
Chemical Engineering - MEng (Hons)
London South Bank UniversitySouthwark Campus, United Kingdom
Course overview
Studying a four-year undergraduate MEng course extends your BEng studies to Masters-level. It’s the highest award for undergraduate studies in the UK and includes the option of working on an industrial placement year after three years of study before you start your final year. The course will prepare you for a future career in the process industry with a focus on process design that is environmentally friendly, safe, and commercially viable.
We use our expertise in industry with a vibrant and creative team to deliver an industrially focused, research-led and inclusive programme, where you can work alongside our research groups in cutting-edge projects. Why Chemical Engineering at LSBU? trophy Top 5 in the UK for Student Satisfaction for Chemical Engineering (Complete University Guide, 2026). puzzle piece Exciting employment opportunities - Our students have secured placements and graduate jobs at Pfizer, GSK, Dow and Chevron. fa fa-users From AI machine learning boot camp to silent film processing, there is a range of extracurricular activities for Engineering students to get involved in. Mode Duration Start date Application code Application method Full-time 4 years (5 years with placement) September H826 UCAS Full-time 4 years (5 years with placement) September H826 UCAS Watch our video to see how you can make yourself at home studying at LSBU.
Location Southwark Campus London South Bank University student union is located at 103 Borough Rd, London SE1 0AA. If you are visiting our Southwark Campus, you may wish to use our downloadable campus map (PNG File 466 KB). For information on accessibility, see our DisabledGo access guides.
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Key highlights
- Optional industrial placement year after the third year of study
- Focus on environmentally friendly, safe and commercially viable process design
- Work alongside research groups on cutting-edge projects
- Top 5 in the UK for Chemical Engineering student satisfaction (CUG 2026)
- Students have secured placements at Pfizer, GSK, Dow and Chevron
- Extracurricular activities include an AI machine learning boot camp
Entry requirements
- UCAS tariff points: 136 — UK Qualifications International Qualifications 136 UCAS points , including Maths and Physical Science subjects (Chemistry is preferred).
- GCSE: C or above — to include Mathematics
Scholarships
Chevening Scholarships
LSBU Loyalty Award
20% discount on the tuition fee.
Up to 20% of fees
Careers this course leads to
- Chemical Engineer
- Process Engineer
- Process Design Engineer
- Process Safety Engineer
- Pharmaceutical Process Engineer
- Graduate Engineer in the process industry
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,250 per year | International: £15,900 per year
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to London South Bank University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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