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Welcome from the Chancellor...... 6 ● Animal and Wildlife Sciences ...... 90

The University of Chester...... 8 ● Art and Design ...... 94

10 Reasons to Join Us ...... 10 ● Biological Sciences ...... 98

In Their Own Words ...... 12 ● Business and Management...... 102

Why Chester ...... 14 ● Computer Science...... 108

Our Campuses and Sites...... 22 ● Education ...... 112

Student LIfe in Chester ...... 24 ● Engineering ...... 116

● Parkgate Road Campus, Chester . . . .26 ● English ...... 120

● Queen’s Park Campus, Chester...... 30 ● Food and Nutritional Sciences. . . . 124 Page Page ● Riverside Campus, Chester...... 32 ● Geography and International 10 78 ● Creative Campus, Kingsway ...... 34 Development...... 128 ● ● Thornton Science Park...... 36 Health Care and Social Work...... 132 10 Reasons to Join Us How to Apply In and Around Chester...... 38 ● History and Archaeology ...... 136 Thinking about starting a new chapter in Chester? Allow us We know that applying to University is one of the most to do some convincing! From our beautiful city to our high important journeys you’ll ever take. In this section, we will Student Life in Warrington ...... 42 ● Law...... 140 academic standards, we’ll give you an insight in to what you explain every aspect of the application process as simply as ● can look forward to. possible. ● Warrington Campus ...... 44 Mathematics ...... 144 University Centre Shrewsbury . . . . . 50 ● Media ...... 148 Careers and Employability ...... 54 ● Medical and Life Sciences...... 152 Work Based Learning ...... 56 ● Modern Langauges...... 156 Alumni Success ...... 58 ● Natural Sciences ...... 160 Arrivals and Support Service ...... 60 ● Performing Arts...... 164 Accommodation ...... 62 ● Social Sciences ...... 168 Students’ Union ...... 66 ● Sport ...... 172 Sports and Recreation ...... 70 ● Theology and Religious Studies. . .176 The Next Step ...... 72 ● Work Based Learning ...... 180 Types of Degree ...... 74 ● Research...... 183 How to Apply...... 78 Course Index ...... 184 From page From page Fees ...... 80 Notes for Applicants ...... 186 80 84 EU Students ...... 82 How to Find/Contact Us ...... 188 Fees and Scholarships Our Courses Our Courses ...... 84 Top Tips for Studying in Chester . . . 190 Money matters, right? Here you will fi nd details of our To help make your course search easier, we have grouped international and EU tuition fees as well as the scholarships our courses by subject area. From Accounting and Finance to ● English Language ...... 86 #OneWorldOneChester...... 192 which you may be eligible for. Zoology, we’re confi dent you’ll fi nd the course for you. ● Foundation Studies...... 88 Graduation ...... 194

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Welcome from the Chancellor

As Chancellor of the University of Chester, I have had the privilege of meeting hundreds of international students on their graduation days and I have been impressed – and inspired – by their accounts of their time at the University. They have enjoyed their life here: they have found the University of Chester to be a happy, creative and exciting place to be, with a real sense of community and a commitment to excellence.

The institution’s roots date back to the 1830s when it began as a teacher training college. I have been involved in the University since the 1990s (when I was the member of parliament for the City of Chester) and have seen it evolve into the dynamic and highly-regarded institution it is today, providing a supportive and encouraging learning environment, with modern and course- specifi c facilities across a number of specialist sites.

Thank you for considering the University of Chester. I think you will fi nd both the range of opportunities here and the calibre of the academic staff and the support teams impressive – high-powered, but human, too. Choosing a university overseas is a big decision, fundamental to your future life. I can tell you that the international students I have met very much believe they made the right decision. I hope the pages that follow will also help you make the right choice – and that, one day, I will have the honour of meeting you when you graduate from this inspiring and very special university.

Dr Gyles Brandreth Dr Gyles Brandreth Chancellor, University of Chester Chancellor, University of Chester

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The University of Chester

We are one of the oldest higher education providers in the UK having recently celebrated our 180th year of teaching. With 20,000 students from 130 countries worldwide, Chester provides a diverse, vibrant and safe location for international students.

Our Campuses and Sites Your Course and Campus

Originally based on one campus in References to which campuses our Chester, we now off er an extensive courses are based at can be found range of Single and Combined Honours within our course pages, so make sure courses to our students across a you do your research, not only on what number of specialist sites. This includes that course is about, but also on its fi ve sites in Chester, our campus in location. Our sites have been designed Warrington, and our University Centre with your needs in mind and off er in Shrewsbury. Although each campus modern facilities for teaching, learning shares the same core University values, and student life. the diverse range of specialist learning sites available across the region all As you read through this prospectus, play a signifi cant role in shaping your you can fi nd out more about what University experience. makes each of our campuses unique, and how these dedicated learning Get to know your campus: page 22 environments will enhance your university experience. Get to know your course: page 84

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From our excellent academic standards to our beautiful city - there are many reasons international students SafetySafeS Matters love studying here in Chester. Every year, we welcome TheT UUniversity of Chester has been ranked as the safestsaafest city-based University in the North West of hundreds of students from around the world to our unique EnglandEnnglan (Complete University Guide 2018). Work Based Learning campuses and we provide a great range of opportunities Most undergraduate degrees include a fi ve-week work placement in your second year. You can and experiences. complete your placement at any business across the world! 7 Here are ten things you could look forward to as an international student at the University of Chester in 2020. 8 2

1 3 Guaranteed Accommodation University accommodation is guaranteed for all new international students whose accommodation application forms are received by the stated deadlines for our September intake. ber rdd Great Location e Our students love living in Chester and it’s not hard sitty to see why! Recently voted a top 10 UK city to live 9 Loved by International Students in, Chester is at the heart of our students’ University We are home to 20,000 students from 130 experience. countries across the globe. Chester was recently cently ranked the second most student-friendly city in ityy in High Graduate Employability the UK and we know our students feeleel at hohome omme Our graduategradg employment rate is 95.6% (DLHE). High Academic Standards tusus here!hhere! e Our CareersC and Employability Team attach The University has been awarded silver statusnce Caree inngg the utmost importance to securing excellent by the UK Government’s Teaching Excellenceeaach uttmos employmentempl prospects for our international Framework, confi rming our high-quality teaching 4 ooyme graduates.grad 10 and learning standards. uaates.

Courses Accredited by Professional Bodies Accredited courses provide students with a guarantee of quality and can count towards professional qualifi cations or registration with a professional body. Check out our course pages for accreditations: www1. chester.ac.uk/international/courses

International Scholarships ers generous inter- Sports and Societies The University of Chester off The Chester Student Union is home to more than national and merit-based scholarships for both 100 societies and sports sides. Joining a society undergraduate and postgraduate study, providing is a great way to explore an interest and make a signifi cant reduction to the published headline new friends. Whether you’re in to Anime or Yoga, tuition fees. American Football or Zumba, you’ll defi nitely fi nd something for you at Chester.

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In Their Own Words

Saikal Shamkeeva Ziyang Wang MSc Stem Cells and Regenerative Medicine BA Popular Music “Studying at the University of Chester has “Choosing the University of Chester provided me with a platform to achieve my is the best decision I have ever made. academic goals and help benefi t society Experiencing the city’s diverse culture and in general. I have witnessed fi rst-hand how benefi tting from the support around me the University can prepare international has made me fall in love with the city and students like myself for a professional institution. I would highly recommend the career in the world of science.” University to other international students, you’ll feel at home straight away!”

Sabrina Norwood Anas Usman Jedidah Tetteh Magdalena Ljungberg MRes Psychology MSc Cardiovascular Health and Rehabilitation MSc Public Health Nutrition Qvarnstrom “I chose to study in the UK to broaden “I’ve loved my time here at the University “Chester is a lovely place with warm and MSc Family and Child Psychology my knowledge and cultural experiences. of Chester, it has been an incredible welcoming people. The weather is so “When I fi rst came to Chester, I was feeling Chester has been perfect for that. I have had experience. The support I get from my amazing for me as an international student. slightly nervous but soon after I arrived, I the opportunity to learn from very talented department is admirable and they always The tutors and the International Centre met lots of new friends and I felt at home researchers and lecturers at the University encourage me to expand my knowledge. are always willing and ready to help you almost instantly. For anyone thinking about and have been lucky enough to attend With their immense support I am able to achieve the best in your studies. I am very studying in Chester, I would say go for it. It’s conferences and meet infl uential people complete my assessments successfully. glad I chose University of Chester as an been an amazing experience.” in my fi eld. Studying in such a welcoming I have also visited many places here in international student.” place like Chester has helped me to grow the UK, the country is so beautiful and it not only as a student, but also as a person.” has countless tourist places. I couldn’t be prouder to be here.”

Kanayo Onyeka Nur Syahiirah MSc Biomedical Science BA Business Management “Studying in the UK was a dream I nurtured. “One thing I really like about Chester, is that Studying and living in Chester is living the classes are smaller and thus it has been that dream. If I had to describe the city of very easy interacting with the lecturers Chester in two words, I’d say it’s a ‘giant and fellow students. We are acquiring museum’. The tutors and members of staff the skills that are necessary for our future are very supportive. I particularly benefi ted employment, such as training to improve from the feedback I received from every team work and presentation skills.” piece of coursework submitted. This experience brought a whole new meaning to the word learning.”

Natalie Marchuk Masoud Azam Ahmet Umit Genc Hai Quynh Doan BA Fine Art BEng Chemical Engineering MSc Management with Marketing MSc Management with International Business “One of the best things about the University “Chester is a fantastic city to live in. Its “Chester is a small city with cultural and “Choosing to take my MSc degree at the is the supportive nature of staff . They beautiful surroundings, peaceful nature historical heritage. The people are so nice University of Chester has been one of understand my individual needs and have and welcoming people make it an ideal and my lecturers have been very helpful. the wisest decisions I have ever made. inspired me to make the most of my time location for international students. I have It is located close to the big cities like The school is an enjoyable place to study as a student. I have developed as a person made friends with people from across Liverpool and Manchester, and you will with excellent facilities, the teachers are by taking part in activities outside my the world and have developed a strong notice that there are many students like supportive and I have classmates from studies including; joining the Drama Society, professional relationship with my lecturers.” you in the city. As far as I’m concerned, I many diff erent backgrounds. I also take part volunteering at the International Centre and believe you’ll love every second of your in a number of extra-curricular activities attending sign language programmes.” life here.” which have developed my professional and personal skills.”

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Laud Kassim Erin Chong Master of Public Health BA Combined Criminology and Law

“I have stayed in many European cities but have “Chester is a lovely little city, fi lled with cobblestone found the city of Chester particularly interesting. paths and beautiful, historical buildings. The There are lots of historical places to visit here and university is a close-knit community and the I love the peaceful nature of the city. The large lecturers are always there to help. I have developed international community makes overseas students friendships with people from around the world, feel welcome and this really helps with progressing and although I am miles away from home, I have academically. The course has given me so much and nurtured a newfound appreciation of my own I am now ready to make a diff erence in the world of culture.” health. Thank you Chester!”

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Muhammad Yasir Malik Roberta Mancini MSc Management BSc Criminology

“One thing I like about studying here is the “When I fi rst visited Chester and the University, supportive nature of lecturers and staff in general. I knew this was the right place for me to study. My tutors are always available to help me with my During my fi rst week as a student, I made so assignments and help me make the most of my many new friends from across the world and I studies. The modules on my course are diverse and settled in almost instantly. Coming to the UK as an engaging which has really enhanced my skills in the international student can be daunting but I have fi eld of management and boosted my future career found the support network here to be fi rst-class. prospects.” Chester feels like one big family and I would recommend the University to all students.”

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Mirza Tasnia Tamanna Faith Ukachukwu MSc Oncology Master of Public Health

“I was quite nervous arriving in Chester as an “Having come from a busy and hyperactive city, international student but found the city and its Chester provided me with a safe, calm and peaceful people to be very welcoming straight away. Within home. Studying at the University of Chester has a couple of weeks, I felt right at home in Chester provided me with memorable academic and extra- and embraced the British culture. The University curricular experiences which I will never forget. experience has been a truly unique one and I feel Lectures and modules are always stimulating and I privileged to be here as a Postgraduate student. have learnt so much from my tutors. The international I would encourage all prospective international experience also provided me with an opportunity to students to expand their outlook and study at the explore the rich culture of the ancient city of Chester University of Chester.” as well as integrate with diverse cultures of other students on campus.”

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Syuzanna Shahnazaryan Aase Refsnes Erasmus Exchange BSc Biotechnology (Shrewsbury)

“The atmosphere of the city, with its unique “I chose to study in Shrewsbury because it’s a architecture, elegant buildings and narrow streets is beautiful, historic town where you have everything simply divine. One important issue for any overseas you need in one place. It is also well connected by student is the attitude of local people. Everyone road and train which gives me the opportunity to see I have met in Chester has been very friendly and the rest of the UK. There are also beautiful mountains willing to help. It was a great pleasure to live and and valleys to hike which are easily accessible from study in this wonderful city.” Shrewsbury - it’s the perfect way to spend a day away from your studies.”

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Parkgate Road Campus Warrington The historic Parkgate Road Campus is where our story began and is home to a number of academic departments plus many of the University’s central Warrington Campus support services and accommodation. The Warrington Campus is a welcoming, supportive Read more on pages 26 and modern self-contained campus that specialises in delivering vocational courses with an applied approach to learning. Specialist areas include business, education, health, media, policing and sport. Read more on pages 42

Queen’s Park Campus Riverside Campus Home to the University’s business school, The headquarters for some of our professional the prestigious Queen’s Park Campus is a courses such as teacher training, childhood short walk from the lively city centre. studies, nursing and midwifery, the Riverside Read more on pages 30 Campus provides specialist facilities for these distinct subject areas. Read more on pages 32 Shrewsbury

University Centre Shrewsbury Located overlooking the River Severn and just a short walk from the bustling streets of Shrewsbury, Guildhall is a modern self- contained campus building that provides a personal approach to your learning. Read more on pages 50

Creative Campus, Kingsway Thornton Science Park Creative Campus, KIngswayis our specialist Thornton Science Park is a centre for scientifi c research, creative arts campus, hosting an array of home to a number of science and technology-based outstanding art, design and businesses and the headquarters for our computer performance-based facilities. science, engineering and mathematics courses. Read more on pages 34 Read more on pages 36

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Parkgate Road Campus 26

Queen’s Park Campus 30

Riverside Campus 32 Creative Campus, Kingsway 34 Student Life Thornton Science Park 36 In and Around Chester 38 in Chester

Our international students love living in Chester and it’s not hard to see why. Chester is consistently ranked as one of the best places to live in the UK and has been voted the 5th prettiest city in Europe! In this section, you can learn more about each of our Chester campuses and what you can get up to in the city.

Subject-Specifi c Campuses A Safe Place to Study

Each of our campuses act as the base In 2018, The Complete University Guide for specifi c academic departments. named Chester as the safest University Wherever your studies may take you, be city in the North West of England. that Parkgate Road, Kingsway, Riverside, Chester is a friendly place to live as a Queen’s Park or Thornton, you will always student and you’ll be impressed by have access to our fantastic subject- its diversity. The city is compact and specifi c resources and support. Check easily manageable by foot or bicycle the course pages in this prospectus to and off ers so much to do outside of fi nd out where your course is based. You your studies. Many aspects of Chester’s may notice references to the distance to Roman heritage are still on display our Parkgate Road Campus throughout and students are always impressed this prospectus. This is because Parkgate by the historic and cultural aspects of Road is home to many of our ‘central the city. With great food on off er and services’ and much of our student a vibrant entertainment scene, we are accommodation, in addition to the main confi dent Chester would make a perfect University library, the Students’ Union, new home for incoming international several student support services and students. Keep reading this section to leisure and sports facilities. fi nd out why. Get to know your campus: Get to know Chester: pages 38-41 pages 26-37

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Parkgate Road Campus Departments Based at Parkgate Road • Biological Sciences • History and Archaeology • Sport and Exercise Sciences • Chester Medical School • Law • Theology and Religious Studies The heart of the University, Parkgate Road Campus is where many of our key • Clinical Sciences and Nutrition • Modern Languages services are located for our Chester-based students. • English • Psychology • Geography and International Development • Social and Political Science

Why Parkgate Road?

• The location. When you’re not studying or socialising, its green spaces and beautifully kept gardens provide you with an exciting environment in which to live and study.

• The convenience. We have everything you need at Parkgate Road, including a bookshop, bank, print unit, launderette, gym and faith spaces.

• The food. Parkgate Road Campus has a number of catering outlets serving a variety of food prepared by award-winning chefs. Each outlet caters for special dietary requirements.

• The services. Our student support Getting to Know Parkgate Road and careers services at Parkgate Road are committed to helping Our historic Parkgate Road Campus has Seaborne Library at Parkgate Road and you gain the skills and experience off ered a wide range of courses since improved our collection of books, e-books you need to stand out to future it opened its doors in 1839. If you were and e-journals. to visit the campus today, you would employers. fi nd a variety of academic departments, As a student at Chester, you can access teaching and learning areas, and subject- our bookable multimedia rooms, • The social life. Home to Chester specifi c facilities. video conferencing space, 24-hour Students’ Union (CSU), Parkgate access computer labs, and The Hub; Road is the perfect place to It’s also where you can fi nd many of the a comfortable two-fl oor study zone, make lifelong friends and amazing University’s central services, including our suitable for independent and group study. memories. award-winning support team, the careers team, disability support, the University If you’re ever struggling with a project, Chapel, the Seaborne Library and the our subject-specifi c librarians are always www.chester.ac.uk/parkgate-road Chester Students’ Union (CSU). happy to help.

We appreciate that everyone learns in diff erent ways, and our dedicated resources and IT services across all of our Cont’d... campuses refl ect that. To accommodate our students’ needs we extended our

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The Hub of Student Life

There’s lots to keep you entertained at Parkgate Road. Just a ten-minute walk from the bustling city centre, you can explore Chester’s iconic walls, shops and eateries in your free time. For a snapshot of city life, see page 38.

Parkgate Road Campus is also located in the Garden Quarter of Chester – a popular student area that is home to friendly pubs, cafés and shops.

Chester Students’ Union

Chester Students’ Union (CSU) also off er a great selection of on-campus entertainment and activities for you to get involved in. CSU operates to enhance the student experience through a variety of social, sporting and non-sporting activities; and through representation of all its members.

The overall aim of CSU is to exceed your expectations of University life and try to ensure that you enjoy your time in Chester as best you can. Visit page 66 to fi nd out more about CSU.

Excellent Fitness Facilities Home from Home Safety and Support

Parkgate Road Campus boasts an Most of our student accommodation Our on-campus support and security impressive choice of indoor and is located on or near Parkgate Road teams have received high praise for outdoor sports and leisure facilities, Campus (see page 62), and for your their dedication to student care and which are used for both competitive convenience, we provide a range wellbeing. As you may have read and recreational sports. Our facilities of amenities within easy reach. The already, the city is also recognised include a swimming pool, gym, squash campus has its own bookshop – John as one of the safest in the north of and tennis courts, and two fl oodlit Smith’s bookshop – as well as a bank, England. pitches. Learn more about our sports print unit, launderette and faith spaces. facilities on page 72.

Excellent 10-minute walk Greenway Gate Campus On-site On-site sports facilities to city centre direct access est. 1839 Starbucks Wifi

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“This impressive site aims to inspire Chester Business School students Queen’s Park Campus to become the next strategic entrepreneurs, decision makers and managers of the future”. Explore the rich and signifi cant history of Queen’s Park Dr Chris Haslam, Senior Pro-Vice-Chancellor and get a feel for campus life.

Why Queen’s Park?

• A professional setting. Queen’s Park’s prestigious corporate environment can open the door to a number of networking opportunities with our many business partners.

• Course quality. Our industry- specifi c training, placements, interactive sessions and one-to- one tutorials are designed to help you enhance your employability.

• Excellent facilities. During your time at Queen’s Park, you can benefi t from our dedicated business library, high-quality student learning zones and much more.

• The location. Nestled alongside Getting to Know Links with Industry Hidden History the banks of the River Dee, Queen’s Queen’s Park We have excellent links with respected Queen’s Park Campus was once the Park is only a stone’s throw away industry leaders who often visit the Western Command headquarters for from Chester’s lively city centre. Queen’s Park Campus is the University’s newest addition and home to the University to share professional insights the Army during World War Two. In Faculty of Business and Management. and stories of their own business its secret wartime bunkers, Churchill, • A place to socialise. Enjoy great experiences. As a student here, this Eisenhower and de Gaulle reputedly food and drink with superb views Over £4 million has been invested in creates the opportunity for you to made many important strategic of the River Dee at the Brasserie the learning facilities at Queen’s Park network with like-minded people and decisions, making Queen’s Park Campus potential future employers. a fi tting location for world-class leaders de Gaulle, located on the top fl oor Campus. On-site facilities include: of the future to fl ourish. of the Churchill Building. modern computer suites, a dedicated business library with group study We also have links to global employers, spaces and learning pods for quiet that in recent years have provided www.chester.ac.uk/queens-park study. placement opportunities with the world famous cruise line Royal Caribbean International and Walt Disney World in Florida.

5-minute walk 20-minute walk 10-minute cycle £4 million invested On-site On-site to city centre to Parkgate Road to Parkgate Road in facilities Starbucks Wifi

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“The Riverside Campus provides excellent resources for students Riverside Campus undertaking professional programmes including health, social car and education”. Riverside Campus overlooks the River Dee and off ers specialist vocational Annette McIntosh-Scott, Executive Dean of Health and Social Care, courses in health, social care and education. Pro-Vice-Chancellor / Provost, Warrington Directorate

Why Riverside?

• The location. Riverside is within easy reach of both the lively city centre and a number of our other Chester sites, including Parkgate Road.

• High-quality facilities. In addition to our subject-specifi c facilities, our on-campus library houses an extensive collection of books and journals as well as computer suites and multimedia rooms.

• A proactive approach to learning. Our experienced team of staff work hard to help you realise your potential through a variety of teaching methods, including practice placements.

• A scenic place to study. Set amidst Getting to Know Riverside Education Health and Social Care Chester’s iconic city walls and The Riverside Campus is home to most Riverside features a range of subject- Whether you’re treating computerised overlooking the River Dee, you’re courses within the Faculty of Education specifi c facilities designed to bring mannequins in the hospital ward, or surrounded by stunning views and Children’s Services, and the Faculty learning to life. Students in the Faculty gaining practical experience in our of this historic city at Riverside of Health and Social Care*. of Education and Children’s Services clinical skills and science laboratories, Campus. have access to a wealth of teaching our on-campus facilities provide a safe The campus is also home to the aids and can practise teaching in a and professional environment in which • The common room. Our newly Riverside Library which holds book and classroom or early years setting. Our you can develop your skill set before journal collections for the Faculty of reputation for providing teaching entering the working world. We are also renovated student common room Education and Children’s Services and excellence was acknowledged by well positioned within the North West is a popular place for students to the Faculty of Health and Social Care. Ofsted, who awarded our Faculty with to network and collaborate with key meet up with friends and socialise ‘Outstanding’ status for secondary infl uencers, including local NHS Trusts *Please note that some Faculty of Education and in between studies. Children’s Services, and Health and Social Care courses programmes and all 3-7 and 5-11 and Local Authorities. are based at the Parkgate Road Campus, the Warrington primary/primary-early years’ courses Campus, Old Market House (Wirral) or Leighton Hospital. (Ofsted Report 2016). www.chester.ac.uk/riverside Please check the course web pages for individual course locations.

