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University of Chester
Chester, England, United Kingdom
(pop. 120,000)
Student Enrollment: 11,000
Language of instruction: English
www.chester.ac.uk/
Course information
PROGRAM TYPE
Academic year or semester exchanges
ISEP-Direct academic year or semester programs
ISEP-Exchange for US students; chance of placement is limited.
ISEP-Direct site for member and affiliate students.
Chance of Placement
ISEP-Exchange chance of placement for US students is Limited. Only 2 semester spaces are available.
ISEP-Direct chance of placement is Excellent.
Courses
Schools of Applied and Health Sciences (allied health professions, biological science, computer science & information systems, mathematics, sport & exercise sciences); Arts and Media (fine art, graphic design, media, performing arts); Business Management, and Law (business, law, management, work related studies); Education (initial primary teacher training, education studies, teaching assistants); Humanities (English, history, modern languages, theology & religious studies); Social Sciences (geography, psychology, social & communication studies).
Hints for Researching Courses
From the Full Time Undergraduate Programmes, select your field of study. This shows general information about the structure of the department, as well as specific module (class) titles if available. If a department does not list specific module titles or descriptions, students may need to be flexible in their module selection and finalize their choices upon arrival.
All modules are subject to scheduling and availability, and may change for the 2008-09 academic year.
Academic Notes
The University of Chester is structured so that students normally follow year-long courses. However, if students are flexible in course requests, it is also possible to study for a single semester. The history department is particularly recommended (especially for students interested in British history and culture), as are courses in business, tourism, media, fine art, literature, and other humanities fields. ISEP students for who request a full academic-year at Chester must commit to studying the full year and will not be able to reduce to a single semester.
Internships (known as "work-based placements") are built in to all undergraduate programs. Students interested in an internship should apply for a full year or for the Spring semester. Chester's graduates have an impressive employment record, locally and nationally. There is a range of new and innovative degree programs, including media studies, journalism, criminology, fine art: new media, and e-business.
Language Notes
Multilateral applicants who are not native English speakers must submit a minimum IELTS score of 6 for undergraduate studies; an IELTS score of 6.5 is required for graduate studies. A Cambridge Certificate (UCLES) is also accepted as proof of English-language proficiency.
Program Dates
Academic year: September to June; Semester 1: September to January; Semester 2: January to June. Students requesting a Semester 1 placement will be able to sit alternative assessments and return home December 19.
Housing and Meals
Full-board accommodation is mostly on-campus. The university also offers (on or near the campus) a range of self-catering flats and houses (single rooms with shared facilities).
ISEP-Direct
For more information go to United Kingdom ISEP-Direct.
Profile
Founded in 1839, and linked with the University of Liverpool for almost 100 years, the University of Chester offers undergraduate and postgraduate degree study to around 14,000 students. Chester has excellent teaching, study and recreational facilities, including a modern library, ample open access computer facilities, and a range of sports and fitness opportunities.
Location
Chester is a small and beautiful city in the northwest of England, forty minutes from the large cities of Liverpool and Manchester. It is one of Britain's leading tourist centers; attractions include the Roman walls, a magnificent Cathedral, the world-famous Tudor 'Rows' (covered galleries of shops), and the River Dee. There is easy access to the famous beauty spots of the Lakes, North Wales.
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