Develop a combination of technical knowledge and professional skills in chemical engineering by completing real-world projects, preparing for a career in green and sustainable industries, with a foundation year to prepare you for the course.
Become a professional chemical engineer from day one.
Learn by completing applied and industry-led projects from the very start.
Explore mass and energy balances, thermodynamics, process safety and reaction engineering.
Engage in sustainability-related projects such as hydrogen and carbon capture.
Gain hands-on practical and lab skills to support your technical understanding.
Prepare for the full degree with an extra foundation year at the start.

On this course you’ll build your knowledge of key chemical engineering topics through practical and project-based learning – with an emphasis on solving industrial challenges. You’ll gain the skills and experience to design safe, sustainable and economically viable industrial plants and processes, becoming a chemical engineer with essential skills in our society.

Work placements

During your studies, you’ll be encouraged to take advantage of our second and third year placement opportunities. This gives you valuable real-world experience, meaning you’ll be fully prepared for your future career.

Networking opportunities

In the first year of the main degree 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 memberships, allowing you to develop contacts and build your network.

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.

The course is suitable if you don’t meet the entry requirements for our BEng (Hons) Chemical Engineering course, or you want extra preparation before starting degree-level study. You share the first year with other engineering, maths and physics foundation year students, then move on to the degree.

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 wor
• computer-based learning using industry-standard software

In the foundation year, you’ll study the fundamental maths, science and engineering principles that you’ll need at undergraduate level, and apply them to a range of different topics. You’ll learn through many of the same techniques used on the degree course, and familiarise yourself with Sheffield Hallam and its facilities — ensuring that you’re ready to hit the ground running.

This course prepares you for a career in

• pharmaceuticals
• oil and gas
• 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

 

UCAS points

• 80

This must include at least 32 points from one A level or equivalent BTEC qualifications. For example:

• CDD at A Level.
• MMP in BTEC Extended Diploma.
• A combination of qualifications, which may include a maximum of one AS level, EPQ and general studies

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
• Science at grade C or 4

• Access - an Access to HE Diploma with at least 45 credits at level 3 and 15 credits at level 2. At least 15 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.

We may also accept you, if you have no formal qualifications but can show evidence of ability and a genuine commitment to studying the subject.

Some applicants may be invited to attend an informal interview with the course leader to ensure that the programme is suitable for themselves and their aspirations.

UK students may be able to claim financial support for the course.

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.

Please note the University will only admit students who are aged 18 or over at the point of enrolment.

Important notice:

The structure of this course is periodically reviewed and enhanced to provide the best possible learning experience for our students and ensure ongoing compliance with any professional, statutory and regulatory body standards. Module structure, content, delivery and assessment may change, but we expect the focus of the course and the learning outcomes to remain as described above. Following any changes, updated module information will be published on this page.

You will be able to complete a placement year as part of this course. See the modules table below for further information.

 

Year 1 Compulsory modules
Module	Credits	Assessment
Engineering And Mathematics In Practice	20	Coursework
Foundation Mathematics, Mechanics And Electronics 1	40	Coursework
Foundation Mathematics, Mechanics And Electronics 2	40	Coursework
Fundamentals Of Materials And Manufacturing	20	Coursework

 

Year 2 Compulsory modules
Module	Credits	Assessment
Chemical Engineering Fundamentals	40	Coursework Exam
Chemical Engineering Mathematics	20	Coursework
Chemistry, Materials And Employability For Chemical Engineers	20	Coursework
Practical Chemical Engineering	40	Coursework Practical

 

 

Year 3 Compulsory modules
Module	Credits	Assessment
Chemical Engineering Principles	40	Coursework Exam
Chemical Reaction Engineering & Thermodynamics	20	Coursework
Process Modelling And Control	20	Coursework
Sustainable Chemical Engineering	40	Coursework Practical

 

Year 4 Optional modules
Module	Credits	Assessment
Placement Year

 

Final Year Compulsory modules
Module	Credits	Assessment
Individual Design Project	40	Coursework
Particle Processing And Applications	20	Coursework
Reactor Design	20	Coursework Exam
Sustainable Design Project	40	Coursework