Find out More! Postgraduate Study in History and Archaeology - In person

Date
Wednesday, 22 April 2026
Time
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Location
Exton Park, Chester
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A group of students stand inside a historic stone building, looking toward a stained-glass window as someone points upward.
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Location: History & Archaeology Hub, Ground Floor, Alexandra House

Do you have a passion for history? Are you fascinated by archaeology and its ‘use’ by contemporary society? Have you ever wondered why and how prehistoric societies treated the dead compared to modern cultures? Are you wondering about a career in the heritage sector or keen to develop skills to help you progress in this competitive industry?

Join us for an engaging, interactive online event to learn about our exciting range of postgraduate courses in History, Archaeology and Heritage.

Whether you join us in person (22 April 2026) or online (29 April 2026), you will be introduced to our dynamic inter-disciplinary curriculum, designed to equip students with advanced research skills, critical perspectives and hands-on experience working within and alongside archaeological and heritage professionals. Meet the course leaders, tour our on-site learning spaces, and get the chance to use some of our state-of-the-art equipment.  

If you are interested in studying with us, join us for our online information event where you can discover more! If you would like to make enquiries ahead of the event, please feel free to contact the course leaders Professor Tim Grady (MA History), Dr Caroline Pudney (MA Public Archaeology), Dr Amy Gray Jones (MA Death and Memory), Dr Morn Capper (MSc Museums and Heritage Practice) and Professor Howard Williams (MRes Archaeology)

How to get here

Exton Park is centrally located in Chester, and accessible via the M53, A483, A41, A56, and public transport from the city centre.

Find your way around Exton Park

Address

University of Chester, Parkgate Road, Chester, CH1 4BJ

The Greenway Gate, accessible between 7am – 9pm with your University pass, is located at the back of the overflow car park and is the nearest point of access to the Millennium Greenway cycle path that connects to routes throughout the city.

Bache train station is a 15-minute walk from Exton Park and Chester railway station is a 20-minute walk. Arriva 1A and Arriva 1 run frequent services that stop with a short walk to Exton Park. All three Park and Ride routes, PR1, PR2 and PR3 have connections within walking distance to Exton Park.

Parking on campus is limited, so we recommend using public transport and/or walking if possible.