Program Overview

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Our Courses

Overview

The University of Wolverhampton offers a wide range of courses, including undergraduate and postgraduate programs, research degrees, online distance learning, degree apprenticeships, and CPD short courses.

Types of Courses

• Undergraduate Courses
• Postgraduate Courses
• Research (PhD)
• Online Distance Learning
• Degree Apprenticeships
• CPD Short Courses

Career Guides

• Architecture and Construction
• Business and Law
• Creative Industries
• Digital and Cyber
• Health and Social Care
• Sport
• Teaching and Education

Make it happen

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• How to apply
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Popular Undergraduate Courses

• Accounting, Finance and Economics
• Architecture
• Business and Management
• Computer Science
• English
• Film, Media and Screen
• Law
• Midwifery
• Nursing
• Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Science and Pharmacology
• Public Health
• Social Work and Social Care
• Sport and Physical Activity
• Teaching

Popular Postgraduate Courses

• Business
• Civil Engineering and Built Environment
• Cyber Security
• Education
• Health Sciences
• Law
• Nursing

University Life

Overview

The University of Wolverhampton offers a vibrant and supportive learning environment, with a range of facilities and services to support student success.

Students' Union

The Students' Union is a great place to get involved in student life, with a range of clubs, societies, and events to suit all interests.

Speak to a Student

• Make a Course Enquiry
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WLV Gym

• Opening Times
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Campus Travel and Transport

The University of Wolverhampton has a range of transport options, including buses, trains, and car parking.

University of Opportunity

• Humans of WLV
• Key Facts

Student Support

• Disability Support
• Mature Students Support
• Part-time work
• Student Safety

Accommodation

• How do I apply?
• City Campus
• Walsall Campus
• Telford Campus

WLV On Demand

Our Campus

• Springfield Campus
• Our Facilities
• Virtual Tour
• News and Events

Apply

Overview

The University of Wolverhampton has a range of application options, including online applications, UCAS, and direct applications.

How to Apply

• Find the right course for you
• Making your application
• After you've applied
• Get Set
• Clearing

Funding, Costs, Fees, and Support

• Scholarships
• Costs and Funding
• Repayment Options

Support and Advice at the Gateway

• Contact the Gateway

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Research

Overview

The University of Wolverhampton has a strong research focus, with a range of research centers, policies, and procedures in place to support research excellence.

About our Research

The University of Wolverhampton is committed to research excellence, with a range of research centers and initiatives in place to support research activity.

Research Centres

The University of Wolverhampton has a range of research centers, including the National Brownfield Institute and the University of Wolverhampton Science Park.

Research Policies, Procedures & Guidelines

The University of Wolverhampton has a range of research policies, procedures, and guidelines in place to support research excellence.

The Doctoral College

The Doctoral College is a great place to pursue a research degree, with a range of support services and facilities available to support student success.

Research Degrees (MPhil/PhDs)

The University of Wolverhampton offers a range of research degrees, including MPhil and PhD programs.

Research Services

The University of Wolverhampton has a range of research services, including research support, research ethics, and research governance.

Research News and Events

The University of Wolverhampton has a range of research news and events, including research seminars, conferences, and workshops.

Access our Expertise

The University of Wolverhampton has a range of research expertise, including expertise in business, education, health, and science.

Access Research Papers

The University of Wolverhampton has a range of research papers available, including papers on business, education, health, and science.

International

Overview

The University of Wolverhampton has a range of international opportunities, including study abroad programs, international partnerships, and international student support.

Making an Application

• Entry Requirements
• English Entry Requirements
• Apply Direct

Country Specific Entry Requirements

• Agents

Scholarships

• International Fees
• How to pay

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Our Schools

Overview

The University of Wolverhampton has a range of schools, including the Faculty of Arts, Business and Social Sciences, the Faculty of Education, Health & Wellbeing, and the Faculty of Science & Engineering.

