School of Society
Within the School of Society, we are committed to providing an excellent experience for our students in both divisions. We want your journey with us to be one that helps you develop academically, socially, and personally as we strive to foster your curiosity and passion in your chosen subject. We offer you the opportunity to explore and learn about factors that impact on behaviours, as well as a chance to develop core skills that employers are looking for.
Areas of Expertise Psychology
The Psychology Division at Chester is vibrant and friendly, we are committed to providing an excellent learning environment that emphasises the application of psychological knowledge to real world contexts, while offering you the chance to engage with our diverse research activity.
Areas of Expertise Social Work
You will develop the knowledge, skills, and values for a professional career within social work in a supportive and nurturing environment as you study, both within the University and during your placements.
Our Courses
- UCAS Code
- Start date
- Oct 2026
- Level
- Postgraduate
- Duration
- 1 year full-time, 2 years part-time
- UCAS Code
- Start date
- Jan 2026
- Level
- Postgraduate
- Duration
- 2 years full-time, 3 years part-time
- UCAS Code
- Start date
- Jan 2026
- Level
- Postgraduate
- Duration
- 1 year full-time, 2 years part-time
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
- Sept 2026
- Level
- Undergraduate
- Duration
- 3 years full-time, up to 7 years part-time
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
- Sept 2026
- Level
- Undergraduate
- Duration
- 4 years
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
- Sept 2026
- Level
- Undergraduate
- Duration
- 3 years full-time, up to 7 years part-time
- UCAS Code
- Start date
- Oct 2026
- Level
- Postgraduate
- Duration
- 1 year full-time, 2 years part-time
- UCAS Code
- Start date
- Oct 2026
- Level
- Postgraduate
- Duration
- 2 years
- UCAS Code
- Start date
- Oct 2026
- Level
- Postgraduate
- Duration
- 1 year full-time, 2 years part-time
Advance your career with a DProf in Trauma Psychology. Study online and explore expert trauma therapy courses at the University of Chester.
- UCAS Code
- Start date
- Oct 2026
- Level
- Postgraduate
- Duration
- 4 years
Advance your career with a PGCert in Trauma Psychology. Study online and explore expert trauma therapy courses at the University of Chester.
- UCAS Code
- Start date
- Jan 2026, Jan 2027
- Level
- Postgraduate
- Duration
- 1 year
- UCAS Code
- Start date
- Oct 2026
- Level
- Postgraduate
- Duration
- 1 year full-time, 2 years part-time
- UCAS Code
- C817
- Start date
- Sept 2026
- Level
- Undergraduate
- Duration
- 4 years
- UCAS Code
- C816
- Start date
- Sept 2026
- Level
- Undergraduate
- Duration
- 3 years full-time, up to 7 years part-time
- UCAS Code
- C802
- Start date
- Sept 2026
- Level
- Undergraduate
- Duration
- 4 years
Pathways available
- Clinical and Health Psychology
- Developmental Psychology
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
- Sept 2026
- Level
- Undergraduate
- Duration
- 3 years full-time, up to 7 years part-time
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
- Sept 2026
- Level
- Undergraduate
- Duration
- 4 years
- UCAS Code
- C800
- Start date
- Sept 2026
- Level
- Undergraduate
- Duration
- 3 years full-time, up to 7 years part-time
Pathways available
- Clinical and Health Psychology
- Developmental Psychology
- UCAS Code
- Start date
- Oct 2026
- Level
- Postgraduate
- Duration
- 1 year full-time, 2 years part-time
- UCAS Code
- CF84
- Start date
- Sept 2026
- Level
- Undergraduate
- Duration
- 3 years full-time, up to 7 years part-time
