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University of Southampton: Advanced Chemical Engineering
| Institution | University of Southampton View institution profile |
|---|---|
| Department | Chemistry View department profile |
| Web | https://www.southampton.ac.uk/engineering |
| AdmissionsPGT.EPS@soton.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | 023 8059 4732 |
| Study type | Taught |
MSc
Summary
Responding to climate change and resource constraints demands chemical engineers who can design sustainable technologies and deliver impact from lab to plant. The MSc Advanced Chemical Engineering (1 year, full-time) at Southampton builds that capability through advanced training in reactor design and kinetics, process control and systems engineering, and sustainable process design (including methods used in industry such as optimisation, LCA-informed thinking and techno-economic appraisal).
Taught by researchers working at the forefront of low-carbon processes, fine/specialty chemicals, green energy and water/wastewater engineering, the curriculum blends theory with practice using current industrial and research case studies. You’ll apply what you learn in a group design project: working to time and budget, your team will propose, model and present a solution to an industrial brief, with deliverables showcased at our annual Engineering Design Show.
You’ll also undertake an independent research project on a topic of your choice, producing a dissertation that demonstrates originality, critical analysis and professional communication under the supervision of active researchers. Graduates progress into roles across energy and decarbonisation, pharmaceuticals and bioprocessing, specialty chemicals, water, consulting and R&D, or continue into doctoral study. 97% of our Engineering research is rated world-leading or internationally excellent (REF 2021).
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | You'll need a 2.1 degree in chemical engineering or a related subject. Closely related subjects include environmental engineering, engineering and technology, and applied chemistry. Applicants must have completed and passed at least one core chemical engineering module. |
| Location | Main Site - Highfield Campus Highfield Southampton SO17 1BJ |
Summary
In the context of climate change and diminishing natural resources, demand is growing for chemical engineers with the skills to design sustainable technologies and processes. Drawing on Southampton’s innovative and internationally leading research in areas such as low-carbon technologies, fine chemicals, green energy, and water/wastewater engineering, this one-year master’s degree will equip you with the specialist skill set needed to meet this demand.
Your studies will provide advanced training in process control and reactor design for sustainable technologies, enabling you to solve complex engineering problems.
Employability is embedded throughout this degree. As part of a group design project you'll work with a team to time and budget to design, prototype, computer model and/or manufacture a product that meets an industrial brief. Your project will be showcased in our annual Engineering Design Show.
You'll also complete an independent research project during which you'll conduct independent, original and critical research on a subject of your choosing. 97% of our Engineering research is rated world leading or internationally excellent (REF 2021).
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | A UK bachelor’s degree with upper second-class honours or higher in chemical engineering or a related subject. Closely related subjects include environmental engineering, engineering and technology, and applied chemistry. Applicants must have completed and passed at least one core chemical engineering module. |
| Location | Main Site - Highfield Campus Highfield Southampton SO17 1BJ |
Summary
In the context of climate change and diminishing natural resources, demand is growing for chemical engineers with the skills to design sustainable technologies and processes. Drawing on Southampton’s innovative and internationally leading research in areas such as low-carbon technologies, fine chemicals, green energy, and water/wastewater engineering, this one-year master’s degree will equip you with the specialist skill set needed to meet this demand.
Your studies will provide advanced training in process control and reactor design for sustainable technologies, enabling you to solve complex engineering problems.
Employability is embedded throughout this degree. As part of a group design project you'll work with a team to time and budget to design, prototype, computer model and/or manufacture a product that meets an industrial brief. Your project will be showcased in our annual Engineering Design Show.
You'll also complete an independent research project during which you'll conduct independent, original and critical research on a subject of your choosing. 97% of our Engineering research is rated world leading or internationally excellent (REF 2021).
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | A UK bachelor’s degree with upper second-class honours or higher in chemical engineering or a related subject. Closely related subjects include environmental engineering, engineering and technology, and applied chemistry. Applicants must have completed and passed at least one core chemical engineering module. |
| Location | Main Site - Highfield Campus Highfield Southampton SO17 1BJ |
Master of Science - MSc (PG)
Summary
In the context of climate change and diminishing natural resources, demand is growing for chemical engineers with the skills to design sustainable technologies and processes. Drawing on Southampton’s innovative and internationally leading research in areas such as low-carbon technologies, fine chemicals, green energy, and water/wastewater engineering, this one-year master’s degree will equip you with the specialist skill set needed to meet this demand. Your studies will provide advanced training in process control and reactor design for sustainable technologies, enabling you to solve complex engineering problems. You’ll also gain real-world insights by working on a brief set by industry, boosting your employability.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | A UK bachelor’s degree with upper second-class honours or higher in chemical engineering or a closely related subject. Visit the international equivalent qualifications page. Closely related subjects include Environmental Engineering, Engineering and Technology, and Applied Chemistry. Applicants must have at least one core chemical engineering module. |
| Location | Main Site - Highfield Campus Highfield Southampton SO17 1BJ |
Fees
| EU | 9250 GBP for Year 1 |
|---|---|
| England | 9250 GBP for Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | 9250 GBP for Year 1 |
| Scotland | 9250 GBP for Year 1 |
| Wales | 9250 GBP for Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | 9250 GBP for Year 1 |
| International | 23136 GBP for Year 1 |
The Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences at the University of Southampton includes Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Engineering, Electronics and Computer Science, Physics and Astronomy, and the Zepler Institute for Photonics and Nanoelectronics, incorporating the Optoelectronics Research Centre.
We are proud to be part of the University of Southampton, a leading research-intensive Russell Group university in the top 80 universities worldwide (QS World University Rankings 2022) and in the top 15 in the UK (The Complete University Guide 2022).
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