FESTIVAL OF
Exton
of Postgrad Guide
Park, 2024 Festival
What’s on and where
Thank you for joining us today. Here are some key things to do to make the most of your visit to Chester!
Session Type Time Room
‘Welcome to Chester’ Talk 18:00 - 18:15 Seaborne Library, CLR013
Head to our Welcome Talk for an introduction to postgraduate study at the University of Chester. Information Fair/ Subject Drop-Ins
17:30 - 19:00 Seaborne Library
Ask any questions or queries you may have about the courses you’re interested in studying.
Represented at the Information Fair are:
Clinical Sciences and Nutrition
Computer Science
Education
English
History and Archaeology
Languages and Cultures
Medical and Life Sciences
Physical, Mathematical and Engineering Sciences
Psychology
Policing
Social and Political Science
Sport and Exercise Sciences
Health and Social Care
Law
Chester Business School
Art and Design
Music, Media and Performance
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Information Fair
Get your questions answered by our experts in our drop-in Information Fair (running from 17:30 - 19:00). The following support departments will be represented today:
• Admissions
• Careers and Employability
• Finance and Funding
• Postgraduate Research
• Student Services
Take a Campus Tour
Student-led tours of our Exton Park site will be running from 17:30 onwards. Tours last approximately half an hour. The final tour will depart at 18.30. Departing from the entrance of the Seaborne Library (campus map ref. 7 ).
Running from 17:30 - 18:30
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Explore Chester
Be sure to visit the city centre if you can. Take a look at our top picks for your Open Day visit and see why Chester is a place you could one day call home.
Storyhouse
Food and drink
Chester’s streets are lined with cuisine from around the world, mixing well known favourites such as Knoops café, in with independent eateries. There are hidden foodie gems down side streets, and in the New Chester Market on Northgate Street.
Next to Chester Market and opposite 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.
Chester is a beautiful historical city and its heritage, hidden gems, safety and lovely people played a key role in my decision to study at the University of Chester.
Carlotta
Events Management and International Tourism student
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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.
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City Centre Map
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Exton Park Map
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Library
Building
House (Chaplaincy)
Hall
and Employability
Sutton Building
Sutton Building Annexe Hollybank Thomas Building Fitness Centre Cloisters Price Tower Chester Students’ Union The Bar, Varsity Sports Bar and Pizzeria Dining Room (Main Dining Hall) Old College Chapel The Vicarage Costcutter Gateway House 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 23 24 32 Parking Cycleways Pedestrian Access Catering Outlets 22 25 26 7 Key: 29 30 28 27 Grosvenor House Parkgate Road Houses Astbury House / Fisher House Church College Close 27 28 29 30 6 26 Gateway House (ten minutes’ walk)
Seaborne
Binks
Longfield
Small
Careers
Anna
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Useful numbers...
Chester Central InfoPoint – 01244 511550 enquiries@chester.ac.uk
Admissions – 01244 511000 postgrad@chester.ac.uk
Event queries – 01244 512800 visitus@chester.ac.uk
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