International Student Guide 2009 Entry Contents

Welcome University of 4-6 Our History and Reputation Undergraduate and Postgraduate Study International Foundation Programme Junior Year Abroad Programme English Language and Study Skills The University of Chester is one of the oldest providers of higher Work Based Learning Academic and Support Facilities education in the country, with our academic roots stretching back to In and Around Chester and 7-11 the early 19th century. Founded in 1839 by a small group of prominent Chester local fi gures – among them Britain’s greatest nineteenth-century Prime Warrington Surrounding Areas Minister, William Gladstone - the University draws strength from a Food history longer than that of most other British universities. However, Sport

University of Chester Introduction Transport it is also a modern, innovative institution and it has a well-deserved Weather reputation for the quality of its education, and for the high standard of its Course Index 12-14 student care and support. Undergraduate Courses Postgraduate Taught Courses Research Opportunities The University is situated in the North West of England, not far from Living in Chester or Warrington 15-16 2 the large cities of Manchester and Liverpool, and offers undergraduate International Student Welfare and Support and postgraduate programmes on both of our Chester and Warrington Airport Meeting Student Induction campuses. Historic Chester is a beautiful and friendly city, offering a Accommodation wealth of attractions and facilities. Warrington is an expanding town, Money Matters 17-19 rich in its history and heritage. Living Costs Tuition Fees Deposit Payments We have welcomed international students to Chester for many years Financial Help for International Students and we will do our very best to make your stay with us as enjoyable and Entry Requirements 20-21 successful as possible. Recognised Qualifi cations English Language Requirements International Foundation Programme I am very pleased to know that you are considering the University of Junior Year Abroad Programme Chester to study for your degree course. Whatever course you may Pre-Sessional Courses Credit Transfer Scheme (CATS) choose, you can be sure that you and your future employers will value How to Apply 22-23 the skills and experience that you gain here at the University of Chester. Undergraduate Applications Postgraduate Applications We look forward to welcoming you. Immigration and Visas Learning Resources 24 Student Support and Guidance Specifi c Needs Health Care Religion Working and Studying Students’ Union Equality and Diversity Frequently Asked Questions 25 Professor Timothy Wheeler Representatives in your Country 26 Vice- and Principal Our Students Say 26-27

international student guide 2009 entry visit our website at www.chester.ac.uk/international A safe and pleasant place to study Distance Friendly and supportive staff from Chester Excellent teaching International student bursaries Liverpool 25 miles Manchester 34 miles Competitive tuition fees London 200 miles A Church founded University which Edinburgh 247 miles welcomes students of all faiths, or none Guaranteed accommodation on both campuses for all international University of Chester Introduction students Work-based placements built in to all undergraduate programmes Internship programme for MBA 3

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Undergraduate and Postgraduate Study We offer degree study at Bachelor and Master’s level, and the opportunity to study for an MPhil or PhD by research. For a full list of the programmes currently offered, please see pages 12 – 14.

You may, however, wish to come and study for a short period Our History and Reputation as a ‘Study Abroad’ student for a year. The University offers you The University of Chester has a long and distinguished history. a supportive atmosphere in which to study and make friends. It was the fi rst institution in England set up to train teachers We have a fast growing international student population, from and is one of the oldest institutions in the a variety of countries, and we welcome and value the cultural UK, pre-dating most universities; all, in fact, except Oxford, enrichment they make to our University life. We have put in Cambridge, Durham and London. The University of Chester is place a strong network of learning and welfare support, including well-known and highly regarded in the UK. Its particular strengths English language and study skills support, to help you with any are the support and care given to each student, the quality of diffi culties you may have. its teaching, work based learning and the employability of its In recent years, the University of Chester has developed a much graduates. It has performed well in the external Government broader range of provision. There are now seven Faculties: reviews of its teaching quality in a large number of subject areas. Applied and Health Sciences, Arts and Media, Business, The University of Chester currently has around 11,000 students Enterprise and Lifelong Learning, Education and Children’s enrolled on full-time and part-time degree courses across both Services, Health and Social Care, Humanities and Social campuses in Chester and Warrington. Science.

international student guide 2009 entry visit our website at www.chester.ac.uk/international International Foundation Programme In addition, English in Chester runs the following fl exible programmes for international students: In addition to our degree programmes, the University of Chester offers an International Foundation Programme for • Intensive English language courses prior to the start of students who wish to qualify for entry to a Bachelors or university study Masters degree programme. • A summer pre-sessional course for undergraduate or The International Foundation Programme is offered in postgraduate students (6, 12 or 16 weeks) partnership with the local specialist English Language School, For more details and an application form, please contact: English in Chester. The programme starts in September or January each year, and offers tuition in English language English in Chester, 9-11 Stanley Place, Chester CH1 2LU and academic study skills, as well as a basic background in Tel: +44 1244 318913 various academic subjects. Fax: +44 1244 320091 For more details and an application form, please contact: Email: [email protected] English in Chester, 9-11 Stanley Place, Chester CH1 2LU Work Based Learning Tel: +44 1244 318913 We have a national reputation for our innovative work based University of Chester Fax: +44 1244 320091 learning, which forms an integral part of our undergraduate Email: [email protected] degree programmes. Halfway through your second year of The Junior Year Abroad Programme studies, you will be offered between a six and nine week placement in the workplace, which will be assessed as part The University of Chester is offering a Junior Year Abroad of your studies. The University of Chester takes seriously 5 programme in partnership with English in Chester. This its responsibility for preparing you for employment. It offers programme is a great opportunity for university students a unique opportunity to develop work-related skills, abilities from all over the world to study for a year in Chester and and competences, and allows you to try out a possible future experience the best of language school and university career whilst applying your subject knowledge in a work life. The programme includes intensive English Language setting. and study skills and one third of the academic year at the You could take up a placement abroad, in the UK, or in the University of Chester. Normally students choose two specialist local area, with a variety of large and small organisations that areas of study, from a selected range of undergraduate offer a wide range of interesting placement opportunities. programmes. In addition they choose two further areas which This could give you the chance to work with some of the could either be a work-based placement in a local company, most prestigious and innovative practitioners in business, volunteer placement, a research project/independent study, media, leisure, newspapers, museums and local government, or a unit looking at selected aspects of the cultural life of amongst others. Britain. Throughout their time at University students complete a portfolio of their work, which can be used for an evaluation and may enable credits to be awarded. For more details and an application form, please contact: English in Chester, 9-11 Stanley Place, Chester CH1 2LU Tel: +44 1244 318913 Fax: +44 1244 320091 Email: [email protected] English Language and Study Skills The University of Chester offers supplementary English Language classes, free of charge, to any degree student whose fi rst language is not English. The Learning Support Service of the University offers one-to-one help with essay writing, grammar, or other presentation or discussion skills.

