University of Chester - Postgraduate Guide 2024

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2nd in the UK

for Postgraduate Study Whatuni Student Choice Awards, 2023

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“University was far more than I expected. People here at the University of Chester are really nice, friendly and supportive.

I was really worried that I would have a hard time in the first couple of weeks, but they made it feel like home.”

Allam Cardiovascular Disease MSc

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World Leading Research Research Excellence Framework, 2021

More than half of our research is world leading or internationally excellent.

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“Chester has provided me with many opportunities; from incorporating my research into teaching, to leading on the postgraduate research symposium organisation and supporting Chester Students’ Union activities. It is a beautiful campus, situated in a very peaceful city. It is a great place for postgraduate research studies for people from any background and discipline.”

Dale PhD student, Department of Geography and Environment

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Top 20

Student City

Student Crowd, Best Student Cities 2022

Student reviews in areas such as cost of living, restaurants, nightlife, shopping options and public transport rank us in the top 20 student cities in the UK.

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“The time I spent in Chester was very enjoyable due to the rich student atmosphere of the city and the friendliness of the local residents.

Honestly, Chester is a great place to live with numerous fun pubs, parks and leisure facilities to enjoy.”

Colm Obesity and Weight Management MSc

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Contents 10 Welcome to the University of Chester

52 Your Future

12 More Than a Number

54 Reach Your Career Goals

14 We’re on the Map

56 Getting Ahead

16 Learning Locations

58 Undergraduate to Postgraduate

22 Your Place, Your Space

60 No Age Limit to Learning

24 Commuting Students

62 Studying Whilst Working

26 Chester

64 Qualification Types

28 Warrington

66 Research at Chester

30 Shrewsbury

68 Study That Suits You

32 Seize Opportunities

70 Flexible Study

34 Be Part of a Community

72 Course Directory

36 A University for Everyone

74 Course Listing

40 Supporting You

102 How to Apply: Taught Degree

42 Our Students’ Union

104 How to Apply: Research Degree

44 Extracurricular Activities

106 Fees and Funding

46 Get Active

108 Graduate Loyalty Discount

48 A Unique Experience

110 Next Steps

50 Why Choose Postgraduate Study?

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Welcome to the University of Chester Whether you’re looking to change careers, boost your CV or learn more about an area you’re interested in, we’re here to help you achieve your goals.

Founded in 1839, we pre-date all but a handful of other English higher education providers. The University of Chester of today is a 21st-century institution that is still guided by the principles that founded it. Our open, inclusive and supportive approach ensures we provide all students with a premium, personalised and purposeful experience. We are committed to creating an outstanding learning atmosphere and supporting every student to achieve great things.

Whether you’re looking to continue to develop skills within your current academic subject area, or you’re looking to take a step in a new direction, our courses are designed with your future employability in mind. You will have access to a wealth of opportunities while being

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taught in subject-specific facilities by industry experts and research-active staff.

Through excellent support and a commitment to equality and diversity, we empower you to succeed regardless of what stage of life you’re at. At Chester, you’ll gain the skills to navigate your future with confidence and achieve your full potential.

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More Than

a Number "One of the things I’ve always said about the University of Chester is that they make you feel like more than a number, and during the process of applying and starting my PhD, I certainly felt like that.

The Department made me feel like a valued member of the University and we were genuinely excited to start my research project.”

Jacob Sociology of Sport and Exercise MSc

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We’re on the Map At the University of Chester, we deliver a large proportion of our courses at our sites in Chester, as well as also offering courses at our University Centres in Warrington, Shrewsbury and Birkenhead.

Birkenhead is 3 hours from London and 2 hours from Birmingham by train.

Chester is 2 hours from London and 1 hour 30 minutes from Birmingham by train.

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Shrewsbury is 2 hours 30 minutes from London and 55 minutes from Birmingham by train.

Warrington is 1 hour 50 minutes from London and 1 hour 20 minutes from Birmingham by train.

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Learning Locations Our learning locations are packed full of subject-specific facilities, have their own libraries, computer suites and study areas, along with plenty of spaces to take a break in between teaching sessions.

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Exton Park, Chester Academic departments: • Biological Sciences

• Chester Medical School • Clinical Sciences and Nutrition • Computer Science • English • Geography and Environment • History and Archaeology • Languages and Cultures • Physical, Mathematical and Engineering Sciences • Psychology • Social Science • Sport and Exercise Sciences • Theology and Religious Studies

Exton Park is where our story began and is home to a number of our academic departments, the Students’ Union, catering outlets, sports and societies, fitness facilities, a bar, mini supermarket and faith spaces. You will also find many of the University’s central support services here, as well as student accommodation.

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Creative Campus, Kingsway, Chester Our specialist creative arts site hosts an array of excellent art, design and performance-based facilities.

Queen’s Park, Chester Home to the Chester Business School, this prestigious site is only a short walk from the lively city centre.

Wheeler, Chester Headquarters for our Education courses, including teacher training, as well as our Health and Social Care and Policing courses, Wheeler provides specialist facilities to put theory into practice at its picturesque riverside location.

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University Centre Warrington Located in the heart of Warrington town, the Centre offers a hands-on and future-focused education for subject areas such as Nursing and Social Work.

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University Centre Shrewsbury Overlooking the River Severn and just a short walk from the bustling streets of Shrewsbury, the Centre is a modern, self-contained space that provides a personal approach to learning.

At Shrewsbury, as well as the Students’ Union and a fitness suite, there is also careers and employability support available by appointment with expert advisers.

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University Centre Birkenhead A small number of our Health and Social Care courses are also delivered at our Centre in Birkenhead, providing students with an outstanding learning environment to practise clinical-based skills.

Formby College Located in Liverpool, Formby College is home to our Endodontology MSc, providing spacious teaching rooms and modern equipment.

Discover more about your learning location visit: chester.ac.uk/learninglocations

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Your Place, Your Space We have a small number of rooms available in Universityowned accommodation for postgraduate and PGCE students, alongside private sector and partnership options.

Warrington If you are seeking accommodation to support your studies at University Centre Warrington, please contact the Accommodation team at accommodation@chester.ac.uk, who will outline some of the options available to you.

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Chester Student accommodation in Chester is made up of University, partnership and private sector residences, and students based in Chester have lots of accommodation options.

Shrewsbury Accommodation for students based in Shrewsbury is in a convenient town-centre location, and the stylish en-suite rooms are also just a ten-minute walk from the Centre.

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Commuting Students

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If you’re considering living at home and commuting to university, our sites have plenty of options and don’t worry, you’ll still be able to access all of the extras that make being a University of Chester student so good.

Public Transport Chester has high-quality public transport links within the city itself, and the region beyond, and these make it really easy to commute. Chester train and bus stations are a 15-minute walk away from our Exton Park learning site, Shrewsbury has a train and bus station nearby and our Warrington site is in the heart of the town centre, easily accessible by bus and train.

Driving We are also able to offer a small number of parking permits to those students who meet the specified criteria; students with disabilities and those who have the furthest to travel are prioritised.

Top Tips From Our Commuting Students • Give yourself plenty of time to arrive and recharge before a session starts.

• Use your commuting time on the train to get work done or prepare instead of wasting it.

• You always have the option to stay at a friend’s accommodation.

• Don’t leave straight away after your lessons, make an effort to stay on campus for a while.

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“Chester is a wonderful city, and everything is near the University.

Nothing’s too far away which is an immense advantage.”

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“Chester is a historical and beautiful city. I like roaming through the city and walking along the city walls.”

Haili English Language and Linguistics MA

“I thoroughly enjoy being part of the close-knit community. I love Chester as a city and feel at home there.”

Chantelle Master of Business Administration (MBA)

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“The market is wonderful as it gives you a variety of experiences and places to shop.

I love the transport system within the Warrington interchange as it connects to other cities and there is the availability of train stations from the town centre.

Warrington is a place to be!”

Ogechukwu Social Work MA

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“In Warrington, I like that there are several retail parks with a variety of shops. Some are within walking distance from the campus and some might require a short bus ride or drive. I’m never afraid of asking for directions if I’m lost because most residents of Warrington are pleasant and willing to help you find your way.”

Rindai Social Work MA

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“As a History student from a much younger country, it’s been really wonderful getting to immerse myself in such a historic location. It’s kind of mind-blowing that I get to be surrounded by hundreds of years of history just on my way to get groceries every day, it’s been a dream come true to study and live here.”

