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For general information:Contact the International OfficersTel: +44 (0)1243 812050Email: [email protected]: www.chi.ac.uk/international. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

For information on how to apply, or entry requirements:Contact the Admissions OfficersTel: +44 (0)1243 816002Fax: +44 (0)1243 816161Email: [email protected]. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

For information on where you’ll be living:Contact the Accommodation OfficeTel: +44 (0)1243 812120 Email: [email protected]: www.accomm.chi.ac.uk. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

For information about your English ability or studying English:Contact the Applied Language Studies AdministratorEmail: [email protected]. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Get in touch

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The artwork on these pagesis by one of our Fine Artstudents.: Jane Askew, BAFine Art 2009.

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Local area, City ofChichester andBognor Regis

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Contents

• Get in touch 2• Welcome 7• Our successes 8• Our international student community 10• How we will support you 12• Helping you with your English during your degree 13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

• Your life with us 14• Where you’ll be learning 17• Local area 19• City of Chichester 20• Bognor Regis 22• Where you’ll be socialising 24• Where you’ll be living 27. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

• What you can study with us 28• Helping you with your English before you start 29

• Our courses 32

• International English Studies 30

• Arts 34-37• Business 38-39• Humanities 40• Education and Social Sciences 41• Sport 42-45

• International continuing professional 46-47development programmes

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• Joining us 48-49• The cost of living and studying at Chichester 50-51• How to apply 52-53• How you can find us 54• Open Days 2011 55. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Help with your EnglishJoin us on our Pre-Sessional English Programme with an IELTS score of 5.0

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Cloisters garden, located withinthe Bishop Otter Campus.

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Welcome to the Universityof Chichester, and thank youfor your interest in one ofthe UK’s leading modernuniversities.

Consistently ranked as one of the bestmodern universities in the country

• Ranked the best modern universityin the UK for student experience The Complete University Guide 2010

• Ranked in the top 10 of all universitiesfor student satisfaction The Times Good University Guide 2010

• We were rated in the top three alongside Oxford and Cambridge for our ‘personal relationship with teaching staff ’ Times Higher Education Student Experience Survey 2009

• We are ranked as the best modern university in the UK in two categories: satisfaction with teaching and overall student satisfaction. The Guardian University Guide 2011

If you’re reading this, you’re already thinkingabout which university is right for you andbeginning to make some important decisionsabout your future. And you’re doing well toconsider the University of Chichester as aninternational student.

By studying with us, you’ll be among a diversegroup of international students who havechosen to come to the University ofChichester because of our teaching reputation,the range of courses we offer, the support weprovide our students in a friendly, safeenvironment, our size, and great location.

We are a community of learning, experiencedin delivering higher education since 1839.We take great pride in the rich learningexperience we offer our students, which is whythe University of Chichester is consistentlyranked as one of the best modern universitiesin the UK league tables.

We are fortunate to be situated in the beautifulcounty of West Sussex across two campuses -one in the historic and cultural cathedral city ofChichester, and the other in the seaside townof Bognor Regis, the ‘sunshine capital’ of theUK, and we are less than two hours fromLondon by train. Both campuses are withineasy reach of the urban centres of Brighton,Portsmouth, Southampton and the maininternational airports of Gatwick andHeathrow, as well as the regional airports ofBournemouth and Southampton.

Those who visit us or study here are impressedwith our wide range of social, sporting andacademic facilities, the friendly environmentand green and spacious campuses. All of ourstudents are known by staff and feelwelcomed and supported.

The University of Chichester leaves alasting impression and we hope that youwill be able to experience for yourself allit has to offer.

“We have two beautiful campuses, one in the countryside and the other by the sea”

“I decided to come to Chichester ratherthan go to a big city like London because itis much easier to meet friends and get toknow your lecturers here. We have acampus in the countryside and another bythe seaside with lovely views. It is a quiet,relaxing environment.”