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The University of Chester has two main campuses. Our Chester campus is set on an attractive 30-acre self contained campus, only a short walk from the centre of Chester’s historic cathedral city. Some academic subjects are taught in buildings a few minutes’ walk from the Chester campus. Our 35 acre Warrington campus, home to the North West Media Centre, is set in parkland and is situated in , Warrington, where subjects such as TV and Radio Production, Advertising, Film Studies, Journalism, Sport Development, Public Relations and Marketing are offered.

The Chester campus has excellent teaching, study and recreational facilities. These include a modern University of Chester computerised library, which is a one-stop shop for all the learning tools students need. The library holds approximately 300,000 books and students have access to training and media services, from e-books to DVDs. Modern technology means students can access the 6 University library no matter where they are. The library has satellite information retrieval links and ample open access computer facilities. Through the virtual library, you can access the University’s collection of more than 15,000 electronic books (e-books) and 2,600 electronic journals, even off campus via any networked computer.

A wide range of sports facilities are available at the Chester campus: all-weather sports pitch, sports hall, swimming pool, and a fi tness and leisure centre. Other facilities include numerous catering venues, Students’ Union and a bookshop.

The Warrington campus offers an excellent study base. The self contained campus has a large, well-equipped library, Students’ Union facilities including a brand new bar and entertainment venue, a gymnasium and fi tness centre, computer suites, bistro, bookshop, and its very own student radio station. The Warrington campus has strong links with the media world, with considerable investment in media provision that includes TV and music studios, journalism suites and its very own radio station. The Warrington campus has seven halls of residence in a safe and friendly location, and is only a short bus ride from Warrington town centre.

international student guide 2009 entry visit our website at www.chester.ac.uk/international In and around Chester and Warrington

Chester is an international city, known for its beauty, history and culture. It is situated in the North West of England, not far from the large cities of Liverpool and Manchester, where world famous football clubs compete with a range of big city attractions - cultural, sporting and social.

London is about 200 miles (320 kilometres) away, and can be reached by train in two and a half hours. The International Airport at Manchester offers links with most major European cities. In and around Chester In and around and Warrington The Welsh border runs through the suburbs of Chester, with the beautiful mountains and coastline of North Wales less than an hour’s drive away.

The city of Chester itself has a long and fascinating history, from its beginnings as a Roman fortress 2,000 years ago to the vibrant modern city of today. Chester is one of Britain’s leading tourist centres, welcoming about six million visitors 7 each year from all over the world. Popular attractions include:

• the city walls, city gates and the Cross (where four Roman streets converge and the Town Crier delivers public proclamations) • the largest Roman amphitheatre in Britain • Roman Gardens • the magnifi cent Cathedral • the unique world famous ‘Tudor Rows’ (covered galleries of shops) • the Eastgate Clock (the most photographed timepiece in the world, after Big Ben) • the River Dee with its pleasure cruises and boats • Chester Races • Chester Zoo

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Students fi nd it easy to become part of the rich cultural life of the city. Chester offers a year-round programme of arts and entertainment, including festivals, street events, exhibitions, performing arts and public art. The Summer Music Festival welcomes international stars and classical artists to large open-air concerts in the park, while the Jazz and Fringe festivals bring jazz and acoustic sets to a host of venues across the city. Chester Races remains one of the major highlights in the regional sporting and social calendar.

Local theatres offer a varied programme and fi lm buffs can choose from general releases at large multiplex cinemas, or foreign, art house and classic fi lms shown at the Chester Film Society.

Chester’s unique two-tiered shopping galleries will allow you to indulge in some serious retail therapy. The Mall Grosvenor Shopping Centre boasts a wide range of unique and specialist shops as well as some of Britain’s favourite high street chains and designer stores.

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Warrington’s cultural quarter is based around the Queens Gardens in Palmyra Square. It includes Parr Hall, Warrington’s premier live entertainment venue, which plays The town of Warrington is rich in history and heritage, old host to a variety of live entertainment, including concerts, and new. Warrington makes a superb place to live and theatre and variety shows. The Pyramid, Warrington’s visit and is ideal to use as a base to visit the surrounding newest and leading centre for the arts, hosts a diverse towns, cities and countryside. Popular attractions include: schedule of performances including drama, cabaret, and comedy, including monthly visits from the Comedy Store • Golden Square shopping centre and the annual Warrington Film Festival. • the many local parks and nature reserves • multi-million pound Halliwell Jones Warrington Wolves From high street to exclusive independent stores, there is something to suit all tastes in Warrington. The Golden Rugby League stadium Square Shopping Centre has recently undergone a £120 • Manchester Ship Canal, Bridgewater Canal, Lymm Dam million major development, and has been transformed into • the Mersey Way, Sankey Canal and the many miles of one of the top shopping experiences in the North West country footpaths with over 140 retail units. The renowned Trafford Centre, • Parr Hall and Pyramid Centre for the Arts which many designer and household names have chosen • OMEGA Business and Commerce Development Park as the location for their only branch outside of London, • Warrington Peace Centre is home to 280 shops, a 20-screen cinema, 38 bars and restaurants and extensive leisure facilities, and is easily reached from the campus by public transport.

email us at [email protected] international student guide 2009 entry Surrounding Areas Near Chester and Warrington is the beautiful countryside of , North Wales, the Snowdonia mountains, and the Lake District, which is ideal for climbers or walkers. There are several lively seaside towns within a short distance. Some of Cheshire’s most impressive country houses can be found close by, including Tatton Park, Dunham Massey and Arley Hall and Gardens. For those who enjoy big city life, the cosmopolitan cities of Manchester and Liverpool are each about forty minutes away by train or car.

