The University of
Chester provides a flexible range of postgraduate courses. In today’s rapidly
changing world our postgraduate qualifications can provide valuable career and
personal development opportunities and help you build on your experience and
current skills. With 20,000 students from 130 countries worldwide, Chester
provides a diverse, vibrant and safe location for international students.
- #1201 Ranking
- 3 PhDs
- 587 Academic Staff
- 10,740 Students
- 1,396 Students (int'l)
- 7,303 Students (female)
- Public Institution Type
PhD Programmes
Applied Sciences & Professions (1)
Business & Management (1)
Education & Training (1)
- Ph.D. Doctor of Education
Medicine & Health (1)
About
History
The University of Chester has been making history since 1839, when it was founded by such pioneers as the great 19th-century prime ministers, William Gladstone and the Earl of Derby, and a former Archbishop of Canterbury.
Education
Education qualifications remain significant and are now a fraction of the 420 course combinations on offer. In the 20th Century, the institution steadily expanded its student numbers and the variety and nature of its courses, which range from Animation to Zoo Management.
As well as undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, a new range of foundation degrees and apprenticeship degrees combines conventional university study with learning at work.
Research
The University of Chester is committed to the continued development of excellence in research and innovation. The research strengths range across the arts and humanities, business, leadership and management, education, health and social care, and the natural and social sciences.
The portfolio contains both work that is at the leading edge of its subject discipline and research which brings about changes to policy, practice and services which benefit the economic, social and cultural well-being of our region and the wider community.
Career
The graduate employment rate is 95.6% (DLHE). Our Careers and Employability Team attach the utmost importance to securing excellent employment prospects for our international graduates. We will provide you with a range of opportunities to help you to gain the experience, skills and knowledge that you need to succeed during your time at university and beyond. You will also be supported by information, advice and guidance services which have been nationally commended.
University Ranking
World University Rankings by Times Higher Education
2023
1201
2022
1201 -200
2021
1001
World University Rankings is a vital resource that provides the definitive list of the world's best universities. They look at how often they're producing new ideas, what their reputation is around the world, and how much they're contributing to science and academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, THE ranks the universities accordingly.
Services
Student services
- Whether you've just graduated or have been away from us for a while, the Development and Alumni Relations Office (DARO) aims to keep you connected to the University via a programme of events, reunions and networking opportunities.
- The University of Chester is always seeking to recruit new members of its University Council, or Governing Body. Council members are a highly dedicated group of local people who work on a voluntary basis to set the University’s mission, vision and character, and to oversee its progress, financial health and the quality of all it does.
Housing services
We recognise the importance you place on your accommodation needs, and our Accommodation Offices at Chester and Warrington will offer help and advice about University Accommodation and private sector renting. Living in University accommodation means that you would be close to the heart of student life and a short distance away from all of the university's amenities and facilities.
Self-Catered Residence
Perfect if you want the flexibility to make your own meals.
- Fully fitted kitchens, often shared with a small number of other residents
- Fridges, freezers, microwaves and kettles are provided
- All you need to bring is your own cutlery and crockery
Library services
- The University of Chester has nine libraries across its different campuses and all staff and students of the University are welcome to use any of the libraries.
- In addition to books, journals and other resources, all libraries have computers, study areas and bookable study rooms. Subject-specialist staff are available at all sites to support learning.
ICT services
We also have laptop computers available for loan at Seaborne, Riverside, Sutton and Broomhead libraries.
Loan laptops are for use within the library only.
- Maximum length of loan 3 hours
- Wireless Internet access
- All loan laptops carry standard University software
- Print facilities available from laptops via print charge facilities
Student Life
Campus life
- Our on-campus facilities include a Learning Resource Centre, modern lecture theatres, open-access computer facilities, state-of-the-art science/skills/language laboratories, a range of catering outlets, the £2 million Chester Students’ Union centre and CSU bar/club, John Smith's bookshop, chapel and faith spaces, Santander bank and launderette.
- Because university life is not just about getting a degree, social and leisure activities are an important and long-established part of life at our Chester sites. On-campus sports facilities include a fully equipped sports hall, gym, swimming pool, squash and tennis courts, sprint track, floodlit 3G multi-use pitch and floodlit astroturf pitch.
Sports facilities
- The multi-function sports hall, allows students and staff to alter the space according to their chosen sport. The sports hall currently has the space and facilities to create either six badminton courts, two volleyball courts, two basketball courts, a netball court or two cricket nets.
- The University’s swimming pool is located at the heart of the Parkgate Road Campus, within the Fitness Centre complex. The 25 metre, 5 lane pool is home to the University swim and water polo teams, and also plays host to numerous recreational swim activities, as well as invaluable training for the sub-aqua club.
Student clubs
Chester’s Students’ Union (CSU) is responsible for voicing your ideas and issues both inside and outside of the University. Run by students that are elected by you, and assisted by permanent staff, it offers the highest level of support and enrichment throughout your University life.
Accreditation
An accredited course is one which has been approved by a professional body. Accredited courses provide students with a guarantee of quality and can count towards professional qualifications or registration with a professional body. This not only benefits a student’s career but can also be a legal requirement in some professions.
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