Chemical and Petroleum Engineering with Foundation Year BEng (Hons) - 2025/6
Awarding body
University of Surrey
Teaching institute
University of Surrey
Framework
FHEQ Level 6
Final award and programme/pathway title
BEng (Hons) Chemical and Petroleum Engineering with Foundation Year
Subsidiary award(s)
| Award | Title |
|---|---|
| Ord | Chemical and Petroleum Engineering with Foundation Year |
| DipHE | Chemical and Petroleum Engineering with Foundation Year |
| CertHE | Chemical and Petroleum Engineering with Foundation Year |
Professional recognition
Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE)
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.
Modes of study
| Route code | Credits and ECTS Credits | |
| Full-time | UFJ12011 | 360 credits and 180 ECTS credits |
| Full-time with PTY | UFJ12013 | 480 credits and 240 ECTS credits |
QAA Subject benchmark statement (if applicable)
Other internal and / or external reference points
For further information relating to FHEQ levels 4, 5 and 6 and the professional training year, including learning outcomes, aims and module information please view the BEng (Hons) Chemical and Petroleum Engineering programme specification.
Faculty and Department / School
Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences - School of Engineering
Programme Leader
TAYLOR Alison (Maths & Phys)
Date of production/revision of spec
22/08/2025
Educational aims of the programme
Programme learning outcomes
| Attributes Developed | Awards | Ref. |
Attributes Developed
C - Cognitive/analytical
K - Subject knowledge
T - Transferable skills
P - Professional/Practical skills
Programme structure
Full-time
This Bachelor's Degree (Honours) programme is studied full-time over four academic years, consisting of a Foundation Year and 360 credits (120 credits at FHEQ levels 4, 5 and 6). All modules are based on a 15-credit tariff
Possible exit awards include:
- Bachelor's Degree (Ordinary) (300 credits)
- Diploma of Higher Education (240 credits)
- Certificate of Higher Education (120 credits)
Full-time with PTY
This Bachelor's Degree (Honours) programme is studied full-time over five academic years, consisting of a Foundation Year, an optional professional training year and 360 credits (120 credits at FHEQ levels 4, 5 and 6). All modules are based on a 15-credit tariff
Possible exit awards include:
- Bachelor's Degree (Ordinary) (300 credits)
- Diploma of Higher Education (240 credits)
- Certificate of Higher Education (120 credits)
Programme Adjustments (if applicable)
N/A
Modules
Year 0 - FHEQ Level 3
| Module code | Module title | Status | Credits | Semester |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENG0011 | MATHEMATICS A | Compulsory | 15 | 1 |
| ENG0013 | PRINCIPLES OF ENGINEERING & PHYSICAL SCIENCE | Compulsory | 15 | 1 |
| ENG0018 | COMPUTER LABORATORY | Compulsory | 15 | 1 |
| ENG0012 | MATHEMATICS B | Compulsory | 15 | 2 |
| ENG0015 | PHYSICS A | Compulsory | 15 | 2 |
| ENG0017 | CHEMISTRY | Compulsory | 15 | 2 |
| ENG0014 | ENGINEERING & PHYSICAL SCIENCES LABORATORY AND PROJECT | Compulsory | 30 | Year-long |
Module Selection for Year 0 - FHEQ Level 3
For further information on FHEQ levels 4, 5 and 6 please view the programme specification for the full-time BEng (Hons) Chemical and Petroleum Engineeringprogramme.
Year 0 (with PTY) - FHEQ Level 3
| Module code | Module title | Status | Credits | Semester |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENG0011 | MATHEMATICS A | Compulsory | 15 | 1 |
| ENG0013 | PRINCIPLES OF ENGINEERING & PHYSICAL SCIENCE | Compulsory | 15 | 1 |
| ENG0018 | COMPUTER LABORATORY | Compulsory | 15 | 1 |
| ENG0012 | MATHEMATICS B | Compulsory | 15 | 2 |
| ENG0015 | PHYSICS A | Compulsory | 15 | 2 |
| ENG0017 | CHEMISTRY | Compulsory | 15 | 2 |
| ENG0014 | ENGINEERING & PHYSICAL SCIENCES LABORATORY AND PROJECT | Compulsory | 30 | Year-long |
Module Selection for Year 0 (with PTY) - FHEQ Level 3
For further information on FHEQ levels 4, 5 and 6 and professional training year please view the programme specification for the full-time with PTY BEng (Hons) Chemical and Petroleum Engineering programme.
Opportunities for placements / work related learning / collaborative activity
| Associate Tutor(s) / Guest Speakers / Visiting Academics | N | |
| Professional Training Year (PTY) | N | |
| Placement(s) (study or work that are not part of PTY) | N | |
| Clinical Placement(s) (that are not part of the PTY scheme) | N | |
| Study exchange (Level 5) | N | |
| Dual degree | N |
Quality assurance
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Please note that the information detailed within this record is accurate at the time of publishing and may be subject to change. This record contains information for the most up to date version of the programme / module for the 2025/6 academic year.