There is plenty to explore in the towns and countryside of Cheshire itself and further information can be found at www.visitchester.com or www.cheshiredaysout.co.uk or www.warringtonuk.com

In and around Chester In and around and Warrington Food There are several cafés and bistros on each of the two main campuses, with each outlet offering a different style of food, so there is something to please everyone’s taste and budget. Students whose 10 accommodation includes catered meals will take these in the main dining halls. In addition, students have an option to take part in the meal scheme, offered by the University. The University is also able to cater for students with special dietary needs.

There are also ‘eat your own food’ areas situated across the campus for those students who prefer to bring their own food. On the Chester campus, these areas are located in Molloy Hall, the Students’ Union Building, Learning Resources and the Best Building. On the Warrington campus, these areas are located in Learning Resources, Hall 5 and the Students’ Union.

You will fi nd a huge choice of pubs, clubs, coffee shops, café bars and restaurants in Chester and Warrington, ranging from the cosy and traditional to the seriously chic. International dining is very much on the menu, offering cuisines from traditional English, Italian, French, Indian and Chinese to the more exotic Cajun, Thai and Cuban.

international student guide 2009 entry visit our website at www.chester.ac.uk/international Sport Transport For football enthusiasts, Chester is ideally placed, halfway Chester railway station is a few minutes away from the between the famous premier league football clubs of Chester campus, with links to all parts of the UK. London Everton, Liverpool, Manchester United and Manchester is about two and a half hours away, and Liverpool and City. Chester Racecourse offers regular meetings, and the Manchester forty minutes each. Buses also make these Grand National horse-race is run at Aintree, in Liverpool, journeys from Chester. There are roads linking Chester each year. For the active sports enthusiast, there are with the North West of England, and local transport is plenty of opportunities to participate in cricket, rugby, good. football, swimming, hockey and netball. Our fi tness suite was refurbished recently, and opened by the famous Warrington is located very close to the motorway network, England football player, Michael Owen. and with two train stations in the town centre and close to the campus, there is easy access to the nearby cities of Warrington’s rugby league team, Warrington Wolves, is Manchester and Liverpool. The holiday resort of Blackpool one of the top rugby league clubs in the UK and has just and the glorious Lake District are little more than an hour In and around Chester In and around and Warrington moved to a new state-of-the-art stadium. Wolves annually away. challenge for honours, with their greatest player being the legendary Brian Bevan, the scorer of the highest Weather number of tries in either rugby code. Sport is part of the Students from warmer countries are sometimes concerned culture in Warrington, with basketball, gymnastics, rowing, about the weather in the UK. Although it is true that we athletics, martial arts, golf, tennis and football clubs and 11 have a variety of climate changes, the weather in the associations. North West of England is generally mild, without severe extremes. From November, it becomes colder, although we do not often have snow. When we do, it is very dramatic, and an interesting new experience! Average daytime temperatures in winter are about 5-8 degrees centigrade, but may drop to below freezing at night. Buildings are well heated to cope with winter weather. In the summer, daily temperatures are usually between 17 to 28 degrees centigrade, with gentle breezes to make it a very pleasant time of the year.

Changes in British weather during the autumn, winter, spring and summer mean that the scenery and countryside show some dramatic variation, which many international students enjoy very much.

You will probably need to buy some warm clothing for the cooler times of the year - a warm jacket or coat, a good pair of shoes or boots, a couple of woollen pullovers ,a scarf, hat and gloves. These can be bought quite cheaply locally.

email us at [email protected] international student guide 2009 entry Course Index

Below is a list of current undergraduate and postgraduate degree courses available by full-time study. Details of the courses can be found in our undergraduate and postgraduate prospectuses as well as on our website at www.chester.ac.uk

All of the taught degree programmes at the University of Chester follow a fl exible modular pattern. Undergraduate students take six modules in each full year of study. Unless otherwise stated, programmes are delivered at the Chester campus. Course Index Undergraduate Courses (three years, unless otherwise stated)

BA/BSc/BTh/LLB Single Honours Human Nutrition 12 Accounting and Finance* Information Systems Management Advertising (Warrington campus) International Business* - 3 and 4 year programmes. Animal Behaviour The 4-year programme includes one year of paid work Animal Behaviour and Welfare (Level 1 is taught at experience , ) Internet Technologies Archaeology Journalism Biology Law (LLB), Law with Criminology (LLB), Law with Biomedical Sciences Journalism (LLB) Business Studies – 3 and 4 year programmes. The 4-year Management 3 and 4 year programmes. The 4-year programme includes one year of paid work experience programme includes one year of paid work experience Business Management (Warrington campus) Marketing 3 and 4 year programmes. The 4-year Commercial Music Production (Warrington campus) programme includes one year of paid work experience Communication Studies Mathematics Computer Science Multimedia Technologies Criminology Nutrition and Dietetics Dance Politics* Drama and Theatre Studies Popular Music Performance Economics* Psychology English Radio Production and Media Studies (Warrington campus) English Language* Religious Studies Events Management Sociology Fine Art Spanish Forensic Biology Sport and Exercise Sciences French Sport Development (Warrington campus) Geography Social Work (Warrington campus) German Theology Graphic Design Tourism Management Health and Social Care TV Production and Media Studies (Warrington campus) History

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BA/BSc Combined Honours International Development Studies Accounting and Finance* Internet Technologies 13 Advertising (Warrington campus) Journalism (Chester and Warrington campuses) Animal Behaviour Law Archaeology Marketing (Chester and Warrington campuses) Biology Management Business Management (Warrington campus) Mathematics Commercial Music Production (Warrington campus) Media Studies (Warrington campus) Communication Studies Multimedia Technologies Computer Science Natural Hazard Management Computing* (Warrington campus) Nutrition Criminology Politics* Creative Writing Popular Music Dance Public Relations (Warrington campus) Digital Photography* (Warrington campus) Psychology Drama and Theatre Studies Radio Production (Warrington campus) Economics* Sociology Education Studies Spanish English Sport and Exercise Sciences English Language* Sport Development (Warrington campus) Events Management (Chester & Warrington campuses) Theology and Religious Studies Film Studies (Warrington campus) Tourism Fine Art TV Production (Warrington campus) Forensic Biology French Courses marked * are subject to validation. Geography German Graphic Design (Chester and Warrington campuses) History International Business*

