University of Chester
Chester is a handsome, historical town in the north-west of England - and thankfully the majority of its residents don't disport themselves in the manner of the local soap, Hollyoaks. The appeal of the place might be revealed in the fact that around a third of the students at the university come from the area. They might also be attracted by the wide array of subjects - how about natural hazard management or Muslim youth work? There are two campuses - one in Chester and one in Warrington. A new £2m student union building is expected on the Chester campus and Warrington has a new lifelong learning centre opening in 2007. Both centres are student friendly, manageable and close to Manchester for some big nights out.
Fees
£3,145 for students on full time undergraduate courses in 2008.
Bursaries
Bursaries of £1,000 a year available for those with family income of less than £25,000 a year.
Accommodation
Approximately 65% of first-year students requiring accommodation are housed in university halls of residence. Weekly prices range from £53 to £119, depending on the type of accommodation.
Facilities
A new library and learning resources centre has recently opened in Warrington, to complement the rather larger one at Chester. Specialist degrees in sports science are run at both campuses, so facilities are good. They include playing fields, all-weather pitches, a swimming pool and squash courts. They are all available for recreational use by university members.
Transport
There is a shuttle bus service between campuses and the city centre is walkable from the Chester campus. Good connections to Manchester and Liverpool.
Contact
Tel: 01244 511000
Email: enquiries@chester.ac.uk
Web: chester.ac.uk
Accommodation: accommodation@chester.ac.uk