Chester School of Education
We offer a range of prestigious courses in Education across our locations in Chester 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.
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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The location
Modern learning resources and library
Fitness facilities
Student Services
Chapel, chaplaincy and multi-faith spaces
Accommodation
Catering
School of Education, Foyer
School of Education, Cinema Room
School of Education, Auditorium
School of Education, Art and Design Room
School of Education, Science Lab CML109
School of Education, Science Lab CML103
Our Courses
Explore children’s development, play, and learning on Chester’s BA (Hons) Early Childhood and Primary Education, with flexible pathways and inspiring final-year research.
- UCAS Code
- X326
- Start date
- Sept 2026
- Level
- Undergraduate
- Duration
- 4 years
Pathways available
- Early Childhood Studies
- Primary Education Studies
Explore children’s development, play, and learning on Chester’s BA (Hons) Early Childhood and Primary Education, with flexible pathways and inspiring final-year research.
- UCAS Code
- X325
- Start date
- Sept 2026
- Level
- Undergraduate
- Duration
- 3 years
Pathways available
- Early Childhood Studies
- Primary Education Studies
Prepare for a rewarding teaching career with Chester’s BA (Hons) Early Years Primary Education QTS, offering rich school experience, specialist training and an optional UK or overseas placement.
- UCAS Code
- X100
- Start date
- Sept 2026
- Level
- Undergraduate
- Duration
- 3 years
- UCAS Code
- X320
- Start date
- Sept 2026
- Level
- Undergraduate
- Duration
- 3 years
- UCAS Code
- Start date
- Sept 2026
- Level
- Undergraduate
- Duration
- 1 year