Faculty of Arts, Business and Social Sciences

• School of Creative Industries
• School of Social Science and Humanities
• University of Wolverhampton Business School
• University of Wolverhampton Law School

Faculty of Education, Health & Wellbeing

• School of Allied Health and Midwifery
• School of Education
• School of Nursing
• School of Psychology
• School of Health and Society
• School of Sport

Faculty of Science & Engineering

• School of Architecture & Built Environment
• School of Engineering, Computing and Mathematical Sciences
• School of Life Sciences
• School of Pharmacy

Work With Us

Overview

The University of Wolverhampton has a range of opportunities for businesses, including facilities for business, conferencing, apprenticeships, and funding and support.

Facilities for Business

• National Brownfield Institute
• University of Wolverhampton Science Park
• e-Innovation Centre
• Business and Technology Centre

Conferencing

• Conference Booking
• Venues
• Dining & Refreshments

Apprenticeships

• Apprenticeship Courses
• Make an Enquiry

Funding & Support

• Knowledge Transfer Partnerships
• University Procurement
• University Jobs

Executive Education

• Executive Education Programmes and Courses
• Accessing our graduate talent pool

Schools and Colleges

• General Higher Education sessions
• Partnerships
• Aspire to HE

University Procurement

• Supplying the University

About Us

Overview

The University of Wolverhampton has a range of information about the university, including our staff, history, governance, and academic calendar.

Our Staff

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Our History

The University of Wolverhampton has a rich history, dating back to 1992.

Governance

The University of Wolverhampton has a range of governance structures in place, including the Board of Governors and the Senate.

Academic Calendar

The University of Wolverhampton has a range of academic calendars, including the undergraduate and postgraduate calendars.

Equality & Diversity

The University of Wolverhampton is committed to equality and diversity, with a range of policies and procedures in place to support equality and diversity.

Contacts & Maps

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Corporate Information

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University Jobs

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Security Services

The University of Wolverhampton has a range of security services, including campus security, emergency response, and crime prevention.

Safeguarding

The University of Wolverhampton is committed to safeguarding, with a range of policies and procedures in place to support safeguarding.

News & Events

Overview

The University of Wolverhampton has a range of news and events, including news stories, events, and press releases.

Open Days

The University of Wolverhampton has a range of open days, including undergraduate and postgraduate open days.

Applicant Day

The University of Wolverhampton has a range of applicant days, including undergraduate and postgraduate applicant days.

Accessibility on Campus

The University of Wolverhampton has a range of accessibility information, including information on campus accessibility and disability support.

Campus Tours

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Latest News

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Blog

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Events

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Media Relations

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Follow Our Socials

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Staff Intranet

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Teaching and Research

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Human Resources

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Training & Development Opportunities

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eLearning Portal

The University of Wolverhampton has a range of eLearning information, including information on online learning platforms and resources.

Finance

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Digital Print Services

The University of Wolverhampton has a range of digital print services, including information on printing, copying, and scanning.

Staff Wellbeing Hub

The University of Wolverhampton has a range of staff wellbeing information, including information on staff wellbeing programs and initiatives.

Staff News

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Comms Toolkit

The University of Wolverhampton has a range of comms toolkit information, including information on communication policies, communication procedures, and communication resources.

Current Students

Overview

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Careers Enterprise and The Workplace

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Student Support

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Academic calendar

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Course Guides

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Student Voice

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Student Ambassadors

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Alumni

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Benefits & Services

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Transcripts & Certificates

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Volunteer Opportunities

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Contact Us

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University Library

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Search Library Resources

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Subject Resources

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IT Services

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Digital Campus

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Self Help

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myWLV

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BEng (Hons) Chemical Engineering with Sandwich placement

Overview

The BEng (Hons) Chemical Engineering with Sandwich placement is a four-year course that aims to prepare students to tackle the challenges facing the chemical and allied industries in the 21st century.

Award

BEng (Hons)

Start date(s)

15 September 2025

UCAS Code

H847

Course specifications

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Course length

Sandwich (4 years)

Campus location

University: City Campus

School

School of Engineering

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Why choose this course?

