Interior Design

Available with:

  • Foundation Year

  • Placement Year

  • a Year Abroad

  • a Year in Industry


Course Summary

The course offers a broad range of opportunities to develop your skills and knowledge within the progressive discipline of interior design.  Alongside gaining a comprehensive understanding of design principles and concepts within the context of interior spaces, you will also develop your expertise and proficiency in discipline-specific skills, including digital drawing techniques using industry standard software.   

You will be taught by experienced academics, industry professionals and technical support staff ensuring that the course actively reflects the demands of contemporary interior design practice. Whilst the course is delivered over three years as a full-time student, you can elect to undertake a year in industry between the second and third year of your studies, further embedding relevant employability skills into your degree. All students are allocated a Personal Academic Tutor (PAT), who will provide academic and pastoral support throughout your time at University.

The Kingsway Creative Campus has well-resourced spaces, including a dedicated interior design studio, specialist workshops, learning resource centre and café, fostering a creative and collaborative environment in which to study.

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What you'llStudy

Module content:

  • Reading and writing critically.
  • Constructing and evaluating an argument.
  • Note-taking techniques for reading and listening.
  • Understanding plagiarism and academic integrity.
  • Introduction to reflective practice.
  • Preparing for, and delivering, powerpoint presentations.
  • Referencing and citation.
  • Summarising and paraphrasing written sources.
  • Literature searching.
  • Report writing.
  • The culture and expectations of higher education.
  • The assessment process including the role of assessment criteria and feedback.
  • The nature of research journal publishing.

Whilst much of the content above is generic, students will be encouraged to situate skills within the context of the undergraduate discipline they are entering, which leads to some variation in emphasis for certain skills.


Module aims:

1.To raise awareness of the range of study skills required for successful higher education studies, including the process of academic writing, reading strategies, seminar skills, organisation of time and materials, planning for and meeting deadlines, understanding and responding to feedback.

2. To introduce students to concepts such as plagiarism, academic integrity and appropriate use of artificial intelligence tools.

3. To facilitate an effective transition into higher education by exploring, and providing guidance in, the key elements of successful undergraduate studentship including students' understanding of taking responsibility for their own learning.

4. To teach students how to undertake a literature, visual or data review for their discipline and be able to differentiate between a valid, reliable source and an unsubstantiated or irrelevant source.  

Module content:

  • Research and planning skills.
  • Becoming familiar with topics that comprise their undergraduate degree subject.
  • Developing a knowledge base for a discipline of study.
  • Identifying areas of interest.
  • Application and development of critical analytical skills.
  • Development of self-directed study.
  • Use of learning resources.

Module aims:

1. To develop students' skills in planning and writing an essay.

2. To familiarise students with the process of tutor supervision for a written piece of work.

3. To give students an opportunity to focus on a topic within their undergraduate degree subject.

4. To write a piece of work that allows the student to broaden and deepen knowledge on a topic of their choice.

5. To prepare and deliver an academic poster presentation outlining the student's research topic.

Module content:

  • An introduction to creative and critical thinking concepts
  • Considering credibility; belief and truth
  • Identifying how language is used for persuasion
  • Identifying how image is used for persuasion
  • Recognising how media is used for manipulation
  • An introduction to advertising and marketing techniques
  • Representation and misrepresentation of data
  • Applying critical thinking skills to contemporary media and technology

 


Module aims:

1. To introduce approaches to analytical and critical thinking.

2. To develop an understanding of critical thinking when applied to language, image, traditional and online media.

 

Module content:

  • Creative tools and methods used in the construction of visual messages.
  • Analogue and digital visualization media.
  • Colour theory.
  • Basic elements and principles of design.
  • Media manipulation and practice with creative problem solving methods. 
  • Analytical and observational visualization techniques exploring line, volume, tone, spatial relationships, composition, form and perspective through drawing, photography and screen based digital tools.

Module aims:

1. To acquire and apply the skills and techniques necessary for the creation of visual communication messages and artefacts.

2. To identify problems and issues related to exploiting tools and media in visual arts practice.

3. To appreciate the creative dynamic generated through the interaction of ideas, material/medium practice and context.

4. To work and contribute within a group environment and develop a capacity for self dircted study.

 

 

Module content:

  • Identify concepts that underpin and inform visual communication practice. 
  • Introduce ideas on narrative, design, communication, creativity, imagination, semiotics and interpretation. 
  • Exploring concepts and methods of constructing meaningful visual communication messages.
  • Understanding differing demands of self-expression and communication problem solving.