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The bestAt University of Chichester we are consistently ranked as one of the best modern universities in the UK.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Employment prospectsWe prepare students for future employmentand many of our courses have a workplacement option. We work closely withbusinesses to ensure that University ofChichester students have top employmentprospects. Over 91% of graduates (9 out of10) from the University of Chichester are injobs or further study six months aftergraduating, making us the best on the southcoast for the second year running. HigherEducation Statistics Agency (HESA) 2010.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Excellent completion ratesWe help our students to excel and fulfil theirpotential in a supportive culture. More than 9out of 10 of our students complete theirdegrees, well above the national average.The Times Good University Guide, 2010.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Excellence in professionaldevelopment programmesfor experienced Englishteachers from around the worldWe are recognised by the British Council as a centre of excellence for the customisedprofessional development programmes weoffer to international English teachers aroundthe world. Our International Short ProgrammeUnit is one of the most successful providers inthe UK and has an established network ofpartnerships with ministries of education anduniversities overseas.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

English language supportWith our reputation for offering excellence inEnglish language, together with our team ofhighly qualified academic staff, we are able tooffer an English language support programmeto our international students that few otheruniversities can match. We can accept 5.5 IELTSfor entry to a full degree programme, with in-sessional language support. A free academicand language support package is also providedfor all international students.

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Investment in the futureOur students will benefit from the significantresources that we have been awarded toupgrade our estates and learning facilities. Thisdevelopment will also include a state-of-the-artlearning resources centre and improvedstudent support facility.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

A ‘rising star’ in researchOur University was described as a ‘rising star’ inresearch, moving more than 30 places up theleague table from the national ResearchAssessment Exercise (RAE) (Times HigherEducation, 2008). Seventy-five per cent of ourresearch is rated as world leading,internationally excellent or internationallyrecognised (RAE, 2008).. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Our successes

Far left, the new LearningResources Centre at BognorRegis Campus, left, Dr MarcusSmith with Amir Khan, rightmapdance, the University’s MAstudent performance company.

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Our international student community

We have students and staff from over 150countries, involved in adiverse range of activitiesand programmes of study.From Study Abroad, trans-national education,research and collaboration,to short courses and hosting visiting scholars.

Our international student body, which includesstudents from the European Union (EU),grows strongly year on year, and internationalstudents are a vital and vibrant part of campuslife at the University. We recognise theimportant contribution that our internationalstudents make, facilitating a sharedunderstanding between countries and helpingto develop an international awareness forfuture employability in a globalised world. Thediversity of experience and outlooks from ourinternational students help to form excitingscholarly activity based around achievement,open-mindedness and academic excellence.

We have a network of collaborative exchangeswith university partners all over the world, andregularly welcome students from institutions inJapan, Korea, the United States and Canada tostudy part of their degrees with us. We alsohelp our students to experience othercountries and cultures through our exchange, Study Abroad, and Socrates Erasmus programmes.

We also regularly travel overseas to teachand offer English language courses delivered ina number of countries. Over the past 26 yearsthe International Short Programme Unit(ISPU), part of our education of department,has established a network of partnerships withministries of education and universities fromaround the world. The ISPU designs and runscustomised programmes for internationalteachers, teacher trainers, university lecturers,school principals and other educationalprofessionals from a number of countries ona regular basis, and also welcomes groups to the University of Chichester on our Bognor Regis Campus.

Socrates Erasmus and Exchange programmesThe University of Chichester has strong andestablished international links with institutionsand organisations all over the world.

Socrates Erasmus is an EU-led initiative thatallows mobility of students and staff betweencountries for training and to get a taste offoreign study. The University and our studentbody are active and committed participants inthis activity. Each year many students fromEurope and Turkey come to the University tostudy, and in exchange many University ofChichester students grasp the opportunity toexperience other cultures and countries.

Our reciprocal exchanges with partneruniversities throughout the world enables ourstudents to study part of their course overseas,and for us to host students in return.

If you wish to study part of your course underthe Erasmus or Exchange programme, pleasecontact us and we will advise you if this ispossible under the current exchanges we hold.

“You will love it here”

“I’m really enjoying my studies at Chichester.My course is very good and the Universityalso helps you find a work placement whichis really useful to give you more experience.I have made a lot of friends both Britishand International and I really enjoyingfinding out about other cultures andbackgrounds. You will love it here.”

Adela MarsounovaHuman Resource ManagementCzech Republic

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Study AbroadIf you are from outside of the European Union,or from an EU or Turkish university we do notcurrently have an agreement with, we welcomeapplications from Study Abroad students tospend part of their course with us.

