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International/EU: £15,860 per year (£1,200 for placement year)
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Course summary
- Gain hands-on practical skills to support technical understanding.
- Build your knowledge of key chemical engineering topics, such as mass and energy balances, thermodynamics, process safety and reaction engineering.
- Progress your professional skills through group and project work.
- Understand the role of a chemical engineer in wider society.
This course establishes core chemical engineering knowledge through practical and project-based learning – with an emphasis on industrial challenges. The skills and experience gained will enable you to design safe, sustainable and cost-effective chemical plants and processes.
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Student View
Watch student Safiyyah Sanghar talk about what it’s like to study on this course.
How you learn
Your lecturer's view
All our courses are designed around a set of key principles based on engaging you with the world, collaborating with others, challenging you to think in new ways, and providing you with a supportive environment in which you can thrive.
With online resources, industry-standard facilities and exceptional learning environments, you’ll be supported at every step. Throughout your studies you’ll gain highly-valued skills, knowledge and professional behaviours. By undertaking individual and group projects, you’ll learn how to solve industry-related problems using creativity, critical thinking, teamwork and communication.
You learn through
- group projects
- individual projects
- lectures and tutorials
- practical laboratory work
- computer-based learning using industry-standard software
Course leaders and tutors
Dr Peter Weston
Senior LecturerDr Peter Weston is a Postdoctoral Research Associate working on advanced heat recovery system for the food industry. He is based at the National Centre of Excellence … Read more
Applied learning
Work placements
During your studies, you’ll be encouraged to take advantage of our second and third years' placement opportunities. This gives you valuable real-world experience, meaning you’ll be fully prepared for your future career.
Networking opportunities
In your first year you’ll gain an insight into the role of professional engineering institutes and the Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE). Representatives and local members of the IChemE will be able to answer your questions on professional body membership, allowing you to develop contacts and build your network.
Future careers
This course prepares you for a career in
- pharmaceuticals
- oil and ga
- food manufacturing
- renewable and bio-energy
- consultancy
Previous graduates of this course have gone on to work for
- Atkins
- British Glass
- Envirogen Water Technologies
- National Grid
- Oil and Gas Corrosion
Where will I study?
You study at City Campus through a structured mix of lectures, seminars and practical sessions as well as access to digital and online resources to support your learning.
City Campus
City Campus is located in the heart of Sheffield, within minutes of the train and bus stations.
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Adsetts library
Adsetts Library is located on our City Campus. It's open 24 hours a day, every day.
Learn moreEquipment and facilities
On this course you work within our cutting-edge teaching spaces, laboratories and workshops including
- a dedicated chemical engineering laboratory
- industry-standard computer software, including Ansys Workbench, Aspen Plus & Aspen HYSYS
- researchers from the National Centre of Excellence for Food Engineering (NCEFE) and the Materials and Engineering Research Institute (MERI)
Learn more about your department
Engineering and Maths Facilities Tour
Take a look around the Engineering and Maths facilities at Sheffield Hallam University with principal lecturer and recruitment lead Dr Natalie Haynes.
Entry requirements
All students
UCAS points
- 128
This must include at least two A levels or equivalent BTEC National qualifications (to include mathematics and physics or chemistry). For example:
- ABB at A Level including relevant subjects.
- DDM in BTEC Extended Diploma in a relevant subject.
- A combination of qualifications which must include relevant subjects and may include AS levels and EPQ
You can find information on making sense of UCAS tariff points here and use the UCAS tariff calculator to work out your points.
GCSE
- English Language at grade C or 4
- Maths at grade C or 4
• Foundation - pass from the preparatory year of our Extended Degree Programme Engineering and Mathematics, depending on academic performance
• Access - an Access to HE Diploma with at least 45 credits at level 3 and 15 credits at level 2. At least 18 level 3 credits must be at merit grade or above, from a QAA-recognised Access to HE course, or an equivalent Access to HE certificate.
