Course Overview

Many of our graduates go on to postgraduate studies in Psychology (e.g. Cognitive Neuroscience, Forensic and Sport Psychology) or have secured a graduate role in industries such as Marketing, Banking, and Project Management due to their sought-after transferable skills, such as communication, team working, analysis, creative and critical thinking.

The University has an award-winning Careers and Employability service that provides a variety of employability-enhancing experiences; through the curriculum, through employer contact, tailored group sessions, individual information, advice, and guidance.

Careers and Employability - Student Services aims to deliver a service that is inclusive, impartial, welcoming, informed, and tailored to your personal goals and aspirations, to enable you to develop as an individual and contribute to the business and community in which you will live and work.

We are here to help you plan your future, make the most of your time at University, and to enhance your employability. We provide access to part-time jobs, and extra-curricular employability-enhancing workshops and offer practical one-to-one help with career planning, including help with CVs, applications, and mock interviews. We also deliver group sessions on career planning within each course and we have a wide range of extensive information covering graduate jobs and postgraduate study.

Students and graduates of the University of Chester can use our services free of charge for up to two years after graduating.

General Eligibility

Typical Entry :

120

UCAS points

GCE A Level:

120 UCAS points from GCE A Levels or equivalent. Typical offer - BBC/BBB

BTEC:

BTEC Extended Diploma: DDM

BTEC Diploma: D*D*

T Level:

T Level with a Merit grade

Irish/Scottish Highers:

Irish Highers - H3, H3, H3, H3, H3

Scottish Highers - BBBB

International Baccalaureate :

28 points

Access requirements:

Access to HE Diploma, to include 45 credits at level 3, 30 of which must be at Merit

OCR:

OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma - DDM

OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma - D*D*

Extra Information / General Entry Requirements:

Applicants must also have GCSE Maths at grade C/4 or above and GCSE English at grade C/4 or above. PLEASE NOTE: We cannot consider GCSE equivalencies but can consider the Edge Hill University GCSE Equivalency Test.

Welsh Baccalaureate (core) and A-level General Studies will be recognized in our offer. Furthermore, we consider a combination of A levels and BTECs/OCRs.

Part Time Work Details

20 hours of work permit weekly for international students.

Language Requirement

• IELTS Academic: Undergraduate: 6.0 (minimum 5.5 in each band)