University celebrates best performance in the Complete University Guide

The University has risen two places and is ranked in joint 56^th place in the top half of the league table. This is the institution’s best performance since the league started in 2008. A strong performance in Graduate Prospects – On Track helped to propel the overall two–place climb. 

Chester also places in the top five best universities in the North West of England in joint fifth place.  

Highlights in specific subject areas include Food Science rising 10 places to 12^th to reach a five-year high. Creative Writing also claimed a top-20 position by improving seven places to 16^th.  

Tourism, Transport, Travel and Heritage Studies maintained its strong position in 12^th and Theology and Religious Studies remains a top-20 subject at 16^th. Social Work made a significant rise to 24^th place with both Archaeology and Marketing making steady improvements. 

French, Archaeology, Counselling, Psychotherapy and Occupational Therapy, Marketing, Geography and Environmental Science, Politics and Theology and Religious Studies all placed in the top ten for Student Satisfaction. 

Vice-Chancellor of the University of Chester, Professor Eunice Simmons, said: “This is a really encouraging result and reflects the hard work and commitment of all our staff at the University to providing the best experience to all our students.”