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Use this planner to filter today's activities and help you plan your day. Filter or search by course or session type to display the available sessions. Save to your phone or print a copy at home to help your day run smoothly. You can also speak to our friendly team during the event, who will be happy to help.
Primary & Early Years Teacher Training Subject Taster Session (1)
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- Early Year Primary Education with QTS - Teacher Education
- Primary Education with QTS - Teacher Education
Join this interactive session to get a taste of university-level learning, and experience what it’s like to study Primary and Early Years Teacher Training at the University of Chester.
How to do an application for Teacher Training workshop
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- Early Year Primary Education with QTS - Teacher Education
- Primary Education with QTS - Teacher Education
Join this interactive workshop and learn how to create a strong application for our Teacher Training courses. Our academic staff will guide you through the application process, and you’ll leave feeling ready to take your first step towards a career in education.
PGCE Talk
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- PGCE
Discover how our PGCE courses will provide you with the knowledge, understanding and skills that you need to be an outstanding teacher. You will hear from our academic staff and get the chance to ask any course-specific questions.
Art, Design and Innovation Department Drop-in Q&A and Tours
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- Fashion Communication Marketing (Social Media)
- Fashion Design
- Fine Art
- Graphic Design
- Interior Design
- Photography
- Product Design
Computer Science Taster Session (All Courses)
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- Computer Science
- Cybersecurity
- Data Science
- Games Design
- Games Development
- Software Engineering
Experience a dynamic taster lecture introducing Cybersecurity, Games Development, Games Design, Computer Science, Software Engineering, and Data Science. Through engaging examples and live demonstrations, explore how theory is applied in practice and gain a real insight into studying these subjects.
Geography and Environment: Our Courses
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- Geography and Environment
In this session, we’ll explain the differences between the Geography BA and BSc routes, provide an overview of our BSc in Geography with Natural Hazard Management, introduce you to our brand-new BSc in Environmental Science and offer the opportunity to talk to course leaders.
Global Affairs, Politics and International Relations Course Talk
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- Global Affairs, Politics and International Relations
Hear from our academic staff and find out how our Global Affairs, Politics and International Relations degree will equip you with the analytical skills, theoretical knowledge and real-world experience to face the complexities of the international stage.
Sociology Course Talk
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- Sociology
Discover how you can gain an in-depth understanding of the complexities of our society in our Sociology course. You will hear from our academic staff and get the chance to ask any course-specific questions.
Nutrition and Dietetics Course talk
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- Nutrition and Dietetics
Hear from our expert academics and find out what it’s really like to study on one of our Nutrition and Dietetics courses.
Creative Writing Course Talk
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- Creative Writing
Discover how our Creative Writing degree will change the way you think about your approach to the power of words in a city steeped in culture. You will hear from our academic staff and get the chance to ask any course-specific questions.
English Language Course Talk
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- English Language
Discover how our English degrees will change the way you think about language in a city steeped in culture. You will hear from our academic staff and get the chance to ask any course-specific questions.
English Literature Course Talk
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- English Literature
Discover how our English degrees will change the way you think about literature in a city steeped in culture. You will hear from our academic staff and get the chance to ask any course-specific questions.
Counselling (Professional Practice) and Counselling Skills Combined Course Talk
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- Counselling
Learn about how our Counselling (Professional Practice) course prepares you to become a skilled, ethical and register-ready practitioner. You will hear from our academic staff and get the chance to ask any course-specific questions.
Parents and Supporters: Guiding Your Applicant Through the University Process
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Applying to university is exciting, but it can feel overwhelming, for applicants and those supporting them. This session gives parents and supporters a clear understanding of the application process, and the confidence to support their applicant every step of the way.
Theology and Religious Studies Taster Lecture
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- Philosophy, Ethics and Religion
- Theology and Religious Studies
Join us as our thought-leading academics deliver a Theology and Religious Studies taster lecture, giving you real insight into what you will learn at Chester.
Professional Policing Degree Subject Talk
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- Professional Policing Degree
Discover what Policing at the University of Chester looks like in our subject talk. We will go over how you will be supported through our expert teaching, uplifted by the opportunities available to you, and welcomed into our learning community.
Animal Behaviour Course Information
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- Animal Behaviour
Explore how we can investigate animal behaviour in the lab with a hands-on practical activity. You’ll meet expert staff, have the opportunity to ask questions about studying Animal Behaviour and explore our facilities, including our newly refurbished and expanded reptile room!
Welcome to the University of Chester
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Meet our leadership team, and hear more about what you can expect as a student at Chester.
Policing, Law and Investigation Subject Talk and Tour
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- Policing, Law and Investigation
Discover Policing, Law and Investigation and see how expert teaching, career-enhancing learning opportunities and a supportive community will help you succeed. Enjoy a taster seminar, facilities tour and virtual reality cave experience (subject to availability).
Centre for Foundation Studies: An Introduction to Foundation Years
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- Foundation Years
Join this session to discover how we develop your university skills and get you ready for undergraduate study.