20-minute walk 10-minute cycle Located in the Dining@Dee On-site to Parkgate Road to Parkgate Road city centre café Wifi

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‘The Creative Campus, Kingsway, is a wonderful place to play, Creative Campus, Kingsway explore and invent. With our fantastic facilities, incredible staff, and talented Art and Design and Performing Arts students on one Unleash your creative potential and develop your signature style campus, you can work with and be inspired by those around you.’ at our specialist arts campus. Professor Paul Johnson, Executive Dean, Faculty of Arts and Humanities

Why Creative Campus, Kingsway?

• High-quality courses. Many of our arts courses achieved over 90% for overall student satisfaction in the 2017 National Student Survey, including Dance which achieved a perfect 100% score.

• Professional links. Kingsway boasts excellent links with infl uential fi gures and organisations within the arts industry, including Chester’s new Storyhouse Theatre.

• Placement opportunities. Many of our students have enjoyed exciting placement opportunities as part of their An Innovative and Creative Performing Arts Art and Design studies, and have gained valuable industry-level work Campus This Department boasts impressive As a student in the Department of Art facilities, including fully equipped and Design, you will work in a specialist experience as a result. Students at the Creative Campus, rehearsal and performance studios, an studio space that refl ects professional Kingsway, can enjoy a popular social outdoor amphitheatre and a smaller expectations. Highly skilled technical hub and catering outlet, IT labs, a • Supportive, research-active rehearsal room for more intimate staff are on hand to support the use of well-stocked reference library, and staff . There’s an excellent performances. With professional traditional and contemporary facilities designated seminar spaces, as well as student-to-staff ratio at standard music rehearsal and recording including art and photography studios, an array of outstanding art, design and facilities and an extensive range of a metal casting foundry, sound and Kingsway, meaning you never performance based facilities. have to wait long to speak to a high-quality open access sound video editing suites, dark rooms, a member of the department. and lighting equipment, you have reprographics room, lighting studio everything you need to fl ourish as a and much more. performer. • Close-knit community. As Chester’s arts campus, you can look forward to joining our vibrant and welcoming, creative student community.

www.chester.ac.uk/kingsway 20-minute walk 10-minute cycle Specialist arts On-site On-site to Parkgate Road to Parkgate Road facilities Starbucks Wifi

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“Students at Thornton have the unique opportunity to study in a Thornton Science Park commercial environment surrounded by companies in the STEM sectors. We bring industry and academia together on one site.” Formerly the Shell Technology Centre, Thornton remains very much at Garfi eld Southall, Executive Dean, Faculty of Science and Engineering the forefront of scientifi c research and development.

Why Thornton?

• Our innovative courses. Many of our courses rate highly for overall student satisfaction, including Chemical Engineering which achieved a perfect 100% score in the 2017 National Student Survey.

• The people. Join like-minded individuals who are just as passionate about science and engineering as you are.

• The location. You will be at the heart of a modern industrial research centre and enjoy close links with many innovative companies both on-site and nearby.

• The support. We have a strong, Getting to Know Thornton A Working Science Park Links with Industry supportive culture at Thornton Thornton Science Park is home to the As well as being an academic site, Studying at Thornton not only opens that is committed to helping you Faculty of Science and Engineering Thornton also operates as a working the door to a number of networking achieve your full potential. and off ers a unique blend of industry, science park. With over 40 science and opportunities with industry leaders innovation and academia all within technology sector companies located in science and engineering; you will • The Games Zone. Exploring new one site. Across its 66-acres, Thornton on site, you will have the opportunity also have the chance to build eff ective technology is integral to what Science Park accommodates a range of to gain a fi rst-hand insight into working working relationships with these we do here at Thornton and we impressive facilities, including: modern in a professional and career-focused companies and benefi t from their purpose-built laboratories, high-quality environment. expertise through placements and encourage you to do the same, in professional engineering software, projects relevant to your studies. work and play. a specialist science and engineering library and much more. www.chester.ac.uk/thornton

15-minute drive Free shuttle bus £8 million On-site On-site to Parkgate Road to Parkgate Road invested in facilities Starbucks Wifi

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In and Around Chester

Chester is a city like no other and an amazing place to live as a student. While it is undoubtedly beautiful and packed with history, Chester is also a bustling 21st-century city balancing big-name shopping, eating and living with a thriving independent scene.

A Historic City Follow in the footsteps of Roman soldiers and explore the UK’s most complete circuit of city walls, where a selection of Chester’s most popular independent cafés, bars and shops lie. As you walk, you may catch sight of the iconic Eastgate Clock and the Roman Amphitheatre.

The River Dee On the bank of the River Dee is the ‘Groves’ – a pretty, paved promenade that hosts a superb selection of cafés, restaurants and pubs, as a well as its very own bandstand. By taking a stroll along the riverbank, you will fi nd our Riverside Campus and Queen’s Park Campus.

Chester Cathedral The Rows Shopping Green Spaces An archaeological treasure that combines medieval and The Rows are unique to Chester and High street favourites sit alongside Away from campus, there are several modern history in one, if you visit Chester, take the time to contribute a great deal to the city’s designer boutiques and independent scenic spots dotted throughout the explore this magnifi cent building – you may be graduating charm and beauty. Off ering additional gems. Or if you would prefer to indulge city where you can relax or study in here one day. Learn more about graduation on page 194. shops on a second row to those at in a little luxury, head to the UK’s largest peace. You could pack a picnic for street level, there’s lots to explore outlet shopping destination, Cheshire Grosvenor Park, find a quiet space on among the city’s famous black and Oaks – it’s only a 15-minute drive from The Meadows or watch the world go white half-timbered buildings. Chester. by beside the River Dee.

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Entertainment Chester is home to a number of vibrant pubs, bars and clubs and students are made to feel very welcome with nights out to suit all styles and ages. The city’s music scene is enjoyed by thousands with big names regularly entertaining the local crowds.

Students can also enjoy annual events such as Chester Music Festival, Chester Live, Chester Literature Festival and Chester International Film Festival.

Storyhouse At the heart of the city, you will fi nd Chester’s new £37 million cultural centre, Storyhouse which was offi cially opened by Her Majesty The Queen and Her Royal Highness the Duchess of Sussex in 2018. Here, you’ll fi nd two state-of-the-art theatres, a cinema, library, restaurant and two bars.

Chester Zoo Grosvenor Park Open Air Theatre, Wind in the Willows Photo Mark McNulty for Chester Performs. Voted best zoo in the UK and third best in the world by TripAdvisor 2017, Chester Zoo is home to over 15,000 animals across its 125 acres of award-winning Royal Approval - Chester was the chosen location for Queen zoological gardens. Elizabeth II and the Duchess of Sussex Meghan Markle’s fi rst royal engagement together. In June 2018, they visited the city to offi cially Sport open Chester’s Storyhouse theatre. Chester is ideally placed for watching sport with several Premier League football clubs easily accessible in the region. The city is also home to Chester Racecourse which is recognised as one of the UK’s most prestigious courses.

An International City City Links Across the Border Chester is a beautiful and multicultural Chester is located just 30 minutes from Just across the border lies beautiful Food and Drink city that’s appreciated by visitors across Liverpool and Manchester and a two- North Wales with its stunning beaches No matter what your taste, Chester has the world. In 2017, more than 35 million hour direct train journey from London. and picturesque mountains. If you something to suit everyone. The city’s tourists headed to Chester and Cheshire. With a student railcard, you’ll be able to love the great outdoors, day trips to cobbled streets are lined with cuisines explore the UK at a low cost. Anglesey, Snowdonia or Llandudno are from across the globe and are a big hit a must. with our international students.

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Warrington Campus 44

Outside Your Studies 46 In and Around Warrington 48 Student Life in Warrington

The Warrington Campus specialises in delivering innovative and employment-focused courses in a professional learning environment. Combining long-established University traditions with modern developments, it off ers a unique environment in which to live and learn.

A Campus for Professionals Outside Your Studies

Warrington Campus has been Making friends and socialising is a big delivering innovative and employment- part of University life. Our Students’ focused courses since it opened its Union (SU) is committed to helping doors back in 2002. Course areas you make the most of your time at available to study at the Warrington University. From day one, you can get Campus include business, education involved in SU activity, join one of our and children’s services, health and many popular societies and enjoy a social care, media, policing and sport. variety of events held at the campus Throughout your studies, you can bar, Club Twenty 10. Alternatively, receive industry-specifi c training from there’s plenty to see and do in the town our team of academics, have access to itself. Only a 15-minute bus journey specialist facilities, and undertake high- away, Warrington is a busy and bustling quality work placements relevant to the town that’s steeped in history, home career you are interested in. to great sport and loved for its vibrant student nightlife. Get to know Warrington Campus: page 44 Get to know Warrington: page 48

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“The Warrington Campus has a strong sense of community; students Warrington Campus who study here will benefit from professional, student-centred staff and smaller class sizes. You are an individual at Warrington, not a number”. Warrington’s got the courses, contacts and facilities you need to kick-start your career in business, education and children’s services, health and social care, media, policing, or sport. Kirstie Simpson, Head of Department, Sport and Community Engagement

Broomhead Library North West Media Centre Business Centre Broomhead Library houses an Department of Media students have Warrington has earned its reputation as extensive range of books, e-books and 24-hour access to a wealth of high- a ‘Campus for Professionals’ because it e-journals in a welcoming learning quality equipment at our prestigious caters to the demands of the industry. environment. Specialist subject teams North West Media Centre, including At our £3 million Business Centre, we are also on hand to help source online a multi-camera TV studio, radio provide the tools graduates need to resources and literature suited to your production suite, a digital dark room thrive in the Northern Powerhouse. subject of interest. and a new multimedia suite with sound booth and screening/exhibition space.

Warrington Wolves 15-minute drive £3 million 24/7 computer On-site On-site training base to town centre Business Centre study area Starbucks Wifi

Warrington Wolves Training Base Links with Industry Leaders Sporting professionals use our training equipment day in, day We are well positioned within the Warrington area to out – including the Warrington Wolves, whose training base network and collaborate with key infl uencers. Notable is at our Warrington Campus. In 2013, the campus hosted the national and international businesses surround the outskirts Samoan Rugby League team for the Rugby League World of the campus, making it a great place to network and get a Cup. foot in the door through work-based learning.

Personalised Learning Award-Winning Support Our campus size lends itself to a highly personalised and You will have access to an abundance of support thanks to supportive educational experience. You’ll never need to our award-winning student support and other University worry about going it alone; our team of academics and services. From disability support and welfare advice, to partner organisations are behind you every step of the way. counselling and fi nancial hardship guidance, you’ll fi nd the support you need right on your doorstep.

Close-Knit Community As both an academic and residential site, there is a strong community feel on campus which makes it easy to meet new people from day one onwards. If you have any concerns, our support team are on hand to help you settle into your new home.

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Outside Your Studies

To help make your campus experience one you’ll never forget, we have invested £12 million into the development of the site. Here’s what you can get up to outside your studies.

Food and Drink The Garden Dining Rooms is the main dining area for students, staff and visitors of the Warrington Campus. Here you can kick back, relax and grab some food between lectures. We also off er a range of meal schemes to suit your needs on a fi ve-day-a-week basis, be that a lunch and dinner package, or lunch only. Alternatively, our campus bar, Bar Twenty10 is a great place for a study break. Here you can catch up with friends, play a little pool or enjoy a bite to eat.

Nightlife on Campus Bar Twenty10 hosts a number of themed parties throughout the year.. When your legs are tired from dancing, we also have comedy nights, karaoke, and pool and pub quiz leagues, which are held throughout the week.

We love live music at Bar Twenty10 and regularly welcome up-and-coming bands and popular DJs to perform. Artists who have taken to the stage in the past include MistaJam, Rudimental, Pendulum and Ms Dynamite.

The Students’ Union Societies Sport Campus Radio There is a dedicated Students’ Union (SU) presence at We have a superb selection of societies Sport means a lot to us at Warrington, In 2018, the station won best Student Warrington who are responsible for organising great on- for you to get involved in, including our and our excellent on-campus facilities Radio Chart Show at the Student Radio campus socials and activities. Our SU offi cers are also there Photography, LGBT+, Nursing and Board prove that. You can use our all-weather Awards. If you’re interested in radio, to voice any issues you may have and provide impartial/ Games societies. Or you can get fi t and fl oodlit pitch, indoor multi-purpose you have the opportunity to learn and confi dential advice when you need it most. have fun by joining one of our many sports hall, rugby and football pitches, a develop your radio production skills, sports societies. Whatever your sporting two-lane running track (350 metres) and often live on air. Learn more about the SU on page 66. ability, our teams will welcome you with the gym. open arms.

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In and Around Warrington

Warrington is a vibrant town rich in arts and culture. Located in the heart of the North West, it has lots to keep you entertained both day and night.

A Great Place to Live Thanks to its thriving economy and drive for social growth, Warrington was named as the second best place to live in the country by Channel 4’s UK’s Best Place to Live (2017). Warrington was complemented on its investment in culture, dedication to promoting community wellbeing and much more.

Warrington is also conveniently placed within the North West and boasts excellent transport links. Manchester, Liverpool and Preston are just a stone’s Sport throw away – taking under 30-minutes Home to one of the best teams in rugby league, to reach by train. Warrington Wolves R.L.F.C, guarantees a great night of sport at the Halliwell Jones Stadium. Outside of rugby league, there’s also football, cricket, handball, cycling and much more to keep you entertained.

Arts and Culture Music At the heart of Warrington’s Cultural Warrington hosts the award-winning dance event, Quarter live two of the North West’s Creamfi elds Festival, which in the past, has seen leading arts and entertainment venues, performances from Avicii, Chase & Status, Tiësto and others. Parr Hall and the Pyramid Arts Centre. The Warrington Music Festival (WAM) is a great event if you’re In the past, acts including The Stone interested in discovering new music from up-and-coming Roses, The Arctic Monkeys and The artists in the area. Courteeners have taken to the stage.

Warrington has always been a culturally innovative place. Throughout the year, Food and Drink the town hosts a number of colourful During the daytime, you can pop to Warrington’s popular cultural festivals for the community, Golden Square Shopping Centre for some tasty food and a from the Warrington Festival and the little retail therapy. By night, you can take to the dance fl oor Woolston Show to Walking Day. and have fun with friends – the student nights at Refl ex and Babylon are legendary.

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About University Centre Shrewsbury 52

In and Around Shrewsbury 53 University Centre Shrewsbury

In this section, you can find everything you need to know about University Centre Shrewsbury; its background, sites and facilities, and the additional opportunities that are on offer at this new institution.

What to Expect A Student Town Nestled on the banks of the River Since welcoming our fi rst cohort in Severn and only a short walk from 2015, we have strived to off er students Shrewsbury town centre is the a well-rounded and supportive distinct quadrant-shape of Guildhall university experience within the – University Centre Shrewsbury’s beautiful medieval town of Shrewsbury. main teaching and learning space. Set within the loop of the River Guildhall off ers fresh, open spaces Severn, you can’t help but fall in love for students to enjoy, equipped with with Shrewsbury’s winding streets brand new computer suites, open plan and timber-framed black and white laboratories, a spacious library as well buildings. As a student here, you’ll as a student common room, lounge have plenty to keep you entertained and fi tness suite. From the moment you outside your studies, from its fantastic arrive here, it’s clear how friendly and arts scene and festivals to its vibrant welcoming the centre is, thanks to its nightlife. With a thriving café culture, close-knit team of academics, support indie scene and nightlife, Shrewsbury is staff and current students. packed with places to socialise.

Get to know University Centre Get to know Shrewsbury: page 53 Shrewsbury: page 52

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About University Centre Shrewsbury In and Around Shrewsbury

At University Centre Shrewsbury, we are dedicated to supporting and enhancing your Shrewsbury is famous for its criss-crossing cobbled passages, timber-framed black-and- student experience, both academically and outside of your studies. white buildings and curiously named streets – all set within the loop of the River Severn.

Academic Expertise Support Networks Students’ Union Festivals Food and Drink A Cycling Town Many of our tutors are research-active Shrewsbury students have access to Shrewsbury Shrewsbury enjoys a vibrant cultural As a haven for food and drink lovers, As chosen by Cycling England, and well-respected in their fi eld. They an extensive support network, thanks Students’ Union Shrewsbury is at scene and hosts several music festivals there are plenty of delicious fi nds Shrewsbury is a Cycling Town and work hard to provide students with to our close links with the University of the centre of our students’ university throughout the year, including the within the town’s diverse selection of provides excellent access for cyclists. For the knowledge and skills they need Chester. The support we off er covers experience and is the fi rst port-of- celebrated Shrewsbury Folk Festival and restaurants, cafés and delis. Alternatively, those who like to race, the Shrewsbury to fulfi l their academic potential, a range of areas, including careers, call for representation, advice, sports, The Big Busk, as well as the International you can catch up with friends at one of Grand Prix is a key date in the cycling and graduate from University Centre student support, study abroad and societies and events. There are plenty Cartoon Festival, Shrewsbury Food Shrewsbury’s many bars, pubs and clubs. social calendar. Shrewsbury as employable, innovative work-based learning, all of which are of exciting opportunities available Festival and the Winter Festival. and enterprising individuals. readily available and here to help. for Shrewsbury students to make a positive and lasting diff erence. Sport Explore Shropshire Excellent Learning Spaces Preparing for Your Future Art There are rowing and kayaking clubs Shrewsbury is on the doorstep of the Shrewsbury is also appreciated for its based on the River Severn (right next Shropshire Hills; an Area of Outstanding An impressive choice of facilities are We have a range of extra provision Accommodation to the University Centre) and public Natural Beauty. It is also only a stone’s available at our two principal sites; designed to enhance career fantastic arts scene which spans both Mardol House is just a ten-minute swimming facilities located in the heart throw away from Wroxeter Roman Guildhall and Rowley’s House. Their possibilities and equip students with formal venues such as Theatre Severn and walk from Guildhall and benefi ts from convenient location (just a short walk the transferable skills and knowledge the Shrewsbury Museum and Art Gallery, of the town. You can become a member City and Attingham Park – a UNESCO a fantastic town centre location as from the town centre) allows you that employers are looking for. but also has a relaxed ‘Sunday afternoon’ of Shrewsbury Sports Village, which historical site and National Trust treasure. well as stylish en-suite rooms. The to explore the picturesque streets Workshops, online tutorials, and face- culture of live music and comedy in bars provides access to a 1K fl oodlit cycle From serene ambles up Haughmond accommodation also off ers a 24-hour of Shrewsbury while enjoying your to-face appointments with expert and pubs across the town. track, a 3G pitch and gym. Hill to challenging treks around concierge service for all maintenance studies. advisors are all available to help you Hawkstone Park Follies, the county off ers needs as well as an onsite Assistant reach your potential. a host of hiking, cycling and climbing Residential Advisor to support students opportunities. with any welfare issues.

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Preparing for Your Future Chester Diff erence Award

Our Careers and Employability Team attach the utmost importance to securing excellent Set yourself apart from competitors with the Chester Diff erence Award which recognises employment prospects for international students. your extra-curricular achievements.

Get to Know our Experts Meet our Career Links with National The CDA has been created to provide recognition for the non- International students are keen participants in the award due academic practices that you may be engaged in during your to the wealth of benefi ts associated with involvement. These Our dedicated careers team within Consultants Employers time at the University of Chester. It has also been designed to include: Student Futures provide information, Our Career Consultants provide free, We have established links with local encourage students to undertake more activities in order to advice and guidance services which • Getting involved in a wide range of activities across and expert, impartial and confi dential and national employers, as well as enhance their future employability. have been nationally commended. outside of the University guidance tailored to your individual professional bodies, that allow you The team is the holder of a national Students can qualify for an award by picking up points for needs for up to three years after you to network with employers at on- • Gaining and developing a wide range of skills useful to AGCAS runner-up award for engaging in activities outside of their regular academic graduate. There are daily drop-in campus events and in the workplace. employers employer engagement. Its Venture practice. This includes part-time work, volunteering, sessions available for feedback on Customised career seminars and entrepreneurship programme has been employability training, additional short courses or being a • Enhancing their CV your CV and application materials, workshops related to your course nominated twice and was shortlisted for captain or committee member of a Chester Students’ Union and we work closely with academic enable you to gain an insight into • Meeting new people an entrepreneurship award in 2016. club or society. departments to provide tailored training specifi c professions and gain a greater • Gaining recognition for the positive impact they make sessions that connect your degree to understanding of what employers are As well as giving students recognition for their involvement, The Venture Programme your future plans. looking for. the Chester Diff erence Award encourages students to make the most of their time here in order to enhance their future If you’re interested in starting up your employability prospects. own business, being self-employed or Free Training Sessions Part-Time Work innovating within an organisation, our Take advantage of our free Enhance Your Opportunities Venture Programme will help equip you Employability (E.Y.E) training sessions. with the necessary skills and knowledge If you are enrolled on a full-time course These workshops focus on the key Hassan Zubair to become a successful entrepreneur. that lasts for at least six months, you skills that graduate employers want. Our events will challenge your thinking, are permitted to work up to twenty Chester Diff erence Award Winner Students select sessions to attend to expose you to the business world and hours during term time, and full time build up a strong, tailored portfolio of “When I fi rst came to the University, I wanted to give you the opportunity to make during holidays. We advertise a range skills and knowledge. These include really engage in the practical aspect of life something happen. of vacancies with local and national CVs, interviews, assessment centres, in Chester as well as the academic. The Chester employers through our central online professional communication, managing Diff erence Award gave me the perfect CareersHub access point. You can also change, leadership and project opportunity to boost my career prospects and take part in the Chester Internship management. make the most of my time here. I am an Programme which enables you to International Student Ambassador and this undertake a fi ve, ten, or 20-week paid involves welcoming new students, helping internship programme within an SME them settle in and contributing to the positive during the summer holidays. experience they have at university which is really rewarding.”

