Exton Park Open Day Guide

Attend a Welcome Talk

Have a warm welcome from our Vice Chancellor, Professor Eunice Simmons, and hear more about what you can expect as a student at Chester.

9:30 - 10:00 and 11:30 - 12:00 (Binks Building, CBK011)

13:00 - 13:30 (Seaborne Library, Learning Space 1)

Attend Information Talks

Accommodation – Seaborne Library, CLR011

10.30 - 10.45, 11.00 - 11.15, 12.00 - 12.15, 12.45 - 13.00, 13.15 - 13.30, 14.20 - 14.35

Finance – Seaborne Library, CLR011

11:20 - 11:35, 12:20 - 12:35, 13:35 - 13:50

Making Your Application – Seaborne Library, Learning Space 1

10:50 - 11:05, 13:35 - 13:50, 14:30 - 14:45

Let’s Talk Apprenticeships – Seaborne Library, Learning Space 1

10:30 - 10:45, 12:00 - 12:15, 14:10 - 14:25

Take a Campus Tour

Take a closer look at Exton Park on a student-led campus tour. Tours depart regularly from Seaborne Library (map reference ) and last approximately 1 hour. These tours will be running every 30 minutes, starting from 9:30.

View Accommodation

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Stop by our range of accommodation options for a glimpse inside your future home. To view our accommodation, please refer to the Exton Park Accommodation Map (see City, Campus and Accommodation Maps handout).

Explore Chester

Take the time to explore our unique city centre, only a short ten-minute walk from Exton Park, using the Chester City Map (see City, Campus and Accommodation Maps handout).

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Find Your Way Around

We know it can sometimes be a little disorientating trying to find your way around a new place, so please don’t hesitate to ask us if you need directions anywhere. Don’t forget to also use the City, Campus and Accommodation Maps handout provided to you at registration.

Connect with Your Department

We also recommend that you visit your academic department today. Department locations can be found from page 8 onwards, with the full list of departments based at Exton Park found on page 5. Every department will have staff available to speak to throughout today.

Attend Subject Sessions

It’s so important that you choose the right course for you. So, first make sure you don’t miss your subject session by planning your day around when this is happening. A full list of subject sessions can be found from page 8 onwards.

Visit the Information Fair

If you having a burning question for any of the following support services, our one-stop-shop for information and one-to-one advice will be available in Seaborne Library (map reference ) throughout the day.

• Academic Skills

• Accommodation

• Admissions

• Careers and Employability

• Finance and Funding

• Foundation Studies

• Higher and Degree Apprenticeships

• Languages Evening Classes

• Spor t and Active Lifestyle

• Student Services

• Study Abroad

• Work Based Learning

you for joining us. Today’s activities are designed to help you find out everything you need to know about your course and student life here at Chester.

ACCOMMODATION TO VIEW

We have the following residences available to view on a drop-in basis at the Exton Park site (see map opposite) and in the city centre (see City, Campus and Accommodation Maps handout).

For more information on your accommodation options, as well as details on how and when to apply, visit our Advice and Guidance Area.

On-Campus Accommodation

£159 per week*

Grosvenor House

Self-catered studios, en-suite

Campus Map ref. 26

Off-Campus Accommodation

From £159.00 per week*

Tudor Place

Self catered, en-suite CH2 1AA

From £153.00 per week*

City Map ref. 1

From £105 per week*

Astbury House / Fisher House

Fully catered, en-suite

Campus Map ref. 28

Parkgate Road Houses

Self-catered/semi-catered, shared bathroom facilities

From £105 per week* £105 per week*

The Towpath

Self catered, en-suite CH1 4GX

From £153.00 per week*

Campus Map ref. 27

Tramways

Self catered, en-suite CH1 3DA

Church College Close

Self-catered, shared bathroom facilities

Campus Map ref. 29

*2023/24 prices, may be subject to change.

From £159.00 per week*

Granary Studios

City Map ref. 2

City Map ref. 3

Self Catered studios, en-suite CH1 2AR

City Map ref. 4

ACADEMIC DEPARTMENTS

Biological Sciences

• Animal Behaviour

• Animal Behaviour and Welfare

• Biology

• Bioveterinary Science

• Forensic Biology

• Marine Biology

• Zoology

Clinical Sciences and Nutrition

• Human Nutrition

• Nutrition and Dietetics

• Nutrition and Exercise

Science

Computer Science

• Computer Science

• Cybersecurity

• Games Development

• Software Engineering Education

• Early and Middle Childhood

• Education

English

• Creative Writing

• English Language

• English Language and Literature

• English Literature

Geography and Environment

• Geography

• Geography with a Year Abroad

• Natural Hazard Management

History and Archaeology

• Archaeology

• History

Languages and Cultures

• Chinese

• French

• Modern Languages

• Spanish

• Spanish, Portuguese and Latin American Studies

Medical and Life Sciences

• Biochemistry

• Biomedical Science

• Medical Science (BMedSci)

