MSc Advanced Chemical Engineering with Information Technology and Management

The MSc Advanced Chemical Engineering with Information Technology & Management at Loughborough is all about combining traditional chemical engineering skills with real-world IT and management know-how. You won’t just be learning in lectures — you’ll be working on projects, running experiments, and using industry-standard software to solve practical problems. It’s designed to give you the confidence and experience you need to step straight into a modern chemical engineering role.

Here’s what your experience could look like:

• Simulation & Process Modelling – You’ll use professional software to model and optimise chemical processes. This isn’t just theory — you’ll analyse real systems and make decisions like an engineer in industry.

• MSc Project – A big, hands-on project (60 credits) lets you explore a topic that excites you. This could be lab experiments, computational modelling, or even a business-tech case study.

• ERP & Business Systems – Learn to use SAP and other enterprise systems to understand supply chains, operations, and how IT integrates with engineering.

• Advanced Process Design & Optimisation – Practice designing and improving chemical processes, making trade-offs, and finding the most efficient solutions.

• Optional Specialised Modules – Dive into niche areas like process intensification, fluid and particle mixing, or drug delivery, depending on what interests you.

• STEMLab Facility – Work in Loughborough’s £17 million STEMLab, featuring design studios, computer-aided engineering labs, analytical instruments, and even a virtual “Igloo” training space.

• Dedicated Labs & Pilot Plant – Access a chemical engineering lab, pilot-scale equipment, and IT labs for hands-on learning.

At Loughborough, the goal is that you graduate not just with knowledge, but with practical skills, project experience, and the confidence to tackle both engineering and IT challenges in the workplace.

This MSc blends chemical engineering with IT and management skills, giving you a real edge in modern industries. Graduates leave ready for roles where technical expertise meets business insight — from process engineering to project management — particularly in sectors like pharmaceuticals, energy, and sustainable manufacturing.

Future Progression & Opportunities:
Here’s how the course supports your career:

• Support & Learning Environment:

  • You’ll gain solid grounding in chemical engineering fundamentals — from process modelling to system optimisation — and layer that with practical IT and business knowledge, including ERP and supply-chain management.

  • A major research project gives you hands-on experience applying your learning to real-world challenges.

  • Loughborough’s state-of-the-art labs and pilot plants provide the perfect environment to practise your skills in realistic settings.

• Professional Recognition:

  • The degree is accredited by IChemE, putting you on track to become a Chartered Engineer (CEng).

  • The combination of technical and management skills makes you attractive to employers in many industries, from chemicals to energy to tech-driven manufacturing.

• Career Paths & Roles:

  1. Process Engineer – designing and improving chemical processes

  2. Project or Systems Engineer – bridging engineering and business

  3. Process Optimisation Specialist – using IT tools to make processes more efficient

  4. Product or Technology Manager – leading technical projects or product development

• Industry Relevance:

  • With your IT and management training, you’ll be ready for roles in companies digitising their chemical processes or developing smart, sustainable production systems.

  • Graduates have gone on to work at companies like ExxonMobil, GSK, and Toyota, in roles ranging from graduate process engineer to project engineer.

Further Academic Progression:

• You could continue into a PhD, focusing on areas like digital chemical engineering, process systems, or sustainable manufacturing.

• Alternatively, work in industry while pursuing Chartered Engineer (CEng) status, using your MSc plus experience to accelerate your professional development.

• The combination of technical and management training also opens doors to leadership or management roles in engineering firms.