University Blog: The Inside Story

From the weird and wonderful to the eccentric and unique, there are plenty of clubs and societies available here at the University of Chester.

Going to university is a big decision, so it’s okay if you haven’t yet made up your mind about where you want to go. If you have any questions about the University of Chester, there are a number of ways in which you can find out a little more about what we have to offer.

Living in university accommodation is a big part of your time at university, so we know you’ll have lots of questions now our accommodation application window is open. You might be wondering about the process for applying for our halls. Hopefully this blog can help to answer a few questions!

Jack, who you may recognise if you've visited a Higher Education fair, recently gave a Snapchat campus tour on a bright, sunny day in Chester. If you missed it, here it is again.

If you have already applied to the University of Chester or are thinking about it, questions about our accommodation have probably already crossed your mind... 

With it being April Fools’ Day tomorrow we asked Clea Wright, one of our Psychology lecturers, to give us some hints and tips on how to spot someone who’s being less than truthful and trying to pull the wool over your eyes.

One of the questions we regularly get asked is "What's the nightlife like in Chester?" To give you an idea of what you can expect, we asked current students Aimee and Kate to explain what they love about the city at night.

Our highly regarded Accounting and Finance degrees, ranked 14th in the country in the latest Guardian league tables, can help pave the way for a successful career as a highly employable professionally qualified accountant.

We know moving away from home for the first time can be quite a daunting prospect, so your accommodation is very important. It needs to feel like your own home away from home. To try and set your mind at ease, we have asked two current students who have lived in our Halls of Residence to talk about their experience.

So, your university offers are in (or almost in) – what do you do next?

Offers are displayed in the ‘Your Choices’ section on UCAS track. You don’t have to reply until you’ve heard back from all of your universities/colleges, and your reply date may be different from your friends. The deadline will also be displayed in Track. Your deadline depends upon when UCAS receive the last decision from your chosen universities.

If you dream of becoming a future business leader, then a degree in Business Management might be just the thing for you. At Chester we offer a dynamic and exciting Business Management course that’s not confined to the lecture room. But don’t just take our word for it, take a look at how Business Management is helping Freya take her first steps towards career success

As a student studying Dance at the University of Chester, you’ll have plenty of opportunities to put theory in to practice as you showcase your skills and learn from real industry experts. To give you an idea of what you can expect as a student here, take a look at our blog.