Chemical Engineering with Year in Industry MEng Honours

Newcastle University

United Kingdom, Newcastle upon Tyne

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Newcastle University

United Kingdom , Newcastle upon Tyne

Key Facts

Program Level

Master by Course Work

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Course Code

H815

Campuses

Main Site

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesSeptember-2026

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Duration 4 year(s)

Tuition Fee

GBP 30,700 / year(s)

Next Intake September-2026

Chemical Engineering with Year in Industry MEng Honours

About

Course overview

You'll study a broad curriculum covering the theory and practical application of chemical engineering, including how to use industrial apparatus in our very own pilot plant.

In your third year you spend a paid year in industry, gaining invaluable work experience and building industry contacts. You will work in a team of professional engineers and scientists to apply your knowledge to an industrial problem defined by your host company. Your technical skills will be assessed through an industrial design project and you complete selected chemical engineering topics by distance learning.

The School and the University Careers Service will help you to find potential employers and guide you through the application process. We have strong links with over 100 companies, including:

P&G
MSD
ExxonMobil

On return to University in your fourth year, you study a selection of topics that are tailored to further develop the technical expertise you gain on your placement.

BEng or MEng?

Both our BEng degree and specialist MEng degrees provide a pathway to becoming a Chartered Engineer. This is one of the most recognisable international engineering qualifications.

Our MEng degrees are a direct route to becoming a Chartered Engineer (CEng). You donât need to study any more qualifications after your degree to work towards chartered status.

Our three-year BEng degree can also lead to Chartered Engineer status. However, youâll need to complete further study, such as an approved masterâs degree.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Typically we recognise the following in a Bachelors degree:

3.5/4.0 or 4.25/5.0 (85%) as comparable to a 1st Class
Minimum GPA of 3.75/5.0 (75%) as comparable to a 2.1
3.5/5.0 or 2.8/4.0 (70%) as comparable to a 2.2

Admissions criteria may vary depending on the course you are applying for, please check course specific entry requirements.

English Program Requirements

IELTS:

Applicants whose first language is not English require a minimum score of IELTS 6.0 or equivalent including 5.5 in each of the four elements of the test.

TOEFL:

79 overall (with a minimum of 17 in listening, 18 in reading, 20 in speaking, and 17 in writing)

Pearson:

Pearsons 65 overall (with a minimum of 59 in all sub-skills).

Duolingo:

115 overall with no subskill below 100

Career

Your future

Chemical Engineering is a truly global profession with worldwide opportunities leading to well-paid and rewarding careers.

As a chemical engineering graduate with industry experience, you'll be highly employable and possess valuable transferable skills, such as problem solving and innovation.

Many of our graduates go on to work for high-profile employers within sectors including:

pharmaceuticals
chemicals
energy
oil and gas
water
environment
biotechnology

Recent graduates have taken up roles including:

chemical engineer
energy marketing & trading analyst
graduate engineer
process engineer
technology risk associate

within companies such as:

Nestle
Nissan
Mott MacDonald
British Steel
Proctor & Gamble
Reckitt Benckiser Group
Amec Foster Wheeler

Industry links

Strong industry links ensure you will receive the most relevant, up-to-date teaching, while providing opportunities for guest lectures, plant visits, and your industry placement.

Consultants from industry deliver classes on current industrial practice, providing the latest insight into issues such as safety and sustainability.