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Work Based Learning Amna Al-Mohamed BA Politics Work Based Learning at Al-Jazeera Network We recognise the importance of not only furthering your academic potential, “As a politics student and aspiring political journalist, but also preparing you for employment after your graduation. securing a work placement at Al-Jazeera Network was very exciting for me. During my fi ve-week placement, I shadowed journalists and programmers and gained a real insight into how a Why is Work Based • When does it take place? You will Our nationally renowned Work Based large broadcaster operates. I was given the opportunity to complete the seven-week Work Learning module brings a number of read scenarios for on-channel debates and learn how to Learning Important? Based Learning module towards benefi ts, including the opportunity to: deliver valuable information to large audiences. the end of Year 2. This includes a Undertaking relevant work experience placement of a minimum 150 hours • explore graduate employment My future career is likely to involve large amounts of public is not only vital in today’s competitive over fi ve weeks. options speaking and this is something I worked on every day on jobs market, it also creates the placement thus increasing my confi dence levels. Whilst opportunity for you to explore your • Where? Placements can be based • gain experience and expertise in a learning in the classroom is highly important, I feel learning career options, develop key transferable anywhere in the world, in particular role or occupation from experience in a professional environment provides skills, and possibly network with organisations large or small. Students is invaluable for a successful career. I am very grateful for • develop and apply key employability individuals who may be able to support have completed placements with a having this opportunity.” skills such as team-working, project your professional journey. host of organisations including management, decision-making and Chester’s Storyhouse, the Countess of communication in a work setting If you’d like to learn more about a Chester Hospital, the Citizen’s Advice particular industry and gain valuable Bureau, the National Trust and the • refl ect on your experience. This is a ‘on-the-job’ experience, our Work Based RSPCA. crucial element, as it can help you Learning module could be for you. gain more from the placement and “I feel learning from experience in a professional • What happens next? At the end of better prepare yourself for the environment is invaluable for a successful career.” the placement, you can gain graduate job market. What to Expect academic credits towards your degree. • Your placement, your choice. For more information about the Work A dedicated team will help you Based Learning module, please visit: Lora Misikova to secure the most appropriate www.chester.ac.uk/wblu What’s in it For You? BSc Accounting and Finance placement, and you will be Work based learning at MoneySuperMarket supported by an academic member Work Based Learning is a great of staff throughout the module. opportunity for you to develop key skills and ‘test-drive’ a future career, “While studying Accounting and Finance, I was fortunate whilst at the same time enhancing to spend my fi ve-week placement at MoneySuperMarket your CV. as a member of the Accounts Payable team. During my placement, I had the opportunity to work in a diverse offi ce atmosphere, which helped me to better understand the way large companies operate. Furthermore, I acquired the appropriate knowledge regarding the accounting processes involved in everyday business activities. I was able to practice performing tasks using accounting software, which increases my chances of becoming a successful accountant in the future. Throughout the fi ve weeks of my placement, I was consistently interpreting fi nancial data and grasped the “Excellent provision of work-based learning, one that general concepts of working within a fi nance department undoubtedly benefits students. Students are well served by the which has encouraged me to follow this career path and has prepared me for life after graduation. whole team, above and beyond the requirements.” My placement was fulfi lling and a rare opportunity to External Examiner’s Feedback for 2017/18 both test my abilities and learn vital skills in the fi nancial sector, which I would never have attained outside of this “My placement was fulfi lling and a rare opportunity placement.” to both test my abilities and learn vital skills in the fi nancial sector.”

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Celebrating the Success of Carla H. Arditi Danielle Needels Kelana Marketing Executive, Defence our Students Consumer Panel Service Data & Aerospace at Survitec Management Manager at The Nielsen Company Indonesia Once you graduate, you will join a network of thousands of international graduates around the globe. The Alumni Network aims to keep you updated with all the latest University and alumni news, enabling you to stay connected to the institution long after you leave. “I took Mathematics with Drama & Theatre Studies “Studying at Bachelor’s and Master’s level in Chester for my Undergraduate degree, then continued with helped shape my career thanks to the exciting a Master degree in Mathematics at the University of challenges I faced. My Bachelor’s degree in Events Chester. Theatre studies has provided me with that Management involved a wide range of study areas Arda Aykutlu Shreyas extra boost of confi dence in performing, as well as including building customer relationships, fi nancial Strategic Planning Specialist Malyavantham being creative both in my career and everyday life. On management, tourism management and digital at Ayadin-Miroglio Group HQ the other hand, Mathematics has ultimately opened marketing. This prepared me for an exciting career Shivaram doors to greater opportunities which so far has led me in the professional world. I now globally manage the Customer Due Diligence Analyst to an exciting and profi table career as a manager in a marketing output of an international defence and at HSBC Research Company.” aerospace organisation and also get to travel the world to attend exhibitions.”

“Studying“St d i Management M t with ith Marketing at “I chose h to t study t d MBA ffrom ttheh University of Chester, postgraduate level in Chester allowed me to develop as I was very much aware of the requirements needed my passion for the industry and gain key skills for the to succeed in the banking and risk management sector. benefi t of my career. All courses and projects were Elective modules such as Strategic Management helped engaging and opened my eyes to the demands of prepare me for my current role in risk management with the professional world. After graduating, I was off ered HSBC, as strategy workshops, case studies and exchange a job with Ayaydın-Miroglio Group in Istanbul. The programmes with German professors helped develop my company is one of the respected and well-established understanding of risk management strategies. In my role institutions of the Turkish ready-to-wear sector. I as a CDD analyst, I need to analyse customer profi les to Ho Li Fong Charles Nwokorie develop and maintain strategic plans and their metrics mitigate risk. My MBA from Chester provided me with the Fund Accountant at Nutrition Programme Associate Standard Chartered at the United Nations World Food for reports in order to build brand new perspectives.” necessary skills to succeed in my daily work responsibilities.” Programme

Lydia Lin Pushpa Hossain Credit Risk Strategy Analyst Patients Access to Treatment at Bank of America Europe Card and Diagnosis Researcher at “Studying International Business Management at “My childhood dream was always to work at a Services (MBNA) Metabolic Support UK Chester Business School allowed me to develop my developmental organisation. However, I had no idea knowledge through coursework and projects rather how I would achieve this until I started my programme than exams and tests. This gave me freedom to express at the University of Chester. The Professional Perspectives my own thoughts and ideas. In my current role, I am module gave me a rare opportunity to interact with responsible for a range of tasks across areas such as leading experts in my desired fi eld. This experience “Before“f starting the h MBA course, I imagined “The“Th MMaster of f PPublic bli HHealth l h programme armed me with equities, bonds and liaising with a number of high- helped me to establish contacts and understand what classes full of theories but they’ve all had a really the knowledge and skills required to understand the profi le clients. Soon after graduating, I landed a role is required of me to excel in the profession. Tutors at good balance of theory and practical application. I fi nd public health landscape in UK. In my current role, I face at Standard Chartered and this was thanks to my the University were supportive and friendly as they that one of the main themes of this course has been a new challenge every day. I now lead on a number of experience in Chester.” continued to provide guidance on how I could secure to push us out of the comfort zone; for example, class important projects at Metabolic Support UK including my desired job after I graduated and left the UK. In my presentations have made me a more confi dent public horizon scanning and understanding access pathways. current role, I provide nutrition support to malnourished speaker and assignments have helped improve my I have also undertaken initial scoping projects through children and seeing them recover is very rewarding and critical thinking- the list goes on! I believe these are all scientifi c models for the national new born screening often reminds of what my role is all about: Saving lives transferable skills essential to leadership.” programme.” and changing lives.”

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Arrival and Support Services International Student Ambassadors

The friendly and supportive nature of the University is part of the very culture and Our Student Ambassadors play a pivotal role in supporting new students arriving fabric of everything we do. at the university.

International Student Visits and Events services including wellbeing and mental We know that moving to a new country • Meeting you at the airport and activities, you can apply to become an health support, disability and inclusion can be quite nerve-racking for many ensuring your pick-up runs smoothly ambassador at the end of your fi rst year. Arrivals Service We organise a number of activities provision and fi nancial advice students, which is why we have a throughout the year for you to make new • Providing you with University of There are many benefi ts attached to the We provide an arrival collection service number of ambassadors to help you friends and explore areas around the UK. Chester campus tours role and include: from Manchester airport on our specifi ed get settled in and start enjoying life Personal Academic Tutor • Providing you with tours of the city arrival weekends. For further information, (PAT) in Chester. Our ambassadors are all • Meet new people and make friends please contact international.arrivals@ Immigration Guidance international students themselves and • Providing advice and guidance at • Develop transferable skills to put on As an undergraduate student at the chester.ac.uk Our staff are experienced in guiding have already experienced what it’s arrival and induction events during your CV students making Tier 4 Visa applications. University of Chester, you are designated like to arrive in Chester as an overseas your fi rst week a PAT on your enrolment. Your PAT will • Gain Chester Diff erence Award points, Induction student. They are therefore, very well • Answering any questions you may be an academic member of staff within see page 55 for more information We arrange a specifi c International placed to ensure all your needs are met. have Student Support and your department who can provide advice • Receive an offi cial university certifi cate Welcome programme on your arrival Guidance and guidance in relation to your course, at the end of the year to help you get settled in the UK. This Our International Student Ambassadors If you have a passion for helping others We off er a comprehensive and award- give you a reference when you fi nish includes information on setting up a UK can provide the following services: and love taking part in extra-circular • Have fun! winning support service within our your degree and off er help or direction to bank account, registering with a doctor, Student Futures department off ering resources for any personal issues you may your Tier 4 visa and much more. information and advice from a variety of encounter throughout your time here.

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AccommodationAccommodation St Oswalds Mount A short fi ve-minute walk from the Parkgate Road Campus Semi-Catered Accommodation University accommodation is guaranteed for all new international students whose 48 rooms available across six properties application forms are received by September intake deadlinesdeadlines.. • Between £116.65 - £136.90* (41 week contract) • Single and twin rooms • Lunch and Evening meal are included from Monday to Friday during term time • Fully fi tted kitchens provided Accommodation Options The majority of University accommodation is either on the Parkgate Road Campus, on the border of this campus or conveniently located in the centre of Chester. We have four options available, as well as close links with a number of private sector residences. We also have rooms that have been adapted for students with specifi c needs or disabilities; please contact our Disability and Inclusion team if you would like to fi nd out more information (contact details can be found on page 189).

Self-Catered Studio Flat 202 rooms available Partnership Accommodation • Grosvenor House - £149.10* • Located at the heart of the Parkgate Road Campus • Self-catered and Studio Flats available • Varying contract lengths • Fully equipped room with spacious en-suite bathroom and kitchen facilities. • Convenient central locations Tramways Private Sector Residences

Grosvenor House Private Sector Residences Located at the heart of the Parkgate Road Campus To add to the range of options you can choose from, the University also works closely with private providers of student accommodation. We have a register of Self-Catered Accommodation private sector fl ats, houses and registered 717** rooms available across 26 properties lodgings that you can view online at: • Between £85.05 - £120.40 per week* (41 week contract only) www.chesterstudentstamp.co.uk

• Single and twin rooms (en-suite facilities in some properties) Please note: the images presented are • Fully fi tted kitchens and communal areas are provided just an example of the accommodation options available. For a full overview of • Self-catered students may also take advantage of one of the University’s meal each option, please visit www.chester. schemes, which off er healthy meals at a reduced cost. ac.uk/accommodation

Church College Close * Prices are for 2018/2019 and are subject to change. 14 Self-contained houses on the Parkgate Road Campus ** The numberof self-catered rooms may reduce to refl ect demands for semi- catered accommodation

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Living in Student Accommodation Applying for Accommodation

As a student living in University-owned accommodation, you can benefi t from our We know that the thought of moving away from home can be a daunting one, so we 24-hour University security service, communal cleaning, our responsive maintenance have tried to make the application process as fast and as simple as possible. service and the University-managed internet service. Important Dates Shrewsbury Contact Us Close-Knit Community Campus Security Online applications open: April 2020 Accommodation To fi nd out more about Our students often comment We off er a safe and secure accommodation, contact your Deadline for guaranteed Students studying at Shrewsbury can on the close-knit student environment for you to live and applicable residential living team: accommodation: August 2020 apply for a room at Mardol House which community in Chester, which study in, and our friendly team of is our partnership accommodation. [email protected] is helped by the proximity of porters are on hand 24 hours a day, Following the application deadline, we Mardol House is a newly renovated halls University-owned and private 365 days a year. will contact you with an update on the of residence comprising of 84 secure accommodation.warrington@ sector housing to the central progress of your application. Once your en-suite residences over four fl oors and chester.ac.uk Parkgate Road Campus. Our place at Chester has been confi rmed, we is a prime location in Shrewsbury Town accommodation is conveniently [email protected] will then advise you of the actual room located to help you get the most Centre. Off ering a mix of self-catered out of your university experience. you have been allocated. fl ats and studio apartments, Mardol House also provides laundrette facilities and CCTV monitored outdoor bike racks. All accommodation is self-catered and your rent includes all utility bills, maintenance and WiFi access. Residential Life Team Our innovative Residential Life team includes second and third year students as well as postgraduate students (Residential Advisors and Coordinators) who are allocated to off er advice on university life and across university accommodation. They also support the Residential Life Flat Chats – monthly meetings aimed at helping you to get the best out of your time at university.

Rent and Services Your Room All utility bills are included within As standard in University-owned your rent, as well as a basic room accommodation, we provide a insurance, University-managed bed, desk and chair, notice board, internet service, communal shelving or bookcase, curtains or cleaning, and a responsive blinds, and a wardrobe, in all our maintenance service. rooms. This leaves you to bring what you need to make it feel like a home from home.

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Chester Students’ Union Our Societies

The Students’ Union represents every student at the University of Chester and is at the The CSU organises big events with well-known DJs and also hosts comedy nights, karaoke, centre of all extra-curricular activities. Whether you are based at Chester, Warrington or quiz nights and live music. With a range of clubs and societies, you will be sure to fi nd one Shrewsbury, the Student Union will provide you with the opportunity to make new friends that suits your interests! and enjoy the social aspect of University life as an international student.

Your Union Join the Student Council Volunteering and Selected Societies across Chester and Warrington: We want you to love the University of Our Student Council is made up Fundraising Chester as much as we do. Our range of elected representatives and our During the 2017/18 academic year, our of services and activities allow you to members work to represent the sports teams and societies raised a total Anime and Manga Conspiracy Theory Jazz Band Rock shape your university experience in a diff erent demographics of students of £43,244 for charity with students way that works for you. We encourage across our campuses by passing new giving up thousands of hours of their you to create, connect and explore the policies and holding our elected time for good causes. You can get App Design Debating Law Science and Engineering areas you’re passionate about – to fi nd offi cers to account in their work for involved with a range of volunteering your niche, and be inspired by others. students. and fundraising activities through the Student Union and make a real Archaeology Disney LGBT Spanish You have the chance to make a diff erence to society. diff erence, make new friends and make Advice and Representation lots of amazing memories with CSU. Staff ed by a team of professional and Believers Love World Drama Midwifery Star Wars experienced advisers, the Advice and The International Society Your Offi cers Representation Centre (ARC) off er free Our International Society gives overseas confi dential and impartial help when students the perfect chance to meet You talk, we listen. CSU and your Bollywood Events Music Thespian you need it most. new friends and embrace new cultures. elected offi cers exist to represent the Moving to a new country can be views and opinions of all our 20,700 Whatever your query may be, course- daunting for many - the International members. In partnership with the Business Geography Orchestral Tourism related or not, we’re here to help your Society brings together students in the University, our offi cers and CSU Student university experience run as smoothly same position and organises weekly Voice Team collate your views and as possible. events to help you make the most of ensure that your voice is heard. Chinese Harry Potter Politics Video Gaming your time in Chester. Sports and Societies Be a StAR To learn more about CSU, please visit: Chester Students’ Union has over 120 www.chestersu.com Christian Union History Psychology Yoga Our Student Academic Reps (StARs) diff erent Sports and Societies for you seek the views of students (academic to get involved in during your time and non-academic) and work closely at university. Whether you’re looking @ChesterStudentsUnion Don’t see anything you like? with the University to make positive to compete at the highest sporting change happen. It’s a great opportunity level, try something new or meet and You can fi nd us at Parkgate Road It’s easy to start your own! to stand out, socialise and impress socialise with like-minded people – and Warrington Campus. future employers with the key skills you there’s something for everyone. have gained.

Over 130 Sports and Societies

66 www.chester.ac.uk/international [email protected] 67 Xuejian Dong Baljinder Singh President of the Chinese Student and Scholars President of the Indian Society Association (CSSA) “Our society focuses on embracing the beautiful “The Chinese Society is committed to developing culture of India and welcoming everyone who a richer, fuller and more welcoming study wishes to join us. This year, we aim to organise a environment for our members and welcome all variety of exciting events such as international students who are interested in joining. Being a drama parties, a Diwali festival, Bollywood nights member means you’ll be able to make new friends in the Students’ Union and a number of charity and attend sessions such as language corners, events. cooking classes and our biggest event of the year, As well as embracing Indian culture, we also the Chinese New Year gala. I would urge all students appreciate the culture, beliefs and traditions of to join us! each individual member of the society. Every On a personal note, I have loved being a student member makes an authentic contribution to the in Chester as it off ers a fantastic study and living group and I feel privileged to have made friends environment. The Chinese food in the city is from around the world.” excellent too!”

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Sport at Chester 1 2 3

If you would like to be more active, have fun or simply get fi tter, give sport a go at the University of Chester.

Keeping Fit on Campus Give Sport a Go Our Best Year Yet Whatever level of fi tness you may be, we If you have no experience in a sport, but We have recently been celebrating our have the sporting facilities, activities and want to give it a go and play for fun, we best ever sporting year for Team Chester, support you need to achieve your goals. off er a number of opportunities for you to with national and regional successes for It’s a great opportunity to get in shape, enjoy one of our ‘focus sports’. Organised Men’s Basketball, Men’s Rugby Union, take a break from your studies and make and run by our University coaches Women’s Football, Netball, Rowing, new friends. and co-ordinators, we off er sessions in Tennis, Women’s Hockey, Squash, Futsal tennis, netball, indoor rowing, football, and the CSU’s Cheerleaders – Chester Our facilities at Parkgate Road are basketball, and badminton. We also Vixens. available to all students studying across encourage students to get involved with 4 5 6 our Chester sites (see page 26) at our huge range of sports and societies, by All of our fi rst teams compete in the aff ordable prices or at no cost at all. Here’s holding taster sessions and a Sports and British Universities and Colleges (BUCS) what’s available: Societies fair during Induction Week. League. The University is committed to providing students with coaching 1 A Fitness Suite (with cardiovascular, excellence and support networks resistance and free weight equipment) Making Sport Work for You that help you to deliver high-level performances. For more information 2 Gymnasium The number of sports teams at the about Team Chester, please visit: University continues to grow, and that’s www.chester.ac.uk/teamchester 3 Sports hall because if we don’t have a sport you enjoy, you can set a team up. Some of 4 25m Swimming pool our more recent sports teams include Active Wellbeing Men’s American Football, Futsal – who in 5 3G Pitch for multiuse their fi rst year of being part of the British Programme Universities and Colleges Sport (BUCS) Our Active Wellbeing Programme is 6 Hockey-specifi c AstroTurf pitch League won their league – and even designed to support students with Quidditch! mental health issues and low-level 7 Squash courts anxiety. We use exercise as a form of 8 Outdoor tennis courts therapy to reduce isolation and to foster Team Chester a sense of belonging to the University by 7 8 9 9 An all-weather sprint track Our University Sports Strategy aims to promoting physical activity and making deliver better sporting performances new friends. Grass pitches are also available near to the through the introduction of professional Kingsway Campus, and are maintained to coaches, improved sporting facilities, a high standard throughout the year. improved support networks, sports For a full list of the sports and societies science support, specifi c strength and available please visit: conditioning, physiotherapy services and www.chestersu.com Work With Us an educational programme.

Our Fitness Suites employ a number Team Chester allows students to excel of students every year to act as fi tness in their chosen sport, and benefi t from instructors, gym workers and lifeguards initiatives such as our Sports Scholarship, through our innovative UniJob scheme. and Athlete Support programmes.

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Types of Degree 74

How to Apply 78

Fees and Scholarships 80 EU Applications 82 The Next Step

We really hope to welcome you in 2020 as you start an exciting new chapter of your life. In the following pages, you will find information on the admissions process, the types of course available and what you need to do to secure your place.

Choosing Your Degree How to Apply

Familiarise yourself with the various If you’re interested in applying for one degree types and opportunities of our courses, we outline the key available to you at Chester on page steps you need to take and important 74. If you know which subject area or dates to make a note of on page 78. If areas you wish to specialize in, then one anything seems unclear, the university of our Single or Combined Honours website also provides further details degrees could be for you. If you’re still at https://www1.chester.ac.uk/ undecided about your course or which international/how-apply or you can level to study at, that’s fi ne. You can always get in touch with us directly at: speak to one of our expert International [email protected] – Offi cers who can advise you on what we’re more than happy to help. In this is suitable for you. We can also put you section you will also fi nd information on in touch with our academics who’ll be fees and the scholarships which may be able to tell you exactly what life is like available to you. on their particular course.

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Sandwich Degrees Single Honours Degrees Types of Degrees University of Chester undergraduate students on select All of our undergraduate Single Honours degrees are three years programmes within the Business Faculty will have the in length and must be studied on a full-time basis. opportunity to register for a 4 year course, which includes a At the University of Chester, we off er a range of foundation, undergraduate and 12-month work placement. Single Honours qualifi cations at the University of Chester include postgraduate courses which lead to a number of diff erent qualifi cations. BA, BSc, BEng, BN (professional nursing qualifi cation), BA with Between the second and fi nal year of the course, the faculty QTS (professional teaching qualifi cation) and LLB (Law). We also placement coordinators will work with you to fi nd a suitable off er some degrees with an additional year of study that qualifi es work appointment. The paid placements can take place graduates to Master’s level. They are MEng (Engineering) and throughout the UK and will provide a full year of practical MComp (Computer Science). International Foundation Programmes Bachelor’s degrees including a experience prior to graduation. More information on our range of Single Honours degrees International students who do not meet our academic and Foundation Year Currently, our students are working with organisations of all sizes begins on page 84. English entry requirements can complete this one year International students who do not meet our undergraduate in both the public and private sector throughout the UK and programme before progressing on to degree study. academic entry requirements, but have the necessary English overseas. These organisations are as wide-ranging as; fi nancial language skills can join this pathway to study for a degree. There are more than 75 progression routes to Bachelor’s institutions, county councils, IT consultancies and hospitality groups. Their roles are similarly diverse: marketing, market degree study. More information on International Foundation We have more than 50 programmes to choose from and plenty research, PR, advertising, fi nancial, logistics, retail, IT, web design Programmes can be found on page 88. of course options available. More information on Bachelor’s and human resources. degrees including a Foundation Year can be found on page 88. A list of our undergraduate business programmes can be found on page 103.

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Combined Honours Degrees

Hone your skills in multiple subject areas with one of our many joint In 2019, University of Chester was rated as one of the top 10 honours programmes. places in the UK to carry out postgraduate research in The Postgraduate Research Experience Survey. What is a Combined Degree? Why study a Combined Degree? A Combined Honours Degree in the UK, sometimes referred to • You’re interested in more than one subject and don’t want to as joint honours, gives you the opportunity to study two subjects choose just one as part of one Bachelor’s degree. For instance, you can study BSc • With knowledge and skills in multiple subject areas, you’ll be Psychology or BSc Psychology AND Law, Spanish, Counselling, employable across a more diverse range of job opportunities English or a range of other subjects in addition to Psychology. • Keeps you interested, as you’ll be able to choose from a You will spend a fairly even amount of time studying each greater range of classes subject area, with possible opportunities to declare a major/ minor towards the end of your studies. • Meet people with diff erent interests and broaden your social network - We have hundreds of Combined Honours degrees. You can • More fl exibility to the programme, as you’ll be able to either view a list of options in our course pages starting on page 84. declare major/minor, study both equally, or even transfer to a single honours mid study.

Edvard Ramstad BA Creative Writing and Journalism

“I’m really glad I chose to do a Combined Honours degree- I’ve gained a lot of experience in two diff erent fi elds and developed transferable skills to use in my future career”

We off er a wide range of postgraduate and research Research Degrees programmes to suit students who wish to enhance their We off er a number of Research degrees to students interested knowledge and broaden their prospects even further. in pursuing a full-time higher degree by research (Master of Philosophy (MPhil) and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) awards). Postgraduate Degrees (Master’s) These awards are assessed on the basis of a thesis reporting All of our Postgraduate (Master’s) degrees are one year in length individual research. For more information on our Research and are taught across our campuses in Chester, Shrewsbury and degrees turn to page 183. Warrington. We off er a range of degrees such as MSc, MA and MBA across a wide range of subject areas. More information on our Postgraduate degrees begins on page 84.

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How to Apply

If you’re interested in applying for one of our courses, here are the steps to take next.

