Chemical Engineering University of Southampton

Overview

Chemical engineering is a multi-disciplinary branch of engineering that focuses on using chemicals and materials to design sustainable processes and giving them practical applications in the real world. This  Chemical Engineering MEng course offered by the University of Southampton has a particular emphasis on employability, sustainability and design. The course focuses on sustainable chemical engineering. You'll graduate with the skills to go straight into the workplace and help the world transition to a more sustainable future.

The skills you’ll gain include:

• computational methods
• reaction engineering
• thermofluids
• commercialising chemistry

On this Chemical Engineering MEng degree you’ll be able to:

• take part in a challenging group design project
• complete an optional extra year on a paid industrial placement
• learn real-world skills with our dedicated computer suite and simulation software
• use our virtual control room to gain experience working in a chemical plant
• select from a range of specialist modules

As part of this degree you’ll complete a chemical engineering advanced research project. You’ll be able to draw on our expertise in low-carbon technology, fine chemicals, green energy and water/wastewater engineering to complete your research.

You’ll work in our brand new, bespoke chemical engineering laboratories, which are part of our £12m chemistry building renovation. You’ll also have access to our engineering facilities, which consist of over 10,000m² of specialist workshops, laboratories and testing services.

Career Opportunities

This degree will allow you to develop and evidence subject-specific and targeted employability skills. This includes the required skill set for a range of future careers, further study, or starting your own business.

The skills you can expect to focus on and gain from this course include:

• Research

• Critical thinking

• Commercial awareness

• Self-management

• Leadership

• Communication