Following successful application, and permissionfrom your current college, it will be possible foryou to study one or two semesters at theUniversity of Chichester. The grades youreceive will be transferred back to your homeuniversity or college and awarded as credit foryour final degree.

This is an excellent way to experience studyingin the United Kingdom as part of your overall degree.

Fees are rated as current international fees forthe amount of time you study. Please contactus for up-to-date information.

Outbound Study Abroad is open to all studentsand we encourage international students tomake contact with our Study Abroad andErasmus administrator to find out aboutavailable overseas opportunities.

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Find out moreFor more information on Socrates Erasmus, or our Study Abroad programme or ourInternational Short Programmes.• Email: [email protected]

Studying in a new country isa transformative and positiveexperience. It can also seemdaunting at first, especially ifyou haven’t spent much timeabroad before. More so ifthe education system inyour home country is verydifferent to that of the UK,and English is not yourfirst language.

Fortunately, as well as having friendlyapproachable staff who are always ready tohelp, we have a complete range of supportservices for international students. These areavailable to help you adjust as seamlessly aspossible, and ensure you realise your fullacademic potential, while getting the most outof all that the UK has to offer in your free time.

Student ServicesOur student services provision offers practicalsupport and advice on health, visas, study skills,accommodation and settling in to your newenvironment. You will have access to adedicated international student adviser, as wellas a range of University support services.

International Academic Language SupportAll international students are entitled to anorientation programme and ongoing languagesupport throughout their course of study. Thisincludes extra tutorial support, social activities,English assessment and extra time and the useof dictionaries in exams. This service is entirelyfree of charge.

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How we will support you and Helping you with your English

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Supporting you with yourEnglish language needsduring your programme isimportant to us. It will helpyou to get the most of yourstudies, university life, andfuture career.

We offer an English language programme(International English Studies) and an academicand language support package to all ourstudents for whom English is not a firstlanguage. Whether or not you choose to studyInternational English Studies with your chosensubject, all international students are entitled toInternational Academic and Language Support(IALS) at no extra charge.

What is IALS?• IALS is an essential and distinctive feature

of the support we offer our internationalstudents.

• It is a package specially designed to supportinternational students for whom English is not a first language and/or those who have not previously been educated in the UK.

• The support runs alongside your regularprogramme, at undergraduate or postgraduate level, and across all subjects.

How does the support help?We recognise that international students mayface special challenges when they enter UKuniversity education.• IALS offers you specialised help with the

development of your English language skills and with their use in a UK academic environment.

• It supports you in making the transition tostudy in a new academic culture.

What does the package offer?• A two-day orientation programme• A language profiling service so that you, and

your department(s), may be advised on thebest options for language support.

• Individual tutorial support, (up to three hours per student, per semester) to help you plan, carry out and check assessed work.

• Social gatherings, excursions and other informal contact with international students.

• English language classes (if you are not already taking the BA International English Studies programme as part of your studies; see page 30).

• The use of extra time and bilingual dictionaries in University examinations.

• A regular point of contact with a memberof staff who can supply answers to yourquestions about academic life in the UK.

How will I know which services to use?• You will have a regular tutor who will advise

you throughout your studies.• You can, if you wish, stop using the

support at any point in your studies.

As an international student, you willautomatically be enrolled when you begin yourstudies at the University and the services areprovided at no extra cost to you.

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Find out more• Email: [email protected]

Steeped in history, theUniversity is situated ontwo campuses. Bishop Ottercampus in the historicRoman walled city ofChichester, and theBognor Regis campus.

The Bognor Regis campus is undergoingextensive upgrading through a multimillionpound renovation programme.

Both campuses have accommodation forinternational students. This ranges fromshared rooms with shared bathrooms toprivate en-suite study-bedrooms.

If your course is split over both campuses thenthere is a shuttle bus that runs regularlythroughout the day. Wherever you arestudying you will benefit from the friendlycampus atmosphere, excellent student to staffratio, and exciting recreational opportunities.