Module aims:

1. Develop an awareness of the scope of the conceptual and practical frameworks associated with visual communication practice.

2. Develop the ability to exploit visual language to create effective visual communication.

3. Develop the ability to generate ideas and identify appropriate working methods in response to visual communication challenges.

4. Develop independent creative decision-making and the capacity for self directed study.

5. Identify and utilise appropriate research strategies and information retrieval procedures.

Module content:

 

  • Introduction to semiotics and visual language
  • Emerging trends: environment and interiors
  • The birth and evolution of cinema
  • The human commodity: advertising, celebrity and reality television
  • Introduction to postmodernism and popular art
  • Photography as social commentary
  • The internet and digital spaces

 


Module aims:

1. To develop students' understanding of western civilization through an understanding of that civilization's visual texts.

2. To develop students' abilities to communicate orally, visually and through academic writing.

3. To develop students' interpretative abilities through the promotion of skills of visual interpretation.

 

 

Year 1 introduces you to the fundamental principles of interior design through a series of workshops and design projects. You will develop your professional skills using hand drawn techniques and digital methods and techniques using industry standard software.

Module content:

Level 4 introduces students to

  • The fundamental concepts, theories and principals associated with their individual subject area
  • The broad critical, historical, contemporary contexts and future potential of their area of study and the significance of the work of other practitioners within their field of study
  • A variety of approaches to research, within, through and about their area of study
  • The basic skills and techniques required to produce outputs in response to set briefs
  • The visual and verbal communication techniques appropriate to their subject area
  • The tools, technologies and materials relevant to their subject area
  • A range of approaches to problem solving 
  • The importance of taking personal responsibility for their own learning

Module aims:

The aim of this module is to introduces the key aspects of a level 4 degree within Art or Design, including:

  • foundational knowledge,
  • problem-solving skills,
  • effective communication,
  • personal responsibility,
  • subject specific skills and
  • the development of important attributes required for employment within and beyond the creative and cultural industries

Through more complex and challenging project briefs, Year 2 aims to help you foster a more exploratory approach to design whilst further developing your professional communication skills in preparation for your final year of study. You will also have the opportunity to undertake an experiential learning placement.

Module content:

The traditional academic programme structure is not applicable in relation to this work placement-based experiential learning module. The experiential content is freely structured and determined by negotiation between the student, UoC placement supervisor and host organisation placement supervisor. It is informed by the module’s overarching aims and learning outcomes and by the objective of optimising added value for both the host organisation and the student experience (including graduate outcomes).

A mid-placement workshop, usually held in Chester in February, will enable peer to peer sharing of experiential learning feedback and allow an analysis of the range of skills and benefits derived from the placement. The workshop will also support students’ development of their learning portfolio, and provide an opportunity to access an overview of final year module options ahead of L6 module selection. In-person and online participation in the mid-placement workshop will be enabled.

All students will engage in the drawing up of a learning agreement on acceptance of the placement that will cover a contact plan and agreed learning outcomes with their designated academic tutor and placement supervisor.


Module aims:

This module introduces students to the working environment enabling them to put into practice the theories and skills developed in the first two years of the programme. Its aims are:

  1. To provide an opportunity for students to apply and enrich their previous theoretical knowledge and understanding of course content through observation of and insights derived from working in an organisation and professional environment.
  2. To enable students to develop their practical and transferable skills in an industry environment and to experience a broad range of tasks and responsibilities within their field of interest
  3. To enable students to pursue professional and personal development in an applied environment
  4. To enable students to recognise the nature of tasks, workloads, problem solving, and individual and team-based working methods in a professional environment.

Module content:

This module will develop student’s awareness and understanding of the diverse range of career pathways available to creative graduates and enable them to confidently build a career development trajectory for their final year and after graduation. Students will be encouraged to identify the diverse career opportunities within the creative and cultural industries and to explore potential pathways as an independent practitioner and/or employment-based opportunities beyond graduation.

Through negotiated independent research students will critically analyse and evaluate their current skills, competencies and attitudes and devise an action plan to address gaps in subject specific and transferable skills.