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“I like Shrewsbury because it’s very calm and quiet, I enjoy the natural beauty and tranquillity. I find the people very friendly. Almost every day I go for a walk in the quarry, sit by the river and enjoy the breeze. I like the museum inside the castle and the Harry Potter merchandise store. Shrewsbury gives country vibes, but has all the shopping facilities like cities.“ Shahanje Stem Cells and Regenerative Medicine MSc “As a sports fan, one of my favourite pastimes was watching Shrewsbury Town on Tuesday and Saturdays or taking the train to watch AFC Telford.

Other than football, I enjoyed taking a visit on the train to many castles in Wales and just experiencing a side of the UK which is completely different to the Surrey area that I call home.”

Ben Department of History and Archaeology

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Seize Opportunities “I am incredibly thankful to the University of Chester for their student support services and the staff who are very helpful with assisting to develop both academic and work-related skills. The Careers and Employability team have been a huge help. I undertook the Venture Programme while studying for my MA and I found it to be incredibly valuable with helpful seminars, as well as the Pitch event at which I successfully won prizes to assist the launching of my business.”

Holly Nineteenth Century Literature and Culture MA

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Be Part of a Community No matter who you are, there’s a place for you at the University of Chester.

We treat everyone with respect regardless of age, sex or gender, gender reassignment, identity, race, religion and beliefs, pregnancy, maternity or paternity, disability, appearance, class or background.

We strive to be compassionate and understanding, and work to create an inclusive and safe place, so our members can study, work and live somewhere that promotes tolerance and respect.

Confidential, non-judgmental support and information is available to everyone at the University.

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A University for Everyone At the University of Chester, every individual has value, and we’re committed to providing a working, learning, teaching and research environment that celebrates our differences.

Welcoming Diversity We have an active LGBTQ+ society within the Chester Students’ Union, and our annual Diversity Festival has welcomed key influencers and activists from the LGBTQ+ community as speakers to raise awareness of the discrimination and challenges that LGBTQ+ people still face, and how people can become better allies.

We also have a LGBTQ+ Student Support Network run by Student Services. This network hosts sessions focussing on issues that may impact the wellbeing of people

in the LGBTQ+ community and aims to promote awareness of LGBTQ+ support.

The University has also received the Navajo Merseyside and Cheshire LGBTIQA Charter Mark; one of only two universities in the region to receive this, by demonstrating good practice, commitment and knowledge of the specific needs, issues and barriers facing lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people. We are also heavily involved with Chester Pride, acting as a direct sponsor, participating in the parade, providing use of University land for the event and hosting a stall.

“I have found it really reassuring and supportive that people are accepted for who they are at Chester. I’ve not come across one staff member or peer that has been discriminative. If you’re not confident about your sexuality, the University and LGBTQ+ Society will make you feel supported and not alone.”

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Rising to the Race Equality Challenge At the University, we are committed to creating a more equal society for current and future students. In order to do this, we have employed inspiring individuals, passionate about race equality and education as Student Race Advocates, who work with faculties, departments and all students to actively contribute to many aspects of the University’s work.

They work to improve inclusivity and availability of student opportunities; provide support for Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic students and provide help with welfare issues, reaching out to hard-to-reach students; partnership working with staff on a range of topics; policy input and development; providing mentoring, buddying and reverse mentoring and developing conferences and events.

“My role as a Race Advocate is to ensure engaging events are run for students to gain an education and understanding from. Also focusing on the curriculum and policies within the University, aiming to make these as inclusive as possible for all. I want all BAME students to come to the University of Chester and feel welcomed, supported and part of the family.”

Gemma Race Advocate

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Disability and Inclusion

Studying While Caring

The Disability and Inclusion team support students with disabilities, long term health conditions, sensory impairments, mental health difficulties, social and communication difficulties, for instance Autism and Specific Learning Differences (SpLD) (e.g. Dyslexia). Support can also be provided for temporary or short-term injuries or illness. Specialist staff, Disability Support Officers and SpLD staff will work with you to identify the most appropriate solutions to your potential barriers to learning.

If you are returning to your studies following the birth of a child, are pregnant when applying, or become pregnant during your studies, we are available to provide confidential information, advice and guidance, as well as risk assessments. We take a flexible approach to support, wherever possible, led by you. This applies also to partners and to adoptive parents.

The Disability and Inclusion team can also advise students about applying for Disabled Students’ Allowance (DSA), creating Epilepsy and Seizure care plans, parking permits and creating Personal Emergency Evacuation Plans (PEEP).

If you have caring responsibilities, and would like to talk to others who are also studying at the University of Chester with caring responsibilities, we have a dedicated Carers Network available on Microsoft Teams that you can get involved with.

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Supporting You We have a fantastic range of support services available, helping you to make the most of your university experience.

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Talk to Us Our Student Services can offer guidance and support on a range of issues that might affect your student experience. We have a number of teams within our Department, including Wellbeing and Mental Health, Student Counselling, Financial Support, Disability and Inclusion, Volunteering and Mentoring and the Proctor’s Office (Student Safety, Discipline and Student Complaints).

We have an InfoPoint based at our Exton Park learning site, which you can contact via email, telephone or in person. They will help resolve queries or signpost you to someone who can help.

Where appropriate, referrals can be made to one of the teams listed above for further support.

In addition to all this, we have a 24-hour student assistance helpline for confidential, in-the-moment support from an experienced therapist or adviser who will offer friendly, non-judgemental support.

Alongside this, on-call Residential Advisers and Coordinators live alongside students on-site, offering valuable residential information and delivering ‘flat chats’. Professional Support Services staff are also available out of hours, to ensure students feel fully supported.

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Our Students’ Union Led by representatives elected by students, Students’ Unions are a big part of the university experience.

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Representation Chester Students’ Union (CSU) works closely with the University to ensure that your voice is heard, and that your university experience is all that it can be.

Advice Students’ Unions provide advice to students and CSU offers free, confidential, non-judgemental and impartial advice from experienced advisers whenever you need it.

Campaigns Students’ Unions run campaigns around topics that affect students, and ‘Anti-Spiking’ was one of CSU’s most recent campaigns. University of Chester students, and students nationwide, joined a boycott of night-time venues to stand up against spiking and harassment.

After listening to students, CSU lobbied Cheshire West and Chester Council and local venues to improve their procedures and staff training.

Societies Students’ Unions are home to student-led societies, and CSU has a wide range to choose from. We’re talking things like Marvel, debating, gaming and photography – there’s a bit of something for everyone here.

Events Students’ Unions host a range of events throughout the year, so make sure you get involved and have some fun. CSU’s events range from therapy dogs, pizza parties and writing retreats for postgraduates, to inclusion events such as drag workshops and ‘Reclaim the Night’ marches, amongst other big events like the Welcome Fair, Society Awards and the End of the Year Ball.

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“University of Chester made me feel welcome from the first day. There are many societies to choose from, whatever you like, you will find others with the same interest.”

Ninar Marketing Management MSc

“Outside of my course, I have participated in the Chester Difference Award which shows your commitment to participating in extracurricular careers and employability activities whilst at university, like careers workshops and networking.”

Shirin Engineering Management MSc

“Volunteering with Chester Healthy Eating Workshops (CHEW) was a great way for me to meet like-minded people and connect to the Chester community. The experience has also given me great examples to mention in application forms and job interviews, and has really helped me demonstrate some of the skills required in relevant job roles.”

Holly Public Health Nutrition MSc

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Extracurricular Activities

Extracurricular activities are a great way to make new friends during your postgraduate study, and an opportunity to try something a bit different, grow your skill set and even increase your employability.

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Get Active

The Athletics’ Union at the University has a variety of sport clubs, both competitive and social, covering all kinds of activities from American football, mixed martial arts (MMA) and rowing, to cheerleading, archery and trampolining. Or, if you’re not really into joining a club but you’re looking to get or stay fit, our sport facilities will help you do just that.

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“Being part of the Badminton club at the University has been a fantastic way to make friends, and switch off from the life of a postgrad student while taking part in physical activity. Join a sport while you’re at university, you won’t regret it.”

Chris Department of Geography and Environment

“The University gym has all the equipment I ever need. It’s accessible, has super friendly staff who are always approachable and help whenever you need it. The one-to-one personal training sessions are brilliant and helped me gain confidence.”