1. Submit an Application We’ve made it easier than ever to make an application using our online system. After submitting your contact details and choosing your course, you’ll be asked to upload a personal statement and academic certifi cates/transcripts. You can also apply via UCAS. Our online application system cancan bbee ffoundound aat:t: www1.chester.ac.uk/international/how-applwww1.chester.ac.uk/international/how-apply/making-applicationy/making-application

2. Receive anan OffOff erer IfIf your application is successsuccessful,ful, you’ll be issued with a conditional or unconditional ooffff er. What Happens Next? If conditional, yyouou will need to satisfsatisfyy ananyy remaining conditions before receiving yyourour ConConfifi rmation ofof Acceptance ofof Studies (CAS). The CAS allows you to apply fforor your Tier 4 Visa.

September 2019 University of Chester direct applications open for 2020

September 2019 UCAS applications open for 2020 3. SatisfySatisfy the Conditions of Your Off erer As mentioned, yyouou mamayy need to satissatisfyfy a number ooff conditions in order to receive yyourour CAS. January 2020 Initial UCAS deadline for the majority of courses (see TheseThese can include; papayingying a deposit ooff at least £3,000, meeting English language requirements, website for full details) providing academic rereferencesferences and submitting copies ooff yyourour passport. We will still continue to accept applications after this date.

4. ApplyApply fforor Accommodation August 2020 Deadline for University of Chester direct applications You will receive information on how to apply for accommodation by email before applications September 2020 Deposit Deadline with CAS deadline seven days later open once you have paid a deposit or made us your fi rm choice on UCAS. The information above is a general timeline for Undergraduate applications.

For information on Postgraduate and Research deadlines visit: 5. ApplyApply for a Student Visa www1.chester.ac.uk/international/how-apply/important-dates Once you have obtained your CAS, you’ll be able to apply forfor your Tier 4 Visa which allows you to study in the UK. We recommend students do this as soon as possible, three months beforebefore the course start date. You must ensure you are ffullyully prepared fforor the visa application process beforebefore you start.

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Fees Scholarships

The University of Chester has a number of additional scholarship opportunities available Course Annual Tuition Fee for international students. These apply to undergraduate and postgraduate taught programmes, and can be partially or fully funded scholarships. Pre-sessional English See website

International Foundation Programmes £9,250 We have a number of merit based and country specifi c scholarships available, so please visit our website for full details. Bachelor’s degree including Foundation £9,250 Year 1 - £12,450 Years 2-4 International Scholarships Undergraduate £12,450 The University of Chester off ers generous international and merit based scholarships for both undergraduate and postgraduate study, providing a signifi cant reduction to the published headline tuition fees. You will automatically be considered for these scholarships when submitting an application and any award given will be shown in your off er letter. UG Pre-Reg Nursing Pathways £9,250 + £3,000 placement £250 early payment award Postgraduate £12,450 Self-funded students who pay the full fees prior to their enrolment will receive this discount.

MBA £12,700 Payment Plans ● £3000 deposit Research Degrees - MRes/MPhil/PhD (Classroom Based) £13,031 ● 50% of remaining balance by enrolment ● Remaining fees due by January Research Degrees - MRes/MPhil/PhD (Lab-Based) £16,786 Fixed Fees Doctor of Medicine £28,935 The undergraduate tuition fees are fi xed at the entry amount, for the duration of your course. Low Living Costs Compared to London and cities in the south of the UK, Chester is an aff ordable place to live. You’ll be able to take advantage of Additional Costs combined accommodation and catering packages along with a variety of other student discounts around the city. Your course will involve additional costs not covered by your tuition fees. This may include books, printing, photocopying, educational stationery and related materials, specialist clothing, travel to placements, optional fi eld trips and software. International Alumni Scholarship Compulsory fi eld trips are covered by your tuition fees. For up-to-date details of additional costs, visit the course page on the Current University of Chester international students are eligible for an alumni scholarship up to £5,455 when continuing from University website at www1.chester.ac.uk/international/courses undergraduate Bachelor’s programmes to postgraduate taught Master’s. You must meet the University’s postgraduate entry requirements and be applying for an eligible programme. Terms and conditions apply.

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Our Courses

In the following pages, you will fi nd our courses grouped together by subject area. This will help you to see the range of courses we off er in subjects that you are interested in.

Subject Areas

Animal and Wildlife Sciences 90 Law 140

Art and Design 94 Mathematics 144

Biological Sciences 98 Media 148

Business and Management 102 Medical and Life Sciences 152

Computer Science 108 Modern Languages 156

Education 112 Natural Sciences 160

Engineering 116 Performing Arts 164

English 120 Social Sciences 168

Food and Nutritional Science 124 Sport 172

Geography and International Development 128 Theology and Religious Studies 176

Health Care and Social Work 132 Work Based Studies 180

History and Archaeology 136 Research Groups 183

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Pre-sessional English: In-sessional English: We provide a number of pre-sessional English courses for students at all levels. These programmes will improve All international students can take advantage of our free in-sessional English support. Some international your general and academic English so that you are prepared for your degree course. students are required to take an English language test to determine whether language support is necessary or recommended. We provide one-to-one instruction and group classes for students who need to improve their Among the areas covered will be the following: English abilities and help them succeed in their programmes and assignments. • Development of language structures and vocabulary We provide help with: • Competence in spelling, punctuation and use of grammar • Tutorials • Academic discourse and styles • Academic writing • Speaking for academic purposes • Presentations • Academic reading and writing • General reading, writing, speaking and listening • Listening and note-taking skills • Academic vocabulary • Correction of errors and evaluation of work • Pronunciation • Referencing and research skills

86 www.chester.ac.uk/international [email protected] 87 Centre for Foundation Studies Centre for Foundation Studies

The University of Chester’s Centre for Foundation Studies off ers programmes that enable you to progress to a wide variety of undergraduate degrees across the University. The Centre for Foundation Studies prepares international students with the English language and academic skills required to be successful during their studies. Specialist tutors and excellent pastoral and academic support are available at the Centre for Foundation Studies. Subject-specifi c areas of study relating to the chosen degree programme are integrated within the Foundation pathways.

International Foundation Bachelor’s degrees including a Programmes Foundation Year International students who do not meet our academic International students who do not meet our and English entry requirements can complete this undergraduate academic entry requirements, but one year programme before progressing onto degree have the necessary English language skills, can join study. this pathway to study for a degree. Over 75+ progression routes to Bachelor’s degree Start Dates: study. September 2020 Start Dates: Entry Requirements: September 2020 IELTS Academic for UKVI 6.0 overall with no element below 5.5 and good high school grades. Entry Requirements: IELTS Academic for UKVI 4.5 overall with no elements With over 50+ programmes to choose from, there are below 4.0 and good high school grades. plenty of course options available. For a complete list of the degree programmes available, please visit Pathways: https://www1.chester.ac.uk/international/courses/ • Business, Law and Social Sciences centre-foundation-studies/bachelors-degrees- • Engineering and Computing including-foundation-year • Life Sciences • Creative Arts

Ibrahim Adham International Foundation Programme “A Foundation Year at the University of Chester has provided me with so many benefi ts. I have really improved my academic English and learned how to write an essay and reference correctly. I now look forward to starting my Bachelor’s Degree here. I really like Chester as a city because everything is close and compact and I don’t need to take public transport everywhere like you do in other cities.”

88 www.chester.ac.uk/international [email protected] 89 Animal and Wildlife Sciences Animal and Wildlife Sciences

Undergraduate Courses Animal Behaviour Zoology Parkgate Road Campus, Chester Parkgate Road Campus, Chester Animal Behaviour and Welfare Animal and Parkgate Road Campus, Chester and University Centre Reaseheath Wildlife Sciences Postgraduate Courses Animal Behaviour Biological Sciences: Wildlife Behaviour and Parkgate Road Campus, Chester Conservation Pathway As an Animal and Wildlife Sciences student, you Animal Welfare Parkgate Road Campus, Chester will have access to top-class industry-standard Parkgate Road Campus, Chester Wildlife Conservation teaching facilities within a friendly, supportive Parkgate Road Campus, Chester atmosphere.

Why Study? Campus Facilities “The facilities on my course are excellent and I have access to You will study theoretical elements in a You will study either in Chester or at In recent years, Reaseheath has stimulating mix of expert-led lectures and University Centre Reaseheath. Our historic benefi tted from a £50 million investment onsite animals for research purposes. One of the best things about small group tuition. Essential practical Parkgate Road Campus is situated only a into excellent facilities. The Animal Centre the course is the Work Based Learning module in second year. I skills will be developed in our dedicated short walk from Chester city centre and has a licensed zoo and the modern farm was lucky enough to do my placement at Chester Zoo where I facilities and laboratories, as well as via is home to the Department of Biological is home to Reaseheath Pedigree High got to work with 24 diff erent species of animals and get some visits to leading local centres, including Sciences. Here, students benefi t from Yielding Holsteins and Youngstock, which the renowned Chester Zoo. Work-based modern teaching facilities alongside is run as a professional business. The £3.5 valuable professional experience. On the course I have learnt how learning is strongly encouraged to give recreation and accommodation at the million Equestrian Centre provides both to communicate with the public about conservation and I really you a taste of future career prospects, heart of the University. Located on the indoor and outdoor riding arenas for enjoyed this as it’s something I would like to do in the future.” and overseas learning opportunities are outskirts of Nantwich in rural Cheshire, equine science students. available via our long-established links Reaseheath has industry-standard with worldwide organisations. teaching facilities. Specialist lecturers provide a friendly, supportive atmosphere set among 330 hectares of farmland, Chakshudaa Masih parklands and woodland. BSc Animal Behaviour

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Undergraduate “Being taught by Animal Behaviour Animal Behaviour and Welfare Zoology internationally recognised Parkgate Road Campus, Chester Parkgate Road Campus, Chester and Parkgate Road Campus, Chester researchers in the fi eld of animal behaviour, who feed new fi ndings directly BSc Single and Combined Honours University Centre Reaseheath BSc Single Honours into their teaching, is truly inspirational. • Data Handling BSc Single Honours • Data Handling • Ecology • Animal Welfare Issues • Ecology Regular talks from eminent outside speakers • Biodiversity • Behaviour in Animals • Biodiversity provide additional opportunities to learn directly • Anatomy and Physiology of Animals • Evolutionary Biology • Anatomy and Physiology of Animals from those at the forefront of behavioural • Animal Behaviour • Animal Husbandry and Handling • Conservation Technologies research. I would highly recommend this • Behavioural Data Analysis programme to anyone with a keen interest in understanding the intricacies and diversity of Postgraduate animal behaviour.” Animal Behaviour Biological Sciences: Wildlife Dr Christina R. Stanley Lecturer in Animal Behaviour Parkgate Road Campus, Chester Behaviour and Conservation and Welfare Master of Science – September Intake Pathway Parkgate Road Campus, Chester • Conservation Genetics • Behavioural Ecology Master of Research – October, February • Contemporary Issues and May Intake • Research Dissertation • Core Research Skills • Student-led Projects in Animal Behaviour and Conservation Animal Welfare Parkgate Road Campus, Chester Master of Science – September Intake Wildlife Conservation Parkgate Road Campus, Chester • Biodiversity • Behavioural Ecology Master of Science – September Intake • Wildlife Conservation • Conservation Genetics • Research Dissertation • Wildlife Crime • Biodiversity Informatic • Behaviour and Welfare • Managing Wilfl ife Populations and Landscapes • Field Research Techniques

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Art and Design

Undergraduate Courses Fashion Design Interior Design Creative Campus, Kingsway Creative Campus, Kingsway Fashion Marketing, and Communication Photography Creative Campus, Kingsway Creative Campus, Kingsway Fine Art Product Design Art and Design Creative Campus, Kingsway Creative Campus, Kingsway Graphic Design Creative Campus, Kingsway As an Art and Design student, you’ll benefi t from access to well-equipped studio spaces Postgraduate Courses and a teaching team with a diverse research Design background. Creative Campus, Kingsway

Why Study? Campus Facilities “The tutors and support staff go above and beyond their job Our expert staff are committed to Creative Campus, Kingsway is our You will work in studios and workshops description to help you make informed choices and produce providing high-quality teaching that specially developed creative arts campus, that have been specially equipped for industry-standard work. They can help as long as you make time to will develop your creative potential. located on the outskirts of the city centre, your professional discipline. In addition, approach them and have a genuine drive to do well.” Wherever your talents lie, our courses aim and is easily accessible. The campus all students can access a broad range of to provide you with the practical skills supports a tight-knit creative community traditional art school facilities including and academic knowledge to succeed. with its courtyard performance space, the darkroom and photography studios, The Department has an active and popular social hub and two catering printmaking, animation, textiles, book exciting research culture, with many staff outlets. You will benefi t from a dedicated arts and sculpture. We are also very exhibiting and publishing their work to learning resource centre, IT labs, 200-seat excited with our new high-tech output an international audience. lecture theatre, and designated seminar services, including laser cutting, 3D spaces featuring modern teaching printing and prototyping, inkjet and technology. c-type digital printing, plus computerised fabric printing and embroidery. Noushka Galley BA Graphic Design

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Undergraduate

Fashion Design Graphic Design Product Design Creative Campus, Kingsway Creative Campus, Kingsway Creative Campus, Kingsway BA Single Honours BA Single or Combined Honours BA Single Honours • Textiles • Typography • Design Processes • Contemporary Fashion Industry • Text and Image • Visualisation • Fashion Culture and Context • Visual Communication • Design Context and Culture • Concept Visualisation and • Motion Design • Materials and Processes Development • Communication • Product Business • Creative Design Practice Fashion Marketing, and Communication Interior Design Creative Campus, Kingsway Creative Campus, Kingsway BA Single Honours BA Single Honours • Fashion Culture and Context • Methods, Materials and Technology • Contemporary Fashion Industry • Principles and Concept Development • Fashion Brand Development • Interior Design History • Fashion Communication • Professional Context

Fine Art Photography Creative Campus, Kingsway Creative Campus, Kingsway BA Single or Combined Honours BA Single or Combined Honours • Studio Practice • Photography Practices • Drawing Practice • Photography Theory • Art History and Theory • Photography Concepts, Materials, and • Studio Practice Exhibition and Processes Presentation Postgraduate Design Creative Campus, Kingsway Master of Art – September Intake • Advanced Design Practice • Collaborative Design • Project Management • Research Methods

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Undergraduate Courses Biology Forensic Biology Parkgate Road Campus, Chester Parkgate Road Campus, Chester Biovetinary Science Marine Biology Parkgate Road Campus, Chester Parkgate Road Campus, Chester Biological Cell and Molecular Biology Zoology Sciences Parkgate Road Campus, Chester Parkgate Road Campus, Chester Postgraduate Courses Our Biological Sciences courses are designed to Biological Sciences Marine and Coastal Resourse Management give you a highly fulfi lling student experience, Parkgate Road Campus, Chester Parkgate Road Campus, Chester while developing your passion and expertise in your chosen area.

Why Study? Campus Facilities “I’ve thoroughly enjoyed my course over the past three years. The The enthusiastic teaching team are Our historic Parkgate Road Campus is The Department has recently best part about being joint honours is the amount of optional involved in high-quality international home to the Department of Biological benefi tted from the establishment modules you can choose from, so you can really tailor the course research, combining expertise Sciences. Just a short walk from Chester of three new teaching laboratories to what you want it to be! The lectures and course content is across the full spectrum of biological city centre, students here benefi t from containing internet-linked workstations. sciences. Our programmes of study modern teaching facilities alongside You will also be able to take advantage hands on and engaging. The lecturers and tutors really can’t do actively combine laboratory-based social hubs and accommodation at the of the campus’s modern lecture more to help you, whether it’s assignment support, advice or just practical sessions, lectures and fi eld heart of the University. The campus also theatres and the learning resource some reassurance and encouragement!” courses. Many also include specialist boasts an abundance of green space, centre, featuring the library and open- lectures given by practising experts in providing an inspiring environment in access computer facilities. areas including forensic biology and which to live and study. bioveterinary science.

Sophie Jones BSc Biology and Forensic Biology

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Biology Cell and Molecular Biology Marine Biology Parkgate Road Campus, Chester Parkgate Road Campus, Chester Parkgate Road Campus, Chester BSc Single and Combined Honours BSc Single Honours BSc Single Honours • Physiology • Cell Biology • Coral Reefs and Marine Pollution • Genetics and Evolution • Genetics • Genetics and Anatomy • Cell Biology and Biochemistr • Immunology • Physiology • Microbiology and Immunology • Biological Chemistry • Marine Animal Behaviour • Ecology • Applied Microbiology • Data Handling and Project Design • Bioinformatics Zoology Parkgate Road Campus, Chester Biovetinary Science Forensic Biology BSc Single Honours “The Biological Sciences Parkgate Road Campus, Chester Parkgate Road Campus, Chester • Global Biodiversity Department at Chester is a BSc Single Honours BSc Single or Combined Honours • Marine Animal Behaviour vibrant and dynamic department, • Genetics and Evolution • Genetics and Evolution • Managing Environmental Impact with individuals across very diverse fi elds. • Cell Biology and Biochemistry • Essential Physiology • Wildlife Forensics • Microbiology and Immunology • Cell Biology and Biochemistry StS uddents benefi t from lecturers who all bring • Animal Management • Forensic Identifi cation a passioon for their subject and fi ndings from • Physiology of Animals • Data Handling and Project Design cuttt inng-g edge research interests into their teaching.”

Postgraduate Geraldine O’Connor Lectc urer in Biomedical Sciences MRes Biological Sciences Marine and Coastal Resource Parkgate Road Campus, Chester Management Master of Research – October, February Parkgate Road Campus, Chester and May Intake Master of Research – October, February • Biodiversity Informatics and May Intake • Wildlife Research Methods • Conservation Genetics • Conservation Genetics • Biodiversity Informatics • Cell and Molecular Biology • Marine Resource Exploitation • Stem Cells and Tissue Engineering • International Field Trip

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Undergraduate Courses Accounting and Finance Hospitality Management Queen’s Park Campus, Chester Queen’s Park Campus, Chester Business Finance International Business Management Queen’s Park Campus, Chester Queen’s Park Campus, Chester Business and Business Management International Business Management with a Queen’s Park Campus, Chester, Warrington Campus, and Language Management University Centre Shrewsbury Queen’s Park Campus, Chester Business Management with Specialisms (Business International Tourism Management Finance, Entrepreneurship, Human Resources, Queen’s Park Campus, Chester Study to become an innovative entrepreneur at or Marketing) Marketing and Advertising Management Queen’s Park Campus, Chester a business school with a reputation for providing Warrington Campus Digital Marketing high-quality management and leadership Marketing Queen’s Park Campus, Chester Queen’s Park Campus, Chester training. Events and Festivals Management Sport Marketing and Management University Centre Shrewsbury Warrington Campus Events Management Queen’s Park Campus, Chester and Warrington Campus Postgraduate Courses Creative Industries Management International Finance Why Study? Campus Careers / Employment Warrington Campus Queen’s Park Campus, Chester Our innovative business, accounting, The University of Chester Business Employability is central to our business Digital Marketing Management events, marketing, tourism and School at Queen’s Park Campus hosts and management courses, which Warrington Campus Queen’s Park Campus, Chester or Warrington Campus hospitality courses foster close a dedicated business library and is aim to build essential skills, relevant relationships with local businesses and a corporate hub for a wide range of portfolios and workplace experience to Engineering Management Marketing Management off er opportunities to gain essential business partners; the Warrington open doors to exciting careers. There Warrington Campus Queen’s Park Campus, Chester experience for your future career. The School of Management enjoys equally are placement opportunities with Health Services Management MBA experienced academic team will nurture close links with the leading companies world-leading brands such as Disney, Warrington Campus Queen’s Park Campus, Chester your individual talents through tutorials, on its doorstep and excellent sport and and our Royal Caribbean International seminars, lectures and fi eld trips to see media facilities on site; and learning placements are unique to the University. International Business Sport Management industry in action. External speakers at University Centre Shrewsbury takes Queen’s Park Campus, Chester Warrington Campus provide valuable insight in guest place at Guildhall, a centrally located lectures, helping you to relate theory to building which has a fully stocked library practice. and IT labs.

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Undergraduate

Accounting and Finance Business Management Digital Marketing Events Management International Business Marketing Queen’s Park Campus, Chester Queen’s Park Campus, Chester, Warrington Queen’s Park Campus, Chester Queen’s Park Campus, Chester and Management with Queen’s Park Campus, Chester Warrington Campus BSc Single Honours Campus or University Centre Shrewsbury BA Single Honours a Language BA Single or Combined Honours BA Single or Combined Honours BA Single or Combined Honours Queen’s Park Campus, Chester • Quantitative Methods • Search Engine Optimisation • Digital Marketing • Financial Accounting • Managing People and Organisations • Website Design • Marketing Principles BA Single Honours • Global Business Environment • Business Economics • Finance for Managers • Advertising • Events Management in Practice • Advanced Language • Digital Marketing • Law and Ethics • Contemporary Issues • Social Media • Professional Practice • Further Language Studies • Customer Relations and Services • Management Accounting • Operational Decision Making • Mobile Marketing • Live Events • Globalisation and Business Marketing • Marketing Management • Sports and Cultural Events • Operational Decision Making • Marketing Management Business Finance Events and Festivals • Managing Major Events • Leading International Business • The Global Customer Queen’s Park Campus, Chester Business Management with Management International Tourism Sport Marketing and BA Single Honours Specialisms (Business Finance, University Centre Shrewsbury Hospitality Management Management Management Entrepreneurship, Human BA Single Honours Queen’s Park Campus, Chester • Managing People and Organisations Resources, or Marketing) Queen’s Park Campus, Chester Warrington Campus • Finance for Managers • Managing People and Organisations BA Single Honours Queen’s Park Campus, Chester BA Single Honours • Operations and Quality Management • Marketing Principles • Managing People and Organisations BA Single or Combined Honours • Personal and Business Finance BA Single or Combined Honours • Operations and Quality Management • Accommodation and Facilities • Marketing Principles • Sport in Society • Global Business Environment • Managing People and Organisations • Live Events • Quality Management • Understanding International Tourism • Finance for Managers • Global Business Environment • Sports and Cultural Events • International Hospitality Marketing • Event Tourism • Managing People and Organisations • Finance for Managers • Managing Employee Performance • Tourism Planning and Management • Practical Marketin • Marketing Principles • Tourism in Global Society • Managing Community Sport • Developing Professional Practice International Business Development • Digital and Direct Marketing for Sport Management Marketing and Advertising Queen’s Park Campus, Chester Management Warrington Campus BA Single Honours BA Single Honours • Managing People and Organisations • Globalisation in Business • Marketing Principles • International and Global Marketing • Practical Marketing • Finance for Managers • Digital Marketing and Advertising • Strategic Branding • Marketing Communications

“I thoroughly enjoyed my course at the Chester Business School because of the support I received from my lecturers – they were extremely helpful to ensure what was being taught was fully understood. I would especially like to commend the lecturers within the Business/Finance department for the teaching style used during lectures and seminars, which contributed to me succeeding in my all assignments.”

