University of Chester

University of Chester was founded in 1839 which makes it one of the oldest universities in UK. As a university, it now occupies five campus sites in and around Chester, one in Warrington, and a University Centre in Shrewsbury.

This university provides a wide range of undergraduate & postgraduate courses. In the 20th Century, the institution steadily expanded its student numbers and the variety and nature of its courses, which range from Animation to Zoo Management. Currently 420 course combinations are available.

The University of Chester now has over 1,700 staff and some 14,900 students, drawn from the United Kingdom, Europe and further afield, particularly from the United States, India, China, Nigeria, Turkey, Uganda, Pakistan, Ghana, Bangladesh, Qatar, Indonesia, Vietnam, Japan, Sri Lanka and Malaysia.

Courses Offered

Advanced Computer Science MSc

Our course focuses on the Department of Computer Science’s strengths, providing a cutting-edge curriculum

Start Date : January, October

Study Type : Full Time

Duration : 1 year

Campus : Exton Park (Parkgate Road)

Course overview

The field of computer science has produced some of the most significant advances in modern technology over the last three decades and radically transformed business and industry practices on a global scale. There is a profound need for postgraduate-level practitioners in this discipline.

Applied Science

This Master’s by Research course provides an ideal opportunity to develop your research skills and expertise in an extended project in the physical or engineering sciences. This will equip you with the professional experience in a laboratory environment and/or in computational modelling necessary for a future career in research.

Start Date : October

Study Type : Full Time

Duration : 1 year

Course overview

Students work on a research project in their chosen discipline and grow to become accomplished in the latest scientific developments in their field of research.

Our research staff ensure that all offered research projects are relevant to current industrial needs, providing highly employable skills to our graduates.

Archaeology and Heritage Practice MA

The Master’s in Archaeology and Heritage Practice provides tailored training for a career in archaeological heritage.

Start Date : October

Study Type : Full Time

Duration : 1 year

Biomedical Science MSc

Develop advanced knowledge in disease mechanisms, diagnosis, treatment and recent biomedical research.

Start Date : February

Study Type : Full Time

Duration : 1 year

Course overview

Biomedical Scientists are essential members of the modern healthcare team and, in collaboration with doctors and other medical professions, aid in diagnosis of disease, evaluate effectiveness of treatment, and research into causes and cures of diseases. This IBMS-accredited course is ideal for those wanting to develop advanced knowledge and skills in Biomedical Science.

Clinical Sciences and Nutrition (MRes) MRes

Start Date : October

Study Type : Full Time

Duration : 1 year

Course overview

This course will provide excellent training for students who may wish to move on to a PhD, or for students who simply wish to undertake a significant research project. The focus of this course is a research project in nutrition, physical activity and health.

Why study this course with us?

The Department of Clinical Sciences and Nutrition has a long-established reputation in nutrition, physical activity and health at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. We have considerable teaching and research expertise in nutrition and allied subjects. Our staff are enthusiastic and helpful, and pride themselves on the extra help provided to those who require it.

This course :

  • meets the current training needs to produce graduates with the necessary knowledge, skills and experience to undertake a substantive personal research project
  • aims to provide a wide range of career opportunities, including onward progression to PhD.

Computer Science (Conversion) MSc

A conversion Master’s in Computer Science, intended for students with first degrees in a subject other than Computer Science.

Start Date :  October

Study Type : Full Time

Duration : 1 year

Course overview

The field of computer science has produced some of the most significant advances in technology over the last three decades and radically transformed business and industry practices on a global scale. It has applications in almost every area of study.

There is an increasing need for practitioners with an interdisciplinary skillset that includes computer science. Our course provides students with first degrees in another subject the opportunity to develop an interdisciplinary profile in order to meet this need. The course should also be of use to those who have worked in the field whilst holding degrees from other backgrounds.

Creative Writing : Writing and Publishing Fiction MA

Start Date : October

Study Type : Full Time

Duration : 1 year

Course overview

Our MA in Creative Writing: Writing and Publishing Fiction is a stimulating and rewarding course designed to help you develop the craft of excellent writing, enable you to produce original fiction, and equip you with the knowledge to get it published.

Cybersecurity (Conversion) MSc

Our Cybersecurity (Conversion) Master’s degree is aimed at both engineering and non-engineering students who wish to make the leap into the rapidly expanding field of cybersecurity.

Start Date : January, October

Start Type : Full Time

Duration : 1 year

Course overview

Our Cybersecurity (Conversion) Master’s degree is aimed at both engineering and non-engineering students who wish to make the leap into the rapidly expanding field of cybersecurity. The course aims to provide both theory and real-world practical skills and expertise to an advanced level in the emerging field of cybersecurity.

Digital Marketing MSc

The UK currently has a digital marketing skills gap, and this MSc aims to provide you with the necessary knowledge and skills to pursue or enhance a career in marketing with specialist digital marketing expertise.

Start Date : February, October

Study Type : Full Time

Duration : 1 Year

Course overview

This course is ideal for marketing practitioners who wish to gain digital media skills and knowledge, or graduates who are interested in a digital marketing career and want to increase their job prospects in this growing industry sector.

Food Science and Innovation MSc

This course aims to develop your specialist skills and knowledge and combine food science, technology and nutrition to meet the challenges facing the industry.

Start Date : October

Study Type : full time

Duration : 1 year

Course overview

Population growth, both globally and within the UK, will continue to put pressure on all elements of the agri-food supply chain. A fully coordinated approach directed towards food safety, security, quality and sustainability is needed. This course aims to develop your specialist skills and combine food science, technology and nutrition to meet the challenges facing the industry.

International Business MSc

Our course offers aspiring and developing managers the opportunity to gain valuable knowledge, skills and understanding of International Business.

Start Date : Feb, May, Oct

Study Type : Full Time

Duration : 1 year

Course overview

Understanding the principles and practices of business management enables an aspiring or developing manager to make better quality decisions, enabling improved personal and organisational performance. This course develops an in-depth understanding of the management tools, techniques and controls available, and the ability to apply this understanding in the workplace.

Master of Business Administration MBA

Start Date : Feb, May, Oct

Study Type : Full Time

Duration : 1 year

Course overview

Thought-provoking. Diverse. Flexible. Based in Chester the famous walled city, our Business School is nestled on the banks of the stunning River Dee. Our MBA offers you the chance to build your global network, test your creativity, challenge your perceptions and develop the management skills for international corporate success.

  • Tailor our MBA to your career requirements with our wide range of electives.
  • Create your global professional network with peers from across the globe with our diverse student group.
  • The MBA is a career-changing learning experience. Invest in your future and realise your potential.

Policing, Law Enforcement and Security MSc

This course is designed for students with an academic or professional background in Policing, Law Enforcement and Security who wish to pursue further study and research into topics of contemporary interest.

Start Date : October

Study Type : Full Time

Duration : 1 year

Course overview

This course is designed for students with an academic/professional background in policing, law enforcement and security who wish to pursue further study and research into topics of contemporary interest. Those completing this MSc will have become competent and independent minded, and be able to use these skills in the law enforcement sector or elsewhere.

Stem Cells and Regenerative Medicine MSc

Develop an up-to-date, advanced understanding of this exciting area of medicine and clinical research.

Start Date : Feb, Oct

Study Type : Full Time

Duration : 1 year

Course overview

The use of stem cells for research and in the clinical arena is one of the most exciting areas of modern science. Our MSc will help enable you to develop an up-to-date, advanced understanding of this exciting area. The application of stem cells and new regenerative medicines will help solve major longstanding health problems – for example age-related disorders, diseases such as chronic heart disease, and spinal cord injury.