Chemical Engineering

Chemical engineers pioneer materials and technologies of the future; they design and develop the processes behind today’s most useful products. in studying this programme, you will further develop your knowledge in chemistry and engineering, and develop the skills for a rewarding career. chemical engineers do not work in isolation and modern engineering is just as much about effective teamwork and communication, as it is the underlying science. as a result, our accredited chemical engineering programme recognises the broad field of the subject by starting with a general first year, which is shared among all engineering subjects at lancaster.

Because of the interdisciplinary nature of chemical engineering, our graduates can gain access to a vast range of exciting industries, including energy, oil and gas, water, manufacturing and process industries. alternatively, you may wish to undertake postgraduate level study at lancaster and pursue a career in research or teaching. our careers service offers a wide range of support and advice, and we host a science and technology careers fair every year, allowing you to make valuable business connections. we actively encourage students to take time out of their degree to complete periods of time in industry, typically 12 to 15 months’ paid employment. these industrial opportunities can be arranged in conjunction with the university, direct with companies or through the engineering development trust’s year in industry scheme. our strong industry links, from large corporations to small local companies, mean that we will be able to assist you to find a suitable and rewarding placement in a sector that interests you for your future career. we strive to empower all our graduates with the skills, confidence and experience they need to achieve a successful career. lancaster university is dedicated to ensuring you not only gain a highly reputable degree, you also graduate with the relevant life and work based skills. we are unique in that every student is eligible to participate in the lancaster award which offers you the opportunity to complete key activities such as work experience, employability/career development, campus community and social development.

Work while you study

You can also work on a UK student visa, from 10 to 20 hours per week during the academic year, 40 hours per week or full-time during vacations.

Partnerships

Most universities in England have partnerships with different companies and organisations to ensure their students get enough professional training as students. In addition to increasing their students' chances to get hired by one of the universities. Lancaster University has partnerships with the following companies: