Esther, a third year student on our BA in English Language course, enjoyed a five week speech and language therapy placement in her second year. Find out more about it below.
University Blog: The Inside Story
Delve deeper into the Chester story by reading blog posts from HE advisers, lecturers and students. Our blog gives you an insight into the Chester experience, plus guidance and tips to help you prepare for university.
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December 2, 2022Student Ambassador Abby gives us an insight into a typical week studying English Literature at Chester.
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August 18, 2021Dr Ian Seed, Senior Lecturer and Programme Leader for BA Creative Writing, explores how reading can be helpful for mental health and often sparks his own creative writing.
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August 18, 2021Dr Richard Leahy, Lecturer in English Literature, explores the value of reading and literature in today's fast-paced, digital age.
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May 10, 2021With no access to the Department of English’s wonderful Old Vicarage for much of 2020, staff and students found other ways of keeping in touch and building a community online.
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May 5, 2021Brad Robertson, Single Honours English Language student from 2011 to 2014, explains how his BA in English Language prepared him for the world of retail management.
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May 4, 2021Erica tells us how her undergraduate degree in English Language and Psychology has helped her to prepare for her Masters at Concordia University in Canada.
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May 4, 2021Megan Coates tells us about C.E.L.L.MATES, University of Chester's English Department's magazine, established in the Summer of 2020 that publishes work for students, by students.
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April 12, 2021Third-year English Language student, Louise, gives us an insight into how students have the freedom to explore their interests through the course.
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February 12, 2021As Valentine's Day approaches, Dr Clara Neary, Programme Leader for BA (Hons) English Language (Combined), explores the ways in which love is conceptulised in literature, music and everyday language
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October 29, 2020English Literature student, Emily, tells us about skills she’s gained, the great module options on the course and offers a tip or two when it comes to studying English.
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October 15, 2019As one of the most widely-spoken languages in the world with hundreds of millions of speakers, it’s no surprise that the English Language programme at the University of Chester is an extremely popular degree option. Take a look at this blog to find out what you can expect from the course.