Elikem Tsiagbe BA Business Management and Marketing

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Creative Industries Management International Business MBA Warrington Campus Queen’s Park Campus, Chester Queen’s Park Campus, Chester Master of Science – September and Master of Science – September and Master of Business Administration – January Intake January Intake September and January Intake • Understanding and Managing People • International Business • Leadership in Action • Managing Innovation • International Marketing Strategy • Marketing across Boundaries • Strategic Financial Management • Strategic Financial Management • Finance for Managers • Social and Digital Media • Managing Innovation • Strategic Management • Motion Graphics for Smart Media • Understanding and Managing People • Creative Thinking and Problem SolviG • International Marketing Strategy Digital Marketing International Finance Warrington Campus Queen’s Park Campus, Chester Sport Management Master of Science – September and Master of Science – September and Warrington Campus January Intake January Intake Master of Science – September and • Strategy and Planning • Financial Risk Management January Intake • Acquisition, Conversion and Retention • Strategic Financial Management • Strategic Financial Management • Social and Digital Media • Corporate Finance • Managing Innovation • Motion Graphics for Smart Media • Managing Innovation • Understanding and Managing People • Advertising in a Converged Age • Understanding and Managing People • Understanding Behaviour Change in Sport and Physical Activity Engineering Management Management Warrington Campus Queen’s Park Campus, Chester, Warrington Master of Science – September and Campus or University Centre Shrewsbury “Our Business students January Intake Master of Science – September and are following in the footsteps of January Intake • Strategic Financial Management illustrious World War Two leeaders who • Strategic Supply Chain Management • International Marketing Strategy • Strategic Project Management • Creative Thinking and Problem Solving paced the fl oors of Churchill House, the • Managing Innovation • Managing Innovation main teaching building on QQueen’s Park • Understanding and Managing People • Strategic Financial Management Campus. ThT e teachingn stat ff aree foco used on • Understanding and Managing People Health Services Management ensuring that all the Businesss School students Warrington Campus Marketing Management are equiu pped to make their mark on the Master of Science – September and Queen’s Park Campus, Chester economic landscape.”” January Intake Master of Science – September and • Managing Innovation January Intake Dr Connie Hancock • Health and Social Care Commissioning • International Marketing Strategy HaH ed of the Departmentn of BBusiinen ss • Strategic Financial Management • Digital Marketing Strategy and Planning and Fiinance • Leadership Development and Change • Managing Innovation • Understanding and Managing People • Strategic Financial Management

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Undergraduate Courses Applied Computing Games Development Thornton Science Park Thornton Science Park Computer Science Software Engineering Thornton Science Park Thornton Science Park Computer Cybersecurity Science Thornton Science Park Postgraduate Courses Enjoy excellent facilities, whilst exploring the Advanced Computer Science Computer Science opportunity to work with organisations based at Thornton Science Park Thornton Science Park our Thornton Science Park. Applied Science Cybersecurity (Conversion) Thornton Science Park Thornton Science Park

Why Study? Campus Careers / Employment “With the support from my tutors and the resources provided on Alongside our dedicated staff , guest You will be based at Thornton Science Our courses have a strong focus on campus, I swiftly got a fundamental understanding of the theory lecturers and mentors contribute Park, just outside Chester. As both a employability, merging academic which I got to put into practice for various projects. The University’s to teaching, including at our thriving business hub and academic disciplines with practical, technical Career Hub also off ers a wide range of job opportunities, and annual Computer Science Student centre, this innovative setting skills to prepare graduates for a career. Conference. In addition to lectures includes high-specifi cation computer You will have the opportunity to build combined with the support provided from the Careers team, I got and workshops you will have the facilities featuring industry-standard a portfolio of projects to pave your the chance to work as a Web Developer, which has helped boost chance to participate in events such engineering, design and development way into industry. We also have our my skills and given me valuable experience.” as the Barclay’s technology challenge, software, Windows and Mac computer own software development centre – industry conferences and game jams. suites, a dedicated Games Zone and the Informatics Centre – which can Field trips to local employers reinforce the on-site Sutton Library. provide the opportunity for you to gain how technology can be innovatively essential experience. employed in business. Alexandros Agkait BSc Computer Science

You may also be interested in the courses within our Engineering or Natural Sciences groupings (see pages 118 and 162).

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Applied Computing Cybersecurity Software Engineering Thornton Science Park Thornton Science Park Thornton Science Park BSc Single Honours BSc Single Honours BSc Single Honours • Computer Architecture • Programming • Programming • Object Oriented Programming • Cyber Legislation • Web Technologies • Databases • Operating Systems and Hardware • Database Principles • Web Technologies • Digital Forensics • Software Testing and Deployment • Software Management • Cyber Crime Investigations • Website Production • Advanced Systems Analysis • Ethical Hacking • Cryptography and Security Computer Science Thornton Science Park Games Development BSc Single Honours or MComp Thornton Science Park • Databases BSc Single Honours • Operating Systems and Hardware • Content Creating • Programming • Collaborative Games Production • User Experience • User Experience • Systems and Networks • Programming • Data Structures and Algorithms • Games Theory and Implementation • Mathematics for Computing

Postgraduate

Advanced Computer Science Computer Science Thornton Science Park Thornton Science Park Master of Science – September Intake Master of Science – September Intake • Virtual Environments • Inspired Computing • High Performance Computing • Robotics • Programming Paradigms • Digital Forensics • Algorithmics • Penetration Testing • Digital Forensics • Data Visualisation • Digital Forensics Cybersecurity (Conversion) “All our academic Thornton Science Park staff have a strong industrial Applied Science Master of Science – September Intake background from games development, Thornton Science Park • Data Visualisation IT management through to interactive Master of Research – October, February • Computer Vision and Image Processing media, marketing communications and and May Intake • Cyber Concepts and Techniques • Business Implications cyber security. This has huge benefi ts to our • Natural Science • Digital Forensics and Penetration Testing • Computer Scienc students, because we’re able to bring real -world • Software Exploitation • Mathematics experience from commercial projects into • Research Project taught workshops, lectures and seminars.”

Andy Davies Senior Lecturer for Computer Science

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Education

Undergraduate Courses Childhood and Youth Professional Studies Primary Education (5-11) with QTS Riverside Campus, Chester and Warrington Campus – Teacher Education Early Childhood Studies Riverside Campus, Chester and University Centre Shrewsbury Riverside Campus, Chester Primary Education Studies Early Years - Primary Education (3-7) with QTS Parkgate Road Campus, Chester and Riverside Campus, Chester Education – Teacher Education Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Riverside Campus, Chester Parkgate Road Campus, Chester Education Studies Parkgate Road Campus, Chester Alongside our teacher training courses, we deliver specialist education courses for students Postgraduate Courses who are interested in developing their skills and understanding in the fi eld of education. Creative Practices in Education Education in Society Riverside Campus, Chester Riverside Campus, Chester

Why Study? Campus Employment “I love my course because it has provided me with a number From its roots as a teacher training Courses are available at Riverside Employability is central to our of professional work placement opportunities. The Work Based college, fi rst established in 1839, the Campus, Chester, our Warrington Education courses with each one Learning module is great. Instead of learning in a classroom you University of Chester has developed Campus or University Centre off ering placements in educational are learning at a professional organisation and developing new a reputation for the quality of its Shrewsbury. Just a mile from the environments where you will directly educational courses. The Faculty of accommodation and facilities of develop the practical skills you need for skills as well as implementing the ones you already have. You can Education and Children’s Services Parkgate Road, Riverside houses a a career in education. In 2015/16, 92% also choose where you want to do your placement. In my fi rst year was rated ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted in specialist library collection for the of our graduates went on to further I did my placement at a nursery which was really interesting and a 2016. We off er a breadth of courses faculty along with high-quality study or employment in teaching, great experience in general.” variously aimed at developing your teaching rooms, a lecture theatre and youth work, childcare and support understanding of working with several IT laboratories. Our Warrington work within six months. children and young people, the Campus provides a close-knit, academic study of education or the supportive atmosphere on the outskirts practice of teaching. of the thriving town. Phoebe Sudiro BA Early Childhood Studies

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Childhood and Youth Primary Education (5-11) with Special Educational Needs and Professional Studies QTS – Teacher Education Disabilities Riverside Campus, Chester and Riverside Campus, Chester and University Parkgate Road Campus, Chester Warrington Campus Centre Shrewsbury BA Single Honours BA Single Honours BA Single Honours with Qualifi ed • Children’s Emotional Wellbeing • Developing Positive Relationships Teacher Status • Exploring Complex Diffi culties • Safeguarding and Child Protection • School-Based Learning • Mental Health • Understanding Child and Adolescent • English • Understanding Complex Needs Development • Mathematics • Risk and Resilience • Science • Health and Well-being • PE and Outdoor Learning • Learning and Teaching in the Arts Early Years - Primary Education (3-7) with QTS – Teacher Primary Education Studies Education Parkgate Road Campus, Chester and Riverside Campus, Chester Riverside Campus, Chester BA Single Honours with Qualifi ed BA Single Honours Teacher Status • Understanding Education • School-Based Learning • Contextualising Primary Curriculums • English • Speech, Language, Numeracy and • Mathematics Behavioural Development • Science • Inclusion of all Children in Education • PE and Outdoor Learning • Learning and Teaching in the Arts • Learning and Teaching in the Arts

Education Studies Parkgate Road Campus, Chester BA Combined Honours • Learning to Learn • Development of Schooling • Introduction to Education Studies • Beliefs, Values and Curriculum • Research and Practice “Our eduucation courses at undergradduate annd postgraduaate level focus on national and internationan l issues. These pprogrammes preparee stuudents Postgraduate to work withh children and familiess in diverse contexts. The learning environmeent is student Creative Practices in Education Education in Society friendlyy and is supported by staff whoo are passionate Riverside Campus, Chester Riverside Campus, Chester and enthusiastic, inspiring students to be the Master of Art – September Intake Master of Art – September and January professionals of tomorrow.” • Cultural Organisation Intake • Engagement with Creative Practice • Leadership and Management Dr Chandrika Devarakonda • Refl exive Practice • Early Childhood Senior Lecturer in Faculty of Educcation and • Cultural Organisations • Inclusive Practice, Dyslexia and Autism Children’s Services • Creativity, Innovation and Leadership • Marginalisation

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Engineering

Undergraduate Courses Chemical Engineering Electronic and Electrical Engineering Thornton Science Park Thornton Science Park Computer Science and Electronic Engineering Mechanical Engineering Thornton Science Park Thornton Science Park

Engineering Postgraduate Courses Programme and Project Management Distance Learning As an Engineering student, you’ll study at Thornton Science Park, a centre for scientifi c research in the region and the headquarters for a

number of engineering businesses. Accreditation: IChemE Internationally Accredited Degree

Why Study? Campus Facilities “I like the course because it’s practical and the lecturers are very Our staff are at the forefront of industry- All Engineering courses are based at Students benefi t from a range of supportive. Staff have an extensive knowledge of the industry which oriented research, so students receive Thornton Science Park, just outside technical resources, including a large- is passed on to me and my classmates. The facilities at my campus cutting-edge teaching and can build Chester. At the University’s specialist scale chemical engineering pilot plant, (Thornton Science Park) are very professional, using them has sought-after job skills. The technical science and engineering campus, mechanical workshops, materials and professional skills you will have the students, academic researchers and preparation and testing laboratories, helped me prepare for work after I graduate. On this course, I was opportunity to develop on your course on-site commercial enterprises work modern chemistry and biotechnology able to do a work placement where I applied the skills I learnt in the can open the door to working as, for alongside each other and continue the laboratories and access to professional classroom and in previous employment. The placement boosted my example, a fi eld engineer, research legacy of innovation in the North West. modelling software. You will also have future prospects as it was engaging, productive and practical.” scientist, consultant or senior manager. access to the Faculty of Science and Engineering’s supercomputing cluster.

Emair Hamad EM Al-Naemi BEng Chemical Engineering

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Undergraduate

Chemical Engineering Electronic and Electrical Thornton Science Park Engineering BEng/MEng Single Honours Thornton Science Park • Materials Processing and Manufacture BEng/MEng Single Honours • Chemistry Fundamentals • Automation and Robotics • Biotechnology and Biochemistry • Applied Electromagnetism • Thermodynamics • Dynamics of Mechanical Systems • Fluid Mechanics • Analogue and Digital Circuit Design • Electrical Machines Computer Science and • Signal Processing Systems Electronic Engineering Thornton Science Park Mechanical Engineering BEng Single Honours Thornton Science Park • Individual Project BEng/MEng Single Honours • Programming • Materials Science and Engineering • Thermodynamics • Algorithms • Mechanics of Solid • Fluid Mechanics and Transport Processes • Dynamics of Mechanical Systems

Postgraduate

Programme and Project Management Distance Learning Master of Science – October, February and May Intake • Project Management with PRINCE2 • Research Methods • Lean Methodologies and Six Sigma • PPM Software Skills • Management of Risk “We are proud to be one of a • Managing and Leading People handful of worldwide universities to have their BEng Chemical Engineering programme accredited by IChemE. This accolade will give students the best possible start in their career and their journey towards chartered engineer status.”

Professor Stephen J. Wilkinson Head of the Department of Chemical Engineering

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English

Undergraduate Courses Creative Writing English Language and Literature Parkgate Road Campus, Chester Parkgate Road Campus, Chester English English Literature University Centre Shrewsbury Parkgate Road Campus, Chester English Language English Parkgate Road Campus, Chester Postgraduate Courses By studying for a degree in English, or Creative Writing: Writing and Publishing Fiction Gender Studies Creative Writing, you’ll be joining an enriching Parkgate Road Campus, Chester Parkgate Road Campus, Chester community within which you can explore the English Nineteenth-Century Literature and Culture power of the written word. Parkgate Road Campus, Chester Parkgate Road Campus, Chester English Language and Linguistics Storytelling Parkgate Road Campus, Chester Parkgate Road Campus, Chester

Why Study? Campus Community “As a Gender Studies student, I was able to research female higher There are opportunities for you to English courses are available at both our Beyond the classroom, our students run education in Afghanistan which is a subject I am passionate about. shape your degree according to your Parkgate Road Campus, Chester, and a Literature and Language Society with a The support I have received from academics here in Chester has particular interests and strengths, and University Centre Shrewsbury. In Chester, range of guests, outings and talks. There been superb and I have been guided expertly in my research to work closely with experts in the fi eld. the Department of English is based in are ‘open mic’ evenings where anyone Our staff are all passionate researchers two beautiful Victorian buildings – The can read – poetry, prose, the choice is ventures. I would recommend a research degree at Chester to all who will bring subject expertise into the Old Vicarage and Rockmount. Students yours. You can get involved with one of international students.” classroom throughout your course. You here benefi t from modern teaching our publications such as creative writing will have excellent learning opportunities facilities alongside social hubs and pamphlet Pandora’s Box, the Faculty whether that’s writing blogs, reviewing accommodation at the heart of the magazine The Elephant, or our acclaimed literary events, or visiting museums, University, just a short walk from the city Flash Fiction publication. literary festivals or the theatre. centre.

Zainab Hussaini PhD Gender Studies

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Undergraduate “Join a dynamic team of research-active Creative Writing English Language English Literature literary, linguistic and creative Parkgate Road Campus, Chester Parkgate Road Campus, Chester Parkgate Road Campus, Chester writing specialists whose enthusiastic BA Combined Honours BA Single or Combined Honours BA Single or Combined Honours • Writing Poetry • Structures of English • Studying Literature team spirit and commitment to teaching • Writing Prose • Language and Text • Approaches to Literature excellence means we bring the best out of • Writing Drama • Language and Society • Contemporary Literature our students. For me, being part of a friendly, • Flash Fiction • The Nature of English • Contemporary Literature close-knit, intellectually stimulating community • Introduction to Publishing • Roots and Development of English • Poetry • Science Fiction • Fiction makes teaching English Language in this • Writing the Past English Language and Literature department such a pleasurable experience.” • Life Writing Parkgate Road Campus, Chester BA Single Honours Matt Davies English Senior Lecturer in English Language • Structures of English University Centre Shrewsbury • Language and Text BA Single Honours • Studying Literature • Literature and Film • Approaches to Literature • Ways of Reading • Roots and Development of English • Creative Writing • English Literature • Literature and Place • Nineteenth-Century Women’s Writing

Postgraduate

Creative Writing: Writing and English Language and Nineteenth-Century Literature Publishing Fiction Linguistics and Culture Parkgate Road Campus, Chester Parkgate Road Campus, Chester Parkgate Road Campus, Chester Master of Art – September Intake Master of Art – September Intake Master of Art – September Intake • Writing Short Fiction for Publication • Descriptive Grammar and Phonetics • Nineteenth-Century Culture • Writing Novels for Publication • Discourse Analysis • Nineteenth-Century Literature: The • Getting Published • Syntax and Phonology Canon and Beyond • The Writing Project • Research Methods • Research Methods • Change in Contemporary English • Special Author(s)/Topics(s) English Parkgate Road Campus, Chester Gender Studies MRes Storytelling Master of Research – October, February Parkgate Road Campus, Chester Master of Research – October, February and and May Intake Master of Research – October, February May Intake • Research Dissertation and May Intake Master of Art – September Intake • Research Methods: Literature and • Consensus and Dissent: Contemporary • Research Dissertation Language Projects Debates in Gender Studies • Telling Stories: Debates Past and Present • Advanced Research Methods • Research Methods: Critical and Creative • Research Dissertation Projects

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Undergraduate Courses Food and Nutrition Sciences* Nutrition and Exercise Science Parkgate Road Campus, Chester Parkgate Road Campus, Chester Human Nutrition Food and Parkgate Road Campus, Chester Nutritional Sciences Postgraduate Courses Clinical Sciences and Nutrition Human Nutrition Parkgate Road Campus, Chester Parkgate Road Campus, Chester Our Food and Nutritional Science courses allow Exercise and Nutrition Science Obesity and Weight Management you to benefi t from high quality teaching facilities, Parkgate Road Campus, Chester Parkgate Road Campus, Chester links with industry, and teaching staff who are Food Science and Innovation Public Health Nutrition committed to providing relevance in their fi eld. Parkgate Road Campus, Chester Parkgate Road Campus, Chester

Why Study? Campus Facilities “The course has enabled me to develop various skills which will help The Clinical Sciences and Nutrition Our historic Parkgate Road Campus is Our students benefi t from access me to prepare for the professional world. My future goal is to work academic team comprises qualifi ed situated only a short walk from Chester to quality resources and expertise in nutrition policies and development of healthier communities on nutritionists, exercise physiologists and city centre. Here students benefi t from resulting in an excellent track a national or international level and the course has certainly aided other health professionals, including modern teaching facilities alongside record in student employability. This Dietitians and Cardiac Rehabilitation recreation and accommodation at the includes access to newly built science me. It has also developed my research skills and broadened my specialists. The objective of the heart of the University. laboratories with modern facilities understanding of the professional world.” Institute of Food Science & Innovation and equipment, bespoke exercise is to equip our students with the physiology and clinical nutrition knowledge and skills that will enable laboratories, and a food and nutrition them as managers and leaders to make skills laboratory. more informed, higher-level decisions that will enhance competitiveness, innovation and new market Karina Huldeborg Salte Stokkeland opportunities, whilst responding to MSc Public Health Nutrition global challenges and consumer needs.

*Subject to validation

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Undergraduate “All of our courses Food and Nutrition Sciences* Human Nutrition Nutrition and Exercise Science are vocational and therefore Parkgate Road Campus, Chester Parkgate Road Campus, Chester Parkgate Road Campus, Chester employability is consistently amongst BSc Single Honours BSc Single Honours BSc Single Honours the highest in the sector. A major strength is • Applied Microbiology • Cell Biology and Biochemistry • Exercise Physiology the fl exibility off ered by our delivery model; for • Food Safety Management • Physiology • Food, Nutrients and the Consumer • Health Promotion • Microbiology and Immunology • Microbiology and Immunology each module, students attend the University for • Advanced Concepts in Nutrition • Food, Nutrients and the Consumer • Exercise Assessment and Planning three- or four-day intensive block, followed by six • Genetics and Evolution • Performance Enhancement weeks of directed and self- directed learning. This • Professional Perspectives enables people who work, or live further afi eld, to Postgraduate study for a postgraduate qualifi cation.” Lynne Kennedy Clinical Sciences and Nutrition Food Science and Innovation Obesity and Weight Head of the Department of Clinical Parkgate Road Campus, Chester Parkgate Road Campus, Chester Management Sciences and Nutrition Master of Research – October, February Master of Science – September Intake Parkgate Road Campus, Chester and May Intake • Functional Foods and Bioactive Master of Science – September Intake • Research Dissertation Ingredients • Obesity Epidemic • Nutrition • Food Nanotechnology • Causes and Assessment • Obesity • Packaging Innovations • Dietary Approaches • Exercise and Weight Management • Food Rheology, Texture and Sensory • Exercise and Weight Management • Cardiovascular Health Science • Behaviour Modifi cation • Sports Nutrition • Food Security and Integrity • The Obesity Epidemic

Exercise and Nutrition Science Human Nutrition Public Health Nutrition Parkgate Road Campus, Chester Parkgate Road Campus, Chester Master of Research – October, February and Master of Science – September Intake Master of Science – September Intake May Intake • Sports Nutrition • Principles of Nutrition Master of Science – September Intake • Physiology and Physical Performance • Human Metabolism • Nutrition in Health and Disease • Science of Weight Control • Nutrition in Health and Disease • Public Health Promotion and Policy • Nutrition in Health and Disease • Sports Nutrition • Developing Healthier Communities • Physiology and Biochemistry of • Nutritional Assessment • Sociology and Psychology Metabolism • Research Methods and Data Analysis • Key Concepts of Nutrition • Performance Enhancement

*Subject to validation

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Undergraduate Courses Geography and Geography Parkgate Road Campus, Chester and University Centre Shrewsbury International International Development Studies Parkgate Road Campus, Chester Development Natural Hazard Management Parkgate Road Campus, Chester Our courses will provide you with the knowledge and skills to engage with many of the defi ning social and environmental issues of our time.

Why Study? Campus Careers / Employment “I have been on a number of fi eld trips as part of my course You will be taught by recognised leaders Our historic Parkgate Road Campus is Our graduates work in professions across a in their respective fi elds, who believe home to the Department of Geography range of sectors, including environmental including a visit to Liverpool where we helped tackle community passionately in the value of what they do. and International Development. Just management, town planning, renewable issues. I really enjoy these trips because it gives me a taste of life Alongside lectures, tutorials, seminars and a short walk from Chester city centre, energy, sustainability, international in the professional world and prepares me for the challenges I lab classes you will have the opportunity to students here benefi t from modern development and fl ood risk management. undertake local, national and international teaching facilities alongside social hubs In 2015/16, 94% of our graduates went on will face in my career. In the future, I would like to work in a large, fi eldwork under expert guidance. and accommodation at the heart of the to further study or employment in a range non-governmental organisation and my experience in Chester is University. The campus also boasts an of rewarding roles including fl ood risk defi nitely helping me to reach this goal.” abundance of green space. analyst, junior land consultant, and refugee support worker.

