Chester School of Education

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We offer a range of prestigious courses in Education across our locations in Chester, Shrewsbury and Warrington and will prepare you with the knowledge, skills and understanding that you need to make a difference in society. The Chester School of Education can help you to fulfil your aspirations. 

There are a wide range of professional roles within the children’s, young people’s and families’ workforce and we can support you to understand the many different career paths available to you and develop the resilience and adaptability needed for changing work environments. Recent graduates have pursued careers in teaching, youth work, social work, therapeutic roles, police force, children’s nursing, business ownership, and education policy.  

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Areas of Expertise Childhood, Education and Professional Development

Within our CEPD area of expertise, you will find lecturers, partners, administrative staff, professors and, of course, students, who all share one driving ethos: to make a difference. Quite simply, this is at the heart of everything we do. We rethink and challenge the educational landscape, we innovate and champion change both inside and outside of the classroom, and we deliver academic and research excellence.

Areas of Expertise Initial Teacher Education

The University of Chester is the ideal place to realise your ambitions. In choosing to train at Chester, you’ll be entering a high-quality training programme, in a supportive environment with carefully-selected teaching placements. We’ll help you to become a teacher who can make a real difference, with the ability to inspire and develop the next generation. 

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Education coming home to Exton Park

Our Molloy Hall building at Exton Park will be undergoing a full refurbishment to become the new home of Chester School of Education. This new location will allow all staff and students to work together, on one campus, with facilities adapted to their specific needs.

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Our location Exton Park, Chester

The location

Exton Park is close to the city centre of Chester, a city like no other and an amazing place to live as a student. While it is undoubtedly beautiful and packed with history, Chester is also a bustling 21st-century city balancing big-name shopping, eating and living with a thriving independent scene.

Modern learning resources and library

We have dedicated resources and IT services across campus, as well as our Seaborne Library; home to an extensive selection of books, e-books and e-journals, as well as bookable multimedia rooms, video conferencing space, 24-hour access computer labs, and The Hub; a comfortable two-floor study zone, suitable for independent and group study.

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Support Services

Exton Park is home to a number of our central support services, including Disability and Inclusion, Careers and Employability, and Student Support.

Fitness Facilities

Exton Park boasts an impressive choice of indoor and outdoor sports and leisure facilities, which are used for both competitive and recreational sports. Our facilities include a swimming pool, gym, squash, and tennis courts, running track and two floodlit pitches.

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Chapel, Chaplaincy and Multi-Faith Spaces

Built in 1847 by former students, the University Chapel offers regular services and a venue to services. The University of Chester also has multi-faith spaces across the campus for prayer or quiet reflection.

Accommodation

Most of our student accommodation is located either on or near Exton Park.

Catering

We have several catering outlets available onsite, offering a wide selection of hot and cold food to students and visitors. Term-time Meal Schemes are also available for those students interested in non-residential catering schemes.

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