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Postgraduate Taught Courses Research Opportunities (All of the Masters degrees are available on a one-year The following academic departments welcome applications full-time basis unless otherwise stated). from international students for MPhil or PhD research: Not all of the subjects described in the postgraduate (Potential research students are advised to make contact prospectus are available for full-time study. Given below with the appropriate department to establish that the are all the full-time postgraduate courses we offer to relevant research supervisory expertise exists before international (Non-EU) students. completing an application form. You can also visit the University website at www.chester.ac.uk, for detailed MA 19th Century Literature* Course Index information on the research specialisms of academic staff). MA Art Therapy* MBA Business Administration Biological Sciences (including Dietetics and Nutrition) MA Creative and Cultural Management Business and Management MSc Cardiovascular Rehabilitation (accredited by the Computer Science and Information Systems Royal College of Physicians, London) English 14 MA Crime and Justice Fine Art MSc Exercise and Nutrition Science (accredited by the Health and Social Care Royal College of Physicians, London) Geography MA Fine Art History (including Archaeology) MA Journalism Studies* (Warrington campus) Mathematics MSc Information Systems Performing Arts MSc Management (No work experience required) Psychology MSc Management (Finance) Social and Communication Studies MSc Management (HRM) Sport and Exercise Sciences MSc Management (Information Systems) Theology and Religious Studies MSc Management (International Business) Centre for Exercise and Nutrition Science MSc Management (Tourism Management) Centre for Public Health Research MSc Mathematics (and Statistics) Centre for Religion and the Biosciences MA Military History Centre for Victorian Studies MA Newspaper Journalism* (Warrington campus) MA Performance Practice Visiting Students MA Popular Music Documentary* (Warrington campus) MSc Psychology: Theory, Methods and Applications Any student wishing to take a short period of study (one MSc Public Health Nutrition year or less) as a visiting student is welcome to enquire MSc Research Methods about the availability of appropriate courses. Chester MA Science and Religion welcomes US and European Union exchange students from MSc Science Communication either our partner institutions, or elsewhere, for one-year or MA Social Work (2 years full-time) single semester periods at Chester or Warrington. MSc Sociology of Sport and Exercise MSc Sport Science (with named pathways in Sports Psychology and Physiology)* MA Television Production (Warrington campus) MSc Weight Management MTh Theology and Religious Studies: Applied Theology Courses marked * are subject to validation. international student guide 2009 entry visit our website at www.chester.ac.uk/international Living in Chester or Warrington

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Living in Chester or Warrington Airport Meeting When you have accepted our offer of a place on a degree The International Welfare Offi cer welcomes students course and you have paid your tuition fee deposit, you arriving at Manchester or Liverpool Airport, or Chester will be sent a copy of our ‘Information for International Railway Station, on specifi ed dates before the start of Students’ booklet, which gives you extra information on term. You will be notifi ed of the airport collection dates and Visa/Entry Clearance, Finance, Accommodation, English times in advance so that you can arrange your fl ights. language and welfare support. The booklet also provides information on our induction programme, details on how Student Induction to open a bank account, register with a local doctor, and Induction Week for all new students takes place the week about part-time employment opportunities before the start of teaching. A programme of events will be put together to help you fi nd your way around, and to International Student Welfare and Support introduce you to the services available on campus, and in The International Student Welfare Offi cer provides support the city. During induction week, all essential documentation for you throughout your stay in Chester or Warrington. She and registration will be completed, and you will have the will be the fi rst port of call for any questions or problems, opportunity to visit your academic department(s) for the and will put you in contact with people who can help. You fi rst time. Social events are offered to help you become will receive a ‘welcome pack’ with useful information when familiar with your new surroundings, and to give you the you arrive. opportunity to make new friends. Detailed information regarding Induction Week is sent to all new students nearer the time.

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Accommodation • Family Accommodation While every attempt is made to assist students with Coming to live in the UK may mean living abroad for the families to fi nd accommodation in the private sector, it is fi rst time. We understand that this may be a diffi cult and not possible to offer campus accommodation for family emotional experience for you and your family, and we try to occupancy. do everything possible to help new international students feel at home in their new surroundings. • How to Apply for Accommodation After fi rmly accepting your place at the University of • Guaranteed Accommodation Chester and paying your tuition fee deposit, we will We guarantee to fi nd accommodation for all our send you the “Information for International Students” international students if applications are received by the booklet together with an Accommodation Application stated deadlines. This will normally be on campus, but late Form. The booklet will give you detailed information on applicants may be placed in other suitable accommodation accommodation and accommodation deposit payment. close to the campus. You should complete and return the accommodation • Accommodation Costs application form to the Accommodation Offi ce, University Accommodation would normally cost between £73.15- of Chester, Parkgate Road, Chester, CH1 4BJ, UK, £77.35 per week (2008/9). More detailed information together with an accommodation bond of £200 by about the accommodation available will be provided in the the end of July. It will not be possible to guarantee Information for International Students’ booklet. University accommodation if we receive your completed accommodation application form and the bond after this date, although we will do everything we can to help you to fi nd private accommodation.

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Living Costs The cost of living in Chester or Warrington is fairly cheap, compared with other parts of the UK, and it is possible to live quite economically. We recommend that international students should allow at least £7,200 to £8,000 for each calendar year for all living expenses, which includes accommodation, books, local transport and day-to-day living costs. Tuition Fees The level of tuition fees charged to a student is governed by UK legislation, which states that certain students may be charged a higher level of fees than those who are classifi ed as UK or European Union (EU) students. In order to enable the University to decide which level of fees to charge individual students, a ‘Fee Status Questionnaire’ will be circulated to students who are offered a place at the University of Chester and who think they should be classed as ‘home fees’.