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1. Learning Resources Centre (LRC) at Bishop Otter Campus.2. Open Access IT, Bishop Otter Campus.3. Chapel of the Ascension.4. Cloisters garden.5. The Dome, Bognor Regis Campus.6. Equipment Loans, LRC.7. University House, 8. Stained glass windows, Bishop Otter Campus.9. artOne, Bishop Otter Campus.

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Where you’ll be learning

Choosing a university ismore than deciding whatyou want to learn on acourse. Where you willbe learning and yourenvironment will also have abig impact on your universityexperience and success.

Bishop Otter campusThis historical campus, based in Chichester,dates back to 1839. It houses the Universitychapel, main building and administrative offices,and is surrounded by extensive parkland,playing fields, and well-maintained grounds.

Only a short walk from the bustling centre ofChichester, this campus is where you will be ifyou are studying one of our Arts, Humanities,Social Science or Sport programmes. As well ascomprehensive sport and educational facilities,students are fully served with accommodation,a restaurant, cafe, award-winning bar andrecreational facilities.

Bognor Regis campus Built in the late 18th Century and originallydesigned to be a holiday residence for KingGeorge III, the Dome has long been a centralpart of Bognor Regis life and now representsthe centre point of the recently renovatedcampus. You will be able to benefit from thesenewly renovated facilities first hand if you arestudying one of our business related courses inthe School of Enterprise Management andLeadership (SEMAL).

Recent improvements comprise a multi-millionpound, high-specification, learning resourcecentre, classroom improvements andupgraded, secure and comfortableaccommodation. Wi-Fi access allows you toconnect to the internet or your online learningaccount anywhere on campus.

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West Sussex offers a perfect combination ofcountryside, coast, bustling cities and traditionalcountry villages. The South Downs National Parkis close by so there are plenty of outdooractivities on offer, from walking and horse ridingto exploring cycling routes, while the coastlineprovides sailing and water sports.

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Chichester has a rich mix of traditional pubsand modern bars, and is a city influenced by thearts, history and culture. It has galleries,cinemas, and the acclaimed Chichester FestivalTheatre, one of the UK’s flagship theatres,which hosts a range of dazzling productionsthroughout the year.

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The Bognor Regis campus is a 10 minute walkfrom the sea and is famed for its sandy withpebble beach coastline and water sports.Here you’ll find traditional seaside cafes,amusements as well as a choice of high streetshops, bars, restaurants and nightclubs. Insummer there are a variety of events, includingmusic and arts festivals.

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Where you’ll be socialising

There’s a lot to enjoyabout living in the UK,and socialising duringyour studies is seen as animportant part of a Britishuniversity education.

This is because the friends and networks youmake at university help you develop and growthroughout your study and stay with youthroughout your life.

You will have a wide range of opportunitiesto meet people, not only in class, but at eventsorganised by the University and Students’Union; and, when using the sport andrecreational facilities on campus.

Free orientation and welcome partyAs an international student you will be invitedto the free international party and orientationprogramme before the beginning of yourcourse. This is a great opportunity to get tomeet staff, and get to know other students.

Also, look out for international events heldthroughout the year, such as guided trips, visits and social events.

Students’ UnionThe Students’ Union (SU) is a long establishedand important part of campus life in the UK.The SU is an actual trade union that campaignsfor your rights as a student, and can providepractical help and support to students.

As well as student organised clubs andsocieties, the SU is also responsible for runningthe entertainment and events that studentshave access to throughout the year.

The SU licensed bars and canteens offersubsidised refreshments throughout the week,and well into the evening.

Elected representatives manage the variousparts of the SU remit, and all students arefree to run and campaign for election.There is an international student officerwho deals especially with overseas studentsand their representation within the University’s student body.

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Where you’ll be living

The University has a widerange of comfortable,secure and modernaccommodation onboth campuses.

This ranges from shared rooms andbathrooms, to catered private accommodationwith en suite bathrooms.

We also have off-campus accommodationavailable. This ranges from private lets, sharedhouses, and home stays.

Living with other students is a fun and easyway to get to know other people. We havea range of accommodation available and willmake every effort to cater to the needs ofall residents. If you have special dietary orparticular living preferences please let usknow well in advance.

