School of Humanities and Social Sciences

At the School of Humanities and Social Sciences, we firmly believe that education cultivates your understanding, abilities, expertise, and self-assurance to enact positive change on a global scale. Our commitment lies in offering forward-thinking undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, designed to prepare you to grasp and tackle the world's most urgent challenges.
As the Head of School, I am honoured to extend a warm welcome to you as you embark on a journey of exploration, discovery, and personal growth within our vibrant academic community.
At the School of Humanities and Social Sciences, we pride ourselves on fostering a dynamic learning environment where curiosity is encouraged, ideas are celebrated, and knowledge is actively pursued.
Whether you're embarking on your undergraduate studies, pursuing advanced research at the postgraduate level, or engaging in lifelong learning through our continuing education courses, you'll find ample opportunities to expand your horizons and make meaningful contributions to society.
Our dedicated staff team are experts in their fields and passionate educators committed to supporting your academic journey every step of the way. With their guidance and mentorship, you'll be empowered to challenge assumptions, think critically, and positively impact your chosen field and beyond.
Welcome to our community.
Dr Paul Taylor
Head of School
School of Humanities and Social Sciences
Our Courses
pin_drop Exton Park, Chester
Study Archaeology and Forensic Biology BSc at Chester, exploring past societies and DNA profiling through hands-on learning, fieldwork and flexible modules.
- UCAS Code
- FV44
- Start date
- September 2027
- Level
- Undergraduate
- Duration
- 3 years
pin_drop Exton Park, Chester
Explore the Archaeology and History BA (Hons) at the University of Chester. Study the richness of our past and heritage.
- UCAS Code
- VV14
- Start date
- September 2027
- Level
- Undergraduate
- Duration
- 3 years
pin_drop Exton Park, Chester
Explore the Archaeology and History BA (Hons) at the University of Chester. Study the richness of our past and heritage.
- UCAS Code
- VV15
- Start date
- September 2027
- Level
- Undergraduate
- Duration
- 4 years
pin_drop Exton Park, Chester
Explore the Archaeology BA (Hons) at the University of Chester. Uncover the richness of the human past and develop essential skills for your future career.
- UCAS Code
- V400
- Start date
- September 2027
- Level
- Undergraduate
- Duration
- 3 years
pin_drop Exton Park, Chester
Explore the Archaeology BA (Hons) at the University of Chester. Uncover the richness of the human past and develop essential skills for your future career.
- UCAS Code
- V401
- Start date
- September 2027
- Level
- Undergraduate
- Duration
- 4 years
pin_drop Exton Park, Chester
Study Counselling BA (Hons) at the University of Chester to become a skilled, ethical and BACP register-ready practitioner.
- UCAS Code
- Start date
- September 2027
- Level
- Undergraduate
- Duration
- 4 years
pin_drop Exton Park, Chester
Explore mental health, counselling theory, and psychology with a BA at the University of Chester. Gain practical skills and knowledge for diverse careers.
- UCAS Code
- LC58
- Start date
- September 2027
- Level
- Undergraduate
- Duration
- 3 years
pin_drop Exton Park, Chester
Study Counselling Skills and Sociology at the University of Chester. Explore social issues and develop practical therapeutic skills for diverse career paths.
- UCAS Code
- LL35
- Start date
- September 2027
- Level
- Undergraduate
- Duration
- 3 years
pin_drop Exton Park, Chester
Explore crime, justice and forensic science with the Criminology and Forensic Biology BSc at the University of Chester, combining theory, biology and hands‑on investigation skills.
- UCAS Code
- MF94
- Start date
- September 2027
- Level
- Undergraduate
- Duration
- 3 years
pin_drop Exton Park, Chester
Explore crime, justice and forensic science with the Criminology and Forensic Biology BSc at the University of Chester, combining theory, biology and hands‑on investigation skills.
- UCAS Code
- MF95
- Start date
- September 2027
- Level
- Undergraduate
- Duration
- 4 years
pin_drop Exton Park, Chester
Study crime, behaviour and society with the Criminology and Psychology BSc at Chester, gaining analytical, practical and research skills for diverse criminal justice careers.
- UCAS Code
- MC98
- Start date
- September 2027
- Level
- Undergraduate
- Duration
- 3 years
pin_drop Exton Park, Chester
Study crime, behaviour and society with the Criminology and Psychology BSc at Chester, gaining analytical, practical and research skills for diverse criminal justice careers.