Angel Sports Medicine MSc

“Competing for the University at the BUCS Championships is by far the best event in the whole season. To be able to compete as a postgraduate student and be supported by my teammates and other students is unmatched in any other competition. I was so proud to pull on the University of Chester vest and it spurred me to some of my best performances.”

Laura Psychology MSc

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A Unique Experience “What a unique experience I’ve had at the University of Chester.

Many months ago, as an African from Nigeria, I took a bold leap of faith to study a Master’s degree in line with my future ambitions at the University of Chester, and it was one decision I will never regret.

From the state-of-the-art facilities and the friendly multicultural community around the University, to the very talented, devoted and diligent team of staff across various departments, my experience at the University has been worth every sacrifice made.

At Chester, you get an environment that supports its students whilst motivating them to achieve their best. When you arrive, make the most of your time here.”

Ekemini Biomedical Science MSc Postgraduate Student Representative, Chester Students’ Union

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Why Choose Postgraduate Study?

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Flexibility

The Ability to Specialise

At the University of Chester, we have a number of study options that offer a flexible approach, so you can study in a way that works best for you. In addition to our full-time courses, we have an extensive choice of part-time and flexible study options that allow you to achieve a professional qualification around your existing commitments.

Postgraduate degrees can also give you the chance to improve your expertise in your field and in some careers postgraduate degrees are essential. Depending on what your career aspirations are, you may have to complete a specific postgraduate qualification to apply for jobs.

For example, if you want to be a secondary teacher, you’ll need to study a PGCE or Lead School Partner Route course.

The Option to Switch Careers

Further Explore Your Passion

It is also a great opportunity to shift gears and take your career in a new direction. You may have been working in the same job for a while and you’re looking for a new challenge or to try something completely different.

Studying a postgraduate degree can be a great first step on your new career path.

A postgraduate degree is a great way of exploring areas you’re passionate about or learning more about a range of specific subjects you’re interested in.

You also get the bonus of meeting new people and studying alongside like-minded peers through the University of Chester’s focus on social learning.

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Your Future Being a postgraduate student at this University is about so much more than getting your qualification; it’s about developing your skills and experience to help you stand out from the crowd when it’s all over.

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Meet Our Careers and Employability Team Our friendly and knowledgeable Career Consultants can provide you with impartial support, information, advice and guidance.

Find Work on Campus Gain paid part-time work on campus working for the University with UniJob. Work up to 15 hours per week (during term time) in a wide range of roles.

Be a ‘Student With a Difference’ Shout about the experiences you’ve had and the skills that you’ve gained by getting involved in our employability award, the Chester Difference Award, and showcase your skills and experiences to future employers.

Volunteer in Your Community Get involved in volunteering opportunities, gain skills and experience, and make a positive impact in your community.

Develop the Skills Employers Want Get involved in our Career Workshops to gain and develop the skills, knowledge and attributes to help you succeed.

Access on-demand content and live events on CareerHub.

Be Your Own Boss Interested in starting your own business, self-employment or freelancing? Explore what the Venture Programme has to offer and develop the skills, knowledge, confidence and connections to work for yourself.

Engage With Our Employers Get involved with employers through your course and come along to one of our ‘Employer in the Foyer’ events to find out about available vacancies and employment opportunities.

After more detail? Visit: chester.ac.uk/careers

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Reach Your Career Goals Postgraduate degrees are highly regarded by UK employers, with postgraduates having higher rates of employment than graduates and non-graduates – as reflected in the government’s Graduate labour market statistics 2022.

It also shows that postgraduates are more likely to be in high-skilled employment, such as professional and managerial roles. The stats show that almost 78% of working-age postgraduates were in high-skilled employment compared to 66% of working-age graduates.

The Graduate labour market statistics 2022 also reports that full-time employed working-age postgraduates earn on average £6,500 more per year than graduates, with average salaries of £45,000 and £38,500.

“The course was incredibly helpful, filling in gaps in my knowledge and expanding my perspective. Since completing the course, I have been promoted to a more senior position and have trained a small team of people to work in the development of flood models.”

Chris Department of Geography and Environment

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Ahead “Being in my mid-20s and having carved a successful career for myself in PR and marketing, the thought of returning to university after five years to follow my true passion of teaching was a daunting one at that. However, I can confidently say it’s been one of the best decisions of my life. Not only do the lecturers on the course provide you with the professional knowledge and skills, but they also support you in the next stage of your career and applying for jobs. I’m now at the stage where I have secured a full-time role as a teacher of English at a secondary school in Chester.”

Sara Secondary English PCGE with QTS

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Undergraduate to Postgraduate What are the big differences?

Postgraduate study is a whole new world, and you might be feeling a bit unsure about what’s to come. Here are just a few things for you to start thinking about.

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Self-directed Study Undergraduate degrees do include self-directed study time, but they also have regular learning sessions throughout the week. At postgraduate level, contact hours are usually lower than an undergraduate degree, which means your motivation and commitment need to be higher than ever – especially when the study intensity and depth of inquiry are increased at this level.

Top Tip: Take your self-directed study time seriously. This is not something to be slotted in around other things here and there, you need to dedicate a significant amount of time to this every single week, without fail.

Setting specific times for this in your weekly calendar will help you to stay on track.

Specialisation A postgraduate degree is usually a lot more specific than undergraduate, which gives you the chance to specialise in an area of the subject you’re most interested in. This may be for career progression or career change reasons, or perhaps you’re just really passionate about something and want to dig deeper. Whatever the reason, by the time you’ve completed your postgraduate degree, you’ll be an expert.

Top Tip: You might already know what you’d like to specialise in, but if not, it’s time to find out. Have a look at university courses to get an idea of the different areas you could study within your subject of choice – you might come across something you weren’t even aware of that sparks your interest.

Your Ideas Postgraduate students are often expected to present and justify their own ideas. But, postgraduate study is about more than finding relevant sources that support your argument or theory. It’s about your ability to appraise and critically evaluate those sources, and to make use of a variety of scholarly and research literature when doing so.

Top Tip: The more in-depth research you do, the wider your perspective, and the more pertinent your questions. Why not start by finding a relevant source for a topic you’d like to explore, and start to ask questions about the opinion, view or judgement of the source, and how the author got there.

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Whether you’ve left it a few years or a few decades, we have things in place to help you fit right in. As a mature student (UCAS defines anyone over the age of 25 when they begin their postgraduate studies as a mature student), the learning experience you receive will be exactly the same and we take steps to help you have a great overall student experience too.

Returning to Study

Support Network

We understand that students across all levels of study can have concerns around university study. Which is why, in addition to the support across the University, and within your course itself, we also have subject-specific librarians and an extensive range of library services, such as help with academic writing and referencing.

At Chester, we understand that some mature students may have specific concerns, such as worries around academic learning, or additional personal or family commitments. If you would like advice with academic, personal or aspirational aspects of your university life, there is an extensive support network available, from our fantastic Student Services, Careers and Employability team, and your own Personal Academic Tutor.

“I hadn’t studied any higher-level qualifications since my degree over 20 years ago and I was worried about adapting back into study. However, the tutors were all so supportive and helpful and it didn’t take long to get back into the swing of studying. I have found the lectures really helpful and very stimulating, and I have met some amazing people, making some great friends with others on the course.”

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Studying Whilst Working Working whilst learning is a careful balancing act, but it’s one that many see as financially and professionally beneficial. Here are a few key things to consider when looking to study alongside work.

Your Time

Speak to Your Employer

Firstly, you should have a think about whether you have enough time to fully commit to a postgraduate degree alongside work commitments. If you’re looking to study alongside a full-time job, it’s worth considering part-time options.

For many of our courses there are flexible study options, helping you to achieve your postgraduate qualification around existing work commitments.

Before you apply for a course, speak to your employer and potential course leader, as not only can you discuss study timetables and working hours, but it’s also a chance to explain to your employer why you’d like to study a postgraduate degree and check that they are happy with it. If your reason is linked to enhancing your career, it’s worth discussing the positive impact it could have for your employer, as you’d be gaining skills, knowledge and experience that could be an asset to them.

Your Schedule Once you’ve established if you have the time, you should also consider whether it lines up with your current work schedule.

You may be required to attend in-person lectures or seminars at times when you have pre-existing work commitments. You’ll need to ensure that there are no clashes or that suitable arrangements can be made with your employer.