Throughout the module students will build a portfolio of work experience activity which can include short employment placements, work shadowing, involvement in Department projects or external partner projects, self-initiated placements or volunteering. Work experience activities will provide the foundation for reflection and evaluation in the Career journal and an impetus for research activities in the taught sessions 


Module aims:

This module aims to enhance students’ prospects of gaining graduate level employment, within the creative and cultural sector which will enable them to:-

  • Individually reflect on immediate and future directions and career planning
  • Develop a sophisticated and critical awareness of their development in relation to their future career aspirations
  • Develop transferable employment skills through involvement in internal or external work experience and professional project opportunities.
  • Analyse and articulate skills and attitudes introduced in their programme of study and their application to a specific role within the creative and cultural industries

Module content:

This module will enable students to build upon  previous discipline specific knowledge and skills obtained at Level 4. Students will respond to more complex spatial design challenges within domestic, retail and/ or commercial contexts alongside developing a deeper understanding of construction technology, materials and finishes. Professional communication skills will also be further developed to facilitate the effective communication of an interior design project from initial research to final resolution.


Module aims:

Module aims are to:

  • Encourage an independent working practice which demonstrates conceptual underpinning, cultural empathy and engagement with materials.
  • Employ critical and analytical strategies and research methods in the development of design solutions.
  • Broaden the student’s awareness of furniture, building systems and technology.
  • Gain an insight into current trends within commercial practice.

Module content:

This module builds upon the knowledge gained during Level 4, by developing core project management and communication skills. Running alongside Project Design and Development, this module provides the opportunity to generate a wide range of communication materials such as 3D visualisations using industry standard software tools. Students will explore lighting, materials, camera and rendering processes to create still and moving image presentations of their designs. Students will also engage in the curation of an exhibition showcasing a selection of their work.


Module aims:

Module aims are to:

  • Identify industry protocols for the construction of 3D visualisations.
  • Build, test and evaluate 3D visualisations of interior design solutions.
  • Select and employ appropriate software tools to support project management.
  • Develop strategies for effectively managing suppliers and clients within budgetary constraints.
  • Utilise a variety of methods of presentation and curatorial skills appropriate to context.

Module content:

The purpose of this module is to explore the interaction between contemporary practice and emerging cultural trends. Students will be exposed to broader social, political and environmental issues which critically inform emerging practice. Indicative content:

  • Case-studies of innovative practitioners in contemporary Interior Design
  • The identification of emerging trends in design
  • Introduction to innovative materials, fabricators and supplier networks
  • The development of cultural awareness and empathy

Module aims:

Module aims are:

  • To develop an awareness of contemporary practice and practitioners.
  • To identify and explore professional design networks.
  • To identify emerging trends, markets and opportunities for career development.
  • To develop an understanding of social, political and environmental issues surrounding interior design practice.

Module content:

Part A:      

Preparation for Experiential Overseas Learning will take place at the university of Chester during level 5 and will include:  

  • The multiple facets of Global citizenship
  • Ethical engagement and practice
  • Cross-cultural issues and sensitivity
  • Intercultural communication

Theories, models and strategies of learning

  • Theories and models Intercultural competence
  • Theories and models of Integration and Multiculturalism
  • Critical thinking skills and models of Reflection
  • Experiential learning models
  • Self-directed experiential learning

Personal and placement-related skills

  • Enhanced independence
  • Improved command of multicultural behaviour
  • Increased knowledge and confidence in their individual facets of personal identity
  • Effective time management and organisational skills
  • Project management – working away from University and independent study
  • Self-management and personal development
  • Team building and team work

Part B:            Overseas

Students will engage in experiential learning activities overseas for at least 150 hours 


Module aims:

The purpose of this module is to enhance students’ prospects of completing an overseas placement to the best of their ability consequently it aims to:

  • To equip participants with appropriate knowledge and skills to study or work in a different cultural, linguistic and/or social environment; enhancing ethical, cultural and intercultural awareness.
  • To enhance students understanding of the ethical issues related to living and working abroad.
  • To increase students Global Citizenship skills
  • To provide an opportunity for students to reflect critically on their experience of living and learning within an unfamiliar culture, to their 'home' culture or ethnic group.

To challenge students to learn about themselves as global citizens in terms of life skills, career choices and academic development outside the classroom.

Module content:

Preparation for the year abroad will take place in Chester during level 5 and will include:

  • Cross-cultural issues and sensitivity
  • Host-country orientation, study methods– economic, political and social reality of the country
  • Orientation specific to exchange – health, education, gender issues
  • The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals
  • Practical matters relating to living and studying in the wider world

Theories, models and strategies of learning

  • Critical thinking skills, experiential learning       and models of reflection

Personal and placement-related transversal skills

  • Effective self-motivation and independent resourcefulness
  • Effective time management and organisational skills
  • Project management – working away from University and independent study
  • Self-management and personal development

Whilst abroad:

Students will undertake study at one of UoC’s partner universities; it is expected that students will choose a series of modules at the university abroad, which equal a full-time study load. This must be agreed by the host institution and the International Tutor. Students must supply details of their courses/modules on a learning agreement within 4 weeks of arrival at the host university, note students who fail to supply this within 4 weeks may have the opportunity withdrawn.


