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
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Train to teach Secondary Science with a Physics specialism (11–16 with sixth form enhancement) through a School-Led PGCE with QTS at the University of Chester and partner schools.
- UCAS Code
- Start date
- September 2026
- Level
- Postgraduate
- Duration
- 1 year
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Train to teach Secondary Science with a Physics specialism for ages 11–18 through a PGCE with QTS at the University of Chester, developing subject expertise, pedagogy and classroom confidence.
- UCAS Code
- Start date
- September 2026
- Level
- Postgraduate
- Duration
- 1 year
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Train to teach Religious Education (11–16 with sixth form enhancement) through a School-Led PGCE with QTS at the University of Chester, developing cultural awareness and classroom expertise.
- UCAS Code
- Start date
- September 2026
- Level
- Postgraduate
- Duration
- 1 year
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Train to teach Religious Education with a PGCE and QTS at the University of Chester. Gain school experience, cultural awareness and skills to inspire learners.
- UCAS Code
- Start date
- September 2026
- Level
- Postgraduate
- Duration
- 1 year
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- UCAS Code
- N/A
- Start date
- Level
- Short course
- Duration
- 3 months
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Advance your SEND expertise at the University of Chester. Study inclusive practice, neurodiversity and policy to improve outcomes for children and young people
- UCAS Code
- Start date
- September 2026, January 2027
- Level
- Postgraduate
- Duration
- 3 years
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pin_drop Exton Park, Chester
- UCAS Code
- Start date
- September 2026, January 2027
- Level
- Postgraduate
- Duration
- 1 year
pin_drop Exton Park, Chester
- UCAS Code
- Start date
- September 2026, January 2027
- Level
- Postgraduate
- Duration
- 2 years
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Develop specialist expertise in SEND and dyslexia at the University of Chester. Learn to assess, support and advocate for learners with SpLD and SEND.
- UCAS Code
- Start date
- September 2026, January 2027
- Level
- Postgraduate
- Duration
- 3 years
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Develop specialist expertise in SEND and dyslexia at the University of Chester. Learn to assess, support and advocate for learners with SpLD and SEND.
- UCAS Code
- Start date
- September 2026
- Level
- Postgraduate
- Duration
- 1 year
pin_drop Exton Park, Chester/Online
Develop specialist expertise in SEND and dyslexia at the University of Chester. Learn to assess, support and advocate for learners with SpLD and SEND.
- UCAS Code
- Start date
- September 2026
- Level
- Postgraduate
- Duration
- 2 years
pin_drop Exton Park, Chester
- UCAS Code
- Start date
- Level
- Short course
- Duration
- 5 months
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