University of Chester Open Day Guide - Queen's Park

Chester Business School

University of Chester Open Day

2022 / Queen’s Park

Welcome to Chester Business School at Queen’s Park

At Chester Business School we offer something different; business courses that prepare you for your career ahead.

The stunning Queen’s Park site, nestled on the banks of the River Dee, is the prestigious study home to students of Chester Business School. With a £4 million investment, the campus offers state-of-the-art learning spaces in a mix of modern and historic buildings.

Only a short distance from the lively city centre, it provides a friendly, secure and supportive environment in which to study. Facilities include open access PC suites and a dedicated Business library.

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£4 million invested into Queen’s Park, creating a state-of-the-art learning environment.

Queen’s Park is home to the following subject areas:

Accounting and Finance

Marketing, Tourism and Destinations

• Accounting and Finance

• Digital Marketing

• Banking and Finance* • Business Finance

• Events Management

Management

• International Tourism Management (including with a Language)

• Business Management

• Marketing Management

• Business Management (Entrepreneurship / Finance / Human Resources / Marketing)

*This course is available for 2023 entry.

• Business Management and Administration (Top-Up) • International Business Management (including with a Language)

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Open Day Activities Course Information and Site Tours Enjoy a taster lecture to find out more about your course, before taking a student-led tour of Queen’s Park.

You can visit our café for refreshments, before heading to Exton Park.

Visit our Exton Park Site After looking at Queen’s Park, we encourage you to visit Exton Park where you can look at our student accommodation, have a tour of the Students’ Union and find out more about student support, finance and our wide range of extracurricular activities. Directions to Exton Park can be found on page 10 and tours are available throughout the day.

All Courses Session Type

Building

Room

Refreshments and Information Fair

09:00 - 15:00

Churchill House Atrium, Café and Room CCU014

Welcome Talk and Parent/Guardian’s Q&A

10:00 - 10:30

Churchill, Room CCU009

Welcome Talk and Parent/Guardian’s Q&A

12:00 - 12:30

Churchill, Room CCU009

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The first digit of the room number indicates which floor the room is located, i.e. 0 = ground floor, 1 = first floor etc.

Accounting and Finance Subject Area

Session Type

Building

Room

Accounting and Finance

Course Information & Site Tour

10:40 - 12:00

Churchill, Room CCU102

Accounting and Finance

Course Information & Site Tour

12:40 - 14:00

Churchill, Room CCU102

Banking and Finance*

Course Information & Site Tour

10:40 - 12:00

Churchill, Room CCU103

Banking and Finance*

Course Information & Site Tour

12:40 - 14:00

Churchill, Room CCU103

Business Finance

Course Information & Site Tour

10:40 - 12:00

Churchill, Room CCU101

Business Finance

Course Information & Site Tour

12:40 - 14:00

Churchill, Room CCU101

Subject Area

Session Type

Building

Room

Business Management

Course Information & Site Tour

10:40 -12:00

Bridge House, Room CBH016

Business Management

Course Information & Site Tour

12:40 -14:00

Bridge House, Room CBH016

International Business Management Course Information & Site Tour

10:40 - 12:00

Bridge House, Room CBH017

International Business Management Course Information & Site Tour

12:40 -14:00

Bridge House, Room CBH017

*This course is available for 2023 entry.

Management

Marketing, Tourism and Destinations Subject Area

Session Type

Building

Room

Events Management

Course Information & Site Tour

10:40 - 12:00

Bridge House, Room CBH108

Events Management

Course Information & Site Tour

12:40 -14:00

Bridge House, Room CBH108

International Tourism Management

Course Information & Site Tour

10:40 - 12:00

Bridge House, Room CBH107

International Tourism Management

Course Information & Site Tour

12:40 -14:00

Bridge House, Room CBH107

Marketing Management / Digital Marketing

Course Information & Site Tour

10:40 - 12:00

Bridge House, Room CBH109

Marketing Management / Digital Marketing

Course Information & Site Tour

12:40 -14:00

Bridge House, Room CBH109

The first digit of the room number indicates which floor the room is located, i.e. 0 = ground floor, 1 = first floor etc.