The annual tuition fees for international students (Non-EU) (undergraduate and postgraduate taught programmes) in Money Matters 2009/10 are as follows. (Please note: there may be a small increase in these tuition fees in future years):

The annual tuition fees for international students (undergraduate and postgraduate taught programmes) commencing studies in 2009/10 are: 17 BAND D £7,398* PER YEAR Undergraduate Postgraduate Accounting & Finance MA Management Business MA Crime and Justice Business Studies MA Military History Business Management (W) MSc Science and Religion Communication Studies MA Science Communication Creative Writing MA Theology and Religious Studies: Criminology Applied Theology Early Childhood Studies MA 19th Century Literature English English Language Events Management (C & W) History International Business International Development Studies Law Law with Criminology (LLB) Law with Journalism (LLB) Management Marketing (C & W) Politics Public Relations Sociology Theology and Religious Studies Tourism/Tourism Management Subjects based at Warrington Campus (W) All others based at Chester Campus

email us at [email protected] international student guide 2009 entry BAND C £8,064* PER YEAR Undergraduate Postgraduate Archaeology MA Art Therapy Advertising (W) MA Counselling Christian Youth Work MA Creative and Cultural Commercial Music Production (W) Management Computer Science MA Fine Art Computing (W) MSc Information Systems Counselling Skills MSc Mathematics (and Statistics) Dance MSc Occupational Psychology Digital Photography (W) MA Performance Practice Drama & Theatre Studies MSc Psychology: Theory, Methods Education Studies and Applications Film Studies (W) MSc Research Methods Fine Art MA Social Work (2 yr full-time) French, MSc Sociology of Sport and Geography Exercise Money Matters German MSc Sport Science Graphic Design (C & W) MA TV Production Health and Social Care MSc Business Psychology * Information Systems Management Internet Technologies 18 Journalism Mathematics Media Studies (W) Multimedia Technologies Psychology Photography Popular Music Radio Production & Media Studies (W) Social Work (W) Sport & Exercise Sciences Spanish Sport Development (W) TV Production & Media Studies (W)

BAND B £8,640* PER YEAR Undergraduate Postgraduate Animal Behaviour/Animal Behaviour and Welfare MSc Public Health Nutrition Biology Forensic Biology Human Nutrition Natural Hazard Management Nutrition

MSc Exercise & Nutrition Science £9,540 for the course MSc Cardiovascular RehabilitationMSc £9,540 for the course Weight Management £9,540 for the course MBA £9,000 for the course

Subjects based at Warrington Campus (W) All others based at Chester Campus

international student guide 2009 entry visit our website at www.chester.ac.uk/international Visiting Students, irrespective of subject: £3,906 per semester or £7,812 per year Tuition fees for research study (MPhil and PhD) for 2007/8 were: Classroom-based research £8,700 Laboratory-based research £11,300 Junior Year Abroad: English Language plus academic study: £2,304 - £6,003 depending on start date International Foundation Programme 2009/10 Fees: Full-year £6,450 – January to July (24 weeks) £4,200/£4,400 (depending on course code) *Please note that the above tuition fees may be subject to change due to infl ation Money Matters Within the fi rst few days after arrival, students will be asked to register formally with the University, and to make arrangements for the payment of tuition fees. This can be done in one single payment at the start of each year, or in two instalments throughout the academic year. Deposit Payments 19 In some countries, including India, Pakistan and most of Africa, it is more diffi cult to get entry clearance into the UK as a student. Paying a deposit increases your chances of getting a student visa. Therefore, a tuition fee deposit of £1,500 will be charged to all students who fi rmly accept a place with us. Deposits can be refunded in exceptional circumstances. Each case will be treated on an individual basis and students will be asked to produce evidence, e.g. visa refusal letter, or other necessary documents, to prove their case. Please note: £150 of your tuition fee deposit will be non-refundable. This is to cover any necessary administration costs related to your application

Financial Help for International Students The University of Chester has its own Bursary scheme. Full-time international students (Non-EU) (undergraduate or postgraduate) may be offered a bursary of £1,000 to reduce their tuition fee costs. Students who meet our academic entry requirements, accept their place on the course, and pay the full tuition fee in advance of enrolment, will be offered a £1,000 bursary. This bursary is awarded in the form of discount. You will receive more information on this with your offer letter. Please note that you will only be eligible for the bursary if you or a member of your family, or other private sponsor will be paying your fees. Please note that no bursary will be awarded to you if you are funded by your employer or another government body. We also offer course specifi c scholarships up to £2,000. Please contact the International Offi ce for more details. For PhD research students, the University of Chester offers a small number of scholarships, or Gladstone Fellowships, each year which cover tuition fees at the UK/EU rate. The university contributes half of the funding, with the remainder coming from external sponsors. Gladstone Fellowships will be on offer subject to the availability of external sponsors. In addition, the British Government offers a number of scholarships each year, including the British Chevening Scholarships, Department for International Development (DfID) scholarships, and, for PhD students, the Overseas Research Students Awards Scheme. Full details of the various awards are given on the British Council website: www.britishcouncil.org

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Details of the entry requirements for each degree and • IELTS (The International English Language Testing research programme are given in the relevant prospectus and Service): an overall score of not less than 6.0 on our website, www.chester.ac.uk/international. International (undergraduate) and 6.5 (postgraduate), with no less students applying for undergraduate, postgraduate than 5.5 in any band (www.ielts.org) or research programmes will be expected to have the appropriate entry qualifi cations equivalent to UK qualifi cations. • TOEFL (Testing of English as a Foreign Language): When you apply to the University of Chester, in order to Undergraduate (except Law) 550 points or above establish equivalencies of your qualifi cations, please send the (computer based test 213), Postgraduate 600 points or following directly to the International Offi ce: above (computer based test 250) • certifi ed copies of your academic transcripts (certifi cates, • UCLES ( Local Examinations diplomas), showing grades/marks (translated into Syndicate) Certifi cate of Profi ciency in English: Grade C English) or above Entry Requirements • the full title of the qualifi cation obtained, subjects • UCLES (University of Cambridge Local Examinations studied, examinations taken (examination board), award Syndicate) Cambridge Advanced English A or B and marks/grades obtained • ARELS Undergraduate Pass, Credit, Higher Certifi cate and Diploma Pass or Postgraduate Credit 20 • information on any relevant work experience (CV). • BEC Higher – Undergraduate Grade C or above, Recognised Qualifi cations Postgraduate Grade B or above We accept a wide range of qualifi cations for entry *You can ask TOEFL to send your scores directly to the to undergraduate study, including the International University of Chester. Our institution code number is 3886. Baccalaureate, European Baccalaureate, French Baccalaureate, German Abitur, American High School Diploma International Foundation Programme (plus SAT and Advanced Placement Tests or Achievement Tests). We consider all undergraduate and postgraduate This course is designed for those who are likely to need applications individually on merit, and for postgraduate study the preparatory foundation course, with intensive English we may also take into account appropriate work experience. Language tuition. Applicants will need to demonstrate an academic study level of between UK GCSE and GCE English Language Requirements Advanced Level, or equivalent. Advice will be given on entry standards. For September entry, English language profi ciency With the exception of foreign language modules, all must be at IELTS 4.5 (or equivalent), and for January entry, programmes at Chester are taught and assessed in English. If IELTS 5.0 (or equivalent). your fi rst language is not English you must be able to assure the University that your level of English Language profi ciency Popular routes at the University of Chester for students on is suffi cient to enable you to follow your course successfully. the International Foundation Programme include: The University requires a qualifi cation in one of the following: • Biosciences • IGCSE English as a Second Language (E2L): minimum • Business & Management grade C • Computer Science • Health Sciences • GCSE or IGCSE (or equivalent) English as a First • Law Language: minimum grade C • Tourism

