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BEng (Hons) Chemical Engineering

University of Sheffield

1 Location : The University of Sheffield

Course details


Study mode

Full time

Length

4 year course

Distance learning

Not Available

Placement year

Compulsory

Year abroad

Not Available

Foundation year

Optional

Study mode

Full time

Length

4 year course

Distance learning

Not Available

Placement year

Compulsory

Year abroad

Not Available

Foundation year

Optional

Course data summary

Average Earnings

£31,000

15 months after the course for Chemical, process and energy engineering graduates at University of Sheffield

Employment

89%

go on to work and/or study

15 months after the course for Chemical, process and energy engineering graduates at University of Sheffield

51%

are using what they learnt during their studies in their current work

15 months after the course for Chemical, process and energy engineering graduates at University of Sheffield

92%

The course has developed the knowledge and skills I think I will need for my future.

Final year BEng Chemical, process and energy engineering students at University of Sheffield

77%

Staff value students’ views and opinions about the course.

Final year BEng Chemical, process and energy engineering students at University of Sheffield

81%

Teaching staff have supported my learning well.

Final year BEng Chemical, process and energy engineering students at University of Sheffield

What you need to know about the data

  • The data is from students surveyed during the Covid-19 pandemic.
  • Some courses and providers have been affected more than others.
  • The data tells you about the experience of recent students, but your experience may be different.
  • Read more about this data

The data displayed is from students on this and other courses in Chemical, process and energy engineering.

There was not enough data to publish information specifically for this course. This is because the course has not yet run or has not been running long enough for this data to be available.

Student Satisfaction

The Student satisfaction score is not available for courses in England because the question is not included in the survey for England.

Read more about this data

The teaching on my course

96%

72%

91%

92%

Data from

85 students (79% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Learning opportunities

91%

92%

89%

82%

92%

Data from

85 students (79% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Assessment and feedback

80%

85%

75%

82%

64%

Data from

85 students (79% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Academic Support

76%

81%

Data from

85 students (79% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Organisation and management

85%

89%

Data from

85 students (79% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Learning resources

95%

96%

93%

Data from

85 students (79% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Student voice

89%

77%

80%

85%

Data from

85 students (79% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Mental wellbeing

92% Information about mental wellbeing support services has been well communicated.

Data from

85 students (79% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Freedom of expression

87% I have felt free to express my ideas, opinions and beliefs.

Data from

85 students (79% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

92% of students are still on the course or have completed it

The data displayed is from students on other courses in Chemical, process and energy engineering.

Because the course is new or has not been running long enough, there was not enough data to publish information specifically for this course. This does not reflect on the quality of the course.

After 1 year on the course

Data for entrants in 2020-21

Source: Data for individual students collected directly from universities and colleges

Data from

120 students.

What you need to know about professional accreditation

A professionally accredited course is one which has been approved or endorsed by one or more professional bodies. This is because the learning and achievement of graduates meets the professional benchmarks and standards set by the accrediting body.

Read more about professional accreditation

Accredited by the Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE) on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as an Incorporated Engineer and partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer. Find out more

What you need to know about earnings data

  • Some data is from graduates surveyed during the Covid-19 pandemic.
  • Labour markets change
  • Salaries vary across regions in the UK
  • There are lots of factors that affect graduate earnings.
  • Read more about earnings

Average earnings for all full-time Chemical, process and energy engineering courses

For graduates from University of Sheffield

After 15 months

£31,000

Typical range: £28,000 - £34,000

Data from

55 people

(73% of those asked).

Data for students graduating 2020-21

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

After 3 years

£30,500

Typical range: £26,000 - £35,500

Data from

35 people.


Data for students graduating 2013-15

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

After 5 years

£37,500

Typical range: £28,500 - £52,500

Data from

40 people.


Data for students graduating 2013-15

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

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After 15 months

£30,000

Typical range: £27,000 - £34,000

Data from

1990 people.

96% of UK-resident Chemical, process and energy engineering graduates from University of Sheffield are employed in England.

Data for students graduating 2020-21

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

After 3 years

£33,000

(excludes Northern Ireland)

Typical range: £27,500 - £40,000

Data from

1295 people.

90% of UK-resident Chemical, process and energy engineering graduates from University of Sheffield are based in England.

Data for students graduating 2013-15

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

After 5 years

£39,500

(excludes Northern Ireland)

Typical range: £31,500 - £48,000

Data from

1335 people.

100% of UK-resident Chemical, process and energy engineering graduates from University of Sheffield are based in England.

Data for students graduating 2013-15

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

What you need to know about employment data

  • Some data is from graduates surveyed during Covid-19 pandemic
  • Labour markets vary and change over time
  • Employment and job opportunities vary across regions in the UK
  • Read more about employment

89% of the students go on to work and / or study

What graduates are doing 15 months after the course

The data displayed is from students on this and other courses in Chemical, process and energy engineering.

There was not enough data to publish information specifically for this course. This may be because the course size is too small or not enough students responded to the survey. This does not reflect on the quality of the course.

Data for students graduating 2020-21

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

Data from

85 students (73% of those who were asked).

Occupation types 15 months after the course

The data displayed is from students on this and other courses in Chemical, process and energy engineering.

There was not enough data to publish information specifically for this course. This may be because the course size is too small or not enough students responded to the survey. This does not reflect on the quality of the course.

Data for students graduating 2020-21

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

Data from

65 students (73% of those who were asked).

87% In highly skilled work

  • 45% Engineering professionals
  • 13% Information Technology Professionals
  • 6% Business and public service associate professionals
  • 5% Managers, directors and senior officials
  • 5% Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
  • Less than 5% Quality and Regulatory Professionals
  • Less than 5% Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
  • Less than 5% Finance Professionals

11% In other work

  • 5% Administrative occupations
  • Less than 5% Skilled trades occupations

2% In unknown work

  • Employed after finishing the course but employment type is not known

What you need to know about the data

84% of graduates find their current work meaningful

The data displayed is from students on this and other courses in Chemical, process and energy engineering.

There was not enough data to publish information specifically for this course. This may be because the course size is too small or not enough students responded to the survey. This does not reflect on the quality of the course.

Perception of work after graduating

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

Data for students graduating 2020-21

Data from

60 students (73% of those who were asked)

51% Usefulness

I am utilising what I learnt during my studies in my current work.

84% Meaningfulness

My current work is meaningful.

75% Future

My current work fits with my future plans.

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