- UCAS course code
- H803
- UCAS institution code
- M20
Master of Engineering (MEng)
MEng Chemical Engineering with Industrial Experience
Duration: 4 years
Year of entry: 2025
UCAS course code: H803 / Institution code: M20
- Key features:
Industrial experience
Scholarships available
Accredited course
- Typical A-level offer: A*AA including specific subjects
- Typical contextual A-level offer: AAA including specific subjects
- Refugee/care-experienced offer: AAB including specific subjects
- Typical International Baccalaureate offer: 37 points overall with 7,6,6 at HL, including specific requirements
Fees and funding
Fees
Tuition fees for home students commencing their studies in September 2025 will be £9,535 per annum (subject to Parliamentary approval). Tuition fees for international students will be £36,000 per annum. For general information please see the undergraduate finance pages.
Policy on additional costs
All students should normally be able to complete their programme of study without incurring additional study costs over and above the tuition fee for that programme. Any unavoidable additional compulsory costs totalling more than 1% of the annual home undergraduate fee per annum, regardless of whether the programme in question is undergraduate or postgraduate taught, will be made clear to you at the point of application. Further information can be found in the University's Policy on additional costs incurred by students on undergraduate and postgraduate taught programmes (PDF document, 91KB).
Scholarships/sponsorships
At The University of Manchester we're committed to attracting and supporting the very best students. We have a focus on nurturing talent and ability and we want to make sure that you have the opportunity to study here, regardless of your financial circumstances.
For information about scholarships and bursaries please see our undergraduate fees pages and check the Department's funding pages .
Course unit details:
Process Control
| Unit code | CHEN30092 |
|---|---|
| Credit rating | 10 |
| Unit level | Level 3 |
| Teaching period(s) | Semester 2 |
| Available as a free choice unit? | No |
Overview
Introduction to process controller design with feedback and feedforward control strategies, understanding process dynamics and modelling, adoption of control strategies, dynamic modelling and control of chemical processes, synthesis and tuning of controllers.
Aims
The unit aims to:
Create a solid understanding of process dynamics in time and Laplace space. Provide the foundations of the modelling of process dynamics and establish the links for practical implementation of control strategies. Deliver the basics of model-based control and use it for controller tuning.
Learning outcomes
Students will be able to:
ILO1. Demonstrate concepts relevant to chemical process dynamics and develop related modelling skills.
ILO2. Link control related issues with the underlying mathematical formulations.
ILO3. Develop practical control strategies for chemical processes allowing the design and appropriate tuning of the control systems.
ILO4. Recognise different types of control designs and how they might be used.
Teaching and learning methods
Fundamental aspects supporting the critical learning of the module will be delivered as pre-recorded asynchronous short videos via our virtual learning environment. These will be supported by synchronous sessions with master lecture content, Q&A, and problem-solving sessions where you can apply the new concepts.
Surgery hours are also available for drop-in support.
Feedback on problems and examples, feedback on coursework and exams, and support will also be provided through the virtual learning environment. A discussion board provides an opportunity to discuss topics related to the material presented in the module.
Students are expected to expand the concepts presented in the session and online by additional reading (suggested in the Online Reading List) in order to consolidate their learning process and further stimulate their interest to the module.
Activity
Core Learning Material (e.g. recorded lectures, problem solving sessions) 24 hours
Self-Guided Work (e.g. continuous assessment, extra problems, reading) 44 hours
Assessment Revision/Preparation (e.g. test, final exam) 32 hours
Assessment methods
| Method | Weight |
|---|---|
| Written exam | 100% |
Recommended reading
Reading lists are accessible through the Blackboard system linked to the library catalogue.
Study hours
| Scheduled activity hours | |
|---|---|
| Lectures | 24 |
| Independent study hours | |
|---|---|
| Independent study | 76 |
Teaching staff
| Staff member | Role |
|---|---|
| Peter Martin | Unit coordinator |