The BEng (Hons) Chemical Engineering with Sandwich placement is a four-year course that aims to prepare students to tackle the challenges facing the chemical and allied industries in the 21st century. The course covers energy resource exploitation and management, industrial practices and processes, chemical thermodynamics and reaction engineering, process design and control, health and safety, protection of the environment, and petroleum and chemical refining.

What's unique about this course?

• Accredited by the Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE)
• Access to small and large scale pilot plants
• Access to design workspace & industrial standard process simulation
• Taught in our state-of-the-art City Campus
• Opportunity to do a year placement in industry

What happens on the course?

The course covers energy resource exploitation and management, industrial practices and processes, chemical thermodynamics and reaction engineering, process design and control, health and safety, protection of the environment, and petroleum and chemical refining. The course also includes a year-long placement in industry, which provides students with valuable work experience and industry connections.

Potential Career Paths

• Colour Technologist
• Food Manufacture and Processing
• Water and Waste Treatment Specialist
• Petroleum Processing Specialist
• Nuclear Engineer
• Consultant for Chemical and Allied Industries
• Academic

Additional Information

• Why Wolverhampton?
• What skills will you gain?
• Course Fees and Finance
• Entry Requirements
• Who accredits this course?
• Funding

Why Wolverhampton?

The University of Wolverhampton has a strong reputation for chemical engineering, with a range of industry connections and partnerships. The course is taught in our state-of-the-art City Campus, which provides students with access to small and large scale pilot plants, design workspace, and industrial standard process simulation.

What skills will you gain?

The course covers a range of skills, including energy resource exploitation and management, industrial practices and processes, chemical thermodynamics and reaction engineering, process design and control, health and safety, protection of the environment, and petroleum and chemical refining. Students will also gain valuable work experience and industry connections through the year-long placement in industry.

Course Fees and Finance

• Location | Mode | Fee | Year
• Home | Sandwich | £9250 per year |
• Home | Sandwich | £9535 per year |
• International | Sandwich | £15450 per year |
• International | Sandwich | £17000 per year |

Entry Requirements

• 104 UCAS points
• A Level - BCC, including Maths with minimum grade B and Chemistry with minimum grade C.
• BTEC QCF Extended Diploma grade DMM
• Access to HE Diploma in Science (60 credits) of which a minimum of 45 must be at Level 3 (104 UCAS points equivalence)

Who accredits this course?

The course is accredited by the Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE) on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as an Incorporated Engineer and partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer.

Funding

• Tuition Fees Loan(Home Fee Status):
• Most students will be able to apply for a loans to pay for these subject to eligibility.
• To find out more information please refer to the government Student Finance website.
• Changes for EU students:
• The UK government has confirmed that EU students starting courses from 1 August 2021 will normally be classified as having Overseas Fee status.
• More information about the change is available at UKCISA:
• EU citizens living in the UK with 'settled' status, and Irish nationals living in the UK or Ireland, will still be classified as Home students, providing they meet the usual residency requirements, for more information about EU Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
• Self-funding:
• If you don’t want to take out a loan to pay your fees or if you aren’t eligible to receive a loan, you might want to take advantage of the University’s scheme to pay by instalments: See How to pay.
• For more information please contact the Gateway.
• Your employer, embassy or organisation can pay for your Tuition fees:
• If your employer, embassy or organisation agrees to pay all or part of your tuition fees; the University will refer to them as your sponsor and will invoice them for the appropriate amount.
• We must receive notification of sponsorship in writing as soon as possible, and before enrolment, confirming that the sponsor will pay your tuition fees.

Contact us

• Telephone
• Email
• Online
• Order a prospectus

How We Compare

• Find out how our course is rated on Discover Uni, the official website for comparing UK higher education courses
• 77%say staff value students views and opinions about the course
• 85%of students say teaching staff have supported their learning well.
• 90%in work or doing further study 15 months after the course.

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