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University of ChesterπŸ₯ˆ TEF Silver
Full-time3 YearsYear AbroadSubject: Sociology
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Course Score
A /76
Graduate Salary
Β£21,000 (3yr)
Satisfaction
91%
Degree Completion
85%
Professional Jobs
60%
Meaningful Work
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About Chester

The University of Chester is a public university located in Chester, England. The university originated as the first purpose-built teacher training college in the UK. As a university, it now occupies five campus sites in and around Chester, one in Warrington, and a University Centre in Birkenhead. It offers a range of foundation, undergraduate and postgraduate courses, as well as undertaking academic research.

The university is a member of AACSB, the Association of Commonwealth Universities, the Cathedrals Group, the North West Universities Association and Universities UK. It holds an overall Silver Award in the 2023 Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF).

A 2021 article in Times Higher Education described the University of Chester as being the fifth-oldest higher education establishment in England, with only the universities of Oxford, Cambridge, Durham and London predating it.

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The curriculum is highly engaging. An impressive 80% of students found this course to be consistently intellectually stimulating.

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Marking and assessment is viewed as largely fair, with 100% of cohorts agreeing exams and essays were graded appropriately.

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Academic support is accessible; 100% of students stated good advice was readily available when evaluating their module options.

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Course organization structure is perfectly solid. Over 100% say the timetables were well-organized and running smoothly.

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The community feel here is incredible. 100% of students agreed that they truly feel part of a community of staff and students.

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The Students' Union does a massive amount of work here. 100% of us feel they effectively represent our academic interests.

Student Living Costs

North West
Est. Annual Total
Β£9,660
*Based on NatWest Student Index
Monthly BreakdownΒ£805
RentΒ£550
GroceriesΒ£105
Bills & TransportΒ£150
Average PintΒ£4.80

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