international student guide 2009 entry visit our website at www.chester.ac.uk/international The Junior Year Abroad Programme This programme is a great opportunity for university students from all over the world to study for a year in Chester and experience the best of language school and university life. The programme includes intensive English Language and study skills and one third of the academic year at the University of Chester. Applicants for this programme are normally university students in their own country with a minimum of one year of study. For the full year programme the entry requirement is IELTS 4.5 (or equivalent). Pre-Sessional Courses This course is for undergraduate and postgraduate students Entry Requirements who have been advised to take a pre-sessional course before commencement of their degree programme. There are 6, 12 and 16-week courses with entry requirements of IELTS 6.0, 5.5 and 5.0 (or equivalent). For more details and an application form for the International 21 Foundation Programme, the Junior Year Abroad Programme or Pre- Sessional courses, please contact: English in Chester, 9-11 Stanley Place, Chester CH1 2LU Tel: +44 1244 318913 Fax: +44 1244 320091 Email: [email protected] Credit Transfer Scheme (CATS) If you have previously undertaken a higher education course and have been awarded credits for modules (units) completed elsewhere, you may be able to transfer onto a course at the University of Chester at an appropriate level. A transfer application form is available from the International Offi ce, University of Chester, Parkgate Road, Chester, CH1 4BJ, UK. The application must be completed and returned together with copies of up-to-date transcripts, the course you wish to transfer onto and a CV.

email us at [email protected] international student guide 2009 entry How to Apply Undergraduate Applications entry requirements. The British Council in your own country will also offer advice if needed. If you are applying for a full-time undergraduate programme you should apply through the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS). PhD or MPhil Research Applications UCAS provides a central admissions service for all students applying Applicants for PhD or MPhil research study are advised to contact the to full-time undergraduate courses at UK universities. International University in the fi rst instance, to establish whether the appropriate Students may apply online using the ‘Apply Service’ available through expertise is available to offer supervision for the research thesis. UCAS. This is a web-based application system that allows international Research topics vary, and may be interdisciplinary (involving staff from applicants to apply to universities in the UK through the Apply link on several departments of the University), so it is important for the students the UCAS website (www..com). If you do not have access to the to talk to the academic staff in the department(s) concerned at an early internet, please contact the UCAS Customer Relations Team on +44 stage, to formulate a research proposal. Initial enquiries should be (0)870 1122211. Advice is also available from British Council Offi ces and made to the Graduate School, where advice and an application form other centres overseas. will be given. Applications for research degrees cannot be made online, The UCAS institutional code name for the University of Chester is however, you can download a copy of the application form from our How to Apply CHSTR and the Institution code is C55. Details of our course codes website: www.chester.ac.uk/postgraduate. You must sign and return the may be found in the UCAS directory (which will be sent to you when you paper copy to the Graduate School at the University of Chester. request an application) or on the UCAS website (www.ucas.com) More detail about postgraduate study by research is provided in an Students resident in Guyana, India, Luxemburg, Mauritius, Tanzania information pack, available from our Graduate School. Please contact and Thailand are advised to submit their UCAS applications through the Deborah Vranch email: [email protected] 22 appropriate High Commission or Embassy Offi ce in London, UK. For entry to a research MPhil or PhD, applicants should normally have, Regardless of your nationality, if you are applying from outside the or expect to obtain, the equivalent of a British ‘Upper Second Class European Union you are able to apply at any time between 1 September Degree’ or better, in a discipline appropriate to their intended area of and 30 June. For Art and Design “Route B” courses you must apply research. Students must also be able to provide evidence of English through UCAS between 1 January and 24 March. Language profi ciency equivalent to at least IELTS 7.0. We strongly advise you to submit your application as early as possible. When selecting postgraduate students, programme leaders and This will give you plenty of time to make visa, travel and accommodation supervisors pay particular attention to each applicant’s personal arrangements. These arrangements may take a long time. statement and the reports from referees, as well as academic qualifi cations. You must take care to complete each section of the Postgraduate Applications form carefully, so that the application can be processed as quickly as possible. For research students, the application form must contain a For entry to a postgraduate taught programme (MA, MSc, MBA, MTh) detailed research proposal, which needs to have been discussed with an application form may be obtained from the International Offi ce, or the potential academic supervisor before being submitted. can be completed online, at www.chester.ac.uk/international. Completed application forms should be sent to the International Offi ce, University of Important Information for all Postgraduate Applicants Chester, Parkgate Road, Chester CH1 4BJ, UK. The application must If you are a non-EU/EEA (including be accompanied with copies of up-to-date transcripts and certifi cates Switzerland) national and are (translated into English) for the qualifi cations you have obtained and two planning to take postgraduate study completed reference forms in support of the application. Applications in the UK in certain Technology, will not be considered until appropriate references and other supporting Engineering or Science subjects documents have been received. Referees are normally people who are then you will now need to obtain able to confi rm that the student has reached the academic level required, an ATAS (Academic Technology and would be able to cope with the degree work involved. Approval Scheme) certifi cate For entry to a Masters programme, you will normally need to have a good before applying for your Visa, Entry level of pass in your fi rst degree from a recognised Institution. Relevant Clearance or Extension of Stay experience may also be taken into account. If you are unsure about the as a student. For further details comparability of your qualifi cations, please send copies of your transcripts regarding this scheme, how to apply and whether you will need an ATAS and certifi cates (translated into English) to the International Offi ce at the certifi cate please refer to the following website: www.fco.gov.uk/atas University and they will be happy to advise you on whether you meet the

international student guide 2009 entry visit our website at www.chester.ac.uk/international Immigration and Visas Students who are resident in a country of the European Union will not normally need a visa. For those outside the EU, the process of applying for a visa often takes some time, and usually involves an interview with an Immigration Offi cer. You must allow several months from the time you apply, before your course is due to start.