• Microbiology

• Pharmacology

Music, Media and Performance

• Journalism

• Music Journalism

• Spor ts Journalism

Physical, Mathematical and Engineering Sciences

• Chemical Engineering

• Chemistry

• Mathematics

• Physics

Psychology

• Forensic Psychology

• Psychology

Social and Political Science

• Counselling Skills

• Criminology

• Economics

• I nternational Relations

• Politics

• Sociology

Sport and Exercise Sciences

• Physical Education

• Spor t and Exercise Sciences

• Spor ts Coaching

Theology and Religious Studies

• Philosophy, Ethics and Religion

• Theology and Religious Studies

EXPLORE CHESTER

Be sure to visit the city centre if you can, and discover what makes Chester one of the UK’s top 20 student cities*. Vibrant, unique, and welcoming, Chester is bursting with character and brimming with culture. Take a look at our top picks for your Visit Day and see why Chester is a place you could one day call home.

*Student Crowd, Best Student Cities 2022

Food and Drink

Chester’s streets are lined with cuisines from around the globe, mixing well-known favourites in with independent eateries. There are hidden foodie gems down side streets and in the new Chester Market on Northgate Street (see City, Campus and Accommodation Maps handout) –a street food heaven not to be missed!

Storyhouse

Next to Chester Market and the Cathedral is Storyhouse – a cultural centre containing two state-of-the-art theatres, a cinema, library, restaurant and two bars. It’s a great place to stop for a coffee and see where you could be hanging out with friends in a year or two from now.

Shopping

High street favourites, designer boutiques, independent gems – Chester has everything you need when it comes to shopping. As well as the Grosvenor Shopping Centre, a stroll through some of Chester’s hidden streets uncovers a host of unexpected independent shops, music venues and galleries.

Historic Sights

Chester is steeped in history, and you’ll find historical treasures throughout the city – the impressive Cathedral, the iconic Eastgate Clock, the black and white Rows and the Roman Gardens. Walking the Roman walls is a great way to explore and get some incredible views over the city.

Subject Sessions

Biological Sciences

Staff will be available throughout the day on the ground floor of Thomas Building

Centre for Foundation Studies

Staff will be available throughout the day at Seaborne Library

Clinical Sciences and Nutrition

Staff will be available throughout the day outside Anna Sutton Room CBE013

Computer Science

Staff from Computer Science will be available throughout the day outside Room CCR130, on the first floor of Chritchley Building

Subject Sessions

Education

Staff will be available throughout the day on the first floor of Binks Building

Early and Middle Childhood BA

l BA Early and Middle Childhood (with pathways in Early Childhood and Primary Education)

l BA Education (with pathways in Education and Inclusion, Diversity and Special Educational Needs and Disabilities)

English

Staff will be available throughout the day at The Vicarage.

Geography and Environment

Staff will be available throughout the day on the ground floor of Best Building.

Subject Sessions

History and Archaeology

History and Archaeology staff will be available throughout the day on first floor of the Binks Building

Languages and Cultures

Staff will be available throughout the day on the first floor of Binks Building

International Business Management with a Language BA / International Tourism Management with a Language BA

Subject Sessions

Medical and Life Sciences

Staff will be available throughout the day at the Old College Laboratory

Music, Media and Performance

Staff will be available throughout the day at the Chritchley Building, outside Room CCR116.

Psychology

Staff will be available throughout the day on the first floor of Best Building

Physical, Mathematical and Engineering Sciences

Staff will be available throughout the day in the foyer of the NoWFOOD Building

Subject Sessions

Social and Political Science

Staff will be available throughout the day on the ground floor of Westminster Building

Sport and Exercise Science

Staff will be available throughout the day on the ground floor of Price Tower Building.

The first digit of the room number indicates which floor the room is located, i.e. 0 = ground floor, 1 = first floor etc.

Subject Sessions

Sport and Exercise Science (cont’d)

Staff will be available throughout the day on the ground floor of Price Tower Building

Theology and Religious Studies

Staff will be available throughout the day in the foyer of Hollybank Building.

Philosophy, Ethics and Religion BA / Theology

The first digit of the room number indicates which floor the room is located, i.e. 0 = ground floor, 1 = first floor etc.

OPEN DAY PLANNER

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Password: openday2023

01244 511000

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