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Where an engineering education at Swansea University can take you
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4 creative programmes nurturing transferable skills
4 creative programmes nurturing transferable skills
“Where everyone feels supported to thrive and give their best” — that’s what it’s like to study Chemical Engineering at Imperial College London. Part of the UK's sole institute dedicated to science, engineering, medicine, and business, the Department of Chemical Engineering, one of the country's oldest, is where you’ll find world-leading research, education, leadership and inspiration.
The right values are crucial to achieving this. Here, members have decided on and are steadfast in upholding these five values: respect, innovation, integrity, collaboration and excellence. These guide all they do and set them apart as a unique, diverse and thriving environment — the kind that nurtures students into graduates who can lead innovation in chemical engineering research and practice, and make transformational societal impacts.
Undergraduate Chemical Engineering programmes
Taught over the span of four years, this programme professionally accredited by the Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE) equips you with a robust scientific, mathematical, and engineering foundation. You’ll apply these principles to a variety of complex practical issues as you analyse a range of engineering problems. As environmental considerations are part of the curriculum, you’ll explore successful control and mitigation strategies alongside safety engineering principles as well.
As you progress, a range of specialised modules allow you to tailor the programme to your interests. In the fourth year, your studies elevate to the master's level, where you'll pursue a significant research project delving into all facets of chemical plant design. As a graduate, you’ll be confident to use this new knowledge and skills for a career in process, energy, healthcare, or chemical plant design.
MEng in Chemical Engineering
This programme mirrors the MEng Chemical Engineering curriculum which equips you to tackle real-world challenges. You'll leverage scientific, engineering, and business principles to solve a wide range of engineering problems.
What’s different is that you'll embark on an integrated year abroad at a partner university in your third year. Taking place in either Australia, Germany, Spain, Switzerland or the US, this integrated year abroad allows the grades you earn to count directly towards your final qualification. As an I-Explore equivalent module is mandatory while studying abroad, you get to venture beyond your subject and study a range of subjects.
Chemical Engineering with a Year Abroad
Your wellbeing is the department’s top priority. A key resource is the Departmental Student Wellbeing Adviser, Eghosa Atti, who runs one-on-one sessions to address academic pressures and personal issues. In this safe space, she provides guidance in finding coping mechanisms and techniques to navigate a broad range of issues, including mental health, managing finances and accommodation, exam stress, and sexual health.
Her services pair well with what the university-wide tutorial system offers. Every student is allocated a Personal Tutor who they can turn to for advice or support. “Having a personal tutor is one of the most valuable points of contact in my network,” says student Juproop Singh Lalli.
Supporting your Imperial experience at every stage
“My personal tutors have really supported me during my time at Imperial as they have been a reliable source of advice throughout. I know I can go to them for anything, from academic support and career guidance to general life advice.”
While the department has a global crowd, everyone feeds off the same Imperial energy. So much so that first-years are often amazed at how their peers and professors who come from all over the world can be so like-minded. They find that it’s not just easy to meet new people here but enjoy themselves a lot along the way.
Most of their best memories are made with the Chemical Engineering Society (ChemEngSoc). Led by enthusiastic students, it organises year-round events, from sports to cooking to trips.
"Some of the major events I’ve organised this year include New Year's Dinner at the Royal Thames Yacht Club, ice skating, and our Annual Dinner at the Rembrandt in Knightsbridge," says Radhika Nyayadhish, the 2023/2024 ChemEngSoc Chair. "I’m incredibly proud of our amazing team of over 15 student volunteers helping deliver our incredible events. The Soc is truly the highlight of ChemEng students' time at Imperial." Ajai Gill, the 2023/2024 ChemEngSoc Secretary, agrees.
Your people, your community
“Everyone on the Soc is a student volunteer, and we all take time out of our studies to provide you with the best student experience at Imperial ChemEng,” he says.
Hear from students
“The Chemical Engineering Society at Imperial is quite active, organising many social activities such as games nights, ice skating and karaoke. It’s a great way to get to know your coursemates, especially early on in the year when there are still a lot of new faces around.”
Ahmed Dalmar
“The change from first to second year brought significant changes in coursework and responsibility. Coursework increased in volume and weight, with a focus on group projects that enhanced teamwork and communication skills. Additionally, my role evolved from first-year representative to one of the two departmental academic representatives. I now handle issues across four cohorts and represent the undergraduate body in departmental decisions on teaching and curriculum. These changes have made me more vocal and improved my time management and teamwork skills.”
Alice Zhu
“Over the past three years, I've grown significantly. Initially, I lacked confidence, but the supportive environment at Imperial Chemical Engineering — which includes my peers and the department — helped me come out of my shell."
Juproop Singh Lalli
Hear from students
“The Chemical Engineering Society at Imperial is quite active, organising many social activities such as games nights, ice skating and karaoke. It’s a great way to get to know your coursemates, especially early on in the year when there are still a lot of new faces around.”
Ahmed Dalmar
“The change from first to second year brought significant changes in coursework and responsibility. Coursework increased in volume and weight, with a focus on group projects that enhanced teamwork and communication skills. Additionally, my role evolved from first-year representative to one of the two departmental academic representatives. I now handle issues across four cohorts and represent the undergraduate body in departmental decisions on teaching and curriculum. These changes have made me more vocal and improved my time management and teamwork skills.”
Alice Zhu
“Over the past three years, I've grown significantly. Initially, I lacked confidence, but the supportive environment at Imperial Chemical Engineering — which includes my peers and the department — helped me come out of my shell."
Juproop Singh Lalli
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