Rewarding careers
Your degree in chemical engineering will equip you with the knowledge and skills for an exciting career in an increasingly competitive job market
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Top 10 in the UK
For Chemical Engineering - The Complete University Guide 2021
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Undergraduate degrees
Undergraduate degrees
Chemical and process engineers help to manage natural resources, protect the environment, control health and safety procedures, and recycle materials, while developing and managing processes. As a chemical and process engineer you could become involved with nuclear industrial companies, environmental departments or local and government agencies. Our Chemical Engineering courses share a common first two years, which means you have the freedom to switch courses up until the end of your second year.
We also teach Aviation Technology with Pilot Studies and Management BEng.
Industry-relevant courses
Our Industrial Advisory Board ensures our courses are up-to-date with the modern practices and techniques that will enable you to succeed in industry upon graduation. Many of our degrees are accredited by the relevant accrediting body, such as the Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE), see course pages for details.
Studying with us
Top 10
for Chemical Engineering
The Complete University Guide 2021
Careers and employability
University of Leeds students are among the top 5 most targeted by top employers according to The Graduate Market 2021, High Fliers Research.
Exceptional student experience
You’ll join a friendly, supportive and diverse community of students and researchers who come from all over the world. You’ll be guided through your course by your personal tutor who’ll provide academic and pastoral support. Our student support team in the School helps with anything from academic advice to timetabling and project submission enquiries.
Find out more about our diverse student community from example profiles of our current students and alumni.
Find out what our students say about their experience studying at the University of Leeds.

Undergraduate student Kezia Blackman tells us about her experience studying Chemical Engineering MEng, BEng within the School of Chemical and Process Engineering at the University of Leeds.

Lewis worked for Proctor and Gamble (P&G) as a Customer Availability Leader during his industrial placement year.
He chose to undertake an industrial placement year to gain work experience to give himself an idea of what career he would like upon graduation. He also wanted to develop new skills and increase his employability by having experience in an industrial setting.
Find out what Lewis enjoyed the most about his industrial placement year.