• Points Based System (Tier 4 – Students) From the end of March 2009 would-be students applying for a visa to enter the UK will be assessed under the new Points Based System. Students will come under the Tier 4 category and will apply for a ‘General Student’ visa. When applying for a visa you must show that you have:

• Evidence of suffi cient funds to pass a *maintenance test; How to Apply • Your education documents (original certifi cates and transcripts) which have been used in order to obtain an offer from your chosen education establishment; • Evidence that you have been accepted onto the following: A full-time UK Degree level course or above in a publicly funded 23 Higher Education Institution (HEI);

• Maintenance Test* • For students on courses of less than 12 months, you will be expected to show that you hold suffi cient funds to cover the full cost of your course fees plus £600 per month for each month of the course up to a maximum of 12 months • For students on courses of more than 12 months, you will be expected to show that you have suffi cient funds to pay the fi rst year of fees only plus approximately £7,200 (outside London) to cover your fi rst year in the UK. Identity Cards for Foreign Nationals From 25 November 2008 the UK Border Agency has changed the way it issues permission to stay in the UK. The Identity card for foreign nationals is proof of a holder’s right to stay, work or study in the UK, and can also be used for identifi cation purposes, i.e. opening bank accounts etc. This will involve giving your biometric data (fi ngerprints and a digital photograph).

For up-to-date information on which immigration categories are issued with cards please see the UK Border Agency website at: www.ukba.homeoffi ce.gov.uk

email us at [email protected] international student guide 2009 entry Learning Resources and Student Support Learning Resources prayer room is available at both Chester and Warrington campuses. For Muslim students, there is a mosque located near the main Chester Learning Resources offers library and information services and open campus and in Warrington town centre. access computers at all of our sites. The friendly and helpful staff will provide you with the books, journals, multi-media materials and • Working and Studying computerised information resources that you will need for your course, If you are enrolled on a full-time course that lasts for at least six months, wherever you are based. We also have a TV studio and editing suites, you are permitted to work up to twenty hours during term time, and full which may be booked by students. E-books and e-journals can be time during holidays. Please remember, to gain entry clearance into the accessed 24/7, using any computer with Internet access, at home, work UK as a student, you must show that you have enough money to support or in our open access computer areas. On our Warrington campus, we yourself without working. also have a large collection of feature fi lms to support Media Studies. In order to be allowed to work, you need to have a ‘restriction’ rather Student Support and Guidance than ‘prohibition’ on work. If you are applying for a course of more than six months, you can expect to be given a ‘restriction’ on work. Entry Learning and Resources Student Support The International Student Welfare Offi cer provides support for you clearance authorities will put a sticker or stamp in your passport on your throughout your stay at both the Chester and Warrington campuses. conditions on work, when they issue a visa for the UK before travelling, or The International Welfare Offi cer issues a Welcome Handbook to each your conditions on work will be stamped in your passport on arrival. new international student on arrival, as well as organising a series of information and social events during induction week. There are also Student and Graduate Careers together with the Students’ Union 24 cultural events and visits to local tourist attractions arranged throughout and Student Development, can help you to fi nd part-time or voluntary the year. Student Support and Guidance can provide you with information, work, and can assist you to use these experiences in developing your advice and support on personal, social, academic and fi nancial issues employability skills. during your time with us. Student Support and Guidance have offi ces on both the Chester and Warrington campuses. • Students’ Union Chester Students’ Union has two sites, one on each of our campuses, • Specifi c Needs and they provide the focal point for student representation, information, The University of Chester is committed to a policy of equality of advice, entertainment and services. During induction week, the Students’ opportunities for applicants with disabilities or specifi c needs. The Union will ensure that your introduction to student life is as smooth, and Disability and Specifi c Needs Support Worker is able to offer support as much fun, as possible. Social and cultural events organised by the and advice regarding funding for special equipment, special exam Students’ Union will give you the opportunity to make new friends and get arrangements, specialist tutorial support and medical liaison. If you want to know the campus and the town. to know more about the services and facilities available, please contact a member of the Disability/Specifi c Needs team through our website at: • Equality and Diversity http://chester.ac.uk/studentsupport/welfare.html The University of Chester is committed to the active promotion of equality of opportunity, and aims to ensure that all applicants are treated solely on • Health Care the basis of their aptitude, ability and potential to pursue all modes and International students enrolled on a course of at least six months duration forms of study and to achieve their full potential. The University will seek are entitled to the same free health care benefi ts as home students. You to ensure that no one will be disadvantaged or discriminated against may register with a National Health Service (NHS) doctor when you arrive on the grounds of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, in Chester or Warrington. Advice on how to register with a doctor will be religion or belief, disability, gender, gender expression and given during Induction Week. Visits to the doctor and hospital stays are identity, sexual orientation, civil partnership/marital free, but you will have to pay a small fee towards medication. You or parental status, age, or socio-economic may also receive discounted treatment from opticians and National background. The University also seeks Health Service dentists. actively to increase levels of recruitment from groups currently under-represented • Religion in higher education and aims to offer Founded by the in 1839, the Chaplaincy is a central educational opportunities to those members part of campus life. The Chaplaincy team are there to help all students, of the community who are capable of benefi ting whether of the Christian faith, or of another faith. A special multi-faith from them.