How to apply for accommodationTo apply for accommodation you will need tocomplete an application form and pay a depositto the University. You will receive completedetails about how to do this once you haveaccepted your offer for your course.

On-campus accommodation is guaranteed toall international students as long as you apply by the summer deadline (please check with the Accommodation Office).

Although every effort is made to provide on-campus accommodation to those whoapply after the deadline, home stay options are guaranteed.

CostsWe have a selection of different rooms, andcosts vary. On-campus rooms cost between£90 a week for a single room with sharedfacilities, up to £150 per week for privatefacilities and meals.

This includes the cost of all utilities. Pleasecheck with the Accommodation Office for an up-to-date price list.

Off-campus home stay and house or flat shareaccommodation varies, but on average isbetween £65 to £105 per week. You will needto check in advance whether or not utility billsare included.

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Find out moreAccommodation Office:• Chichester: Tel +44 (0)1243 812120• Bognor Regis: Tel +44 (0)1243 816069• Email: [email protected] • www.chi.ac.uk/accomm

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You will be taught in astimulating environment byhighly qualified andaccomplished academic staff.Our programmes arerenowned for academicrigour and real worldpracticality.

British degrees involve a high level of criticaland analytical thinking. This is achieved throughworking closely with your tutors and fellowstudents. There is also a significant amount ofresearch, assessment, and self study.

Our courses will also prepare you for yourworking life. Many courses contain an elementto help you promote yourself throughout yourcareer and give you real life work experiencethrough placement opportunities. There is awide range of courses available to youdepending on your level of academic study and level of English.

We also offer• A pre-sessional programme in academic

English – to improve your English and prepare you for studying at a UK university(see facing page for more information).

• A wide range of undergraduate programmes – many of which can be combined with International English Studies.International English Studies is a Joint or Minor degree programme which focuses on language studies which allows you to begin your three-year degree programme with a minimum IELTS score of 5.5 (see page 30 for more information).

• Taught post-graduate programmes and research degrees

• Tailor-made short courses.

Our undergraduate and postgraduate coursesare available in the following subject areas:

• Arts • Business and Management• Education• Humanities• Social Sciences• Sport

Students for whom English is not their firstlanguage can take our pre-sessional Englishlanguage programme and will also receiveadditional support through the InternationalAcademic Language Support (IALS) package.

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Our Pre-Sessional EnglishProgramme focuses onthe development ofUniversity-level academiclanguage and studyskills for those planningto undertake degreeprogrammes deliveredin English.

The Programme is open to all those for whomEnglish is not a first or main working language.It is specially tailored for those who intend tostudy at the University of Chichester and whoneed to improve academic and language skillsby the equivalent of 0.5 of an IELTS grade.

The Programme is also open to you if, forother reasons, you wish to improve youracademic language and study skills beforebeginning a degree programme in the medium of English.

When and where is the Programme?• The Pre-Sessional Programme runs from

the beginning of July to August over seven weeks. Please see website for exact dates.

• The Programme is delivered on ourBognor Regis campus.

What will I gain from the Programme?• Personal language development including

academic English related to your future degree programme

• Relevant study skills for a UK university education

• Experience of studying a university-level module

• Experience of studying with UK universitylearning and teaching approaches andresources

• Individual guidance on your progress andpersonal development strategies

• Opportunities to learn and socialise with those with similar aims from a variety of international backgrounds.

The Programme is delivered using small groupworkshops, individual tutorials and guided selfand group study. It is delivered by a smallspecialist team of tutors who regularly teachon Chichester undergraduate and graduateprogrammes and are experienced in workingwith international students.

There are three main elements to theprogramme: Language development,academic skills development and a studymodule. You will also need to put inapproximately one additional hour of self-study for each hour you spend in classto complete the Programme successfully.

Assessment is included within the three mainelements of the Programme. You will need toshow, in each element, that, by the end of theProgramme, you have reached the level oflanguage competence you need to begin yourdegree studies at the University of Chichester.Provided this is the case, the University will, oncompletion of the Programme, then confirmyour offer as unconditional.

To apply, complete the EU/Internationalapplication form at: www.chi.ac.uk/international/applyinginternational.cfmand tick the box for the Pre-sessionalProgramme.

