A degree in Chemical Engineering from Loughborough University will give you the chemical engineering knowledge that is necessary to meet the needs of industry. You will also gain a diverse skill set. This includes project management, teamwork, leadership, business acumen and people management. As well as technical expertise, we will set you up for a successful career.
Our graduates have gone on to pursue a diverse array of exciting and rewarding careers with a wide range of employers. Others have gone on to pursue their research interests by undertaking a PhD.
Most of our graduates are employed by companies covering different processing sectors, such as energy and water, food and drink, pharmaceuticals, plastics and consumer products. We have an excellent reputation with industry and many of these companies favour Loughborough as a source of chemical engineers. However, some of our graduates choose to take up careers in areas such as finance and business, using their strong transferable skills developed during their degree.
Careers Fair
We hold our own Engineering Careers Fair. In recent years, over 80 companies have attended our fair to employ our students. This includes major consulting and contracting companies in the UK, as well as more local and specialist firms. Other major employers who employ Chemical Engineers, as well as other graduates, also attend the University-wide careers fair.
Career support services
Your time at Loughborough University will form a launchpad from which you can build an exciting career. With so many opportunities available, you’ll never be short of ways to improve your employability.
Our award-winning Careers Network team is here to help and support you, offering everything from CV workshops, one-to-one advice sessions and mock interview practice sessions to high-profile employer events. We’ve got everything you need for a really successful future.