Overview

Our course is founded upon a wide body of respected research, from specific areas of advanced chemical engineering to complex workplace regulations.

Your research project gives an opportunity to collaborate with expert academic staff specialised in a certain research areas, and may also involve collaboration with industry.

Your studies will concentrate on process engineering themes such as separation processes, fluid systems, mass transfer and material properties, all of which capitalise on our research strengths.

Developing your technical knowledge and competencies over two years may lead to further extensive research, or a career in chemical engineering or related industries.

Your studies will be nourished by an international community of over 500 postgraduate students and 120 research staff at the College of Engineering.

Career opportunities

Graduates of the Chemical Engineering programme from Swansea University are strongly positioned for stimulating and rewarding opportunities. Your future could lie in any of the following roles.

Chemical engineer
Energy engineer
Petroleum engineer
Product/process development scientist
Mining engineer
Technical plant manager

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Membrane Technology

Complex Fluids and Flows

Water and Wastewater Engineering

Biochemical Engineering

MSc Design Project

Environmental Analysis and Legislation

MSc Research Practice

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-30 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-09-17 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-26 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-12-10 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

88

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PTE Academic

69

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Swansea, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

88

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69

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

The entry requirement for the MSc Chemical Engineering is a first or a second class honours degree in Chemical Engineering or closely related discipline. Desirable criteria includes prior experience of Chemical Engineering Design projects.

We welcome applications by prospective students from around the world and look for evidence of previous study that is equivalent to the entry requirements stated above. The Postgraduate Admissions Office are happy to advise you on whether your qualifications are suitable for entry to the course you would like to study.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

26150 GBP / year

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Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

12200 GBP / year

≈ 12200 GBP / year

Living costs

Swansea

United Kingdom

727 - 1379 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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