international student guide 2009 entry visit our website at www.chester.ac.uk/international Frequently Asked Questions... What kind of visa do I need to be able to study in the UK? For 2009/0 the bond is £200 and this is to cover any possible damage charges. If you want us to reserve your accommodation for you, you If you come from a “visa national” country, you will need a General student will be required to send the bond payment together with your completed visa to study in the UK. In order to be successful in obtaining a General accommodation application form by the end of July. If, at the end of your stay student visa you must show that you have: in this accommodation, there has been no damage to the accommodation, • Evidence of suffi cient funds to pass a *maintenance test; and you do not owe any fees to University of Chester, the deposit of £200 • Your education documents (original certifi cates and transcripts) will be refunded to you. which have been used in order to obtain an offer from your When should I apply for a student visa? chosen education establishment; You should apply for your student visa after you have: • Evidence that you have been accepted onto the following: • accepted your place on a full-time course A full-time UK Degree level course or above in a publicly funded Higher Education Institution (HEI); • paid any tuition fees deposit, if applicable • received an unconditional letter from Chester confi rming that you have *Maintenance Test

met all academic, English language and fi nancial conditions Asked Frequently Questions • For students on courses of less than 12 months, you will be • applied for your accommodation and paid the accommodation bond expected to show that you hold suffi cient funds to cover the full cost of your course fees plus £600 per month for each month of When should I make my travel arrangements? the course up to a maximum of 12 months We recommend that you wait until you receive your student visa before • For students on courses of more than 12 months, you will be making your travel arrangements. The International Welfare Offi ce will expected to show that you have suffi cient funds to pay the fi rst arrange to meet you at Manchester Airport or Chester railway station on 25 year of fees only plus approximately £7,200 (outside London) to specifi ed dates. cover your fi rst year in the UK. Do I need medical insurance? You must allow several months from the time you apply, before your course If you are an international student and have enrolled on a course for at is due to start. least six months, you will benefi t from the same free health care benefi ts Can international students study part time? as home students. However, we do advise all international students to also take out their own personal insurance prior to arrival in the UK. If you are a student from outside the European Union it will not normally be possible to study part-time in the UK. In order to get visa/entry clearance Can I apply late? into the UK as a student, you have to enrol on a full-time course. To be able A late application may be accepted if places are still available. However, to enrol on a part-time course as an international student, you are required we strongly advise you to apply as early as possible, as the application to have Indefi nite Leave to Remain status in the UK for a reason other than process can be quite time consuming for overseas students. It takes a lot studying. of time to pay a deposit if needed, to prepare and apply for a student visa, I live in the UK/EU. What fees do I pay? as well as make your travel arrangements. If you have lived in the UK/EU for more than three years prior to the start of your Do I have to pay all my fees as soon as I arrive? course, but not for the purpose of full-time education, you may be classifi ed as You may pay all your fi rst year’s tuition fees before or on enrolment, or you a Home Fees student. However, this issue is more complicated. If you think may pay in two instalments – September and January. you may be eligible for Home Fees, please contact the International Offi ce When does the academic year start and fi nish? and we will send you a Fees Assessment Questionnaire. After receiving the completed questionnaire, together with all relevant documents attached to it, Our academic year starts in September and fi nishes in June for we will be able to determine your fees status. undergraduate courses. Postgraduate courses start in September and fi nish the following September. Postgraduate students do not have a summer I am a refugee. What fees do I pay? vacation. There are two breaks during the academic year (Christmas and If you have been granted refugee status in the UK, you may be granted Home Easter) of approximately three weeks. Fees status, even if you have lived in the UK less than three years. This does Do I need a visa to visit other European countries? not apply to asylum seekers. The rules regarding refugees and asylum seekers are complex, so please contact the International Offi ce for advice. If you would like to travel to other European countries such as France and Spain while you are studying in the UK, you may need a tourist visa. Do I have to pay an accommodation bond (deposit)? Please contact our International Welfare Offi cer, who will be happy to offer It is University policy that all students must pay an accommodation bond. you guidance on this matter.

email us at [email protected] international student guide 2009 entry Our Students Say...

Whether someone is returning to education My name is Saeed Babalail and I am or looking forward to update professional a 1st year student at the University of skills, University of Chester is the best place Chester. I am studying Business Studies. to start the future plans. A postgraduate Before starting my Bachelor Degree I program is a continuous learning process; attended English Language courses at the faculties in the university improved our English in Chester for one year. I enjoy level of thinking and made us think out of staying in Chester; it is a really nice and the box. quiet place with friendly people. Studying at the University is not easy but is very I had visited more than 80 universities online and it became very diffi cult for interesting. The teaching staff are always me to select a university to do my MBA, helping students to put more effort into however the academic strength, staff and their work and to see their full potential.

Our students say... faculties interested me in being a part of this The fi rst semester of my academic year university. The international welfare staff are has already fi nished and I am looking so supportive, they have taken care of us even before we landed in the forward to the next semester although I am country, by arranging a pick-up from the airport and safely landing us excited about the Christmas holidays! in our respective accommodation. I am sure that studying in Chester will 26 Chester is a wonderful city, an international heritage. It has the UK’s contribute enormously to my future life. largest zoo, splendid cathedral and prime Roman Amphitheatre thus being one of the best tourist destinations in the UK. The city centre, Saeed Babalail market place, shops and stores are just a 10 minute walk away from BA Business Studies the University. From Saudi Arabia

As soon as we became a part of the University, we had unlimited access The city of Chester is a wonderful place, the air is clean and the people are wonderful. to all resources like online library, fi tness suite, clubs, swimming pool Not suprisingly so is the University. etc to execute all our needs. There were international fi lms organised for us to make us feel at home, where I got to make so many new At fi rst I had some trouble getting used to friends all around the university in different courses, which I may have new food and having to make new friends never met on my own. The university arranged small trips to nearby but with excellent support from staff and places so that we knew places around us, they helped us not to feel learning resources I would choose Chester home sick and to make as many friends as possible. all over again.

Make the most of it at the University of Chester, it is a lifelong opportunity The formula at Chester is simple, if you need it just ask and you are to learn and explore. It’s only regarding you and your exposure. likely to get a positive response all the time.

Pooja Shah Wofai Okai Iwara MBA MA Management From India From Nigeria Representatives in your Country The University of Chester has representatives in a number of countries. They have copies of the University of Chester prospectuses, application forms and other literature and will be happy to help you throughout the application process to the University, as well as give you advice and assistance for UK Entry Clearance/Visa procedures. For more information please see “Agents in Your Country” at our website: www.chester.ac.uk/international

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email us at [email protected] international student guide 2009 entry The University of Chester is one of the oldest university-sector institutions in the UK off ers a diverse range of academic and professional courses provides a safe but vibrant environment in which to study and live

For further information, please contact:

Nelly Sologashvili-Purcell International Development Offi cer Email: [email protected]

Emma Burrows International Admissions Email: [email protected]

Kirsty Taylor International Offi ce Email: [email protected]

University of Chester, Parkgate Road, Chester, Cheshire CH1 4BJ. Tel: +44 1244 511000, Fax +44 1244 511302.

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