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Enquire About Funding If your postgraduate degree is relevant to your job and will prove beneficial to the company/organisation, you may be able to apply for some funding from your employer to study the course. Speak to your employer to enquire whether there is any financial support available for you.

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Qualification Types Our flexible and professional courses are tailored towards the varying needs of our students.

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Taught Master’s Degrees The main types of taught Master’s degrees awarded at Chester are Master of Arts (MA) and Master of Science (MSc), which cover a wide range of subjects across most of our academic departments. We also offer a range of department-specific Master’s degrees, including the following awards: • Master of Business Administration (MBA) • Master of Public Health (MPH) Please note that some Master’s degrees also offer the awards of Postgraduate Certificate and/or Postgraduate Diploma. If you are not sure about your qualifications or the award you can apply for, please contact the relevant Admissions Service or Programme Leader for advice and guidance.

Postgraduate Certificates and Diplomas A Postgraduate Certificate (PGCert) or Postgraduate Diploma (PGDip) will provide you with Master’s level knowledge without requiring you to submit a dissertation. You will earn 60 credits which may be used towards a Master’s degree with a PGCert, whilst a PGDip is worth 120 credits. Many of these courses are available part time, making them easier to fit in alongside your work and/ or life commitments.

Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) If you are a graduate looking to train as a teacher, we currently offer one-year PGCE and PGCE Lead School Partner Route pathways to Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).

The PGCE core pathway is a University-based programme working with partnership schools to support the training of teachers.

Research Master’s by Research Generally, our Master’s by Research (MRes) courses can feature between two and four 20-credit modules that aim to provide you with the necessary research skills to complete your extensive research project.

Research Degrees The University welcomes enquiries for Master of Philosophy (MPhil) and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degrees. These awards are assessed on the basis of a thesis reporting individual research. Studying for an MPhil or a PhD is very much an individual activity, and research topics vary widely according to personal interests.

Professional Doctorates In addition to traditional research degrees such as PhD and MPhil, the University offers a range of professional doctorates. You will find opportunities within Education (EdD), Business (DBA) and a wide range of professional areas (DProf ) that can be studied either full-time or part-time, drawing on advanced practice, based in commerce, industry or the professions.

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Research Excellence Our University is committed to excellence in research and innovation, and our well-established partnerships with industry leaders provide you with opportunities to build connections, and get involved in work that could prove invaluable in your personal development.

More than half of the research our departments produce is world leading or internationally excellent, according to the Research Excellence Framework (2021), the UK’s national assessment of research quality.

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Law Mathematics Medicine Music, Media and Performance Psychology Science and Engineering Social and Political Science Sport and Exercise Theology and Religious Studies

For more information about the individual research areas at the University, please visit: chester.ac.uk/research-areas

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Study That Suits You Our flexible approach to learning gives you the freedom to manage your studies in a way that works for you.

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Flexible Study Options In addition to our full-time courses, we have an extensive choice of part-time and flexible study options that allow you to achieve a professional qualification around existing work and/or life commitments.

Whether you are looking to advance your career and study alongside part-time work, or pursue a subject you are passionate about, we aim to help accommodate your studying needs.

Earn as You Learn WBIS (Work Based and Integrative Studies) allows you to ‘learn while you earn’. During the course, you will receive academic recognition for the skills and knowledge developed through real workplace learning in areas that are important to you. The course is highly flexible and, therefore, ideal for those looking to achieve a postgraduate qualification alongside work, family and other commitments.

Accreditation for Prior Learning (APCL/APEL) If you possess higher-level qualifications or experience, you may be able to claim credit for a course, or part of a course.

Please contact the relevant subject department for further information on how this works in relation to your course.

Please note that this does not apply to MPhil or PhD courses.

Single Modules If you would prefer to study a single module as opposed to a full postgraduate course, there may be the opportunity for you to do so. To find out if the module you are interested in is available to study as a standalone short course, please get in touch with the course contact directly and they will explain the options available to you in greater detail.

Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Designed and delivered by experts, our CPD courses are created with your professional development in mind. If you are interested in enhancing your expertise in a specific area, one of our bespoke CPD courses could help you achieve the qualifications you need to progress.

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Study “It is important to be selfmotivated when it comes to postgraduate research degrees.

I find having specific study days and times allows me to focus intensely for designated periods of time while also giving me free time to engage in hobbies.

There is absolutely time for family or a part-time job alongside postgraduate study, but I also remind myself regularly that postgraduate study is a huge privilege and something I really want to do, so sometimes it must take precedence and I have to make sacrifices – after all, it doesn’t last forever so I want to make the most of it.”

Jo Gender Studies MRes

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Course Directory 74

Biological Sciences

90-94 Medical and Life Sciences

75-76 Business and Management

95

77

95-96 Nutrition Sciences and

Chemistry and Physics

Dietetics

77-78 Computer Science 78-79 Counselling 79-82 Education 83

Engineering

84

English

85-87 Health and Social Care 88

History and Archaeology

89

Languages and Cultures

89

Mathematics

90

Media

Music

97

Performing Arts

97

Policing

98

Psychology

99

Sport

100

Theology and Religious Studies

100

Work Based Studies

101

Zoology and Animal Science

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Courses

Our Courses Key EP Exton Park • QP Queen’s Park • WH Wheeler • CCK Creative Campus, Kingsway UCW University Centre Warrington • UCS University Centre Shrewsbury UCB University Centre Birkenhead • ODL Online / Distance Learning FT Full time • PT Part time *Subject to validation

Biological Sciences

chester.ac.uk/pg/biological-sciences

Course

74

Award

Location

Duration

Typical Entry Requirements

Start Date

Oct 2024

Oct 2024

Marine and Coastal Resource Management

MSc

EP

1 year FT / 2 years PT

2:1 honours degree containing marine/ecological/ behavioural/ biological science

Biological Sciences (MRes)

MRes

EP

1 year FT / 2 years PT

2:1 honours degree in any relevant subject

Courses

Business and Management

chester.ac.uk/pg/business-and-management

Course

Accounting

Banking and Finance

Digital Marketing

Engineering Management

Health Services Management

International Business

Award

MSc

MSc

MSc / PGDip / PGCert

MSc

MSc

MSc

Location

Duration

Typical Entry Requirements

Start Date

QP

1 year FT / 2 years PT

2:2 honours degree in accounting, business and finance

Oct 2024 / Feb 2025

QP

1 year FT / 2 years PT

2:2 honours degree in any discipline

Feb 2025 / May 2025

QP

1 year (MSc/ PGDip) FT / 2 years (MSc/ PGDip) PT / 1 year PT (PGCert)

2:2 honours degree in an appropriate subject

Oct 2024 / Feb 2025 / May 2025

2:2 honours degree in an appropriate subject

Oct 2024 / Feb 2025 / May 2025

2:2 honours degree in an appropriate subject

Oct 2024 / Feb 2025 / May 2025

2:2 honours degree in any discipline

Oct 2024 / Feb 2025 / May 2025

QP

QP

QP

1 year FT / 2 years PT

1 year FT / 2 years PT

1 year FT / 2 years PT

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Courses

Course

International Finance

Management

Marketing Management

Master of Business Administration (MBA)

Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) Doctor of Professional Studies in Negotiated Management Specialism (DProf)

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Award

MSc

MSc

MSc

MBA

DBA

DProf

Location

Typical Entry Requirements

Start Date

2:2 honours degree in any discipline

Oct 2024 / Feb 2025 / May 2025

2:2 honours degree in any discipline

Oct 2024 / Feb 2025 / May 2025

1 year FT / 2 years PT

2:2 honours degree in any discipline

Oct 2024 / Feb 2025 / May 2025

1 year FT

2:2 honours degree in any discipline and some form of previous work experience

Oct 2024 / Feb 2025 / May 2025

4 years PT

2:1 honours degree, MBA degree with ‘Merit’ profile, and 5 years’ experience of substantial responsibility

Oct 2024

4 years PT

2:1 honours degree, Master’s degree with ‘Merit’ profile, and 5 years’ experience of substantial responsibility

Oct 2024

Duration

QP

1 year FT / 2 years PT

QP

1 year FT (MSc/PGDip) / 2 years PT (MSc/PGDip/ PGCert)

QP

QP

QP

QP

Courses

Chemistry and Physics

chester.ac.uk/pg/chemistry-and-physics

Course

Award

Location

Duration

Typical Entry Requirements

Start Date

Applied Science (MRes) – Science and Engineering pathway

MRes

EP

1 year FT / 2 years PT

2:1 honours degree in any relevant subject

Oct 2024

Duration

Typical Entry Requirements

Start Date

1 year FT / 2 years PT

2:1 honours degree in a computer science related subject, plus 20 credits of programming modules at Level 5 or above or have relevant programming experience from employment

Oct 2024 / Feb 2025 / May 2025

1 year FT / 2-6 years PT

2:1 honours degree in a subject other than computer science.