Module aims:

  1. To experience academic life in country outside of the EU, enhancing cultural and intercultural awareness and increasing transversal skills.
  2. To reflect on the impact of the experience in their destination on one’s own personal, academic and professional development.
  3. To engage with the experience of study at a partner university to gain extensive first-hand knowledge and understanding of the relevant society from the perspective of the resident.
  4. To further develop independent learning techniques.
  5. To foster critical evaluation.

Aligning with your own career expectations, Year 3 enables you to apply your specialist skills, knowledge and understanding to a final Major Design Project. The Major Project is supported by either an academic dissertation or interior design practice-based modules.

Module content:

Bringing together students and staff from across Art & Design programme disciplines, this module will provide students with the opportunity to develop their understanding of graduate and professional development in Art & Design. 

Following the module introduction, a series of guest lectures by recent graduates and early, mid-career and high-level Art and Design professionals, will introduce students to practitioner-oriented career pathways within the creative and cultural industries. Guest lectures will reflect the interests, concerns and dynamic of the student body within the module providing both programme specific information and exemplars alongside content applicable to all Art & Design undergraduates.  

Module content will in particular focus on enabling students to critically identify the context of their practice/design work and how it might be developed within a graduate, professional environment. This could include the development of a portfolio practice, specific art and design employment opportunities, or those facilitated by transferable skills. Documentation and reflection on module content will be used to develop an individual position, refine a portfolio and a career pathway plan that will assist student journeys from undergraduate study to graduation and employability.


Module aims:

Modules aims are to:

  • Explore and develop a functional knowledge of professional contexts in relation to employability and independent practice within the creative and cultural industries
  • Identify and enhance subject specific and transferable skills in the context of individual professional aspirations and trajectories
  • Gain insight and experience in promotional strategies, marketing, communication and dissemination of information as it relates to personal creative practice
  • Recognise and understand the importance of key ethical and moral issues in relation to professional practice in Art and Design
  • Engage with collaborative opportunities to enhance understanding of professional practice networks and structures

Module content:

Generic content will cover the time management, structure, organisation, referencing and writing style required for a dissertation. Content will also cover research methods - appropriate for each student's individual research. This may include content analysis, discourse analysis, semiotic analysis, secondary and primary research, qualitative and quantitative research, and others as and when relevant. The dissertation is an independent research project in negotiation, with and supported by, a supervisor. The content of meetings will be driven by the student's individual research topic, progress and response to feedback.


Module aims:

The module aims to:

  • Develop extensive and sophisticated specialist knowledge articulated to a very high standard in academic written work.
  • Successfully manage research study and writing process to meet interim and final deadlines.
  • Produce research and analysis which reflects an interpretative and critically reflective study.
  • Develop a rigorous understanding of appropriate research methods.
  • Develop the ability to negotiate a topic for independent research and justify the viability of that research.
  • Assist in development of a topic based on a research question or other appropriate context of research.
  • Accurately record, present and reference material from a range of different sources.

Module content:

This 60-credit module provides an opportunity for students to undertake a significant project demonstrating individual creativity and the exploration and application of knowledge gained on the course. The substantive content will be determined by student’s own focus and context, developed initially as a negotiated proposal, but with the ultimate aim of providing a Project Portfolio to gain future employment. The outcomes of this project would be exhibited as part of the department’s annual graduation show and provide an opportunity for students to showcase their talents to prospective employers.


Module aims:

Module aims are to:

  • Provide the student with an opportunity to identify a self-directed design project and develop a realistic proposal through sustained critical research.
  • Further develop the student's creative design skills through project analysis, review and critical reflection.
  • Enable the student to effectively communicate a comprehensive design project appropriate to context.

Module content:

The students will be given the opportunity to engage in design based research in relation to current and emerging sustainable design practice. This field of study extends to the examination of how interior spaces can be designed to reduce their environmental impact and improve the health and well being of occupants.

Indicative content:

  • Environmental theory and legislation
  • Energy trends and technologies
  • Research undertaken by advisory organisations e.g. BRE, NBS
  • Innovation in sustainable design, materials and construction
  • Sustainable design strategy and management for overall well being of occupants

Module aims:

Module aims are:

  • To outline current environmental theory, legislation  and environmental assessment methods in relation to interior design.
  • To critically analyse current and emerging sustainable interior design practice.
  • To connect learners with leading research networks.
  • To encourage exploration and analysis of design innovation within a sustainability framework.

