BEng Chemical Engineering (with Foundation Year)
What students say
Based on about 24 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 76%
- Learning opportunities: 83%
- Assessment and feedback: 78%
- Academic support: 95%
- Organisation and management: 80%
- Learning resources: 83%
- Student voice: 68%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 55 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 96%
- Left higher education: 2%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 2%
What graduates do next
Based on about 8 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 55%
- Working and studying: 25%
- Further study: 10%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Engineering professionals: 35%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 20%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 10%
- Information Technology Professionals: 10%
- Administrative occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 100%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 85%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 70%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 65 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 2%
- North West: 2%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 2%
- West Midlands: 3%
- East of England: 2%
- London: 71%
- South East: 14%
- South West: 5%
- Scotland: 2%
Who gets in
Based on about 50 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 95%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Bronze for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BEng Chemical Engineering (with Foundation Year) at London South Bank University earn?
The median salary is £31,000 after 15 months, £28,000 after 3 years, £33,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £27,500 and £42,500. The £33,000 median after five years is £9,500 less than the UK median for Chemical, process and energy engineering.
What do graduates of BEng Chemical Engineering (with Foundation Year) at London South Bank University do next?
85% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).
Are students happy with the teaching on BEng Chemical Engineering (with Foundation Year) at London South Bank University?
76% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.
What grades do I need for BEng Chemical Engineering (with Foundation Year) at London South Bank University?
The average entrant had 93 UCAS points.
Does BEng Chemical Engineering (with Foundation Year) at London South Bank University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year.
How many students continue on BEng Chemical Engineering (with Foundation Year) at London South Bank University?
96% of students continued into their second year, and 2% left higher education.