Applicants may be interviewed.

Oct 2024

Computer Science

chester.ac.uk/pg/computer-science Course

Advanced Computer Science

Computer Science (Conversion)

Award

MSc

MSc

Location

EP

EP

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Courses

Course

Cybersecurity (Conversion)

Award

MSc

Duration

Typical Entry Requirements

Start Date

EP

1 year FT / 2-6 years PT

2:1 honours degree in any subject.

Relevant industrial experience will also be considered for applicants with a 2:2.

Oct 2024 / Feb 2025

2:1 honours degree in any subject.

Applicants may be interviewed.

Oct 2024

Location

Data Science

MSc

UCS

1 year FT / 2-6 years PT

Applied Science (MRes) – Computer Science pathway

MRes

EP

1 year FT / 2 years PT

2:1 honours degree in any relevant subject

Oct 2024

Location

Duration

Typical Entry Requirements

Start Date

3 years PT

2:2 honours degree, professional qualification or equivalent

Oct 2024

1 year PT

Good honours degree in any subject and experience of working in the field of psychological trauma

Feb 2025

Counselling

chester.ac.uk/pg/counselling

Course

Clinical Counselling

Psychological Trauma

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Award

MA

PGCert

EP

ODL

Courses

Doctor of Professional Studies (DProf) in Counselling and Psychotherapy Studies

Doctor of Professional Studies (DProf) in Psychological Trauma

DProf

DProf

4-6 years PT

MA/MSc in a counselling/ psychotherapyrelated subject plus practitioner experience in counselling/ psychotherapy

Oct 2024

4-6 years PT

MA/MSc in a psychological trauma-related subject plus practitioner experience in psychological trauma

Oct 2024

Duration

Typical Entry Requirements

Start Date

WH / ODL

1 year PT

2:2 honours in any subject, and be engaged in, or aspire to work in a role, supporting Children, Young People and Adults or wishing to acquire specialist knowledge and skills. It is possible for applicants who are not in work to undertake the programme.

Oct 2024 / Jan 2025 / May 2025

WH

3-6 years PT (MA) / 2-5 years PT (PGDip) / 1-3 years PT (PGCert)

2:2 honours degree plus professional experience.

Non-graduates with professional experience will be invited for interview.

Oct 2024

ODL

ODL

Education

chester.ac.uk/pg/education

Course

Attachment, Trauma and Mental Health (Children, Young People and Adults)

Autism Spectrum Condition

Award

PGCert

MA / PGDip / PGCert

Location

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Courses

Course

Coaching and Mentoring

Conservation and Sustainability Education

Dyscalculia Research and Practice

Dyslexia Research and Practice

Education

Education (Creative Practices)

80

Award

PGCert

PGCert

MA / PGDip

MA / PGDip / PGCert

MA / PGDip / PGCert

MA / PGDip

Typical Entry Requirements

Start Date

1 year PT

2:2 honours degree

Oct 2024 / Jan 2025

ODL

1 year PT

2:2 honours degree in any subject, and be engaged in / aspire to work in teaching and learning or public engagement with conservation and/or sustainability

Sep 2024

WH

3-6 years PT (MA) / 2-5 years PT (PGDip) / 1-3 years PT (PGCert)

2:2 honours degree plus 2 years’ experience of working with learners experiencing difficulties with maths/numbers, and B in GCSE Maths

Oct 2024

WH

3-6 years PT (MA) / 2-5 years PT (PGDip) / 1-3 years PT (PGCert)

2:2 honours degree, plus evidence of supporting/ teaching for 2 years full time (or equivalent) if seeking BDA professional accreditation

Oct 2024

WH

3-6 years PT (MA) / 2-5 years PT (PGDip) / 1-3 years PT (PGCert)

2:2 honours degree or higher in an area broadly related to education.

Those with a degree in a different area but with experience of working in educational settings will also be considered.

Sep 2024 / Jan 2025

3-6 years PT (MA) / 2-5 years PT (PGDip)

2:2 honours degree or higher in an area broadly related to education.

Those with a degree in a different area but with experience of working in educational settings will also be considered.

Sep 2024 / Jan 2025

Location

WH

WH

Duration

Courses

Course

Education (Early Childhood)

Education (Mathematics Education)

Education (Teaching & Learning)

Education, Society and Globalisation

Educational Leadership

Award

MA / PGDip

MA / PGDip

MA / PGDip

MA

MA / PGDip / PGCert

Duration

Typical Entry Requirements

Start Date

3-6 years PT (MA) / 2-5 years PT (PGDip)

2:2 honours degree or higher in an area broadly related to education.

Those with a degree in a different area but with experience of working in educational settings will also be considered.

Sep 2024 / Jan 2025

3-6 years PT (MA) / 2-5 years PT (PGDip)

2:2 honours degree or higher in an area broadly related to education.

Those with a degree in a different area but with experience of working in educational settings will also be considered.

Sep 2024 / Jan 2025

3-6 years PT (MA) / 2-5 years PT (PGDip)

2:2 honours degree or higher in an area broadly related to education.

Those with a degree in a different area but with experience of working in educational settings will also be considered.

Sep 2024 / Jan 2025

WH

1 year FT / 2-3 years PT

2:2 honours degree in social sciences/ humanities plus employed in the education sector or involved in broadly educational work

Oct 2024 / Jan 2025

WH

1 year FT (MA/PGDip) / 2-3 years PT (MA/ PGDip/ PGCert)

2:2 honours degree plus relevant experience, normally working in an educational environment

Oct 2024 / Jan 2025

Location

WH

WH

WH

81

Courses Course

Educational Practice in Mathematics

82

Award

MA

Location

WH

Duration

Typical Entry Requirements

Start Date

3-6 years PT

2:2 honours degree.

Applicants will normally be in a leadership role in an educational setting.

Oct 2024 / Jan 2025 / May 2025

1 year PT

Teacher qualification (QTS, QLTS or EYTS) and normally working in the area of SEN. Entry will be subject to a successful interview.

Oct 2024 / Jan 2025

1 year FT

2:1 honours degree and GCSE grade C/4 in English language, maths and science

Sep 2024

Sep 2024

National Award for Special Educational Needs Coordination (NASENCo)

PGCert

Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) Primary/Early Years (3-7)

PGCE with QTS

Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) Primary (5-11)

PGCE with QTS

WH

1 year FT

2:1 honours degree and GCSE grade C/4 in English language, maths and science

Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) Secondary

PGCE with QTS

WH

1 year FT

2:1 honours degree and GCSE grade C/4 in English language and maths

Sep 2024

Graduates or nongraduates with professional experience.

Non-graduates will be invited to interview.

Applicants will normally be working in, or aspiring to, a role in a SEN context.

Oct 2024

Master’s degree and worked/working in an educational context

Oct 2024

WH

UCW

Special Educational Needs and Disability

MA / PGDip / PGCert

WH

3-6 years PT (MA) / 2-5 years PT (PGDip) / 1-3 years PT (PGCert)

Doctor of Education (EdD)

EdD

WH

5-7 years PT

Courses

Engineering

chester.ac.uk/pg/engineering

Course

Electronic and Electrical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Programme and Project Management

Award

MSc

MSc

MSc

Duration

Typical Entry Requirements

Start Date

EP

1 year FT / 2-6 years PT

2:2 BEng honours degree in electronic engineering/ electrical engineering/ electronic and electrical engineering/a related area (e.g. communication and information engineering, control engineering, computer science, physics)

Oct 2024 / Jan 2025

EP

1 year FT / 2-6 years PT

2:2 honours degree in mechanical engineering or a related area

Oct 2024 / Jan 2025

1 year FT / 2-4 years PT

2:2 honours degree in a relevant subject.

Applicants with a lower classification and/or professional experience will be considered on a case by case basis. An informal interview may be required.

