TYPES OF DEGREE

Single Honours vs. Combined Honours

With a Single Honours degree, your studies will focus on one subject. A Combined Honours degree, sometimes referred to as joint honours, gives you the opportunity to study two subjects. You will spend a fairly even amount of time studying each subject area, with possible opportunities to declare a major – minor towards the end of your studies. Have a think about which option will suit you best, and it will help you narrow down your course search.

Degrees with a Foundation Year

If you don’t have the required qualifications to enter on to an undergraduate degree, then a Foundation Year could be for you. Whether you didn’t quite get the grades you were hoping for, or you’ve simply been out of education for a while, if you’ve got the determination and ability then this is a great option. Once the Foundation Year is complete, you can then go on to complete your degree.

Degrees with a Placement Year

This option gives you the chance to undertake a year-long placement as part of your undergraduate degree, which really brings your course to life and will be brilliant for your graduate employment prospects.

Foundation Degrees

Foundation Degrees focus on developing in-demand technical skills for a particular job or profession and offer a combination of workplace learning and academic study. It carries the same weight as two-thirds of an undergraduate degree – equivalent to a Higher National Diploma (HND) or a Diploma of Higher Education (DipHE) qualification.

Degree Apprenticeships

Degree Apprenticeships combine full-time paid employment with part-time university study and are offered in several subject areas. More information and details about University of Chester Degree Apprenticeships can be found on page 98.