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
• Creative Industries
• Digital and Cyber
• Health and Social Care
• Sport
• Teaching and Education

Make it happen

• Courses A-Z
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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 range of facilities and services to support students, including a students' union, gym, and accommodation.

Students' Union

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WLV Gym

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Campus Travel and Transport

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University of Opportunity

• Humans of WLV
• Key Facts

Student Support

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• Part-time work
• Student Safety

Accommodation

• How do I apply?
• City Campus
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WLV On Demand

• Information on WLV On Demand services

Our Campus

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• Our Facilities
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Apply

Overview

The University of Wolverhampton offers a range of courses and programs, and provides information on how to apply.

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

Parents and Guardians Hub

• Information for parents and guardians

Research

Overview

The University of Wolverhampton conducts research in a range of areas, including science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields.

About our Research

• Information on the University's research activities

Research Centres

• List of research centers at the University

Research Policies, Procedures & Guidelines

• Information on research policies and procedures

The Doctoral College

• Information on the Doctoral College

Research Degrees (MPhil/PhDs)

• Information on research degrees

Research Services

• Information on research services

Research News and Events

• News and events related to research at the University

Access our Expertise

• Information on accessing the University's research expertise

Access Research Papers

• Information on accessing research papers

International

Overview

The University of Wolverhampton welcomes international students and provides information on how to apply.

Making an Application

• Entry Requirements
• English Entry Requirements
• Apply Direct

Country Specific Entry Requirements

• Agents

Scholarships

• International Fees
• How to pay

Contact us

• Contact information for international students

Our Schools

Overview

The University of Wolverhampton has a range of schools and faculties, 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 offers a range of services and facilities for businesses, including 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 rich history and a strong commitment to education and research.

Our Staff

• Information on University staff

Our History

• Information on the University's history

Governance

• Information on University governance

Academic Calendar

• Information on the University's academic calendar

Equality & Diversity

• Information on equality and diversity at the University

Contacts & Maps

• Contact information and maps of University campuses

Corporate Information

• Information on the University's corporate activities

University Jobs

• Information on job opportunities at the University

Security Services

• Information on security services at the University

Safeguarding

• Information on safeguarding at the University

News & Events

Overview

The University of Wolverhampton has a range of news and events, including open days, applicant days, and campus tours.

Open Days

• Information on open days

Applicant Day

• Information on applicant days

Accessibility on Campus

• Information on accessibility on campus

Campus Tours

• Information on campus tours

Latest News

• News articles from the University

Blog

• University blog

Events

• List of upcoming events

Media Relations

• Information on media relations

Follow Our Socials

• Links to University social media accounts

Staff Intranet

Overview

The University of Wolverhampton has a staff intranet, which provides information and resources for staff.

Teaching and Research

• Information on teaching and research at the University

Human Resources

• Information on human resources at the University

Training & Development Opportunities

• Information on training and development opportunities

eLearning Portal

• Information on the eLearning portal

Finance

• Information on finance at the University

Digital Print Services

• Information on digital print services

Staff Wellbeing Hub

• Information on staff wellbeing

Staff News

• News articles for staff

Comms Toolkit

• Information on communications at the University

Current Students

Overview

The University of Wolverhampton provides a range of services and resources for current students.

Careers Enterprise and The Workplace

• Information on careers and enterprise

Student Support

• Information on student support

Academic calendar

• Information on the academic calendar

Course Guides

• Information on course guides

Student Voice

• Information on student voice

Student Ambassadors

• Information on student ambassadors

Alumni

Overview

The University of Wolverhampton has a range of services and resources for alumni.

Stay in touch – Update your details

• Information on staying in touch

Benefits & Services

• Information on benefits and services for alumni

Transcripts & Certificates

• Information on transcripts and certificates

Volunteer Opportunities

• Information on volunteer opportunities

Make a donation

• Information on making a donation

Contact Us

• Contact information for alumni

University Library

Overview

The University of Wolverhampton has a range of library services and resources.

Search Library Resources

• Information on searching library resources

Using the library

• Information on using the library

Subject Resources

• Information on subject resources

Skills for learning

• Information on skills for learning

IT Services

Overview

The University of Wolverhampton has a range of IT services and resources.

Digital Campus

• Information on the digital campus

Self Help

• Information on self-help resources

myWLV

• Information on myWLV

BEng (Hons) Chemical Engineering

Overview

The BEng (Hons) Chemical Engineering course at the University of Wolverhampton is industry-focused and aims to prepare students to tackle the challenges facing the chemical and allied industries in the 21st century.

Why choose 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

What happens on the course?

• The teaching schedule is broadly split into three parts
• We will provide the underpinning science and mathematics
• We will give you a deep understanding of how chemical engineers solve problems
• We will challenge you to design your own processes and methods of manufacture

Potential Career Paths

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

Additional Information

• Everything you need to know about this course!

Why Wolverhampton?

• The University of Wolverhampton established a new Chemical Engineering degree programme in 2015
• The course is set within the Science and Engineering base of subjects at the Wolverhampton’s City and Telford Campuses
• We have set our sights on being one of the premier courses for Chemical Engineering in the Midlands and the UK as a whole

What skills will you gain?

• The course has been constructed to deliver chemical engineers into the UK and global workplaces
• We will teach you the underpinning chemistry and thermodynamics
• We will put this knowledge into an industrial, engineering, and 21st century context
• We will prepare you for the final, all-important, 3rd year design project

Course Fees and Finance

• Location | Mode | Fee | Year
• Home | Full-time | £9250 per year |
• Home | Full-time | £9535 per year |
• Home | Part-time | £4625 per year# |
• Home | Part-time | £4768 per year# |
• International | Full-time | £15450 per year |
• International | Full-time | £17000 per year |

Additional Course Costs

• 3 x field trip level at Level 5 & 6 - each trip costs £150

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?

• Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE)

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

Full-time Course

• 77%say staff value students views and opinions about the course
• 85%of students say teaching staff have supported their learning well.
• 80%in work or doing further study 15 months after the course.

Part-time Course

• 90%in work or doing further study 15 months after the course.

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