- UCAS Code
- MC99
- Start date
- September 2027
- Level
- Undergraduate
- Duration
- 4 years
pin_drop Exton Park, Chester
Explore crime, justice and social inequality with Chester’s Criminology BSc, developing research, analytical and communication skills grounded in real‑world criminal justice experience.
- UCAS Code
- M900
- Start date
- September 2027
- Level
- Undergraduate
- Duration
- 3 years
pin_drop Exton Park, Chester
Explore crime, justice and social inequality with Chester’s Criminology BSc, developing research, analytical and communication skills grounded in real‑world criminal justice experience.
- UCAS Code
- M904
- Start date
- September 2027
- Level
- Undergraduate
- Duration
- 4 years
pin_drop Exton Park, Chester
Study Criminology with Counselling Skills BSc (Hons) at the University of Chester. Gain insights into crime and justice while building practical counselling and advocacy skills.
- UCAS Code
- ML59
- Start date
- September 2027
- Level
- Undergraduate
- Duration
- 3 years
pin_drop Exton Park, Chester
Combine criminology and policing at the University of Chester. Explore crime, social justice and law enforcement while preparing for a range of justice careers.
- UCAS Code
- M9LL
- Start date
- September 2027
- Level
- Undergraduate
- Duration
- 3 years
pin_drop Exton Park, Chester
Combine criminology and policing at the University of Chester. Explore crime, social justice and law enforcement while preparing for a range of justice careers.
- UCAS Code
- M9L0
- Start date
- September 2027
- Level
- Undergraduate
- Duration
- 4 years
pin_drop Exton Park, Chester and Queen's Park, Chester
- UCAS Code
- N360
- Start date
- September 2027
- Level
- Undergraduate
- Duration
- 3 years
pin_drop Exton Park, Chester
Environmental Science BSc (Hons) at the University of Chester develops expertise in climate change, sustainability, GIS, fieldwork and environmental policy to tackle global environmental challenges.
- UCAS Code
- F753
- Start date
- September 2027
- Level
- Undergraduate
- Duration
- 4 years
pin_drop Exton Park, Chester
Environmental Science BSc (Hons) at the University of Chester develops expertise in climate change, sustainability, GIS, fieldwork and environmental policy to tackle global environmental challenges.
- UCAS Code
- F752
- Start date
- September 2027
- Level
- Undergraduate
- Duration
- 4 years
pin_drop Exton Park, Chester
Environmental Science BSc (Hons) at the University of Chester develops expertise in climate change, sustainability, GIS, fieldwork and environmental policy to tackle global environmental challenges.
- UCAS Code
- F751
- Start date
- September 2027
- Level
- Undergraduate
- Duration
- 4 years
pin_drop Exton Park, Chester
Environmental Science BSc (Hons) at the University of Chester develops expertise in climate change, sustainability, GIS, fieldwork and environmental policy to tackle global environmental challenges.
- UCAS Code
- F750
- Start date
- September 2027
- Level
- Undergraduate
- Duration
- 3 years
add Pathways available pin_drop Exton Park, Chester
Study Geography at the University of Chester and explore global challenges through fieldwork, international experiences, and skills in GIS, data analysis, and human and physical geography.
- UCAS Code
- F800
- Start date
- September 2027
- Level
- Undergraduate
- Duration
- 3 years
Pathways available
- Human Geography
- Physical Geography
add Pathways available pin_drop Exton Park, Chester
Study Geography at the University of Chester and explore global challenges through fieldwork, international experiences, and skills in GIS, data analysis, and human and physical geography.
- UCAS Code
- F801
- Start date
- September 2027
- Level
- Undergraduate
- Duration
- 4 years
Pathways available
- Human Geography
- Physical Geography
add Pathways available pin_drop Exton Park, Chester
Study an RGS-accredited Geography degree at Chester and spend a full year studying at a partner university abroad. Gain global perspectives alongside hands-on fieldwork.
- UCAS Code
- F810
- Start date
- September 2027
- Level
- Undergraduate
- Duration
- 4 years
Pathways available
- Human Geography
- Physical Geography
add Pathways available pin_drop Exton Park, Chester
Study an RGS-accredited Geography degree at Chester and spend a full year gaining real-world industry experience. Build the skills employers need, rated No.1 in the North West for teaching.
- UCAS Code
- F812
- Start date
- September 2027
- Level
- Undergraduate
- Duration
- 4 years
Pathways available
- Human Geography
- Physical Geography
pin_drop Exton Park, Chester
Study Geography with Natural Hazard Management at Chester, an RGS-accredited BSc combining hazard science, GIS and AI tools with fieldwork in the UK and beyond.
