Why Chester?
You can get what counts at the University of Chester
We focus on what matters to you most, so that you can thrive during your time studying with us and leave us ready to face the future with confidence.
We'll support you to get future-focused
When you enrol at the University of Chester, you’ll join a community of staff and students with an unrelenting commitment to succeed. We’ll go that ‘extra mile’ to help ensure that you thrive here, starting with the allocation of a Personal Academic Tutor (PAT), who will engage with you on a one-to-one basis and help with your personal development goals. Our aim is to develop you into a distinctive, resilient, and highly employable graduate ready to make a valuable contribution to society.
We'll help you get connected
We offer distinctive opportunities to help you make career connections through your degree. Our placements give you the opportunity to build your contacts, gain real experience and even earn your first work reference. There are opportunities to study abroad at over 300 institutions, giving you the chance to explore a new country and culture, whilst extending your network overseas. You’ll be encouraged to create an e-portfolio that evidences all the experience and skills you gain, so that you leave us a step ahead, connected to a global network of people who are eager to help you on your way.
Here's how we'll make your move as smooth as possible
To help make your transfer to the University of Chester a smooth and swift process, we’ll ensure that everything you need is in place prior to enrolling. Here’s how it works:
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Apply now or request a call-back
If you know you want to apply to Chester, simply see the section below to see how you can apply now. If you’re unsure about anything or would like to discuss your circumstances, then complete the registration form and we’ll call you back to discuss your options.
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Application
Once you have applied, the team will consider your application and whether we can make you an offer. At this point, we’ll make it clear at which level we are offering you a place and when we anticipate you starting on the course.
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Transition
The team will also help you with all the practicalities of moving to a new university: getting your accommodation sorted; organising a personalised induction programme for you; checking whether you have any welfare requirements; etc. This should help take some of the stress out of your switch to the University.
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Study plan
We'll also formulate a bespoke programme of study to ensure you are able to complete your course during the remainder of the academic year.
How to get the ball rolling
If you know you want to apply – great! The way you apply to us will vary according to your circumstances. Here’s everything you need to know:
- If you are looking to transfer in to the University of Chester part way through an academic year of an undergraduate course, having already started the academic year at another university.
- If you are looking to transfer in to the University at the beginning of the 2nd, 3rd or 4th year of an undergraduate course - please apply through the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS). If you wish to see if a transfer is possible before submitting your application to UCAS please email transfer@chester.ac.uk including a full transcript of your results so far and the module descriptors for all your modules on your current programme.
- Applying for a postgraduate taught course? You should go to our postgraduate pages.
Please email hscadmissions@chester.ac.uk.
There is a separate admissions procedure for these programmes. Please email admissions@chester.ac.uk.
If applying for an undergraduate or postgraduate taught course, you should apply via the International Centre.