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Student Life at Queen’s Park Student Support At Queen’s Park there is always someone here to help. Our Study Skills team are on hand to assist and guide you, whether that’s help with statistics, essay writing techniques, or any specific learning needs. You can also access careers and support services from our on-campus Student Futures team.

Chester City Centre Steeped in history and with an abundance of places to eat, drink, shop and keep you entertained all year round, Chester really is a city like no other. Take a walk into the city centre, taking in the Queen’s Park Bridge, the River Dee and Grosvenor Park on your way. The city centre is just a short 5-minute walk from the Queen’s Park site.

Your Home from Home Where you live can play a big part in your university experience, so take the time to visit our Exton Park site today to explore our residences and speak to our residential advisers. Our students regularly tell us how much they enjoy the walk through the stunning Grosvenor Park on their way to Queen’s Park, so make sure to speak to them today to find out more about their own experiences living and studying at Chester.

Clubs and Societies There are over 100 clubs and societies available through the Chester Students’ Union. At Queen’s Park we have our very own Business, Tourism and Events societies. Being nestled on the banks of the River Dee, the Rowing Club is also a very popular option with our students. Visit the Information Fair at the Parkgate Road Campus today to find out more.

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Our Students Say Having such wonderful tutors throughout my time at Chester pushed me to look for an internship during my second year, which has subsequently enabled me to secure a position in accountancy.

I am eternally grateful for my three years at the University of Chester. The lecturers have been out there and experienced what it is like working on a number of events of different scales.

Without the University and lecturers, I wouldn’t be in the position I am today.

Catherine Broadhurst

Andrew Bowles

BSc (Hons) Accounting and Finance

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BA (Hons) Events Management

Yasir Malik

Alice Tetlow

MSc Management

BA (Hons) International Tourism Management

“One thing I like about studying here is the supportive nature of lecturers and staff in general. My tutors are always available to help me with my assignments and help me make the most of my time here in Chester. The modules on my course are diverse and engaging which has really enhanced my skills in the field of management and boosted my future career prospects.”

“It was the networking, development of skills, and building of knowledge that has made me who I am today: a confident, independent, thriving individual who will forever value the University’s support. I believe that without the University’s help I would not have been given as good as an opportunity in securing a job in my dream industry of Luxury Travel less than a month after completing my degree.”

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Getting to Exton Park Shuttle Bus Take a shuttle bus to Exton Park to find out more about living and studying at the University of Chester. Buses depart throughout the day from outside Bridge House. If you decide to walk to Exton Park, please note that the car park will close at 9pm.

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Queen’s Park to Exton Park

- 25-minute walk Head right out of Queen’s Park and continue down Queen’s Park Road Turn right into Handbridge Continue straight onto Lower Bridge Street At the crossroad continue onto Bridge Street At The Cross turn right onto Eastgate Street Turn left immediately onto Northgate Street Continue forward until the Fountains Roundabout Proceed through the subway and follow signs for Parkgate Road Continue along Parkgate Road The University’s main entrance (E) will be on your left-hand side

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- 5-minute drive (Sat Nav CH1 4BJ) Exit Queen’s Park and turn right onto Queen’s Park Road At the junction turn right and continue over the bridge onto Lower Bridge Street Take your second left onto Castle Street At the roundabout take the third exit onto A5268/Nicholas Street Continue on A5268 through five sets of traffic lights At the roundabout take the first exit onto A5116/Upper Northgate Street Continue straight onto Parkgate Road/A540 Turn left into the entrance (E) of Exton Park

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Open Day Timetable Time

Activity

10.00am 10.30am 11.00am 11.30am 12.00pm 12.30pm 1.00pm 1.30pm 2.00pm 2:30pm 3.00pm 3.30pm 4.00pm

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