University Blog: The Inside Story

Choosing the right university for you is a big decision. Hopefully you’ll have taken a look at lots of prospectuses and checked out each university’s website for more course information. Perhaps you’ve spoken to your teachers, friends, and family to discuss the options available at each institution? Hearing other people’s opinions can be very helpful, but ultimately the final decision for where to go sits with you.

If you have a passion for watching and discussing film, then a degree in Combined Film Studies at the University of Chester might be just what you’re looking for. 

Taught within the Department of Media at our Warrington Campus, Film Studies is just one of a number of complementary courses that has developed an impressive reputation during the past decade for high quality teaching and support. 

There are many benefits to studying a degree in Marketing; whether that’s the opportunity to experience a year in industry, the chance to mix with an internationally diverse cohort, or the realisation that marketers will always be in demand.  

As one of the highest paid professions, with opportunities to work in a tremendous range of industries around the world, it’s no wonder Chemical Engineering is such a popular degree option. But, whilst a degree in Chemical Engineering is a fantastic achievement, it may take more than this to get you noticed by potential employers. With this in mind, the Chemical Engineering course at Chester has been designed to equip you with not only the knowledge, but also the hands-on skills and experience employers want.

Studying abroad is a great opportunity to broaden your horizons, enhance your academic experience and increase your chances of gaining a successful future career.

Depending on which undergraduate course you are studying, we offer a number of exciting ways in which you can incorporate international study within your degree – and therefore enhance your study experience while at university:
 

One of the great things about studying a degree in English Literature is that it’s available at many universities across the country, giving you plenty of options when deciding where to go. But with so much choice you may be finding it difficult to decide which university is right for you. Each English Literature course is different, so why should Chester be your university of choice?  

Do you dream of becoming the next big thing in the business arena? Then a degree in Global Entrepreneurship and Business Management might be just the thing for you. 

It’s no secret that it now takes a lot more than a degree to get you noticed by employers.

Applying for student finance may initially seem daunting, but there’s lots of support and advice available to support you in your application, and we’re here to provide you with a brief overview of how and when to apply.

If you’ve got a real passion for music and want to break into the industry – whether that’s studio production and creation, or online and live events promotion – a degree in Commercial Music Production or Music Production and Promotion could be just the ticket.

One of the best ways to really experience what it's like to live and study at Chester is to visit us. However, another great way to find out about Chester is by speaking to current students and other applicants through our forum in The Student Room.

With exciting topics to study at the forefront of mathematics and excellent career prospects, there are many reasons to make Chester your University of choice when it comes to studying Mathematics.

Take a look at our top five reasons to study Mathematics to find out what you can expect during your degree.