Module content:

Indicative Content:

  • Detail design of interior spaces
  • Furniture systems, design and ergonomics
  • Materials and surface finishes and their specification
  • Lighting, colour, pattern, form, texture, acoustics and sound 
  • Computer modelling

Module aims:

The aims of this module are:

  • To investigate the detail design of interior spaces.  
  • To explore the ergonomic, visual and haptic potential of materials, surface finishes, furniture and components.
  • To explore the creative use of lighting, colour, pattern, form, texture and acoustics to develop detail solutions.

Who you'll Learn from

Lynne Bell

Programme Leader: BA (Hons) Interior Design
Lynne Bell

How you'll Learn

You will learn via engagement with design projects in studio, active participation in technical and creative workshops, and individual and group task activities, in addition to individually directed and structured study.

Assessment methods will include the development, resolution and communication of designs in response to project briefs. You will also engage in project presentations, prepare written essays and reports, and participate in group projects and personal development planning.

Beyond the Classroom

As part of your Level 5 studies, you will take our Preparation for the Creative and Cultural Industries module, where you will explore the potential career paths available to anyone with an Art or Design degree. You will be supported in the steps required to securing a work placement of at least 80 hours, giving you the opportunity to test-drive a future career, boost your CV and gain real work experience. This provides you with a crucial advantage in gaining employment after graduation.

Alternatively, you may wish to explore other cultures while you work and undertake our Experiential Overseas Learning module. With Experiential Overseas Learning you can take advantage of our long-established links with organisations worldwide and undertake a five-week work placement abroad.

An additional option for most students is the yearlong Study Abroad module. This offers the exciting opportunity to study overseas for a full academic year. If you opt for this module, you will undertake study at one of our partner universities, once you have successfully completed Level 5; it is expected that you choose a series of modules at the university abroad, which accrue at least (100 credits; 50 ECTS).

Additional subjects may be taken, but these can only be used for credit if the university abroad assigns ECTS credits to them (i.e., if students pass all the required assessments associated with the relevant module at the university abroad).

As an alternative to the Study Abroad module, at the end of Level 5, you can opt to undertake Working in the Creative and Cultural Industries, our yearlong work placement module. This is an opportunity to enhance your subject understanding through observation and application of subject skills in the workplace; gaining professional insights, exploring industry tasks and responsibilities, fostering personal and professional growth and transferable skills, and familiarising you with real-world work dynamics, problem-solving and teamwork.

We believe it is essential to your personal and professional development to provide opportunities to widen your horizons and build connections outside the institution. To this end, local, national, and international study trips are an important part of what we offer. Our students have travelled to New York, Paris, Florence, and Berlin as well as many areas of interest, relevant to your subject, across the country.

Entry Requirements

112 UCAS points

UCAS Tariff

112 points

GCE A Level

Typical offer – BCC-BBC

Please refer to the Extra Information section below.

BTEC

BTEC Extended Diploma: DMM

International Baccalaureate

26 points

Irish / Scottish Highers

Irish Highers - H3 H3 H3 H3 H4

Scottish Highers - BBBB

Access requirements

Access to HE Diploma - 45 credits at level 3, of which 30 must be at Merit or above

T Level

T Level - Merit

OCR Cambridge Technicals

OCR Extended Diploma: DMM

Extra Information

Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced and A level General Studies will be recognised in our offer.  We will also consider a combination of A Levels and BTECs/OCRs.

At the University of Chester, we believe creativity knows no bounds and welcome individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences to join our vibrant family of artists and designers. Our art and design courses are designed to nurture creativity, foster innovation, and develop the skills necessary to excel in the creative and cultural industries. We understand that creativity is a talent that can be cultivated and honed, regardless of prior qualifications. If you have a passion for creativity and a desire to learn and grow in the world of art and design, we encourage you to apply to our courses, regardless of your qualification subjects.

Applicants will be required to attend a portfolio interview before an offer of a place can be made.

Students from countries outside the UK are expected to have entry qualifications roughly equivalent to UK A Level for undergraduate study and British Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) for postgraduate study. To help you to interpret these equivalents, please click on your country of residence to see the corresponding entry qualifications, along with information about your local representatives, events, information and contacts.

We accept a wide range of qualifications and consider all applications individually on merit. We may also consider appropriate work experience.