- UCAS Code
- F8F7
- Start date
- September 2027
- Level
- Undergraduate
- Duration
- 3 years
pin_drop Exton Park, Chester
Study Geography with Natural Hazard Management at Chester, an RGS-accredited BSc combining hazard science, GIS and AI tools with fieldwork in the UK and beyond.
- UCAS Code
- F8F9
- Start date
- September 2027
- Level
- Undergraduate
- Duration
- 4 years
pin_drop Exton Park, Chester
Study Geography with Natural Hazard Management at Chester, an RGS-accredited BSc combining hazard science, GIS and AI tools with fieldwork in the UK and beyond.
- UCAS Code
- F8F8
- Start date
- September 2027
- Level
- Undergraduate
- Duration
- 4 years
pin_drop Exton Park, Chester
Study Global Affairs, Politics and International Relations at the University of Chester and explore global governance, diplomacy, conflict, and international policy with real‑world experience.
- UCAS Code
- L201
- Start date
- September 2027
- Level
- Undergraduate
- Duration
- 3 years
pin_drop Exton Park, Chester
Study Global Affairs, Politics and International Relations at the University of Chester and explore global governance, diplomacy, conflict, and international policy with real‑world experience.
- UCAS Code
- L20F
- Start date
- September 2027
- Level
- Undergraduate
- Duration
- 4 years
pin_drop Exton Park, Chester
Study Global Affairs, Politics and International Relations with Geography BSc (Hons) at Chester and explore geopolitics, global challenges, diplomacy and environmental change.
- UCAS Code
- L2FG
- Start date
- September 2027
- Level
- Undergraduate
- Duration
- 3 years
pin_drop Exton Park, Chester
Study Global Affairs, Politics and International Relations with Geography BSc (Hons) at Chester and explore geopolitics, global challenges, diplomacy and environmental change.
- UCAS Code
- L2FF
- Start date
- September 2027
- Level
- Undergraduate
- Duration
- 4 years
pin_drop Exton Park, Chester
Study Global Affairs, Politics and International Relations with History BA (Hons) at the University of Chester and explore world history, diplomacy, global politics and conflict.
- UCAS Code
- L21V
- Start date
- September 2027
- Level
- Undergraduate
- Duration
- 3 years
pin_drop Exton Park, Chester
Study Global Affairs, Politics and International Relations with History BA (Hons) at the University of Chester and explore world history, diplomacy, global politics and conflict.
- UCAS Code
- L2VF
- Start date
- September 2027
- Level
- Undergraduate
- Duration
- 4 years
pin_drop Exton Park, Chester
Study Global Affairs, Politics and International Relations with Economics BSc (Hons) at the University of Chester and develop expertise in global politics, economics and policy.
- UCAS Code
- L2L1
- Start date
- September 2027
- Level
- Undergraduate
- Duration
- 3 years
pin_drop Exton Park, Chester
Study Global Affairs, Politics and International Relations with Economics BSc (Hons) at the University of Chester and develop expertise in global politics, economics and policy.
- UCAS Code
- L2LF
- Start date
- September 2027
- Level
- Undergraduate
- Duration
- 4 years
pin_drop Exton Park, Chester
Study History BA at Chester and explore the past from medieval to modern times through heritage projects, placements, field trips and hands-on learning in a historic city.
- UCAS Code
- V100
- Start date
- September 2027
- Level
- Undergraduate
- Duration
- 3 years
pin_drop Exton Park, Chester
Study History BA at Chester and explore the past from medieval to modern times through heritage projects, placements, field trips and hands-on learning in a historic city.
- UCAS Code
- V101
- Start date
- September 2027
- Level
- Undergraduate
- Duration
- 4 years
pin_drop Wheeler, Chester
Study Law with Criminal Justice LLB at the University of Chester and gain legal expertise, practical experience and specialist knowledge of criminal justice.
- UCAS Code
- M1L4
- Start date
- September 2027
- Level
- Undergraduate
- Duration
- 3 years
pin_drop Wheeler, Chester
Study Law with Criminal Justice LLB at the University of Chester and gain legal expertise, practical experience and specialist knowledge of criminal justice.