Duro Ugochi Maryann BA International Development Studies

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Undergraduate

Geography Natural Hazard Management Parkgate Road Campus, Chester and Parkgate Road Campus, Chester University Centre Shrewsbury BA/BSC Combined Honours BSc Single or BA/BSc Combined • Physical Geography and Geology Honours • People, Hazards and Resources • Human Geography • Foundations for Successful Studentship • Physical Geography and Geology • Hazard Processes and Human • World Development Vulnerability • People, Hazards and Resources • Geomatics and Research Design • Researcher Development with Geomatics

International Development Studies “Members of the Parkgate Road Campus, Chester Department of GGeography and BA/BSc Combined Honours Internatioonal Deevelopment (GID) are • World Development engaged in intn errnatiionallyl recognised research • People, Hazards and Resources which addresses some of the most pressing social • Foundations of Successful Studentship and environmental issues globally. The Department • Challenges of Development • Fieldwork Applications fosters a supportive and vibbrannt research environment, ana d is well-equipped with laborratory analytical and fi eld ssurvr eyying and monitoring instruments. GID academics havev a wide raange of expertise across the social sciences ana d phyysiccal geographical ssciences, and are also renownned for their innnovative pedagogy research, which eenhaances the studentn leae rning experience.” MaM rtin Degg Head of tht e Department of Geography annd International Development

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Undergraduate Courses Health and Social Care Nursing – Learning Disability Riverside Campus, Chester Riverside Campus, Chester Midwifery Nursing – Mental Health Riverside Campus, Chester Riverside Campus, Chester Health Care and Nursing – Adult Social Work Riverside Campus, Chester Warrington Campus Social Work Nursing – Children’s Riverside Campus, Chester Our courses provide a highquality educational experience in a friendly and supportive Postgraduate Courses environment, helping you to develop into a Art Therapy Public Health healthcare professional who can make a real Riverside Campus, Chester Riverside Campus, Chester diff erence. Maternal and Women’s Reproductive Health Social Work Riverside Campus, Chester Warrington Campus

Why Study? Campus Facilities “Studying Master of Public Health at the University has been a Our team of highly experienced You will be based at our Chester or The Faculty of Health and Social Care very exciting opportunity as I am being taught by experts in the and research-active teaching staff Warrington campuses, Old Market have dedicated facilities across each fi eld. Both academic and non-academic staff are approachable will provide you with a safe and House (Wirral), or Leighton hospital campus including lecture theatres, and always happy to help and support students. There are lots of professional environment to hone (Crewe). Riverside Campus, Chester, teaching rooms, specialist library your skills before entering the working off ers courses in the vibrant city resources and skills simulation labs. international students on my course and I have learnt about various world. Our courses combine theory and centre, while our Warrington campus For example, Midwifery students healthcare systems from around the world.” practice placements to ensure a solid is a close-knit community located work with high-fi delity mannequins foundation of skills required to thrive in on the outskirts of the thriving town. at our Riverside Campus, and Nursing clinical settings. Wirral and Leighton off er a learning students learn on simulated wards. experience in the heart of busy general hospitals.

Ikenna Fabian Osuagwu Master of Public Health

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Health and Social Care Nursing – Children’s Nursing – Mental Health Art Therapy Public Health Social Work Riverside Campus, Chester Riverside Campus, Chester Riverside Campus, Chester Riverside Campus, Chester Riverside Campus, Chester Warrington Campus BA Single Honours BN Single Honours BN Single Honours Master of Art – September Intake Master of Public Health – September Master of Art – January Intake Intake • Law and Policy • Developing Skills for Practice • Developing Skills for Practice • Theoretical Perspectives • Applied Sociology and Social Policy • Society and Welfare • Understanding Health of Individuals • Understanding Health of Individuals • Therapeutics and Communication • Economics of Health • Law and Ethics • Human Growth: Development Across the Lifespan Across the Lifespan • Integrating Theory and Practice • Leadership and Health Policy • Readiness for Direct Practice Throughout the Life Span • Practice Learning • Practice Learning • Placement Preparation Development • Human Growth and Development • Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups • Field Specifi c Nursing Practice • Field Specifi c Nursing Practice • Placement Experience • Epidemiology and Statistics • Practice with Adults • Equality and Diversity • Skills for Registration • Skills for Registration • Communicable Disease • Practice with Children and Families Maternal and Women’s • Global Health in Action Midwifery Nursing – Learning Disability Social Work Reproductive Health Riverside Campus, Chester Riverside Campus, Chester Warrington Campus Riverside Campus, Chester BSc Single Honours BN Single Honours BA Single Honours Master of Science – September Intake • Skills for Midwifery Practice • Developing Skills for Practice • Law and Policy • Contemporary Leadership and • Normal Midwifery Care • Understanding Health of Individuals • Readiness for Direct Practice Governance Strategy • Care of the Newborn Infant Across the Lifespan • Human Growth and Development • Women’s Health and the Global Agenda • Maternity Complications and • Practice Learning • Sociology and Social Policy • Policy and Contraception and Sexual Emergencies • Field Specifi c Nursing Practice • Values and Ethics Health Innovation • Professional Issues • Skills for Registration • Organisations and Inter-Professional • Facilitating Normal Birth Working Nursing – Adult Riverside Campus, Chester BN Single Honours • Developing Skills for Practice • Understanding Health of Individuals Across the Lifespan • Practice Learning • Field Specifi c Nursing Practice • Skills for Registration

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“Studying for a MPH qualifi cation at the University of Chester is an opportunity to be inspired – and a chance to learn from some of the fi nest minds and most senior experts at the forefront of public health policy making. I inspire my students by caring about their learning, the public’s health, and the contexts within which health occurs. My teaching refl ects my understanding that embodying public health requires knowing and believing in public health principles and values, and integrating them into everyday life.” Dr Mzwandile Mabhala Associate Professor of Public Health Epidemiology, Programme Leader for MPH, Doctor of Public Health

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Undergraduate Courses Archaeology History Parkgate Road Campus, Chester Parkgate Road Campus, Chester and University Centre Shrewsbury

History and Postgraduate Courses MRes Archaeology Military History Archaeology Parkgate Road Campus, Chester University Centre Shrewsbury Archaeology and Heritage Practice Museums Practice Parkgate Road Campus, Chester University Centre Shrewsbury Our History and Archaeology courses seek to Archaeology of Death and Memory Past Landscapes and Environments refl ect the importance and diversity of the past Parkgate Road Campus, Chester Parkgate Road Campus, Chester through historical and archaeological research. History Sustainable Heritage Practice Parkgate Road Campus, Chester University Centre Shrewsbury MRes History War, Confl ict and Society Parkgate Road Campus, Chester Parkgate Road Campus, Chester

Why Study? Campus Facilities “Chester is such a fascinating city, rich in history which makes it Our staff teach a wide range of history, Our Parkgate Road Campus is home Our offi ce hub contains the the perfect location for an Archaeology student like myself! I love from the fall of Rome to the present to the Department of History and department’s research library, which walking along the city’s Roman walls- they give a great view of the day, and provide archaeological Archaeology. Just a short walk from is in addition to the main library city and the Roman gardens are a must-see too. The lecturers and expertise in everything from heritage Chester’s historic city centre, students holdings. Specialist facilities include management to mortuary archaeology. here benefi t from modern teaching archaeological laboratories and local people are very welcoming and supportive helping you feel Students have the opportunity to facilities alongside social hubs and workrooms. We also have very good right at home in Chester.” participate in fi eldwork and work with accommodation at the heart of the links with heritage, museum and external partners to strengthen their University. The campus also boasts an archive agencies in the local area, from work in the classroom. abundance of green space, providing which students are able to benefi t an inspiring environment in which to during the course of their studies. live and study.

Grace Horman MA Archaeology of Death and Memory

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Archaeology History Parkgate Road Campus, Chester Parkgate Road Campus, Chester and BA Single or Combined Honours University Centre Shrewsbury • Archaeological Practice BA Single or Combined Honours • Archaeology of the British Isles • The Mystery of History • The Archaeology of Material Culture • Constructing History • Archaeology of Medieval Britain • Turning Points in History: Europe the • Experiential Learning: Archaeological Wider World Fieldwork • The Crusades • Reconstructing Past Environments • Journeys in the Past • Historical Research: Methods and Practice Postgraduate

Archaeology History Past Landscapes and Parkgate Road Campus, Chester Parkgate Road Campus, Chester Environments Master of Research – October, February Master of Art – September Intake Parkgate Road Campus, Chester and May Intake • Approaches to Historiography Master of Art – September Intake • Research Skills in Archaeology and • Research Methods and Skills in History • Research Methods Heritage • Research Dissertation • Thinking Through Landscapes and • Research Dissertation • A Divided Past: Post War Germany and Environments • Archaeological Heritage in Practice the Nazi Past • Investigating Past Landscapes and • Investigating Past Landscapes and • The Birth of Modern Ireland: From Environments Environments Rebellion to Famine • Designing British Landscapes • Landscapes and Memory Archaeology and Heritage MRes History Practice Parkgate Road Campus, Chester Sustainable Heritage Practice Parkgate Road Campus, Chester Master of Research – October, February University Centre Shrewsbury and May Intake Master of Art – September Intake Master of Science – September Intake • Approaches to Historiography • Research Skills in Archaeology and • The Built Environment “When you • Research Methods and Skills in History Heritage • Heritage Practice • Research Dissertation join the Department of • Archaeological Heritage in Practice • Research Skills in Heritage History and Archaeology, you will • Research Dissertation • Research Project • Research Project Military History become part of a team recognised for University Centre Shrewsbury • Landscapes and Memory War, Confl ict and Society the range and quality of our research. As Master of Art – September Intake Parkgate Road Campus, Chester internationally recognised specialists in our Archaeology of Death and • Theory and History of Western Warfare Master of Art – September Intake fi elds, we not only off er specialist expertise and Memory • Research methods and Skills in History guidance, but pride ourselves on fostering a Parkgate Road Campus, Chester • Military History Research Dissertation • Key Skills and Approaches • The British Expeditionary Force on the • Approaches to the Historiography of Master of Art – September Intake vibrant and active environment.” Western Front War, Confl ict Society • Archaeology and the Body • The Vietnam War Meggen Gondek • Mortuary Archaeology Museums Practice • A Divided Past: Post War Germany and Head of the Department of History • Research Skills in Archaeology and Nazi Past University Centre Shrewsbury and Archaeology Heritage • Research Dissertation Master of Science – September Intake • Landscapes and Memory • Research Dissertation • Collections Management • Interpretation Practice • Research Skills in Heritage • Research Project • Dissertation

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Law

Undergraduate Courses Law (Combined) Law with Criminology (LLB) Parkgate Road Campus, Chester Parkgate Road Campus, Chester Law (LLB) Law with Politics (LLB) Parkgate Road Campus, Chester Parkgate Road Campus, Chester Law with Business (LLB) Law Parkgate Road Campus, Chester

Postgraduate Courses Our Law courses off er a challenging and Contemporary Legal Studies enjoyable course of study that cover the law in Parkgate Road Campus, Chester terms of its practical professional basis, as well as a wider social and theoretical setting.

Why Study? Campus Careers/ Employment “When choosing university, something that really caught my eye The city of Chester has a long held The Law School is located in dedicated We have strong links to the legal about Chester is that it off ers a Law in Context module which buildings close to the Parkgate Road connection with the law which profession and you can enhance your involves mock trials and practical assignments. This really gets you Campus in Chester. Just a short walk it retains to the present day. The employability through opportunities out of your comfort zone and gets you used to public speaking University of Chester Law School has from Chester’s historic city centre, such as mooting, debating and guest forged strong links with the city’s students here benefi t from modern lectures. In 2015/16, 90% of our which is really important if you’re serious about pursuing a career legal professions and off ers a classical teaching facilities alongside social hubs graduates went on to further study or in the industry.” approach to the study of law, but also and accommodation at the heart of the employment in a range of rewarding one which embeds key professional University. The campus also boasts an roles, including legal barrister, trainee skills into the course. It is home to both abundance of green space, providing paralegal and litigation executive. the Forum for Research into Equality an inspiring environment in which to and Diversity (FRED) and the Chester live and study. Legal History Forum (CLHiF). Emily Porfi do LLB Law

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Law (Combined) Law with Business (LLB) Law with Politics (LLB) Parkgate Road Campus, Chester Parkgate Road Campus, Chester Parkgate Road Campus, Chester BA Combined Honours LLB Single Honours LLB Single Honours • English Legal System • Property Law • Property Law • Contract Law • Contract Law • Contract Law • Public Law • Public Law • Public Law • Criminal Law • Managing People and Organisations • British Politics • Commercial Law • Marketing Principles • Global Politics and International • International Law • Human Resource Management Relations • Human Rights Law • Operational Decision Making • The Individual and the State • EU Law • Human Rights Law Law with Criminology (LLB) Law (LLB) Parkgate Road Campus, Chester Parkgate Road Campus, Chester LLB Single Honours LLB Single Honours • Property Law • Property Law • Contract Law • Contract Law • Public Law • Public Law • Criminology and Criminal Justice • Law in Context • Policing, Crime and Society • Criminal Law • War Crimes and Crimes Against • Human Rights Law Humanity • Commercial Law • International Law Postgraduate

Contemporary Legal Studies Parkgate Road Campus, Chester LLM – September Intake “My backkground as a • Legal Theory in Common Law • Confl ict of Laws solicitor in an international law • Personal Injury and Medical Law fi rm helps me to briingn my modules to life, • Environmental Justice givingg contextt to our discussions and making • Employment and Discrimination Law them relevannt tot whah t is currently going on in the world of employment, commercial, company and European law. The most rewarding aspect of my role is working collaboratively with students to enable them to engage with the law on a practical level, by analysing legal complexities and relating them to contemporary commercial practice.”

Andrea Todd Programme Leader for undergraduate Law courses

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Mathematics

Undergraduate Courses Mathematics Thornton Science Park

Postgraduate Courses Mathematics Mathematics Thornton Science Park

At our active department located on the

University’s Thornton Science Park, students Course Accreditation: have the opportunity to enjoy excellent facilities The Institute of Mathematics and its Applications alongside on-site science and technology-based companies.

Why Study? Campus Careers / Employment “At Chester, you can get to know everyone and your way around Class sizes are small, allowing for a You will be based at Thornton Each year, we organise a specialised the university and the city. They are good sized classes, which are more personal learning experience Science Park, just outside Chester. mathematics careers event, including interactive. You will fi nd you just won’t be sitting in lectures taking for our students. Our tutors are At the University’s specialist science talks and one-to-one sessions with: notes but taking part and answering exercises. Chester was the passionate about Mathematics and and engineering campus, students, graduate employers from a range are enthusiastic to share this passion academic researchers and on-site of sectors, Chester mathematics best choice I have made.” with students. In addition to your commercial enterprises work alongside graduates, and expert careers advisers. regular timetabled classes, you can each other and continue the legacy of Work placements are available in your attend small group tutorials or one-to- innovation in the North West. second year to ensure experience of one sessions with tutors. The course applying your skills in real employment aims to maximise the employability environments. of our graduates by developing key professional skills. Jessica Furber BSc Mathematics

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Undergraduate “Choosing Mathematics at Chester Mathematics Thornton Science Park means choosing a department and BSc Single Honours university that understands the value • Numerical Methods of excellent teaching and strong academic • Probability Theory support and guidance for students. My own • Statistical Methods enthusiasm for Mathematics is matched by my • Pure Mathematics • Finite Mathematics enthusiasm for educating the next generation • Analysis and Complex Algebra of mathematicians and attempting to inspire • Linear Programming the same level of enthusiasm and love for the • Geometry subject that I have.” This programme will meet the educational requirements of the Chartered Mathematician designation, awarded by the Institute of Mathematics and its Applications, when it is followed by subsequent training and experience in employment to obtain equivalent Dr Jason Roberts competences to those specifi ed by the Quality Assurance Agency (QAA) for taught masters degrees. Head of the Department of Mathematics Postgraduate Mathematics Thornton Science Park Master of Science – September Intake • Mathematical Modelling • Integral Equations • Numerical Linear Algebra • Partial Diff erential Equations • Numerical Methods: Convergence and Stability Theory

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Media

Undergraduate Courses Advertising Media Studies Warrington Campus Warrington Campus Broadcast Production and Presenting Music Journalism Warrington Campus Parkgate Road Campus, Chester Digital Photography Radio Production Media Warrington Campus Warrington Campus Film Studies Sports Journalism Warrington Campus Parkgate Road Campus, Chester Our History and Archaeology courses seek to Journalism Television Production refl ect the importance and diversity of the past Parkgate Road Campus, Chester Warrington Campus through historical and archaeological research. Media Warrington Campus

Postgraduate Courses Arts and Media Radio Production Kingsway Campus, Chester and Warrington Campus Warrington Campus Broadcast Media Television Production Warrington Campus Warrington Campus Why Study? Campus Facilities Journalism Warrington Campus Many of our Media lecturers have The Department of Media runs courses We off er a range of facilities including worked in industry, from print at Warrington Campus and Parkgate the specialist Journalism rooms and journalism to broadcasting, and we Road Campus, Chester, where our new broadcast studio space (Chester) have established researchers in their Journalism courses are delivered. Both and the multi-camera television studio, subject fi elds, publishing books and sites off er accommodation, social screening space, award-winning CAT articles in key journals. In addition hubs and excellent sports facilities. radio station and digital photography to theoretical study, you have Students also benefi t from open-access studio (Warrington). Students also opportunities to work on ‘live’ briefs, computer labs and learning resource have access to a variety of specialist to engage with external individuals centres. equipment including cameras, mobile and companies in the production kits, audio recorders and lights as of projects and to benefi t from the well as industry standard production experience of industry professionals software and hardware. through guest lectures.

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Undergraduate Postgraduate Advertising Journalism Radio Production Warrington Campus Parkgate Road Campus, Chester Warrington Campus Arts and Media Journalism Television Production Kingsway Campus, Chester and Warrington Warrington Campus Warrington Campus BA Combined Honours BA Single or Combined Honours BA Combined Honours Campus Master of Art – September Intake Master of Art – September and January • Digital Advertising Practice • Journalism and Democracy • Radio Production Skills Master of Research – October and Intake • Advertising Theory and Practice • Comparative International Journalism • Radio Short Forms • Multimedia Journalism Practice February Intake • Communication for Advertising • Journalism Regulation • Radio Sequence Programmes • Journalism Futures • New Media Practices • Strategic Branding • The News Today Politics of Social Media • Understanding Celebrity Culture • Contemporary Media Issues • Innovative Journalism • Television Industry Practices • Creative Branding • The Newsroom: Reporting, Production • Radio Management Projects • Mechanics of Music • Reporting in Action • Contemporary Media Issues and Principles • Research Methods • Journalism Law, Ethics and Public Aff airs • TV Formats and Features Broadcast Production and Sports Journalism • Frameworks and Practices • Multi-skilling for Television Presenting Media Parkgate Road Campus, Chester • Research Project Radio Production Warrington Campus Warrington Campus Warrington Campus BA Single Honours Broadcast Media BA Single Honours BA Single Honours • Sports Writing Master of Art – September and January Warrington Campus Intake • Radio Production • Advertising Theory and Practice • Journalism Regulation Master of Art – September and January • Broadcast Presenting • Media Representation and Analysis • Sociology of Sport • Radio Industry Practices Intake • Media Representation • Radio Production Skills • The Newsroom: Reporting, Production • New Media Practices • Radio Documentary • Music Creation and Recording and Principles • Radio Studio: Strip Formats and • Radio Studio: Strip Formats and • Studio Skills • Factual TV • Sports Publishing Magazine Programmes Magazine Programmes • Photographic Context and Criticism • Sports Broadcasting • Multi-skilling for Television • Radio Live: Outside Broadcasts and Digital Photography • TV Formats and Features ‘Remotes’ • Broadcast Media Industry Practices Warrington Campus Media Studies Television Production BA Combined Honours Warrington Campus Warrington Campus • Commercial Photographic Practice BA Combined Honours BA Combined Honours • Photographic Context and Criticism • Creative Media: Persuasive Strategies • Factual TV • Digital Narratives Practice and • Creative Media Industries • Scriptwriting and Drama Production Application • Documentary: Modes and Meanings • Creative Practice and Broadcast • Digital Image Economy and • News Content Professional Practice • Understanding Celebrity Culture • Introduction to Studio “Media students • Digital Multimedia Photography • Producing and Directing benefi t from a wide range Music Journalism of specialist facilities - including Film Studies Parkgate Road Campus, Chester our Cat Radio station, TV studio and Warrington Campus BA Single Honours digital darkroom – and equipment such as BA Combined Honours • Reviewing Live and Recorded Music audio recorders and cameras. Our tutors bring • British Cinema • Evolution of Music Journalism • Creative Film Practices • Music, Technologies, Histories knowledge and enthusiasm to teaching their • Looking at Movies • Journalism Regulation subject specialisms with many of them having • European Cinema and Key Movements • The Newsroom: Reporting, Production worked or continuing to work in industry, • Short Cuts and Animation and Principles • Screen Themes ensuring relevance and currency for our Media programmes.” Caroline Ford Head of the Department of Media

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Undergraduate Courses Biochemistry Immunology Parkgate Road Campus, Chester and University Centre Shrewsbury Parkgate Road Campus, Chester Biomedical Science Medical Genetics Parkgate Road Campus, Chester University Centre Shrewsbury Medical and Bioscience* Medical Science (BSc) University Centre Shrewsbury University Centre Shrewsbury Life Sciences Biotechnology Medical Science (BMedSci) University Centre Shrewsbury Parkgate Road Campus, Chester Chester Medical School aspires to become a Genetics and Evolution Microbiology leading centre for fi rst-class medical research University Centre Shrewsbury Parkgate Road Campus, Chester by off ering a range of courses and building on Health and Exercise Science Pharmacology University Centre Shrewsbury Parkgate Road Campus, Chester existing strengths. Postgraduate Courses Biomedical Science Medical Genetics Chester Campus (Bache Hall) Chester Campus (Bache Hall) Cardiovascular Disease Medical Science Chester Campus (Bache Hall) Chester Campus (Bache Hall) Why Study? Campus Facilities Cardiovascular Health and Rehabilitation Oncology Parkgate Road Campus, Chester Chester Campus (Bache Hall) Staff in the Medical School take an The Chester Medical School off ers Research-quality instrumentation and evidence-based approach to their courses at both our Parkgate Road industry standard facilities are available Diabetes Orthopaedics subject to ensure that all lectures, Campus, Chester, and University Centre at both our sites. At Parkgate Road, we Chester Campus (Bache Hall) Chester Campus (Bache Hall) seminars and practical sessions are Shrewsbury. Just a short walk from have recently completed refurbishing Doctor of Medicine Psychiatry topical and backed up by the most Chester’s historic city centre, students our laboratories – including a tissue Chester Campus (Bache Hall) Chester Campus (Bache Hall) recent research. We have a close in Chester benefi t from modern culture suite, and microbiology, association with our local hospitals and teaching facilities alongside social hubs molecular and protein analysis Exercise Medicine Respiratory Medicine the clinical staff contribute to several and accommodation at the heart of the laboratories. Students also benefi t from University Centre Shrewsbury Chester Campus (Bache Hall) modules, keeping course content University. specialised resources via our libraries relevant. Our academic staff are all and 24-hour computer access. Gastroenterology Rural Health highly qualifi ed active researchers Chester Campus (Bache Hall) University Centre Shrewsbury capable of developing your practical Haematology Stem Cells and Regenerative Medicine skills. Chester Campus (Bache Hall) Chester Campus (Bache Hall) Infection and Immunity Chester Campus (Bache Hall)

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Undergraduate Postgraduate (cont’d)

