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Why Study
You will be taught by recognised leaders in their respective fields, who believe passionately in the value of what they do and in the importance of working with students as partners. Alongside lectures, tutorials, seminars and lab classes, you will have the opportunity to undertake local, national and international fieldwork in a range of interesting and challenging places.
Campus
The Department of Geography and International Development is on the University’s historic Parkgate Road Campus, just a short walk from Chester city centre. Here students benefit from excellent support from teaching staff and modern teaching facilities, including specialist laboratories. Parkgate Road has a wide range of social spaces (e.g. SU building, cafés, bar, green spaces), recreational facilities (e.g. swimming pool, gym, sports hall) and accommodation options.
Careers / Employment
Graduate Outcomes (2017-18) data shows 88.4% of our graduates are in employment or further study 15 months after completing their course. Our graduates work in a wide range of fields including: environmental consultancy; urban planning and construction; utilities and infrastructure; GIS consultancy; renewable energy; risk management; journalism and international development.
get what counts
A network of contacts, a future-focused education and opportunity after opportunity
