Why Choose Postgraduate Study?

Flexibility The Ability to Specialise

The Option to Switch Careers Further Explore Your Passion

At the University of Chester, we have a number of study options that offer a flexible approach, so you can study in a way that works best for you. In addition to our full-time courses, we have an extensive choice of part-time and flexible study options that allow you to achieve a professional qualification around your existing commitments. Postgraduate degrees can also give you the chance to improve your expertise in your field and in some careers postgraduate degrees are essential. Depending on what your career aspirations are, you may have to complete a specific postgraduate qualification to apply for jobs. For example, if you want to be a secondary teacher, you’ll need to study a PGCE or School Direct course.

It is also a great opportunity to shift gears and take your career in a new direction. You may have been working in the same job for a while and you’re looking for a new challenge or to try something completely different. Studying a postgraduate degree can be a great first step on your new career path. A postgraduate degree is a great way of exploring areas you’re passionate about or learning more about a range of specific subjects you’re interested in. You also get the bonus of meeting new people and studying alongside like-minded peers through the University of Chester’s focus on social learning.