- UCAS Code
- ML14
- Start date
- September 2027
- Level
- Undergraduate
- Duration
- 4 years
add Pathways available pin_drop Exton Park, Chester
Study languages, immerse yourself in world cultures, and enjoy a year abroad with Chester’s BA Modern Languages. Build communication skills and open doors to global opportunities.
- UCAS Code
- R901
- Start date
- September 2027
- Level
- Undergraduate
- Duration
- 3 years
Pathways available
- Chinese and French
- Chinese and Spanish
- French and Spanish
- Spanish and Latin American Studies
add Pathways available pin_drop Exton Park, Chester
Study languages, immerse yourself in world cultures, and enjoy a year abroad with Chester’s BA Modern Languages. Build communication skills and open doors to global opportunities.
- UCAS Code
- R90A
- Start date
- September 2027
- Level
- Undergraduate
- Duration
- 4 years
Pathways available
- Chinese and French
- Chinese and Spanish
- French and Spanish
- Spanish and Latin American Studies
pin_drop Exton Park, Chester
Explore life’s biggest questions with the BA (Hons) Philosophy, Ethics and Religion at the University of Chester. Develop critical thinking and cultural understanding.
- UCAS Code
- VV50
- Start date
- September 2027
- Level
- Undergraduate
- Duration
- 3 years
pin_drop Exton Park, Chester
Explore life’s biggest questions with the BA (Hons) Philosophy, Ethics and Religion at the University of Chester. Develop critical thinking and cultural understanding.
- UCAS Code
- VV51
- Start date
- September 2027
- Level
- Undergraduate
- Duration
- 4 years
pin_drop Exton Park, Chester
Explore the Psychology and Sociology BSc (Hons) at the University of Chester—gain insight into the human mind, society, and social inequalities while developing skills for real-world impact.
- UCAS Code
- LC38
- Start date
- September 2027
- Level
- Undergraduate
- Duration
- 3 years
pin_drop Exton Park, Chester
Explore the Psychology and Sociology BSc (Hons) at the University of Chester—gain insight into the human mind, society, and social inequalities while developing skills for real-world impact.
- UCAS Code
- L83C
- Start date
- September 2027
- Level
- Undergraduate
- Duration
- 4 years
pin_drop Exton Park, Chester
Psychology with Forensic Biology BSc (Hons) combines psychology and forensic biology, developing skills in DNA profiling, research and analysis for a range of scientific careers.
- UCAS Code
- CF84
- Start date
- September 2027
- Level
- Undergraduate
- Duration
- 3 years
pin_drop Exton Park, Chester
Develop a critical sociological imagination at the University of Chester, exploring global social issues through cutting-edge research and inclusive, supportive teaching.
- UCAS Code
- L300
- Start date
- September 2027
- Level
- Undergraduate
- Duration
- 3 years
pin_drop Exton Park, Chester
Develop a critical sociological imagination at the University of Chester, exploring global social issues through cutting-edge research and inclusive, supportive teaching.
- UCAS Code
- L304
- Start date
- September 2027
- Level
- Undergraduate
- Duration
- 4 years
pin_drop Exton Park, Chester
Explore how society and crime intersect with Sociology with Criminology at Chester, gaining critical insight, analytical skills and real-world understanding of social and criminal issues.
- UCAS Code
- LM39
- Start date
- September 2027
- Level
- Undergraduate
- Duration
- 3 years
pin_drop Exton Park, Chester
Explore how society and crime intersect with Sociology with Criminology at Chester, gaining critical insight, analytical skills and real-world understanding of social and criminal issues.
- UCAS Code
- L3M0
- Start date
- September 2027
- Level
- Undergraduate
- Duration
- 4 years
pin_drop Exton Park, Chester
Shape your future with Sociology and Global Affairs BSc (Hons) at Chester. Gain insight into social issues, politics, and international relations worldwide.
- UCAS Code
- LL32
- Start date
- September 2027
- Level
- Undergraduate
- Duration
- 3 years
pin_drop Exton Park, Chester
Shape your future with Sociology and Global Affairs BSc (Hons) at Chester. Gain insight into social issues, politics, and international relations worldwide.
- UCAS Code
- L32L
- Start date
- September 2027
- Level
- Undergraduate
- Duration
- 4 years
pin_drop Exton Park, Chester
Explore faith, ethics, and global religions with a Theology and Religious Studies BA at the University of Chester. Gain critical thinking and cultural literacy skills.
- UCAS Code
- V615
- Start date
- September 2027
- Level
- Undergraduate
- Duration
- 4 years









