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Master of Engineering (with Honours) - MEng (Hon)
Main Site (Newcastle)
Full Time
SEP-25
4 Years
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Master of Engineering (with Honours) - MEng (Hon)
Main Site (Newcastle)
Full Time
SEP-25
4 Years
Select a an exam type
This professionally accredited MEng Honours degree includes a 12-month paid work placement to enhance your practical skills and employability.
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 find potential employers and guide you through the application process. We have strong links with over 100 companies, including:
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.
Professional accreditation
All of our degrees are accredited by the Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE) and the Institute of Measurement and Control.
IChemE accreditation means employers will recognise the quality of your degree because it meets high professional standards.
Teaching methods
Our strong links with industry experts and focus on industry skills ensure you'll graduate fully equipped with the skills you need.
Your studies include:
We use case study-led teaching, so your learning has real-world relevance. Teaching is through a combination of:
Study abroad
Experience life in another country by choosing to study abroad as part of your degree. You’ll be encouraged to embrace fun and challenging experiences, make connections with new communities and graduate as a globally aware professional, ready for your future.
You can choose to spend up to a year studying at a partner institution overseas.
If you choose to study abroad, it will extend your degree by a year.
Exam type
A levelA level:
AAB Grades / Points required
Scottish Higher:
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
Scottish Advanced Higher:
AAB Grades / Points required
Access to HE Diploma:
D:45 Grades / Points required
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal:
D3,D3,M2 Grades / Points required
Extended Project:
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:
34 Grades / Points required
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017):
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
AAB including Chemistry and Mathematics or Further Mathematics.
AAB at Advanced Higher including Chemistry and Mathematics or Further Mathematics. Two Highers at the required grade (in different subjects to those offered at Advanced Higher) may replace a third Advanced Higher.Scottish qualifications can be taken in more than one sitting.
AAB at Advanced Higher including Chemistry and Mathematics or Further Mathematics. Two Highers at the required grade (in different subjects to those offered at Advanced Higher) may replace a third Advanced Higher.Scottish qualifications can be taken in more than one sitting.
Access Qualification in relevant area of engineering or physical science. Must include 45 level 3 credits at Distinction including 30 credits in maths and chemistry.
D3,D3,M2 in Principal Subjects including Chemistry and Mathematics or Further Mathematics.
We welcome applications from students offering an Extended Project and value the skills of research and independent learning that it is designed to develop. If you offer an Extended Project, it will be taken into account as part of your application profile, but we will not usually include it in offer conditions for this degree programme.
34 points with Mathematics and Chemistry at Higher Level grade 6.
Candidates will normally only be considered for foundation year entry. All applications will be considered on an individual basis.
Candidates will be considered for Foundation Year entry. Please see Engineering with Foundation Year for specific entrance requirements. Candidates who also have A Level Mathematics will be considered on an individual basis.
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