Professional Development by Negotiated Studies (Top-Up) BA/BSc (Level 6 only)
University of ChesterQueen’s Park, Chester
Course overview
Join us for an Applicant Day to meet current students, learn more about the University and get a taste of student life so you can decide if Chester is right for you. Our course will enable you to 'learn while you earn'. We recognise that in the modern world learning does not just take place in classrooms and lecture theatres – the workplace itself is increasingly an important site of knowledge generation.
So if you are a working professional and feel that you deserve academic reward for your hands-on learning through your everyday work, this may be the course you are looking for. And as it is focused on knowledge and skills acquisition, it can also significantly enhance your professional development and career progression.
Key highlights
- Learn while you earn alongside your current job
- Gain academic credit for hands-on learning in the workplace
- Treats the workplace as a site of knowledge generation
- Focused on knowledge and skills acquisition for career progression
- Designed for working professionals seeking professional development
Entry requirements
- IELTS: 6 — 6.0 IELTS Academic 6.0 overall (min 5.5 in each sub-skill) or approved SELT equivalent
Careers this course leads to
- Team leader
- Operations manager
- Project manager
- Training and development officer
- Business development manager
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,790 per year for a full-time course (2026/27) — More on UK fees | International: £14,950 per year for a full-time course* (2026/27) — More on International fees
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Chester, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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