University of Chester
Parkgate Road
Chester
CH1 4BJ
Tel: 01244 511000
Email: enquiries@chester.ac.uk
Website: http://www.chester.ac.uk
Information from this Institution
Institution´s policy towards use of 14-19 Diplomas
The University of Chester welcomes applications from students undertaking the new 14-19 Diplomas. In general, we are happy to consider any applicant studying an Advanced Level Diploma, although some subject disciplines may require an additional subject-specific level 3 qualification. The University of Chester is committed to providing progression opportunities wherever possible. More details will be available on our website at www.chester.ac.uk in the coming weeks.
Interviews
Interviews for ITT, Fine Art, Graphic Design, Dance, Nutrition & Dietetics, Youth Work and Social Work courses.
Open days
31st May and 4th October 2008 (Chester campus) 11th October 2008 (Warrington campus). Visit our website www.chester.ac.uk for further information.
Compacts and networks
Wirral Post-16, Birkenhead 6th Form, Cheadle and Marple 6th Form, West Cheshire College, Priestley College, Wirral Metropolitan College, Yale College
Record of achievement/Progress file
Precis of RoA encouraged to be brought to teacher training interviews.
Campus locations
Chester campus is situated only a short walk from the city centre. Warrington campus is a short bus ride away from the town centre.
Notes
University of Chester´s courses are delivered at the main Chester campus and at the Warrington campus. Some select courses are also delivered at Reaseheath College, Nantwich.
| student numbers | |||||
| total number of students : | 9788 | ||||
| total degree students : | 6014 | ||||
| total HND students : | 335 | ||||
| total other students : | 1882 | ||||
| Degree | HND | Other | |||
| percentage on sandwich courses : | 2 | 0 | 0 | ||
| percentage mature students : | 16 | 33 | 68 | ||
| percentage international students : | 2 | 0 | 0 | ||
| ratio male / female : | 34/66 | 60/40 | 12/88 | ||
| student numbers by subject area | Degree | HND | Other | ||
| medicine, dentistry, veterinary science : | 188 | 84 | 0 | ||
| subjects allied to medicine : | 138 | 0 | 1612 | ||
| science : | 575 | 62 | 0 | ||
| engineering & technology : | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| architecture, building & planning : | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| mathematical sciences, IT & computing : | 242 | 88 | 0 | ||
| business & administrative studies : | 370 | 0 | 9 | ||
| social, economic, political & legal studies : | 799 | 0 | 0 | ||
| humanities : | 405 | 10 | 45 | ||
| art & design, performing arts : | 743 | 91 | 0 | ||
| education : | 495 | 0 | 216 | ||
| combined : | 2059 | 0 | 0 | ||
| accommodation | |||||
| percentage of first years requiring accommodation who can be accommodated in institution managed accommodation : | 85 | ||||
| estimated weekly cost of institution managed accommodation for 34-40 weeks: | |||||
| including 2-3 meals a day, 5-7 days per week | £61.05-£110.60 | ||||
| including no food | £48.40-£73.15 | ||||
| other | £50.75-£73.15 | ||||
| overseas opportunities (exc. compulsory language course placements) | |||||
| number of students on a placement or study period abroad : | 37 | ||||