Why University Centre Reaseheath?

Located in rural Cheshire, our campus has top class, industry standard, teaching facilities but still retains its friendly, supportive atmosphere – a combination which delivers both academic excellence and student satisfaction.

Our degree programmes provide you with the opportunity to study a range of industry recognised secondary qualifications.
Awarded Silver in the 2019 Teaching Excellence and Student Outcomes Framework (TEF).
On-site residential accommodation is guaranteed for all first year degree students (as long as there are rooms available).
87% of our students say that staff are enthusiastic about what they teach. Student Experience Survey 2016
Last year 56% of graduates achieved a high classification degree; either a first class honours, 2:1, distinction or merit.
Overall student satisfaction for our Higher Education courses is at 89%. Student Experience Survey 2017
We’ve invested £80 million across campus in our state-of-the-art training facilities, including the Higher Education and Professional Development Centre.
We’re one of the best in the country for student support (Outstanding, Ofsted Care Standards 2017) and our Access course is carefully designed to help students readjust to the learning environment.
Working in close partnership with the University of Chester, we ensure that our students can progress on to a wide range of degree programmes.

Our Facilities

Over recent years, £81 million has been invested into on-campus facilities including, an equestrian centre, an industry leading food centre, new sports facilities, 200 bed student accommodation, agric-technology centre and a scientific horticultural facility, unique to the UK.

The Farm

As a regional centre for agricultural education, our college farm has world class facilities. The working farm has a top of the range rapid exit milking parlour and anaerobic digester. It’s also home to the Reaseheath herd of pedigree high yielding Holsteins and youngstock.

Animal Management Training Centre

Our specialist teaching centre includes an on-site zoo which houses over 1,000 animals, an aquatics and exotics centre, mammal house, laboratories and training facilities. Our award winning zoo has been expanded to include provisions for Reaseheath’s canine programmes such as kennelling facilities, commercial standard grooming parlours, dedicated training areas and a full set of competition quality dog agility equipment.

Reaseheath Equestrian Centre

With both indoor and outdoor riding arenas our Equestrian Centre caters for equine sports performance and rehabilitation with facilities including a round pen, solarium, equissage and magnotherapy equipment as well as full laboratory facilities.

National Centre for Horticulture, the Environment and Sustainable Technology

Our innovative £8 million National Centre for Horticulture, the Environment and Sustainable Technology is one of the most modern glasshouse training facilities in the UK with its state-of-the-art glasshouse for food crop trials and research. It also houses a fully equipped science laboratory and CAD design studios.

Reaseheath Food Centre

The centre boasts one of the best food processing halls in Europe. It is internationally renowned in the food and drink sector and is the only one of its kind to achieve BRC7 standard. It’s also the chosen training provider to the Eden International Dairy Academy and is the National Skills Academy for Food and Drink Centre of Excellence for Dairy.

Sports Facilities

You will have access to our campus sport facilities including high and low ropes courses, an indoor climbing wall, gym with Technogym equipment and a brand new 3G Pitch and Multi-Use Games Area (MUGA).

Campus Facilities

In addition to the facilities above, we have an on-site bar and social areas, 5 catering outlets including a café in the Higher Education Centre, a library and learning resource centre and free Wi-Fi connection across the campus.

Your Learning Experience

Reaseheath offers a supportive learning environment with a focus on vocational provision. Our courses ensure that graduates leave with the knowledge, skills and qualifications that employers are looking for.

We support our students with:

Small group teaching with high levels of individual support
Lecturers with extensive industry experience
High number of teaching hours with tutors
Specialist facilities
Opportunities for study tours overseas
Strong links with employers
Industry-relevant programmes that offer transferable skills
Additional qualifications to further enhance your career prospects

Additional Qualifications

Our degree programmes provide you with the opportunity to study a range of secondary qualifications. These specific qualifications are taken alongside your course and provide an opportunity to gain industry recognised qualifications.

Additional qualifications are specific to each subject area. Where possible we aim to provide these as part of your programme of study but a subsidised cost may be charged for some.

Employers often require industry specific qualifications in addition to a degree, so these practical qualifications can enhance career prospects and employability. They offer industry relevant skills and training that employers are looking for and offer graduates a leading position in a competitive jobs market.

My Reaseheath Experience has been beyond expectations. I’ve loved my course and joining the clubs and societies. It’s phenomenal living on campus and making friends with so many different people.

Why University Centre Reaseheath?

Located in rural Cheshire, our campus has top class, industry standard, teaching facilities but still retains its friendly, supportive atmosphere – a combination which delivers both academic excellence and student satisfaction.

Our Facilities

Over recent years, £81 million has been invested into on-campus facilities including, an equestrian centre, an industry leading food centre, new sports facilities, 200 bed student accommodation, agric-technology centre and a scientific horticultural facility, unique to the UK.

Your Learning Experience

Reaseheath offers a supportive learning environment with a focus on vocational provision. Our courses ensure that graduates leave with the knowledge, skills and qualifications that employers are looking for.

Additional Qualifications

Our degree programmes provide you with the opportunity to study a range of secondary qualifications. These specific qualifications are taken alongside your course and provide an opportunity to gain industry recognised qualifications.

My Reaseheath Experience has been beyond expectations. I’ve loved my course and joining the clubs and societies. It’s phenomenal living on campus and making friends with so many different people.

Nesta Wellman

BSc (Hons) Zoo Management

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