Biochemistry Genetics and Evolution Medical Science Diabetes Infection and Immunity Psychiatry Parkgate Road Campus, Chester and University Centre Shrewsbury University Centre Shrewsbury Chester Campus (Bache Hall) Chester Campus (Bache Hall) Chester Campus (Bache Hall) University Centre Shrewsbury BSc Single Honours BSc Single Honours Master of Science – September Intake Master of Science – September Intake Master of Science – March Intake BSc Single Honours • Genetics and Evolution • Genetics and Evolution • Evidence Based Medicine • Evidence Based Medicine • Neuropsychiatry • Cell Biology • Cell Biology • Cell Biology • Analysis & Interpretation of Clinical Data • Infectious Disease • Neurodevelopmental • Molecules of Life • Molecules of Life • Molecules of Life • Clinical Medicine • Case Investigations in Molecular • Child and Adolescent Mental Health • Diabetes Medicine • Therapeutic Interventions • Infection and Immunity • Infection and Immunity • Infection and Immunity • Therapeutic Advances in Diabetes • Analysis & Interpretation of Clinical Data • Mental Health Law • Human Physiology • Human Physiology • Human Physiology • Case Investigations in Molecular • Clinical Immunology and Microbial • Genetics and Evolution • Research Methods • Research Methods Medicine Pathogenesis Respiratory Medicine University Centre Shrewsbury Biomedical Science Health and Exercise Science Medical Science Doctor of Medicine Medical Genetics Master of Science – September Intake Parkgate Road Campus, Chester University Centre Shrewsbury Parkgate Road Campus, Chester Chester Campus (Bache Hall) Chester Campus (Bache Hall) • Respiratory Medicine BSc Single Honours BSc Single Honours BMedSci MD – October, February and May Intake Master of Science – September Intake • Clinical Medicine • Essential Physiology • Health and Human Behaviour • Cellular Pathology • Clinical Medicine • Evidence Based Medicine • Molecular Medicine • Genetics and Evolution • Physiology and Human Movement • Clinical Biochemistry • Assessment and Consultation • Human Genetic Disease • Evidence Based Medicine • Cell Biology and Biochemistry • Physical Activity in Health • Haematology and Transfusion • Clinical Practice • Molecular Medicine • Research Dissertation • Microbiology and Immunology • Applied Practice Medicine • Professional Practice • Case Investigations in Molecular • Data Handling and Project Design • Professional Practicum Placement • Histology • Writing for Publication Medicine Rural Health • Medical Microbiology and Virology • Clinical Medicine University Centre Shrewsbury Bioscience* Immunology • Immunology Exercise Medicine Master of Science – September Intake University Centre Shrewsbury Parkgate Road Campus, Chester University Centre Shrewsbury Medical Science Chester Campus (Bache Hall) • Evidence Based Medicine BSc Single Honours BSc Single Honours Microbiology Master of Science – September Intake Parkgate Road Campus, Chester Master of Research – October, February, • Rural Environmental and Occupational • Cell Biology • Molecules of Life • Physical Activity, Exercise and Sport in Health and May Intake • Microbiology • Infection and Immunity BSc Single Honours Public Health • Equality in Rural Health: Challenges and • Cell Culture • Biology of Disease • Genetics and Evolution • Psychology and Human Behaviour in • Evidence Based Medicine Opportunities • Aseptic Technique • Microbiology • Cell Biology Health and Performance • Blood Sciences • Rural Women’s Health • Immunotherapy • Molecules of Life • Comparative Exercise Physiology • Clinical Medicine • Diabetes • Pathogenesis of Infectious Disease • Infection and Immunity • Biomechanical Techniques Stem Cells and Regenerative Biotechnology • Gastroenterology University Centre Shrewsbury • Human Physiology Medicine Gastroenterology • Immunology BSc Single Honours Medical Genetics • Human Genetic Disease Chester Campus (Bache Hall) Chester Campus (Bache Hall) University Centre Shrewsbury Pharmacology • Organic Psychiatry • Genetics and Evolution Master of Science – September Intake Parkgate Road Campus, Chester Master of Science – September Intake • Cell Biology • Molecules of Life BSc Combined Honours • Molecular Medicine Oncology • Infection and Immunity • Genetics and Evolution BSc Single Honours • Evidence Based Medicine • Stem Cell Theory and Practice • Human Physiology • Cell Biology • Molecular Pharmacology • Analysis & Interpretation of Clinical Data Chester Campus (Bache Hall) • Tissue Formation and Regeneration • Clinical Medicine • Research Methods • Molecules of Life • Drug Discovery Master of Science – September Intake • Case Investigations • Gastroenterology • Infection and Immunity • Current Topics in Molecular Science • Evidence Based Medicine • Therapeutic Advances in • Evidence Based Medicine • Human Physiology • Molecules of Life Gastroenterology • Clinical Medicine • Research Methods • Biology of Disease • Case Investigations in Molecular • Oncology Medicine • Therapeutic Advances in Oncology • Case Investigations in Molecular Postgraduate Haematology Medicine • Research Dissertation Chester Campus (Bache Hall) Biomedical Science Cardiovascular Disease Cardiovascular Health and Master of Science – September Intake Chester Campus (Bache Hall) Chester Campus (Bache Hall) Rehabilitation Orthopaedics • Evidence Based Medicine Parkgate Road Campus, Chester Chester Campus (Bache Hall) Master of Science – September Intake Master of Science – September Intake • Clinical Medicine Master of Science – September Intake Master of Science – September Intake • Evidence Based Medicine • Evidence Based Medicine • Blood Sciences • Analysis & Interpretation of Clinical Data • Analysis & Interpretation of Clinical Data • Cardiovascular Diseases, Risk Factors, • Therapeutic Advances in Treating • Bone Disease and Complications • Clinical Medicine • Clinical Medicine Investigations and Treatments Haematological Problems • Therapeutic Management of Bone • Current Issues in Biomedical Science • Case Investigations in Molecular • Cardiovascular Anatomy and Exercise • Case Investigations in Molecular Disease • Blood Sciences Medicine Physiology Medicine • New Therapies • Clinical Immunology and Microbial • Therapeutic Advances in Cardiovascular • Nutrition and Cardiovascular Health • Research Methods Pathogenesis Disease • Clinical Exercise Testing and Prescription • Research Project

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Undergraduate Courses Chinese Modern Languages Parkgate Road Campus, Chester Parkgate Road Campus, Chester French Spanish Parkgate Road Campus, Chester Parkgate Road Campus, Chester Modern German Spanish, Portuguese and Latin American Studies Languages Parkgate Road Campus, Chester Parkgate Road Campus, Chester

Enjoy perfecting your linguistic skills in a supportive learning environment, whilst exploring the history and development of countries where the language is spoken.

Why Study? Campus Careers / Employment “The content of the French course is so interesting and has helped A degree in modern languages can The Department of Modern Languages Additional languages are valuable tools me to feel much more confi dent ahead of my year abroad. As build essential interpersonal skills and is based in the Binks Building at our in the modern, globalised workplace well as this, the staff in the Modern Languages department are so independence gained during residence Parkgate Road Campus, Chester. Just and past graduates have gone on to supportive and always happy to help if you have any questions abroad. At Chester, you have two a short walk from Chester’s historic successful employment in a broad opportunities to travel and experience city centre, students here benefi t from range of rewarding roles including or problems which I have found to be invaluable for boosting my life in countries such as France, Costa modern teaching facilities alongside teachers, IT administrators, fundraising assessment grades.” Rica, Austria, Mexico and China: a work social hubs and accommodation at the organisers, project co-ordinators, or study placement in the second heart of the University. The campus also account executives and business year; and your third year placement boasts an abundance of green space, development managers. as a teaching assistant, an intern or providing an inspiring environment in as a student at one of our partner which to live and study. universities. Amy Gardner BA French and Psychology

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Chinese German Spanish Parkgate Road Campus, Chester Parkgate Road Campus, Chester Parkgate Road Campus, Chester BA Combined Honours BA Combined Honours BA Single or Combined Honours • Mandarin Chinese Beginners • German in Context • Spanish in Context • Chinese Culture and Society • Austrian and Swiss Studies • Hispano-American Studies • Chinese for Business • Contemporary German • European Studies • Translation Techniques and Application • Literature in Translation • Cultural History and Film • China Short Study or Work Placement • Modern Languages Study or Work • Visual Cultures Placementy • Year Abroad Placement French Parkgate Road Campus, Chester Modern Languages Spanish, Portuguese and Latin BA Single or Combined Honours Parkgate Road Campus, Chester American Studies • French in Context BA Single Honours Parkgate Road Campus, Chester • Francophone Studies • French/Spanish/German in Context BA Single Honours • Cultural History and Film • Mandarin • Language Skills • Visual Cultures • Visual Cultures • Translated Literature • Translated Literature • Structures of English • Language • Visual Cultures • Year Abroad Placement Acquisition • Cultural History and Film • Accents of Dialects • Contemporary Spain • Semantics and Pragmatics • Year Abroad Placement

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Natural Sciences

Undergraduate Courses Chemistry Physics Thornton Science Park Thornton Science Park

Postgraduate Courses Natural Sciences Applied Science – Science and Engineering Pathway Thornton Science Park

Discover how to develop your technological and laboratory skills whilst exploring many of today’s real-life scientifi c and technological challenges.

Why Study? Campus Careers / Employment “I have been very pleased with the level of support and open Our goal is to provide our students You will be based at Thornton Our students can take a four-week mindedness that the Department of Natural Sciences have with professional skills and a unique Science Park, just outside Chester. placement at the end of their fi rst year, displayed. The content of the course is well structured and educational experience in a friendly At the University’s specialist science experience a six-week work-based contains a great deal of hands on practical lab work. There are also and supportive atmosphere, helping and engineering campus, students, learning placement during the second them develop the potential they need academic researchers and on-site year, and conduct an extended project opportunities throughout the course, including a work/research to become leaders in their scientifi c commercial enterprises work alongside in the third year. These may all be in placement where I had the chance to study in Europe for two areas. Being based in a working Science each other and continue the legacy collaboration with an industry partner, months under the supervision of PhD and postdoctoral students.” Park ensures our courses are industry- of innovation in the North West. helping to build your experience and focused and that our graduates The laboratories are equipped to strengthen your CV. leave with confi dence and relevant a high level with research-quality experience. instrumentation.

Rob Marvin BSc Natural Sciences (Physical Sciences)

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Undergraduate “Physics and chemistry courses Chemistry Physics at Chester are taught by enthusiastic Thornton Science Park Thornton Science Park research-active lecturers working in BSc Single Honours BSc Single Honours modern purpose-built laboratories. Our • Thermodynamics • Classical and Quantum Physics unique Thornton Science Park location gives you • Chemistry Fundamentals • Thermodynamics opportunities for relevant and engaging industrial • Mathematics for Scientists and • Dynamics of Mechanical Systems placements to complement the taught elements of Engineers • Mechanics of Solids • Biotechnology and Applied • Materials Science and Engineering the courses. Graduate with two or three employers on Biochemistry your CV, and get a head start in your future career.” • Chemical Science • Separation Processes Graham Smith Associate Dean and Head of the Department of Natural Sciences, Faculty of Science and Postgraduate Engineering MRes Applied Science – Science and Engineering pathway Thornton Science Park Master of Research – October, February and May Intake • Research Project in chosen discipline • Natural Sciences and Engineering • Mathematics • Computer Science

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Undergraduate Courses Acting Musical Theatre Creative Campus, Kingsway University Centre Shrewsbury Dance Musical Theatre Performance Creative Campus, Kingsway The Hammond, Chester Performing Drama and Theatre Studies Performing Arts Creative Campus, Kingsway Creative Campus, Kingsway Arts Music Production Popular Music Performance Creative Campus, Kingsway Creative Campus, Kingsway Engage in the practice and theory of performing Music Production and Performance arts, and broaden your understanding of this Creative Campus, Kingsway creative discipline with access to a range of performance facilities. Postgraduate Courses Dance Popular Music Creative Campus, Kingsway Creative Campus, Kingsway Drama Creative Campus, Kingsway

Why Study? Campus Facilities “Hollywood has nothing on Chester! I moved here from All our courses share strong vocational We off er courses at University Centre The University of Chester has impressive Hollywood, USA to study MA Drama and I could not be happier. elements and emphasise professional Shrewsbury, or in Chester at our Creative facilities, including large and smaller It’s great to learn through practice by experts in the fi eld who competence, artistry and creativity, Campus, Kingsway and associate college studios for public performance and know more than theory - they know the pragmatic practice of live underpinned by academic study. The Hammond School. Kingsway is rehearsal. These have extensive lighting A number of guest academics and our creative arts campus, located on rigs and projection facilities, and three performance. The people in Chester are kind and supportive, and practitioners provide lectures, workshops the outskirts of the city centre. The have permanent fully sprung fl oors. the equipment and rooms on campus have everything you need and performances to enrich your studies. campus supports a tight-knit yet to study and produce theatre.” We provide many opportunities for you to expressive community with its courtyard The Hammond School has opened be involved in performance beyond the performance space, popular social additional studios, changing rooms, a classroom. hub and learning resource centre. The resource area and café in spring 2017 in Hammond School, to the North East addition to its existing dance and drama of the city, is a leading performing arts studios, music suite with recording education provider in the North West. studio, practice rooms and 420-seat David Escobedo theatre with professional box offi ce. MA Drama

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Undergraduate

Acting Music Production Musical Theatre Performance Creative Campus, Kingsway Creative Campus, Kingsway The Hammond, Chester BA Single Honours BA Single Honours BA Single Honours • Approaches to Acting • Music Recording • Singing and Acting: Foundation • Physical and Vocal Work • Production Techniques • History and Context of Acting • Mixing and Synthesis • Solo Performance Skills • Acting and Performance Skills • Music Theory • Movement and Dance • Production Piece • Technology for Live Performance • Performance Practice • Songwriting and Composition • Exploring Ensemble Repertoire Dance Creative Campus, Kingsway Music Production and Performing Arts Creative Campus, Kingsway BA Single Honours Performance BA Single Honours • Studio Practices: Introduction to Creative Campus, Kingsway Technique BA Single Honours • Studio Practices • Dance Projects • Technology for Recording and Live • Digital Performance • Professional Practice Performance • Physical and Vocal Techniques • Study of Performance • Popular Music • Performance and Technology • Performance and Technology • Songwriting and Composition • A Song and Dance: Movement and • Remixing Vocals for the Performing Arts Drama and Theatre Studies Creative Campus, Kingsway Musical Theatre Popular Music Performance BA Single or Combined Honours University Centre Shrewsbury Creative Campus, Kingsway • Performance Histories BA Single Honours BA Single Honours • Digital Performance • Principles of Musical Theatre • Performing Music • Physical and Vocal Techniques • Solo and Ensemble Performance Skills • Popular Music Studies • Performance and Technology • Creative and Technical Skill • Music Theory • Approaches to Performance – Actor, Development • Technology for Live Performance and Space, Audience Recording • Professional Practice Postgraduate

Dance Drama Popular Music Creative Campus, Kingsway Creative Campus, Kingsway Creative Campus, Kingsway Master of Art – September Intake Master of Art – September Intake Master of Art – September Intake • Dance Practitioner • Performance Practice • Popular Music Studies • Creative Platforms • Frameworks and Practices • Case Studies • Frameworks and Practices • Research Methods • Performance • Research Methods • Major Practical Project • Mechanics of Music • Research Report • Research Report • Major Practical Project

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Social Sciences

Undergraduate Courses Applied Psychology Forensic Psychology University Centre Shrewsbury Parkgate Road Campus, Chester Community Policing and Criminal Investigation International Relations Warrington Campus Parkgate Road Campus, Chester Counselling Skills Politics Social Sciences Parkgate Road Campus, Chester Parkgate Road Campus, Chester Criminology Psychology Parkgate Road Campus, Chester Parkgate Road Campus, Chester Discover what infl uences human behaviour and Economics Sociology society, as you explore the latest research and Parkgate Road Campus, Chester Parkgate Road Campus, Chester knowledge from the social science sector. Economics and Business Parkgate Road Campus, Chester

Postgraduate Courses Applied Psychology MRes Psychology Parkgate Road Campus, Chester Parkgate Road Campus, Chester Family and Child Psychology Psychology (Conversion) Parkgate Road Campus, Chester Parkgate Road Campus, Chester Why Study? Campus Facilities Policing, Law Enforcement and Security Warrington Campus Our degrees have a strong focus The Departments of Social and Political Most Social and Political Science on employability and you will be Science and Psychology are based at teaching takes place in the modern encouraged to develop independent Parkgate Road Campus, Chester. Just Westminster Building which also has research and critical thinking skills a short walk from Chester’s historic a café. Psychology students have that will serve you well as a graduate. city centre, students here benefi t from exclusive use of eight adaptable Whether you’re learning about law modern teaching facilities alongside experimental rooms and access to enforcement in the Institute of social hubs and accommodation at the a number of laboratories and varied Policing or pursuing social, political or heart of the University. The Institute equipment. The Institute of Policing sociological research, our expert staff of Policing is based at our Warrington off ers bespoke facilities such as IT provide an accessible and supportive Campus, on the edge of the thriving labs, interview suites, a crime scene atmosphere. town. house, a simulated road policing scene at Thornton Science Park, and the immersive learning suite Hydra.

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Undergraduate Postgraduate

Applied Psychology Economics Politics Applied Psychology Policing, Law Enforcement and Psychology (Conversion) University Centre Shrewsbury Parkgate Road Campus, Chester Parkgate Road Campus, Chester Parkgate Road Campus, Chester Security Parkgate Road Campus, Chester BSc Single Honours BSc Combined Honours BA Single or Combined Honours Master of Science – September Intake Warrington Campus Master of Science – September Intake • Psychological Investigation • Skills for Economics • British Politics • Skills for Research and Practice Master of Science – September Intake • Cognitive Psychology • Biological and Cognitive Psychology • Micro and Macroeconomics • International Relations • Professional Issues • Risk Management and Vulnerability • Social Psychology • Self and Society • Mathematical Methods for Economists • Economic Thought and International • Assessment Skills for Practice • Leading and Managing Multi-Agency • Biological Psychology • Child Psychology • Globalisations and International Trade Politics • Applied Psychology in Context Partnerships • Developmental Psychology • Applications of Psychology • Econometrics • European Studies • Culture, Values and Ethics • Individual Diff erences • Political Sociology Family and Child Psychology • Cybersecurity and Investigation • Researching Thought and Behaviour Community Policing and Economics and Business Parkgate Road Campus, Chester • Financial Investigation Criminal Investigation Parkgate Road Campus, Chester Psychology Master of Science – September Intake Parkgate Road Campus, Chester Warrington Campus BSc Single Honours • Child and Adolescent Development Psychology BSc Single Honours • Economic Thought and International BSc Single or BA/BSc Combined • Family Psychology in Society Parkgate Road Campus, Chester Honours • Investigative Interviewing Politics • Family Lifestyle and Transition Master of Research – October, February • Intelligence, Legal Procedure and • Managing People and Organisations • Core Topics in Psychology • Practical Skills for Research and May Intake Evidence • Marketing Principles • Research Methods and Skills • Researching Thought and Behaviour • Researching Thought and Behaviour • Managing and Investigating Crime • Micro and Macroeconomics • Psychological Well-being • Research Dissertation • Advanced Skills for Research and • Missing Persons Investigations · • Economic Thought and International • Psychology and Lifestyle Practice Managing Road Safety Politics • Secrets of the Brain • Research Dissertation • Forensic and Criminal Psychology Counselling Skills Forensic Psychology Parkgate Road Campus, Chester Parkgate Road Campus, Chester Sociology BA Combined Honours BSc Single Honours Parkgate Road Campus, Chester • Core Values • Psychological Wellbeing BSc Single or BA/BSc Combined • Ethical Issues in the Helping • Secrets of the Brain Honours Relationship • Forensic and Criminal Psychology • Sociological Imagination • Development of Counselling Skills • Psychology in Education • Self and Society • Counselling Skills in the Workplace • Psychology and Lifestyle • Welfare Politics • International Political Sociology Criminology International Relations • Media, Representation and Society Parkgate Road Campus, Chester Parkgate Road Campus, Chester BSc Single or BA/BSc Combined BA Single or Combined Honourss Honours • Security Studies “Our department • Criminology and Criminal Justice • Politics and International Relations • Contemporary Youth Justice • Economic Thought and International is vibrant and multi-award • Off ender Management Politics winning, off ering the opportunity • Policing, Crime and Society • International Political Sociology to experience high quality, research • Crime, Continuities and Change • United States: Politics and Cultures informed teaching alongside excellent support for student’s learning, development and employability. As a large department with over 40 staff and an emphasis upon the real world application of Psychological theory and knowledge, students can expect to fi nd that their road to graduation will be both intellectually stimmulating and personally fulfi lling.” Julie Kirkham Programme Leader Family and Child Psychology

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Sport

Undergraduate Courses Physical Education Sport Development and Coaching Parkgate Road Campus, Chester Warrington Campus Sports and Exercise Sciences Sport Management Parkgate Road Campus, Chester University Centre Shrewsbury Sport Development Sports Coaching Sport Warrington Campus Warrington Campus

Postgraduate Courses With a variety of course combinations and Sociology of Sport and Exercise Sports Medicine module choices available, enjoy access to a Parkgate Road Campus, Chester Parkgate Road Campus, Chester range of sports facilities and a supportive and Sport and Exercise Sciences Sports Performance Analysis enriching learning environment. Parkgate Road Campus, Chester Parkgate Road Campus, Chester Sport Coaching and Development Sports Performance Science Parkgate Road Campus, Chester Parkgate Road Campus, Chester Sports Biomechanics Parkgate Road Campus, Chester

Why Study? Campus Facilities “The course covers a broad range of topics in both the physical Small class sizes and personal attention Our Sport and Exercise Sciences Each campus has access to a variety and social sciences, taught by top quality lecturers, and you from established, professional and courses are taught at our Parkgate Road of dedicated facilities, matched learn how to use lab equipment and conduct research. I love student-centred staff are the hallmark Campus, Chester, Warrington Campus to the courses on off er. Facilities the fact that our assignments vary from essays and lab reports of undergraduate study. Our links or University Centre Shrewsbury.. At available to you may include: well- with the sporting community locally, all our sites, students benefi t from equipped laboratories for the study to assessed practicals and presentations. There are opportunities nationally and internationally keep our modern teaching facilities alongside of performance, psychology and for placements and jobs, and you also get the opportunity to courses fresh and ensure graduates social hubs, accommodation and green biomechanics; a fl oodlit 3G synthetic specialise in one area or multiple areas.” have the skills needed for employment. space. Parkgate Road is situated close grass pitch; fl oodlit AstroTurf pitches; to Chester city centre while Warrington running tracks; a 25m heated Campus is on the outskirts of the swimming pool; fi tness suites; dance thriving town. studio/gymnasium; sports halls; squash courts; and rugby, hockey and football pitches. Chanette Oyaas BSc Sport and Exercise Sciences

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Undergraduate

Physical Education Sport Development Sport Management Parkgate Road Campus, Chester Warrington Campus University Centre Shrewsbury BA/BSc Combined Honours BA Combined Honours BSc Single Honours • Sport and Exercise Psychology • Sport Development • Skills for Economics • Exercise Physiology • Sport in Society • Micro and Macroeconomics • Teaching and Learning in Physical • Sport, Physical Activity and Behaviour • Mathematical Methods for Economists Education Change • Globalisations and International Trade • Pedagogy and Sports Coaching • Managing Community Sport • Econometrics • Research Methods Development • Sport Interventions Sports Coaching Sport and Exercise Sciences Warrington Campus Sport Development and Parkgate Road Campus, Chester BSc Single or Combined Honours Coaching BSc Single or BA/BSc Combined • Sports Coaching Warrington Campus Honours • Physiology for Sport • Exercise Physiology BSc Single or BA/BSc Combined • Psychology for Sport • Biomechanics and Kinesiology Honours • Sport in Society • Sport and Exercise Psychology • Sport Development • Coach Education and Development • Sports Coaching • Sports Coaching • Research Methods • Sport in Society • Coach Education and Development • Sport, Physical Activity and Behaviour Change Postgraduate Sport Coaching and Sports Performance Analysis Sociology of Sport and Exercise Development Parkgate Road Campus, Chester Parkgate Road Campus, Chester Parkgate Road Campus, Chester Master of Science – September Intake Master of Science – September Intake Master of Science – September Intake • Measurement Issues in Applied Analysis • Theories of Sport and Exercise • Coaching Practice and Pedagogy • Assessment and Evaluation of • Emergence and Development of • Contemporary Issues in Coaching Performance Modern Sport • Evaluation of Behavioural Change • Research Methods in Sports Sciences • Contemporary Issues • Management Research Project • Contemporary Issues in Performance • Research Methods Analysis • Research Dissertation Sports Biomechanics Parkgate Road Campus, Chester Sports Performance Science Sport and Exercise Sciences Parkgate Road Campus, Chester Master of Science – September Intake Parkgate Road Campus, Chester Master of Science – September Intake • Applied Sports Science Master of Research – October, February • Applied Sporting Performance • Enhancing Sports Performance and May Intake • Measurement Techniques • Core Competencies • Theories of Sport and Exercise • Biomechanical Assessment • Experiential Learning • Research Methods in the Sociology of • Managing Athletes Sport and Exercise Sports Medicine • Research Methods in Sport Sciences Parkgate Road Campus, Chester • Research Dissertation • Experiential Learning in Applied Master of Science – September Intake Sporting Performance • Anatomy of Athlete Injury • Research Report • Monitoring Athlete Injury • Prevention of Athlete Injury • Core Competencies

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Undergraduate Courses Philosophy, Ethics and Religion Theology Parkgate Road Campus, Chester Parkgate Road Campus, Chester Religious Studies Theology and Religious Studies Theology and Parkgate Road Campus, Chester Parkgate Road Campus, Chester Religious Studies Postgraduate Courses Religious Studies Theology Distance Learning and Parkgate Road Campus, Chester Distance Learning and Parkgate Road Campus, Chester Our courses explore a rich diversity of religious ideas and theological traditions. Engaging with global issues, they probe the complex and exciting ways in which religion and belief impact our contemporary world.