English Language Requirements

  • IELTS Academic: Undergraduate: 6.0 (minimum 5.5 in each band)
  • Postgraduate: 6.5 (minimum 5.5 in each band)

For those who do not have IELTS or an acceptable in-country English language qualification, the University of Chester has developed its own online English language test which applicants can take for just £50.

For more information on our English Language requirements, please visit International Entry Requirements.

72 UCAS points

UCAS Tariff

72 points

GCE A level

72 points overall, including grade D in an art, design or media-based subject

BTEC

BTEC Extended Diploma (Art & Design): MMP

International Baccalaureate

24 points including 4 in HL Visual Arts

Irish / Scottish Highers

Irish Highers: H4 H4 H4 H4 H4 including Art

Scottish Highers: CCDD including Art

Access requirements

Access to HE Diploma (Art and Design) – Pass overall

T Level

Considered alongside a Level 3 Art and Design qualification

OCR Cambridge Technicals

OCR Extended Diploma (Art and Design): MMP

Extra Information

Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced and A level General Studies will be recognised in our offer.  We will also consider a combination of A Levels and BTECs/OCRs.

Interior Design including a Foundation Year requires that you have studied Art & Design or acceptable alternatives.

If you are a mature student (21 or over) and have been out of education for a while or do not have experience or qualifications at Level 3 (equivalent to A Levels), then our Foundation Year courses will help you to develop the skills and knowledge you will need to succeed in your chosen degree. 

Where you'll Study Creative Campus, Kingsway, Chester

Fees and Funding

£9,250 per year (2024/25)

Our full-time undergraduate tuition fees for Home students entering University in 2024/25 are £9,250 a year, or £1,540 per 20-credit module for part-time study.

The University may increase these fees at the start of each subsequent year of your course in line with inflation at that time, as measured by the Retail Price Index. These fee levels and increases are subject to any necessary government, and other regulatory, approvals.

Students from the UK, Isle of Man, Guernsey, Jersey and the Republic of Ireland are treated as Home students for tuition fee purposes.

Students from countries in the European Economic Area and the EU starting in or after the 2021/22 academic year will pay International Tuition Fees.

Students who have been granted Settled Status may be eligible for Home Fee Status and if eligible will be able to apply for Tuition Fee Loans and Maintenance Loans.

Students who have been granted Pre-settled Status may be eligible for Home Fee Status and if eligible will be able to apply for Tuition Fee Loans.

Irish Nationals living in the UK or Republic of Ireland are treated as Home students for Tuition Fee Purposes.

£13,950 per year (2024/25)

The tuition fees for international students studying Undergraduate programmes in 2024/25 are £13,950. 

This fee is set for each year of study. All undergraduate students are eligible for international and merit-based scholarships which are applicable to each year of study.  

For more information, go to our International Fees, Scholarship and Finance section.

Irish Nationals living in the UK or ROI are treated as Home students for Tuition Fee Purposes. 

Your course will involve additional costs not covered by your tuition fees. This may include books, printing, photocopying, educational stationery and related materials, specialist clothing, travel to placements, optional field trips and software. Compulsory field trips are covered by your tuition fees.

If you are living away from home during your time at university, you will need to cover costs such as accommodation, food, travel and bills.

Course specific additional costs

Additional costs will depend on the nature of your studio activity. The Department provides some material for you, but you may, on occasion, be required to purchase certain materials for particular projects. 

The University of Chester supports fair access for students who may need additional support through a range of bursaries and scholarships. 

Full details, as well as terms and conditions for all bursaries and scholarships can be found on the Fees & Finance section of our website.

 

Your Future Career

Job Prospects

Graduates of Politics at Chester will see their skill-set and knowledge highly applicable to a range of opportunities such as careers in politics, the civil service, campaign organisations, NGOs, as well as careers in business.

Careers service

The University has an award-winning Careers and Employability service which provides a variety of employability-enhancing experiences; through the curriculum, through employer contact, tailored group sessions, individual information, advice and guidance.

Careers and Employability aims to deliver a service which is inclusive, impartial, welcoming, informed and tailored to your personal goals and aspirations, to enable you to develop as an individual and contribute to the business and community in which you will live and work.

We are here to help you plan your future, make the most of your time at University and to enhance your employability. We provide access to part-time jobs, extra-curricular employability-enhancing workshops and offer practical one-to-one help with career planning, including help with CVs, applications and mock interviews. We also deliver group sessions on career planning within each course and we have a wide range of extensive information covering graduate jobs and postgraduate study.