Oct 2024 / Jan 2025

Location

EP

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Courses

English

chester.ac.uk/pg/english Course

Creative Writing: Writing and Publishing Fiction

English Language and Linguistics NineteenthCentury Literature and Culture

MA

MA

MA

Duration

Typical Entry Requirements

Start Date

1 year FT

2:2 honours degree in an appropriate subject (e.g. creative writing; English literature; English language; drama; film studies; journalism), plus a sample of creative writing

Oct 2024

EP

1 year FT / 2 years PT

2:2 honours degree in an appropriate subject (e.g.

English language; linguistics)

Oct 2024

EP

1 year FT / 2 years PT

2:2 honours degree in English literature or a cognate discipline

Oct 2024

Oct 2024

Location

EP

English (MRes)

MRes

EP

1 year FT / 2 years PT

2:1 honours degree in English literature, English language, or English literature and language, plus research proposal and evidence of written work.

Gender Studies (MRes)

MRes

EP

1 year FT / 2 years PT

2:1 honours degree in any relevant subject

Oct 2024

1 year FT / 2 years PT

2:1 honours degree in either English literature and creative writing, or creative writing

Oct 2024

Storytelling (MRes)

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MRes

EP

Courses

Health and Social Care chester.ac.uk/pg/health-and-social-care

Course

Advanced Clinical Practice

Applied Mental Health Practice

Art Therapy

Endodontology

Master of Public Health

Award

Location

MSc

WH

PGCert

Cheshire AMHP Partnership venue

Duration

Typical Entry Requirements

Start Date

3 years PT

Employed in a service user facing clinical role, registration with a statutory regulator (NMC, GPhC, HCPC), and 2 years’ post-registration experience

Sep 2024

3 years PT

2 years’ postregistration experience and nomination and support from your employer

Jan 2025

2 years FT / 3 years PT

Bachelor’s degree in art and design or other relevant subject, plus 1 years’ work experience in a relevant care setting

Oct 2024

Throughout the year

Oct 2024 / Jan 2025

MA

WH

MSc

Formby College, Liverpool

3 years PT

Qualified dentist and registration with the General Dental Council

WH

1 year FT / 2-6 years PT

Appropriate university degree or equivalent qualification

MPH

85

Courses Course

Non-Medical Prescribing

Pre-registration Adult Nursing

Pre-registration Mental Health Nursing

Social Work

Specialist Community Public Health Nursing (SCPHN)

86

Award

Level 7 (40 credits)

MSc

MSc

MA / PGDip

MSc / PGDip

Location

WH / UCB / UCW

WH

WH

UCW

WH

Duration

Typical Entry Requirements

Start Date

6 months PT

Registration with the NMC, GPC or HCPC, and professionally practising in an environment where there is a need to regularly prescribe

Oct 2024 / Mar 2025

2 years FT

2:1 honours degree, plus GCSE grade C/4 in maths and English

Oct 2024

2 years FT

2:1 honours degree, plus GCSE grade C/4 in maths and English

Oct 2024

2 years FT

2:1 honours degree in any subject, plus GCSE grade C/4 in English language

Jan 2025

1 year FT / 2 years PT

Registered on the appropriate part of the NMC Register, plus 2 years’ post-registration experience, plus an honours degree in nursing or health-related field

Oct 2024

Courses Course

Specialist Practice Community

Doctor of Professional Studies (DProf) in Health and Social Care

Award

MSc / PGDip

DProf

Location

WH

EP / WH

Duration

Typical Entry Requirements

Start Date

2 years FT (MSc)/40 weeks FT (PGDip) / 4 years PT (MSc)/2 years PT (PGDip)

Registered on the appropriate part of the NMC Register, plus 2 years’ post-registration experience, plus an honours degree in nursing or health-related field

Oct 2024

5-7 years PT

Relevant 2:1 honours degree, plus a relevant Master’s degree, plus 2 years’ experience in your chosen field

Oct 2024

87

Courses

History and Archaeology chester.ac.uk/pg/history-and-archaeology

88

Course

Award

Location

Duration

Typical Entry Requirements

Start Date

Archaeology and Heritage Practice

MA

EP

1 year FT / 2-3 years PT

2:2 honours degree in any relevant subject

Oct 2024

2:2 honours degree in archaeology or other relevant subject

Oct 2024

Archaeology of Death and Memory

MA

EP

1 year FT / 2-3 years PT

History

MA

EP

1 year FT / 2 years PT

2:2 honours degree in history or other relevant subject

Oct 2024

Museums & Heritage Practice

MSc

UCS

1 year FT / 2 years PT

2:2 honours degree in any relevant subject

Oct 2024

2:1 honours degree in archaeology or other relevant subject

Oct 2024

2:1 honours degree in history or other relevant subject

Oct 2024

Archaeology (MRes)

MRes

EP / ODL

1 year FT / 2 years PT

History (MRes)

MRes

EP

1 year FT / 2 years PT

Courses

Languages and Cultures chester.ac.uk/pg/languages-and-cultures

Course

Language, Cultures and Translation

Award

MA

Duration

Typical Entry Requirements

Start Date

EP

1 year FT / 2 years PT

2:2 honours degree in Chinese, French, German or Spanish, or in one of those languages combined with another subject

Oct 2024

2:2 honours degree in any relevant subject

Oct 2024 / Feb 2025

Location

TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages)

MA

EP

1 year FT / 2-6 years PT

Modern Languages (MRes)

MRes

EP

1 year FT / 2 years PT

2:1 honours degree in any relevant subject

Oct 2024

Mathematics

chester.ac.uk/pg/mathematics

Course

Award

Location

Duration

Typical Entry Requirements

Start Date

Mathematics

MSc

EP

1 year FT / 2-3 years PT

2:2 honours degree in a subject related to mathematics

Oct 2024

Applied Science (MRes) – Mathematics pathway

MRes

EP

1 year FT / 2 years PT

2:1 honours degree in any relevant subject

Oct 2024

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Courses

Media

chester.ac.uk/pg/media

Course

Award

Location

Duration

Typical Entry Requirements

Start Date

Journalism

MA

EP

1 year FT / 2 years PT

2:2 honours degree or extensive industry experience

Oct 2024

1 year FT / 2 years PT

2:1 honours degree related to arts and media, plus evidence of certificated learning in an arts and media subject or related experience

Oct 2024

Duration

Typical Entry Requirements

Start Date

1 year FT / 2-4 years PT

2:2 honours degree containing a significant amount of biomedical science content

Oct 2024 / Feb 2025

1 year FT / 2-4 years PT

2:2 honours degree in a relevant subject (e.g. a bioscience subject), plus interview

Oct 2024 / Feb 2025

Arts and Media (MRes)

MRes

CCK

Medical and Life Sciences chester.ac.uk/pg/medical-and-life-sciences

Course

Biomedical Science

Biotechnology

90

Award

MSc

MSc

Location

EP

UCS

Courses Course

Cardiovascular Disease

Cardiovascular Health and Rehabilitation

Diabetes

Award

MSc

MSc / PGDip / PGCert

MSc

Duration

Typical Entry Requirements

Start Date

EP

1 year FT / 2-4 years PT

2:2 honours degree (e.g. in medicine, biomedical science, dietetics, human biology)

Oct 2024 / Feb 2025

EP

1 year FT (MSc/ PGDip) / 2-4 years PT (MSc)/3 years PT (PGDip)/2 years PT (PGCert)

2:2 honours degree in a related subject area

Oct 2024

EP

1 year FT / 2-4 years PT

2:2 honours degree (e.g. in medicine, biomedical science, dietetics, human biology)

Oct 2024 / Feb 2025

2:2 honours degree in medicine, professions allied to medicine, sport and exercise science, or a related health or biological sciences degree

Feb 2025

2:1 honours degree in any subject

Sep 2024

Location

Exercise Medicine

MSc / PGDip / PGCert

UCS

1 year FT (MSc/ PGDip) / 2-4 years PT (MSc)/ Up to 4 years PT (PGDip)/ Up to 3 years (PGCert)

Graduate Entry Medicine (MB ChB)†

MB ChB

EP

4 years FT

91

Courses Course

Haematology

Infection and Immunity

Medical Genetics

Neurodevelopmental Conditions

92

Award

MSc

MSc

MSc

PGCert

Location

EP

EP

EP

WH

Duration

Typical Entry Requirements

Start Date

1 year FT / 2-4 years PT

2:2 honours degree in an appropriate subject (e.g. medicine, biomedical science, dietetics, human biology)