Why Study? Campus Careers / Employment “Theology and Religious Studies is such an expansive course that Chester is an exciting place to study You will be based at our Parkgate Road The Department of Theology and covers a range of interesting and gripping topics. The lectures are Theology and Religious Studies. With Campus, Chester, in our dedicated Religious Studies at Chester has one of engaging and helpful, which feeds your hunger to want to study a large team of subject-specialists Victorian building, Hollybank. Hollybank the best employability rates in the UK the subject further and further. It gives me the opportunity to teaching and researching across houses a computer room, kitchen, in our discipline. Our courses develop Religious Studies, Christian Theology, social and study space, and three subject-specifi c skills in empathy, speak freely in seminars and get to grips with complicated debate and Biblical Studies, we off er purpose-built modern lecture rooms. cultural sensitivity, and religious with other like-minded students with the same ambitions.” inspirational courses that draw on Parkgate Road Campus boasts up-to- literacy valued by employers. Past our rich and varied expertise. You will date teaching facilities, social hubs and students have gained jobs in: teaching; engage theology and/or religion with accommodation and is just a short journalism and creative writing; arts contemporary issues and learn to ask walk from Chester’s historic city centre. and heritage; interfaith work and critical questions of sacred texts and The campus provides an inspiring religious professions; the voluntary and traditions. environment in which to live and study. public sectors; as well as being highly sought after in the private sector. Elliott Attewell BA Theology and Religious Studies

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Undergraduate

Philosophy, Ethics and Religion Theology Theology and Religious Studies Parkgate Road Campus, Chester Parkgate Raod Campus, Chester Parkgate Road Campus, Chester BA Single Honours BA Single Honours BA Single or Combined Honours • Meaning of a ‘Good’ Life • The Bible: Contents and Contexts • Philosophy and Ethics • Ethical Issues • The Bible: Readers and Perspectives • Introduction to Theology • Religious Philosophies • Global Perspectives on Christianity • The Study of Religion • Religious Education • Philosophy and Ethics • Hinduism and Islam • Dissertation • Field Study of Religion • Religious Education • Contextual and Practical Theology Religious Studies Parkgate Road Campus, Chester BA Single Honours • Study of Religion • Encountering Religions: Judaism and Buddhism • Global Perspectives on Christianity • Philosophy and Ethics • Hinduism and Islam Postgraduate

Religious Studies Theology Distance Learning and Parkgate Road Distance Learning and Parkgate Road Campus, Chester Campus, Chester Master of Art – September Intake Master of Art – September Intake • Advanced Theories • Advanced Theories • Jews, Christians and Pagans • Jews, Christians and Pagans • Field Study of Religion • Field Study of Religion • Independent Biblical Study • Independent Biblical Study • Field Study of Religion • Field Study of Religion • Research Dissertation • Research Dissertation • Research Report

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Undergraduate Course Work Based and Integrative Studies (WBIS) Queen’s Park Campus, Chester or Warrington Campus Work Based Postgraduate Courses Work Based and Integrative Studies (WBIS) Work Based Learning Facilitation (WBIS) Studies Distance Learning Distance Learning

Boost your employment credentials with our innovative, fl exible approach to providing academic recognition of learning undertaken in the workplace.

Why Study? Campus Facilities

The Centre for Work Related Studies CWRS is based at Queen’s Park Campus, You will benefi t from an academic (CWRS) is an academic department that Chester, next to the River Dee, a short specialist who can off er advice and off ers professionals an edge through walk from Chester city centre. This guide your studies. Workshops are held our distinctive negotiated, work-based impressive site hosts a dedicated in modern teaching rooms at Queen’s learning approach. Earn a recognised business library and operates as a Park Campus and students have access qualifi cation, from certifi cates of higher corporate hub for a wide range of to our full range of learning resources, education to Bachelor’s degrees, in business partners. including specialist libraries and a range of work-based areas such computer facilities. as leadership, project management, For ultimate fl exibility, we specialise education or nursing studies. in distance learning using our virtual learning environment the WBIS portal, and work-based projects which enable professionals to gain academic reward for ‘on-the-job’ learning in your own workplace.

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Our Work Based and Integrative Studies (WBIS) course off ers part-time, negotiable study that values The University of Chester off ers the opportunity to undertake a programme of research, leading to the workplace learning, recognising your expertise in your chosen fi eld, and will allow you to be rewarded for awards of Master of Philosophy (MPhil) or Doctor of Philosophy (PhD). prior experiential learning. The main topics of interest of our researchers are: With input from academic staff , students can use their prior work experience to determine their award title. These can be Bachelor’s to Master’s degrees in areas such as business, management, coaching, Art and Design Mathematics teaching and learning, public relations and communications, leadership development, etc. Biological Sciences Media

Business and Management Medicine

Clinical Sciences and Nutrition Modern Languages “The University of Chester is a market leader for work-based learning in the UK, having Education and Children’s Services Performing Arts been commissioned to provide professional English Psychology development programmes for both the Geography and International Development Science and Engineering central government and armed forces, as well as private providers. Recognising the Health and Social Care Social and Political Science marvellous opportunity of learning through History and Archaeology Sport and Exercise Sciences work that degree apprenticeships allow, Law Theology and Religious Studies we have also recently developed the fi rst Chartered Manager Degree Apprenticeship.” How to Apply: Dr David Perrin Once you wish to apply, please contact a potential supervisor to establish whether the appropriate Head of the Centre for Work Related Studies expertise exists within the University to supervise your specifi c project. If you cannot fi nd the details for your chosen department on our website, the Postgraduate Admissions offi ce will be able to put you in touch with the right person. Please visit www.chester.ac.uk/research/degrees for more information on subject areas and contacts. Contact: Postgraduate Admissions Email: [email protected] Tel: +44 (0)1244 511358 / 512456

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EU Fees – How to Apply

EU Students You will not be required to pay off Postgraduate the loan during your studies. • For a taught postgraduate We actively welcome students programme, you can apply from the European Union. Students To determine the amount you online to the appropriate from the European Union (EU) are can take out and the repayment Admissions Service by visiting classifi ed as ‘home’ students for terms, please visit: www.gov.uk/ https://www1.chester.ac.uk/ fees purposes, and therefore pay student-fi nance-calculator study/postgraduate/how- the same rate as UK students. How to Apply apply Fees Undergraduate For EU students accepting a place Foundation – £8,250 • Applications for all full-time on a programme as a Home/ Undergraduate – £9,250 courses at Chester should be EU fee student for entry in the Postgraduate – https:// made through UCAS which is the academic year 2020/21, the www1.chester.ac.uk/study/ central Universities and Colleges government has confi rmed (28 postgraduate-fi nance Admissions Service responsible May 2019) that EU students will Tuition Fees Loan for managing applications continue to remain eligible for to higher education courses undergraduate, postgraduate and If you are a fi rst time undergraduate in the UK. When applying, you advanced learner fi nancial support student, you are entitled to apply will need the Institution Code in academic year 2020 to 2021. for a loan to have your tuition for the University of Chester The decision means EU students fees paid for, on your behalf by which is CHSTR C55. You can fi nd applying for an undergraduate the Student Loans Company: our course codes on our website or master’s course at an English www.slc.co.uk. This non-income or by searching University of university or further education assessed loan is paid directly to the Chester on the UCAS website. institution in the 2020 to 2021 University in three instalments. academic year will continue to have access to student loans and grants, even if the course concludes after the UK’s exit from the EU. EU students are eligible for home fee status, which means they are charged the same tuition fees as UK students. Other non-EU, international students do not have their tuition fees capped in this way. EU nationals will also remain eligible to apply for Research Council PhD studentships at UK institutions for 2020 to 2021 to help cover costs for the duration of their study. Read the UK Government statement here: https://www.gov. uk/government/news/further- fi nancial-support-for-uk-and-eu- students

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Undergraduate Course Index Postgraduate Course Index

Accounting and Finance: 104 English Literature: 122 Medical Science: 154 Advanced Computer Science: 110 Human Nutrition: 126 Storytelling: 122 Acting: 166 Events and Festivals Management: 104 Microbiology: 154 Animal Behaviour: 92 Infection and Immunity: 155 Sustainable Heritage Practice 138 Advertising: 150 Events Management: 105 Midwifery: 134 Animal Welfare: 92 International Business: 106 Television Production: 151 Animal Behaviour: 92 Fashion Design: 96 Modern Languages: 158 Applied Psychology: 171 International Development Studies: 130 Theology: 178 Animal Behaviour and Welfare: 92 Fashion Marketing and Communication: Music Journalism: 150 Applied Science: 110 International Finance: 106 War, Confl ict and Society: 138 Applied Computing: 110 96 Music Production: 166 Applied Science- Science and Engineering Journalism: 151 Wildlife Conservation: 92 Applied Psychology: 170 Film Studies: 150 Music Production and Performance: 166 pathway: 162 Management: 106 Work Based and Integrative Studies (WBIS): Archaeology: 138 Fine Art: 96 Musical Theatre: 166 Archaeology: 138 Marine and Coastal Resource 181 Biochemistry: 154 Food and Nutrition Sciences: 126 Musical Theatre and Performance: 166 Archaeology and Heritage Practice: 138 Management: 100 Work Based Learning Facilitation (WBIS): Biology: 100 Forensic Biology: 100 Natural Hazard Management: 130 Archaeology of Death and Memory: 138 Marketing Management: 106 181 Biomedical: Science 154 Forensic Psychology: 170 Nursing- Adult: 134 Art Therapy: 135 Maternal and Women’s Reproductive Biotechnology: 154 French: 158 Nursing- Children’s: 134 Arts and Media: 151 Health: 135 Biovetinary Science 100 Games Development: 110 Nursing- Learning Disability: 134 Biological Sciences: 100 Mathematics: 146 Broadcast Production and Presenting: 150 Genetics and Evolution: 154 Nursing- Mental Health: 134 Biological Sciences: Wildlife Behaviour and MBA: 106 Business Finance: 104 Geography: 130 Nutrition and Exercise Science: 126 Conservation Pathway: 92 Medical Genetics: 155 Business Management: 104 German: 158 Performing Arts: 166 Biomedical Science: 154 Medical Science: 155 Business Management with Specialisms Global Entrepreneurships and Business Pharmacology: 154 Broadcast Media: 151 Military History: 138 (Business Finance, Entrepreneurship, Management: 105 Philosophy, Ethics and Religion: 178 Cardiovascular Disease: 154 Museums Practice: 138 Human Resources or Marketing): 104 Graphic Design: 96 Photography: 96 Cardiovascular Health and Rehabilitation: Nineteenth-Century Literature and 154 Culture: 122 Cell and Molecular Biology: 100 Health and Exercise Science: 154 Physical Education: 174 Clinical Sciences and Nutrition: 126 Obesity and Weight Management: 126 Chemical Engineering: 118 Health and Social Care: 134 Physics: 162 Computer Science: 110 Oncology: 155 Chemistry: 162 History: 138 Politics: 170 Contemporary Legal Studies: 142 Orthopaedics: 155 Childhood and Youth Professional Studies: Hospitality Management: 105 Popular Music Performance: 166 114 Creative Industries Management: 106 Past Landscapes and Environments: 138 Human Nutrition: 126 Primary Education Studies: 114 Chinese: 158 Creative Practices in Education: 114 Policing, Law Enforcement and Security: Immunology: 154 Product Design: 96 Community Policing and Criminal Creative Writing: Writing and Publishing 171 Interior Design: 96 Psychology: 170 Investigation: 170 International Business Management: 105 Fiction: 122 Popular Music: 166 Computer Science: 110 Radio Production: 150 Cybersecurity: 110 Programme and Project Management: International Business Management with a Religious Studies: 178 Computer Science and Electronic Language: 105 Dance: 166 118 Social Work: 134 Engineering: 118 International Development Studies: 130 Design: 96 Psychiatry: 155 Sociology: 170 Counselling Skills: 170 International Relations: 170 Diabetes: 155 Psychology: 171 Software Engineering: 110 Creative Writing: 122 International Tourism Management: 105 Digital Marketing: 106 Public Health: 135 Spanish: 158 Criminology: 170 Journalism: 150 Doctor of Medicine: 155 Public Health Nutrition: 126 Cybersecurity: 110 Spanish, Portuguese and Latin American Drama: 166 Radio Production: 151 Law (Combined): 142 Studies: 158 Dance: 166 Law (LLB): 142 Education in Society: 114 Religious Studies: 178 Digital Marketing: 104 Special Educational Needs and Disabilities: Respiratory Medicine: 155 Law with Business (LLB): 142 114 Engineering Management: 106 Digital Photography: 150 Rural Health: 155 Law with Criminology (LLB): 142 Sport Development: 174 English: 122 Drama and Theatre Studies: 166 Social Work: 135 Law with Politics (LLB): 142 Sport Development and Coaching: 174 English Language and Linguistics: 122 Early Years - Primary Education (3-7) with Sociology of Sport and Exercise: 174 Marine Biology: 100 Sport Management: 174 Exercise and Nutrition Science: 126 QTS – Teacher Education: 114 Sport and Exercise Sciences: 174 Marketing: 105 Sport Marketing and Management: 105 Exercise Medicine: 155 Economics: 170 Sport Coaching and Development: 174 Marketing and Advertising Management: Sports and Exercise Sciences: 174 Family and Child Psychology: 171 Economics and Business: 170 Sport Management: 106 105 Sports Coaching: 174 Food Science and Innovation: 126 Education Studies Primary Education Mathematics: 146 Gastroenterology: 155 Sports Biomechanics: 174 (5-11) with QTS – Teacher Education: 114 Sports Journalism: 150 Mechanical Engineering: 118 Gender Studies: 122 Sports Medicine: 174 Electronic and Electrical Engineering: 118 Television Production: 150 Media: 150 Haematology: 155 Sports Performance Analysis: 174 English: 122 Theology: 178 Media Studies: 150 Health Services Management: 106 Sports Performance Science: 174 English Language: 122 Theology and Religious Studies: 178 Medical Genetics: 154 History: 138 Stem Cells and Regenerative Medicine: English Language and Literature: 122 Zoology: 92 155

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Notes for Applicants

Please take a moment to read through some of the regulations and procedures that govern the admission of students to courses at the University of Chester (‘the University’). If you have any questions about anything you read below, please contact us, and we will explain matters further.

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Since information Freedom of Speech However, if something should go with disabilities. All applications are is prepared so far in advance of A place at the University of Chester The University of Chester is committed wrong, or you feel that you have some considered on the same academic delivery, it is subject to changes to or is off ered subject to our contractual to freedom of speech within the law genuine cause for complaint, please grounds as non-disabled applicants and withdrawal of courses, locations or terms and conditions of enrolment. for students and staff (section 43 of tell us so that we can endeavour to put there is no judgement or assessment entry criteria. Applicants will be notifi ed These make explicit your and our the Education (No. 2) Act 1986) and to matters right. of disability prior to an off er being of substantive changes to programmes rights, responsibilities and obligations promoting the rights and responsibilities made’. I think it would sound better and include your agreement to abide Most complaints can be resolved of study or course cancellations, as early of freedom of inquiry and expression saying something like all applications by our regulations, rules, by-laws and informally and will be dealt with as as possible in the application cycle. which lie at the core of scholarship. are considered on the same academic codes of conduct. When you accept quickly as possible, and as close as In the case of course cancellations, grounds regardless of disability. We the off er of a place, a contract will come possible to the point at which they the University will undertake to off er would encourage you to contact into existence between you and the arise. If you have a query or complaint applicants an alternative course. Disability Support to arrange an University on these terms and conditions regarding the admissions process or a appointment to discuss your needs in and you are required to agree, and sign selection decision, you should, in the more detail – this can be at any time in an undertaking, to comply with them. fi rst instance, refer it to the relevant the process but we would recommend Breach of any of these conditions may Admissions section. it is before you arrive to enable any give rise to disciplinary action being If you remain dissatisfi ed, you should support to be identifi ed and set up as taken, under the disciplinary procedures contact the Head of International. effi ciently as possible. of the University and/or termination of Thereafter, if you are not satisfi ed the agreement. The University’s terms and with the response, the matter will conditions of enrolment may be found in be referred to the Dean(s) of Faculty full on our website. and, if necessary, to University Senior Management.

186 www.chester.ac.uk/international [email protected] 187 Contact Us / Country Offi ces How to Find Us Contact Us International Enquiries Finance Manchester International Airport can be reached in 40 minutes (Chester) or 25 [email protected] fi [email protected] minutes (Warrington) by road, and 1 hour 10 +44 (0) 1244 512465 +44 (0) 1244 512471 minutes (Chester) or under an hour international.chester (Warrington) by rail. The nearest airport for Student Support and Guidance University Centre Shrewsbury is Birmingham. International Admissions [email protected] By train, Chester is approximately 2 hours [email protected] +44 (0) 1244 511550 from London and 1 hour 30 minutes from +44 (0) 1244 512472 / 2335 Birmingham. Warrington is approximately Disability and Specifi c Needs 1 hour and 45 minutes from Birmingham. [email protected] Shrewsbury is approximately 2 hours and 30 International Student Arrivals minutes from London and 55 minutes from [email protected] +44 (0) 1244 511059 Edinburgh Birmingham. +44 (0) 1244 512083 Accommodation [email protected] +44 (0) 1244 513000 Belfast Country Offi ces

Mobile: Manchester Tasmina Chowdhury – Bangladesh Offi ce Liverpool +880 1312009005 Warrington “Hello, I am the liaison offi cer representing the University Dublin Email: Chester t.chowdhury@chester. of Chester in Bangladesh. I am here to assist you in your Shrewsbury ac.uk course of joining the University. As a former student, I have fi rst-hand experience with UK education and can Birmingham guide you thoroughly through every step- from your application to settling in the UK. Please feel free to get in touch with any queries, I will be happy to help!.“ Cardiff London Mobile: China Team +86 18612011787 Tel: “Hello, we are Sen, Jin and Hongchen, the University +86 10 6546 0529 of Chester Liaison Offi cers for China. We are based in Fax: both China and Chester. Please feel free to contact us +86 10 6588 1333 if you have any questions about the University and the Email: courses we off er. We will do what we can to make your [email protected] application process as smooth as possible and prepare WeChat: you for life in Chester. Don’t forget to check out our UoCChina WeChat account!”

Tel: www.nationalrail.co.uk Kiran Appana – India Offi ce +91 9703130400 www.nationalexpress.co.uk Email: “Namaste, I am Kiran Appana and I am the offi cial representative of the University of Chester in India and www.cyclestreets.net [email protected] Skype: Sri Lanka. I am also a graduate of the University. I have www.manchesterairport.co.uk rajkiranap been working in overseas education for more than 13 www.liverpoolsirport.com years and can use my experience to inform you about www.birminghamairport.co.uk the UK education system. From my offi ce in Bangalore, www.directferries.co.uk I can advise on visa and immigration issues and answer any questions you have about the application process and what to expect in the beautiful city of Chester.”

188 www.chester.ac.uk/international [email protected] 189 Top Tips for Studying in Chester Work Hard To help you prepare for life in Chester, we asked current students to share their top tips to “It’s really important to balance studies help you settle in and make the most of your time here. and social life which can sometimes be hard when you’ve moved to a new country.” Get a Part-Time Job Hasika Suresh “In Chester, you’ll fi nd plenty of part-time Art Therapy jobs in and around the city. I’d highly recommend fi nding a job as you’ll learn Discover Chester! new skills, develop your network and “My number one tip would be to get increase your employment prospects.” out and explore this beautiful city! I’ve Join a Society Ibraheem Al-Jumaili learned so much about the culture and “There are so many opportunities to MBA Graduate and the area by just walking around the make friends, and joining a society is one International Offi cer at streets and being curious.” of the best. I would also recommend the University of Chester Mary Johnson doing some volunteering, as this will Graphic Design and Photography help expand your network.” Make That First Karima El Benna Week Count MBA “I think students should make the most of their induction week. There are various welcome parties, seminars and enrolment sessions, which prepare you Use the Support for student life and help you settle in.” Laud Kassim Available MPH “The lecturers here are so supportive and go the extra mile to help you achieve from the the best academic results. Staff International Centre are always on hand to answer questions too!” The UK is your Jedidah Tetteh Oyster! Public Health Nutrition It's Never too Early “Chester is beautiful but students should explore the surrounding areas to Make Friends too. I would recommend attending the And Last but not “I think it’s a great idea to talk to people social trips organised by the eMost of before you arrive. There is a Facebook Make the Most of International Centre.” Least... group (international.chester) which “You have to visit Chester Zoo! We went your Time Hassan Zubair allows you to meet other international there for my friend's birthday during “Take advantage of every moment at the International Business students and people on your course.” my fi rst few weeks in Chester. We spent university as there are plenty of activities Ela Siddiqui the whole day there as there is so and projects to incorporate yourself in. cer at the International Offi much to do!” Don’t simply stick to your programmes. University of Chester Build an experience!” Marisha Jackson Family and Child Lin Jawhar Psychology Diabetes

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#OneWorldOneChester

To celebrate the diversity of our students, we are asking the University of Chester’s international community to send us their #OneWorldOneChester pictures. These pictures should include yourself along with something which represents your country of origin. This could be a national fl ag, clothing, emblems or pretty much anything!

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Graduation

University of Chester graduation ceremonies take place in the beautiful setting of Chester Cathedral, which was founded as a Benedictine abbey in 1092. Our graduation ceremonies take place in March and November each year. For more information, see: www.chester.ac.uk/graduation

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