there are no additional forms to fill in. Details of eligibility criteria can be found on our website.

Learn more on the Aston University, Birmingham website

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.

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

Per year tuition fees

LocationFeeYear
England, Scotland, Wales & Northern Ireland£9790
International£22575

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

(The tuition fees mentioned are for the 2026/7 academic year. These will be updated to the fees for 2027/8 academic year as soon as they are available.)

*Home students: for entry to the University in 2026/7, the home tuition fees are expected to be £9,790, subject to parliamentary approval. For more information please visit the relevant course webpage at www.aston.ac.uk.  If you are already holding an offer with us, please check your offer letter for information on fees.

**International students: For more information please visit the relevant course webpage at www.aston.ac.uk.  If you are already holding an offer with us, please check your offer letter for information on fees

For Sandwich courses, the placement fee is £1250 for Home and £2500 for EU and International students.

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