If English is not your first language, you will need an IELTS score of 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in all skills, or equivalent. If your English language skill is currently below IELTS 6.0 we recommend you consider a Sheffield Hallam University Pre-sessional English course which will enable you to achieve an equivalent English score.
We will consider applicants who have studied other areas individually. Please contact us for more information.
Please note the University will only admit students who are aged 18 or over at the point of enrolment.
Additional information for EU/International students
If you are an International or non-UK European student, you can find out more about the country specific qualifications we accept on our international qualifications page.
For details of English language entry requirements (IELTS), please see the information for 'All students'.
Modules
Module and assessment information for future years is displayed as currently validated and may be liable to change. When selecting electives, your choices will be subject to the core requirements of the course. As a result, selections may be limited to a choice between one of two or more specified electives in some instances.
You can take an optional placement in year 4.
Year 1
| Module | Credits | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| Module: Applied Engineering Mathematics | Credits: 20 |
Assessment:
Coursework Exam |
| Module: Chemical Engineering Practice | Credits: 20 |
Assessment:
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| Module: Chemical Process Principles | Credits: 20 |
Assessment:
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| Module: Chemistry For Chemical Engineers | Credits: 20 |
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| Module: Engineering Materials | Credits: 20 |
Assessment:
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| Module: Introduction To Transport Phenomena | Credits: 20 |
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Year 2
| Module | Credits | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| Module: Chemical Process & Plant Design | Credits: 20 |
Assessment:
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| Module: Chemical Process Modelling, Instrumentation & Control | Credits: 20 |
Assessment:
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| Module: Chemical Reaction Engineering & Thermodynamics | Credits: 20 |
Assessment:
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| Module: Professional Chemical Engineering Practice | Credits: 20 |
Assessment:
Coursework Practical |
| Module: Transport Phenomena | Credits: 20 |
Assessment:
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| Module: Unit Operations & Separation Processes | Credits: 20 |
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Year 3
| Module | Credits |
|---|---|
| Module: Placement Year | Credits: - |
Year 4
| Module | Credits | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| Module: Design & Commissioning Group Project | Credits: 40 |
Assessment:
Coursework Practical |
| Module: Environment & Safety | Credits: 20 |
Assessment:
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| Module: Particle Processing & Applications | Credits: 20 |
Assessment:
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| Module: Process Modelling, Safety & Design | Credits: 20 |
Assessment:
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| Module: Reactor Design | Credits: 20 |
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Final year
| Module | Credits | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| Module: Advanced Process Control | Credits: 15 |
Assessment:
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| Module: Advanced Process Design Optimisation | Credits: 15 |
Assessment:
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| Module: Advanced Reaction Engineering | Credits: 15 |
Assessment:
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| Module: Research Project | Credits: 60 |
Assessment:
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| Module | Credits | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| Module: Chemical Environment Management | Credits: 15 |
Assessment:
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| Module: Particle Processing And Powder Handling | Credits: 15 |
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Fees and funding
Home students
Our tuition fee for UK students starting full-time undergraduate study in 2023/24 is £9,250 per year. These fees are regulated by the UK government and are therefore subject to changes in government policy. During your placement year you will pay a reduced fee of £1,200.
† If you are studying an undergraduate course, postgraduate pre-registration course or postgraduate research course over more than one academic year then your tuition fees may increase in subsequent years in line with Government regulations or UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) published fees. More information can be found in our terms and conditions under student fees regulations.
International students
Our tuition fee for International/EU students starting full-time study in 2023/24 is £15,860 per year. During your placement year you will pay a reduced fee of £1,200.
Financial support for home/EU students
How tuition fees work, student loans and other financial support available.
Additional course costs
This link allows you to view estimated costs associated with the main activities on specific courses. These are estimates and, as such, are only an indication of additional course costs. Actual costs can vary greatly depending on the choices you make during your course.
Additional costs for Engineering courses (PDF, 275.6KB)Legal information
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