Chester School of Education | University of Chester

We offer a range of prestigious courses in Education across our locations in Chester and Warrington and will prepare you with the knowledge, skills and understanding that you need to make a difference in society. The Chester School of Education can help you to fulfil your aspirations.

There are a wide range of professional roles within the children’s, young people’s and families’ workforce and we can support you to understand the many different career paths available to you and develop the resilience and adaptability needed for changing work environments. Recent graduates have pursued careers in teaching, youth work, social work, therapeutic roles, police force, children’s nursing, business ownership, and education policy. 

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Areas of Expertise Childhood, Education and Professional Development

Within our CEPD area of expertise, you will find lecturers, partners, administrative staff, professors and, of course, students, who all share one driving ethos: to make a difference. Quite simply, this is at the heart of everything we do. We rethink and challenge the educational landscape, we innovate and champion change both inside and outside of the classroom, and we deliver academic and research excellence.

Areas of Expertise Initial Teacher Education

The University of Chester is the ideal place to realise your ambitions. In choosing to train at Chester, you’ll be entering a high-quality training programme, in a supportive environment with carefully-selected teaching placements. We’ll help you to become a teacher who can make a real difference, with the ability to inspire and develop the next generation.

Our location Exton Park, Chester

The location

Modern learning resources and library

Seaborne library, seating and reception area.

Fitness facilities

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Student Services

Chapel, chaplaincy and multi-faith spaces

Accommodation

Catering

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UCAS Code
Start date: Sept 2025, Sept 2026
Level: Postgraduate
Duration: 1 year

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UCAS Code: N/A
Start date: Sept 2025, Sept 2026
Level: Postgraduate
Duration: 1 year

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UCAS Code
Start date: Oct 2025, Oct 2026
Level: Postgraduate
Duration: 4-7 years

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UCAS Code: X326
Start date: Oct 2025, Oct 2026
Level: Undergraduate
Duration: 4 years

Pathways available

Early Childhood Studies
Primary Education Studies

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UCAS Code: X325
Start date: Oct 2025, Oct 2026
Level: Undergraduate
Duration: 3 years

Pathways available

Early Childhood Studies
Primary Education Studies

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UCAS Code: X100
Start date: Oct 2025, Oct 2026
Level: Undergraduate
Duration: 3 years

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UCAS Code: N/A
Start date: Sept 2025, Jan 2026, Apr 2026, Sept 2026, Jan 2027, Apr 2027
Level: Postgraduate
Duration: 3 years

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UCAS Code: N/A
Start date: Sept 2025, Sept 2026
Level: Postgraduate
Duration: 3 years

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UCAS Code: N/A
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Level: Postgraduate
Duration: 3 years

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UCAS Code: N/A
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Level: Postgraduate
Duration: 3 years

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UCAS Code: N/A
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Level: Postgraduate
Duration: 3 years

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Start date: Oct 2025, Jan 2026, May 2026, Oct 2026, Jan 2027, May 2027
Level: Postgraduate
Duration: 1 year

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Start date: Sept 2025, Jan 2026, May 2026, Sept 2026, Jan 2027, May 2027
Level: Postgraduate
Duration: 2 years

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Start date: Sept 2025, Jan 2026, May 2026, Sept 2026, Jan 2027, May 2027
Level: Postgraduate
Duration: 1 year part-time (online delivery)

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Level: Postgraduate
Duration: 1 year

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UCAS Code: N/A
Start date: May 2025
Level: Short course
Duration: 9 weeks

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Duration: 3 months

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Level: Short course
Duration: 3 months

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UCAS Code: N/A
Start date: Oct 2025
Level: Short course
Duration: 3 months

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UCAS Code: N/A
Start date: Sept 2025, Jan 2026, Sept 2026
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Duration: 1 year

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