Oct 2024 / Feb 2025

1 year FT / 2-4 years PT

2:2 honours degree in an appropriate subject (e.g. medicine, biomedical science, dietetics, human biology)

Oct 2024 / Feb 2025

1 year FT / 2-4 years PT

2:2 honours degree in an appropriate subject (e.g. medicine, biomedical science, dietetics, human biology) or hold appropriate professional qualifications

Oct 2024 / Feb 2025

1 year PT

2:2 honours degree in a health related subject, and must be a recognised/ registered health or allied health care professional

Feb 2025

Courses Course

Oncology

Orthopaedics

Physician Associate Studies

Psychiatry (International Training Fellowship)

Award

MSc

MSc

MSc

MSc

Location

EP

EP

WH

WH

Duration

Typical Entry Requirements

Start Date

1 year FT / 2 years PT

2:2 honours degree in an appropriate subject (e.g. medicine, biomedical science, dietetics, human biology)

Oct 2024 / Feb 2025

1 year FT / 2 years PT

2:2 honours degree in an appropriate subject (e.g. medicine, biomedical science, dietetics, human biology)

Oct 2024 / Jan 2025

2 years FT

Must have a 2:1 honours degree in a life/health science, or a 2:2 in life/health science with experience (min.

1 year)

Jan 2025

2 years PT

Primary medical degree recognised by the General Medical Council of the UK, i.e.

MB BS, and a postgraduate qualification in your chosen specialty

Oct 2024

93

Courses Course

Psychiatry (UK home student route)

Respiratory Medicine

Stem Cells and Regenerative Medicine

Medical Science (MRes)

† International students only

94

Award

MSc

MSc

MSc

MRes

Location

WH

EP

UCS

EP / UCS

Duration

Typical Entry Requirements

Start Date

2 years PT

Working in a mental health setting, plus a 2:2 honours degree in a health-related subject, plus be a registered healthcare professional

Oct 2024

1 year FT / 2 years PT

2:2 honours degree in an appropriate subject (e.g. medicine, biomedical science, dietetics, human biology)

Oct 2024 / Feb 2025

1 year FT / 2 years PT

2:2 honours degree in an appropriate subject (e.g. medicine, biomedical science, dietetics, human biology)

Oct 2024

1 year FT / 2 years PT

2:1 honours degree in a related subject, e.g. biological sciences, medicine, or veterinary sciences

Oct 2024

Courses

Music

chester.ac.uk/pg/music

Course

Award

Location

Duration

Typical Entry Requirements

Start Date

Popular Music

MA

CCK

1 year FT / 2 years PT

2:2 honours degree in a related subject

Oct 2024

Nutrition Sciences and Dietetics chester.ac.uk/pg/nutrition-sciences-and-dietetics

Course

Exercise and Nutrition Science

Food Science and Innovation

Award

MSc / PGDip / PGCert

MSc

Location

Duration

Typical Entry Requirements

Start Date

EP

1 year FT (MSc/ PGDip) / 2-4 years PT (MSc/ PGDip)/1-2 years PT (PGCert)

2:2 honours degree in a related subject area, or equivalent professional qualifications

Sep 2024

1 year FT / 2 years PT

2:1 or 2:2 honours degree with 2-3 years’ industry experience in: food science; biochemistry; nutrition; or biology (with a strong biochemistry component) and other relevant subjects

Oct 2024

EP

95

Courses Course

Human Nutrition

Nutrition and Dietetics

Obesity and Weight Management

96

Award

MSc / PGDip / PGCert

MSc / PGDip

MSc / PGDip / PGCert

Location

Duration

Typical Entry Requirements

Start Date

EP

1 year FT (MSc/ PGDip) / 2 years PT (MSc/ PGDip)/1-2 years PT (PGCert)

2:2 honours degree in a biological/health science, including components of biochemistry

Oct 2024

EP

2 years FT (MSc)/18 months FT (PGDip)

2:1 honours degree in a relevant science subject with modules in biochemistry and physiology

Sep 2024

EP

1 year FT (MSc/ PGDip) / 2-4 years PT (MSc/ PGDip)/1-2 years PT (PGCert)

2:2 honours degree in health, nutrition, exercise or closely related subject area

Oct 2024

2:2 honours degree in human nutrition or biological/health science, containing components in biochemistry and physiology

Oct 2024

2:1 honours degree in any relevant subject

Sep 2024

Public Health Nutrition

MSc / PGDip / PGCert

EP

1 year FT (MSc/ PGDip) / 2 years PT (MSc/ PGDip)/1-2 years PT (PGCert)

Clinical Sciences and Nutrition (MRes)

MRes

EP

1 year FT / 2 years PT

Courses

Performing Arts

chester.ac.uk/pg/performing-arts

Course

Award

Dance

MA / PGDip / PGCert

Drama

MA

Location

Duration

Typical Entry Requirements

Start Date

CCK

1 year FT (MA/PGDip) / 2 years PT (MA/PGDip/ PGCert)

2:1 honours degree in any relevant discipline or an equivalent qualification

Oct 2024

CCK

1 year FT / 2 years PT

2:1 honours degree in any relevant discipline or an equivalent qualification

Oct 2024

Location

Duration

Typical Entry Requirements

Start Date

1 year FT / 2 years PT

2:2 honours degree or equivalent in a policing, law enforcement and security related subject

Oct 2024

Policing

chester.ac.uk/pg/policing

Course

Policing, Law Enforcement and Security

Award

MSc

WH

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Courses

Psychology

chester.ac.uk/pg/psychology

Course

Applied Psychology

Cognitive & Behavioural Therapies: High Intensity Training

MSc

MSc / PGDip

Duration

Typical Entry Requirements

Start Date

1 year FT / 2 years PT

2:2 honours degree in psychology, or another subject that has included research methods and statistics

Oct 2024

EP

2 years FT (MSc)/1 year FT (PGDip) / 3 years PT (MSc)/2 years PT (PGDip)

Core professional training in mental health (with a sciencebased honours degree), or eligibility through the BABCP Knowledge, Skills & Attitudes pathway. The course is for experienced mental health professionals with a placement in an IAPT service.

Nov 2024

2:2 honours degree in psychology, or other social science degrees that contain a component of psychology

Oct 2024

Location

EP

Family and Child Psychology

MSc / PGDip / PGCert

EP

1 year FT (MSc/ PGDip) / 2 years PT (MSc/ PGDip/ PGCert)

Psychology (Conversion)

MSc

EP

1 year FT / 2 years PT

2:2 honours degree in any subject

Oct 2024

1 year FT / 2 years PT

2:1 honours degree in any area of psychology or social science relevant to the proposed area of study

Oct 2024

Psychology (MRes)

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Award

MRes

EP

Courses

Sport

chester.ac.uk/pg/sport

Course

Sociology of Sport and Exercise

Sports Medicine

Sports Performance Analysis

Sports Performance Science Sport and Exercise Sciences (MRes)

Award

MSc

MSc

MSc

MSc

MRes

Duration

Typical Entry Requirements

Start Date

1 year FT / 2 years PT

2:2 honours degree in sport and exercise sciences, sociology, education, health, history, or other relevant subject

Oct 2024

1 year FT / 2 years PT

2:2 honours degree in sport and exercise sciences, physiology, coaching, biomechanics, or other relevant subject

Oct 2024

EP

1 year FT / 2 years PT

2:2 honours degree in either sport and exercise sciences, physiology, coaching, biomechanics, or other relevant subject

Oct 2024

EP

1 year FT / 2 years PT

2:2 honours degree in either sport and exercise sciences or sports studies

Oct 2024

EP

1 year FT / 2 years PT

2:1 honours degree in a relevant subject, or substantive professional experience

Feb 2025

Location

EP

EP

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Courses

Theology and Religious Studies chester.ac.uk/pg/theology-and-religious-studies

Course

Theology and Religious Studies

Doctor of Professional Studies (DProf) in Practical Theology

Award

Location

MA

EP

DProf

EP

Duration

Typical Entry Requirements

Start Date

1 year FT / 2 years PT

2:1 honours degree in a humanities subject or related discipline.

Applicants may be invited to interview.

