Master in Chemical Engineering MEng

Tuition fees for MEng Chemical Engineering are 25,000 GBP per year.

At the heart of the Aston University experience is the Energy and Bioproducts Research Institute (EBRI), where students engage directly with a renewable-energy microgrid and the UK’s largest R&D biomass gasifier. This MEng (Hons) programme moves beyond theoretical study, immersing you in the practical realities of chemical engineering by operating pilot-scale equipment and simulating industrial-scale processes using advanced professional software.

Designed for those who view engineering as a tool for societal change, this degree focuses on the urgent need for climate change mitigation, clean-energy innovation, and sustainable technology. Whether you are designing industrial solvents or developing pharmaceuticals, you will benefit from a curriculum that balances core chemical engineering principles with physical chemistry and mathematics, all while gaining the 'Power Skills'—including innovation, entrepreneurship, and inclusive leadership—that top employers demand.

A Professionally Accredited Pathway

This course is fully accredited by the Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE), providing a direct and efficient route toward attaining Chartered Chemical Engineer status. By combining academic rigour with extensive hands-on laboratory work and the option of a competitive industry placement year at organizations like Rolls Royce, Airbus, or CERN, you will leave prepared to tackle the complexities of modern engineering.

Aston University in Birmingham is a career-focused public research university with a central campus and a long tradition of linking education to industry. Founded from technical roots in 1895, Aston combines academic study with practical experience and is known for strong employability outcomes. The urban campus places students close to business, cultural and transport hubs, and a multicultural student community contributes to a friendly, supportive atmosphere.

Aston emphasises applied learning, professional placements and partnerships with employers, so many programmes integrate a placement year or live industry projects. Facilities include modern lecture spaces, specialised labs and student services that support academic success and wellbeing. Small-group teaching and strong student support ensure international students have access to language help, academic workshops and career guidance tailored to the UK labour market.

Student life blends campus convenience with Birmingham’s vibrant cultural scene, offering clubs, societies and volunteer opportunities to build networks and practical skills. The university’s careers team helps with CVs, internships and graduate recruitment, while accommodation and welfare services ease the transition to study in the UK. Applicants should explore course accreditation, placement options and scholarship possibilities early, and connect with Aston’s international advisers to plan applications and arrival logistics.