University of Chester (C55)

UCAS code: C55

Founded in 1839, the University of Chester is one of the oldest higher education institutions in the country. The University offers an extensive range of single and combined honours courses to over 20,000 students across a number of specialist sites. Enjoy a student experience where staff go the extra-mile to ensure you succeed and develop into a future-focussed graduate.

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How students describe this university

Source: The Which? University student survey

We asked more than 11,000 undergraduates to say how far they would describe their uni as having the following characteristics. We carry out this analysis where we have scores from at least 30 students. You can also see whether these ratings are high, medium or low compared to other universities.

Diverse local nightlife

59%

Medium

Creative

57%

Low

Political

48%

Low

Sporty

70%

Medium

Varied union activities

70%

Medium

Vital stats

Sources: NSS, DLHE & HESA

% of graduates in work or further study 96% Medium

Average graduate salary £18.5k Low

Student satisfaction score 69% Low

Number of students

14,365

students attended last year

Undergraduate / Postgraduate

60%

of students are undergrads

Full-time / Part-time

of students are part-time

Male / Female

31%

of students are male

Young / Mature

37%

of students aged over 21

UK / Non-UK

of students here are from outside the UK

What students say about this university

477 comments (101 students)

- The University is in a very nice location and well connected with transport. There is many different services available for support and the different sites are all well maintained.
  
  2024, 1st year student, Nursing
  
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- There is so much at Chester, Sports, Societies, the library is just fantastic, employability and careers, academic skills, student services caters for every need. I just think we are blessed at Chester and 5 minute walk from a beautiful city.
  
  2024, 2nd year student, Psychology
  
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- I still was based at home and commuted. I also was working so it didnu2019t change much for me as my course was student finance funded.
  
  2024, 2nd year student, Psychology
  
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- The recourses and support academically and mentally is fantastic at this university.. all the lecturers are very supporting and accessible. lecture content is clear and at a great pace . the moodle space had lecture slides along with other helpful module information along with academic skills and tools. The careers and employability really provide valuable information and continue to for 2yrs after studies have been completed. Overall I am extremely happy I chose Chester and will be sad when my journey is over.
  
  2024, 2nd year student, Psychology
  
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- 100% Thankful for the support from Chester. Every member of staff are so helpful and the support academically and mentally is faultless. I really amrngrateful to Chester
  
  2024, 2nd year student, Psychology
  
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- provided full facilities
  
  2024, Graduate, Business And Management
  
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