Undergraduate Study
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Whether you’re rethinking your choices, waiting on results, or just need more clarity, Chester offers flexible entry routes, supportive teaching, and real-world focused degrees.
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Our Courses
add Pathways available pin_drop Exton Park, Chester
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
- October 2026
- Level
- Undergraduate
- Duration
- 4 years
Pathways available
- Early Childhood Studies
- Primary Education Studies
pin_drop Exton Park, Chester
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
- October 2026
- Level
- Undergraduate
- Duration
- 3 years
pin_drop Gateway House, Chester
Explore how language works with Chester’s BA (Hons) English Language, studying linguistics, real-world communication and language change, taught in small, supportive groups.
- UCAS Code
- Q310
- Start date
- October 2026
- Level
- Undergraduate
- Duration
- 3 years
pin_drop Gateway House, Chester
Explore how language works with Chester’s BA (Hons) English Language, studying linguistics, real-world communication and language change, taught in small, supportive groups.
- UCAS Code
- Q311
- Start date
- October 2026
- Level
- Undergraduate
- Duration
- 4 years
pin_drop Gateway House, Chester
Study literature across periods and genres with Chester’s BA (Hons) English Literature, exploring texts, contexts and critical theory, leading to a specialised final-year research project.
- UCAS Code
- Q300
- Start date
- October 2026
- Level
- Undergraduate
- Duration
- 3 years
Foundation Years
A Foundation Year offers a transition year entry point into university undergraduate studies for those who may not have the full entry requirements to start on a three-year degree. This includes mature students (over 21) who have no traditional qualifications but have a passion for learning and self-development, including aspirations to follow a particular career.
At Chester, we offer four-year undergraduate degrees that include a Foundation Year. For example, BA History (including a Foundation Year) or BSc Biomedical Science (including a Foundation Year). You are an undergraduate as soon as you enrol on your four-year degree, and are part of the University’s vibrant undergraduate community from day one.
For mature students, there is no minimum requirement. We review applications on a case-by-case basis and recruit through interview, primarily assessing individuals on their life experience and their commitment to study.
Our Foundation Years are also an excellent option for students under 21 who may not have the required UCAS points to start a three-year degree at the University of Chester. We require 72 UCAS points for our four-year degrees.
