Facilities

Chester campus 

Our Chester campus is set on an attractive 30-acre self contained campus, only a short walk from the centre of Chester's historic cathedral city. Some academic subjects are taught in buildings a few minutes' walk from the Chester campus. Our 35 acre Warrington campus, home to the North West Media Centre, is set in parkland and is situated in Padgate, Warrington, where subjects such as TV and Radio Production, Advertising, Film Studies, Journalism, Sport Development, Public Relations and Marketing programmes are offered.

The Chester campus has excellent teaching, study and recreational facilities. These include a modern computerised library, which is a one-stop shop for all the learning tools students need. The library holds approximately 300,000 books and students have access to training and media services, from e-books to DVDs. Modern technology means students can access the University library no matter where they are. The library has satellite information retrieval links and ample open access computer facilities. Through the virtual library, you can access the University's collection of more than 15,000 electronic books (e-books) and 2,600 electronic journals, even off campus via any networked computer.

A wide range of sports facilities are available at the Chester campus: all-weather sports pitch, sports hall, swimming pool, and a fitness and leisure centre. Other facilities include numerous catering venues and a Students' Union.

Warrington campus 

The Warrington campus offers an excellent study base. The self contained campus has a large, well-equipped library, Students' Union facilities including a brand new bar and entertainment venue, a gymnasium and fitness centre, computer suites, bistro, bookshop, and its very own student radio station. As part of the prized Granada Media and Education Partnership with Granada Television in Manchester, the Warrington campus has developed strong links with the media world, with considerable investment in media provision. The Warrington campus has seven halls of residence, in a safe and friendly location, and is only a short bus ride from Warrington town centre.

Learning Resources

Learning Resources offers library and information services and open access computers at all of our sites. The friendly and helpful staff will provide you with the books, journals, multi-media materials and computerised information resources that you will need for your course, wherever you are based. We also have a TV studio and editing suites, which may be booked by students. E-books and e-journals can be accessed 24/7, using any computer with Internet access, at home, work or in our open access computer areas. On our Warrington campus, we also have a large collection of feature films to support Media Studies.

Many computers are available for students (some available 24 hours). Some computers are available in the Library and some in Chritchley Building. They can be used for university work, researching websites and email. Students should register (at the Enquiry Desk in the Library) on arrival at University. Free broadband Internet access points are provided in all study bedrooms.

Students' Union

Chester Students' Union has two sites, one on each of our campuses, and they provide the focal point for student representation, information, advice, entertainment and services. During induction week, the Students' Union will ensure that your introduction to student life is as smooth, and as much fun, as possible. Social and cultural events organised by the Students' Union will give you the opportunity to make new friends and get to know the campus and the town.

Visit the Student Union Website.

Laundry

A coin-operated launderette is available on both campuses and special laundry facilities are reserved for students with disabilities.