Oct 2024

3 years FT / 6 years PT

Master’s degree, plus a 2:1 honours degree in a subject appropriate to your intended area of research

Sep 2024

Work Based Studies

chester.ac.uk/pg/work-based-studies

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Course

Award

Location

Duration

Typical Entry Requirements

Start Date

Work Based and Integrative Studies (WBIS)

MA / MSc / MBA

QP

2-4 years PT

A Bachelor’s degree (usually 2:2 honours)

Throughout the year

Courses

Zoology and Animal Science chester.ac.uk/pg/zoology-and-animal-science

Course

Animal Behaviour

Animal Welfare

Wildlife Conservation

Award

MSc

MSc

MSc

Location

EP

EP

EP

Duration

Typical Entry Requirements

Start Date

1 year FT / 2 years PT

2:1 honours degree in a biological/ behavioural/ ecological science (e.g. animal behaviour, conservation biology, zoology) including components of experimental design and statistical analysis

Oct 2024

1 year FT / 2 years PT

2:1 honours degree in a biological/ behavioural/ ecological science (e.g. animal behaviour, conservation biology, zoology) including components of experimental design and statistical analysis

Oct 2024

1 year FT / 2 years PT

2:1 honours degree in a biological/ behavioural/ ecological science (e.g. animal behaviour, conservation biology, zoology) including components of experimental design and statistical analysis

Oct 2024

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How to Apply for Postgraduate Taught Courses 1. Check the Entry Requirements Before you apply, check online to see if you meet the entry requirements.

Bear in mind that you will also need to provide the details of two appropriate referees (preferably including one academic referee).

2. Check for a Closing Date Check that your chosen course doesn’t have an application deadline. Most of our postgraduate courses don’t, but there are exceptions – including Nutrition and Dietetics, Physician Associate Studies and Social Work.

Details of course deadlines can be found on the website.

3. Apply as Soon as Possible Don’t miss out on the opportunity to advance your career or study something you are passionate about.

Our courses tend to fill up quickly, so it is really important that you apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

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4. Look Into Funding If you are interested in applying for funding, research your options, make a note of the deadlines and apply to the relevant funding bodies as soon as possible.

5. Complete Your Application in Good Time You will be asked to provide a range of information, including a personal statement, your employment history and details of your qualifications. You may also be asked to complete a fees assessment to determine the level of tuition fee payable.

Find out more: chester.ac.uk/pg-apply

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How to Apply for Postgraduate Research Degrees 1. Contact the Relevant Department This is to establish whether the appropriate supervisory expertise and capacity is available for your specific project. The supervisor will probably want to discuss your proposal with you, so you should consider what you might want to discuss. It is useful at this stage to provide an outline proposal of 100-250 words. For more information about the University’s research areas and contacts, please visit: chester.ac.uk/research-areas If you cannot find the details for your chosen department on our website, please email: pgradmissions@chester.ac.uk

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2. Apply via the Online Form on our Website Paper application forms are no longer issued, except in cases where an online application would be impossible for the candidate. You will need to select two appropriate referees and inform them; once your application has been submitted, the system will automatically contact your referees on your behalf.

Documents required with your application include: l

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Copies of certificates/transcripts Copy of English language proficiency certificate (if required) Full curriculum vitae Broad outline of your proposed research project You may also be asked to complete a fees assessment in order to determine the level of tuition fee payable

3. Invite to Interview Once your application has been received, an interview with the proposed supervisory team and an independent academic will be arranged.

4. Outcome You will usually be contacted with a decision within four weeks, however, please ensure you respond to requests for further information as quickly as possible. If your application is successful, an offer of a place will be made in writing.

More detailed information about the postgraduate research degree application process can be found on our website: chester.ac.uk/research-degrees/howto-apply If you have further questions, please email: pgradmissions@chester.ac.uk

If you will be based overseas for your research, you will also be asked to answer additional questions. Once your application is submitted, it will be forwarded to the relevant department for consideration.

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Fees and Funding Tuition Fees

EU Students

Fees can vary by award, course and whether you are classified as a Home student or an International student. Details of tuition fees can be accessed via individual course pages on the University website. All fees are liable to review and change without notice.

Students from countries in the European Economic Area and the EU will pay International Tuition Fees. Students who have been granted Settled Status may be eligible for Home Fee Status. Students who have been granted Pre-settled Status may be eligible for Home Fee Status. Irish Nationals living in the UK or Republic of Ireland are treated as Home students for Tuition Fee purposes.

For up-to-date information, please call the Finance Department at the University of Chester on 01244 512810 or email: fees@chester.ac.uk Additional costs may include: study materials, specialist clothing, travel, accommodation, and a bench fee for certain high-cost subjects. Details of any bench fees will be made clear in the offer of admission.

International Scholarships The University of Chester offers generous international and merit-based scholarships for postgraduate taught students, providing a significant reduction to the published headline tuition fees.

Self-funding international postgraduate research students are entitled to a £1,000 international scholarship (full time; £500 part time) as a discount off the headline fee. For more information, please visit our website.

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Tuition Fee Payments

NHS Bursaries

For Home students, we offer flexible modes of payment. If you do not wish to pay the full amount in one go, you may pay in instalments. For more information about postgraduate fees, visit: chester.ac.uk/postgraduate-finance

Nursing and Midwifery students, and students studying Nutrition and Dietetics, will be guaranteed a non-repayable grant of at least £5,000 per year to help with living costs. For more information, visit: gov.uk/nhs-bursaries

A different payment schedule applies for international students, details of which can be found at: chester.ac.uk/international/how-to-pay

A bursary to help with living costs and a contribution towards tuition fees per academic year may be available for eligible Social Work students. For more information, visit: nhsbsa.nhs.uk/social-work-students

Postgraduate Student Loans If you are an English-resident student applying for a taught Master’s course, you may be eligible for a Master’s Loan from the UK government. If you’re starting a doctoral degree, then you could receive a Postgraduate Doctoral Loan to help with course fees and living costs. For more information, and how to apply, please visit: gov.uk/masters-loan or gov.uk/doctoral-loan

Other Sources of Postgraduate Funding

If you live outside of England, there are differences in the way student funding is governed, and support will vary depending on where in the UK you are domiciled.

You may also find that you are eligible for other sources of postgraduate funding, such as if you are currently in receipt of Disabled Students’ Allowance (DSA).

Further information about additional funding, both for UK and International students, is on our website: chester.ac.uk/pg/funding

Wales: studentfinancewales.co.uk Scotland: saas.gov.uk

The University of Chester has a selection of scholarships available to postgraduate students, and offer a Graduate Loyalty Discount to Chester graduates. Terms and conditions of our Graduate Loyalty Discount can be found at: chester.ac.uk/ graduate-loyalty-discount

Northern Ireland: studentfinanceni.co.uk

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Graduate Loyalty Discount We are always happy to see our Bachelor and PGCE graduates return to take on the challenge of a higher-level qualification.

As an existing undergraduate student, or an alumnus from the University of Chester or its Associate Colleges, if you choose to pursue a higher-level qualification, you may be eligible for specially discounted course fees at the University of Chester through our Graduate Loyalty Discount.

We currently offer a discount against qualifying full-priced postgraduate taught Master’s courses.

For more information and the terms and conditions of our Graduate Loyalty Discount, please visit: chester.ac.uk/graduate-loyalty-discount

“I was lucky to have a discount on the course for being a returning student, and it definitely made a huge difference with being able to pay tuition fee costs.”

India Language, Cultures and Translation MA

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Next Steps...

Chat To Students Get an insight into life at the University of Chester straight from our students. You can chat to them via Unibuddy whenever works for you: chester.ac.uk/ask

Find Out More There’s plenty more to know about being a postgraduate at the University of Chester, and our website has a dedicated area for you to explore: chester.ac.uk/postgraduate

Find out more about our postgraduate courses at our Festival of Postgrad Information Events, which include online sessions and in-person Open Evenings. For more information, like dates and what to expect, visit: chester.ac.uk/festivalofpostgrad

FESTIVAL OF The information in this guide is correct at the time of writing (August 2023) and is for general information purposes. Some alterations to courses may unavoidably occur between the publication of this guide and the start of the 2023/24 academic year. The University reserves the right to withdraw or make alterations to courses.

For further detail and the most up-to-date information about our courses, please visit: chester.ac.uk

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