MEng Chemical Engineering
Course overview
This is a brilliant four-year Master's degree (MEng) that is much more advanced than a standard Bachelor's degree. It provides students with expert training in modern process engineering, enabling them to develop top-level technical and leadership skills. Plus, it is professionally accredited Chemical engineers play an absolutely vital role; they learn how to take raw materials and safely, sustainably turn them into valuable products while managing waste responsibly.
The learning process is a great blend of lectures, hands-on practical lab time, and essential project work, utilising advanced facilities such as a modern Pilot Chemical Laboratory. Assessment includes a mix of written exams, coursework, and major design project submissions. Students can also choose to spend a year working in industry or studying abroad.
Entry requirements
Candidates are required to submit a personal statement in which they discuss their reasons for applying for the course and other relevant information regarding their studies. An academic reference is also required. Students have the option to upload their CV along with their applications to demonstrate their work experience.
Grade Requirements:
- The typical offer for this MEng programme is AAA to AAB at A-level or equivalent qualifications, which must include Mathematics and another science subject, preferably Chemistry.
English Proficiency:
- Applicants from non-English speaking backgrounds need to score 6.0 overall in IELTS (with 5.5 in each section) or submit equivalent approved Secure English Language Test (SELT) scores.
Scholarships
International Excellence Scholarships
Scholarships are awarded as a discount on tuition fees worth up to £5,000 in the first year of study, with a further £2,000 awarded in Year 2 (for £5,000 awardees only, subject to achieving a 70% average).
Swansea University Sport Scholarship
Financial support (of up to £2000).
Thrive Bursary
The Thrive bursary is a £4,000 reduction in tuition fees for the first year of study, with a progression bursary of £2,000 in subsequent years (applied as a discount off tuition fees).
Up to £4,000
Career opportunities
The degree prepares graduates for Inspiring careers, with potential roles including:
- Chemical Engineer
- Energy Engineer
- Petroleum Engineer
- Technical Plant Manager
- Product/Process Development Scientist
Cost of study
The tuition fees for international students for the first year of the MEng Chemical Engineering course are £25,950.
Admission
Applications for this four-year undergraduate course are submitted through the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS). The university advises that applications be submitted as early as possible.
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