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International English Studies

International English Studies(IES) is a three-year BAdegree programme speciallydesigned for students forwhom English is not a firstor main language, and whowish to complete a degreein their chosen subject withintegrated English and studyskills support.

For example, you could study Business as your chosen degree subject, and have theopportunity to have additional English andstudy skills support by combining your degreewith IES. This means you can:• Start your degree with an IELTS score of 5.5

(minimum)• Gain additional English and study skills

support• Complete your degree with single honours

in your chosen subject if you wish.• Complete your degree in just three years.• Have flexibility depending on personal

preferences, needs and progress.• Be assessed and advised on making

appropriate choices.

How does it work?You will first be assessed to see how muchEnglish support you need. Then, for example,in Year 1 you might study the Joint Route:• 50% International English Studies• 50% Academic Subject• And then in Years 2 and 3, you have a choice

of one of three routes:1) You can continue with the Joint Route

(50%/50%)2) You can take the Major/Minor Route

and study: 75% Academic Subject and 25% International English Studies

3) You can take the Embedded Routeand study: 100% Academic Subject with integrated English Support.

* If you choose route 1 or 2 you will receive a BA (Hons) Degree from the list below and or with International English Studies.

* If you choose route 3 you will receive a BA (Hons) Degree from the subject list below:

• Accounting and Finance• Business Studies• Dance• English• Event Management*• Fine Art• History• Human Resource Management• IT Management for Business• Marketing• Media Studies**• Music• Music Technology• Performing Arts• Theology & Religion• Tourism Management

* Only available with IES Minor & Embedded** Only available with IES Joint & Embedded

The International English Studies programme ismade up of core modules that you have tostudy, and options that you can select to suityour preference and needs.

Core Modules• Personal English Language Development• Awareness of contemporary use of English• Personal research into the English language• Academic English

Options Subjects• Language and Politics• Language and Equality• Language and Culture• Language and Media• World Englishes

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Find out moreEmail: [email protected]

If you study

One Semester(Sept - Dec or Jan -May)

One Academic Year

Two Academic Years

Three AcademicYears

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Credits

Certificate in HigherEducation

Diploma in HigherEducation

BA (Hons) Degree*

“Chichester has very high standardsin education”

“The University of Chichester has very highstandards in education. My course is reallyinteresting and the modules are wellorganised. The campuses are very beautiful and everything is located in one place whichmakes things a lot easier.”

Vanya PopovTourism Management withInternational English studiesBulgaria

For a full list of course information visit www.chi.ac.uk/international

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Our coursesThe following pagescontain information aboutour full-time programmes.For more courseinformation about all thecourses we offer visit ourwebsite: www.chi.ac.uk/international

Undergraduate courses

Arts: page 34• Commercial Music

(Foundation Degree/BA Hons)• Dance (BA Hons)• Fine Art (BA Hons)• Instrumental or Vocal Teaching

(Foundation Degree/BA Hons)• Music (BA Hons)• Musical Theatre (Foundation Degree)• Performing Arts (BA Hons). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Business: School of Enterprise, Managementand Leadership (SEMAL): page 38• Accounting and Finance (BA Hons)• Business Studies (BA Hons)• Event Management (BA Hons)• Human Resource Management (BA Hons)• IT Management for Business (BA Hons)• Marketing (BA Hons)• Tourism Management (BA Hons)• The Chichester Experience and Business

Foundation Programmes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Humanities: page 40• English (BA Hons)• English & Creative Writing (BA Hons)• History (BA Hons)• Media Production and Media Studies

(BA Hons)• Media Studies (BA Hons)• Theology and Religion (BA Hons). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Education and Social Science: page 41• Early Childhood Studies (BA Hons)• Mathematics and Teaching for Key

Stages 2 and 3 (BA Hons)• Psychology (BSc Hons)• Social Work (BA Hons). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Sport: page 42-43• Adventure Education

(Foundation Degree/BA Hons)• Community Sports Coaching

(Foundation Degree)• Physical Education and Teaching (BA Hons)• Sport and Exercise Psychology (BSc Hons)• Sport and Exercise Science (BSc Hons)• Sport and Fitness Management (BA Hons)• Sport Development (BA Hons)• Sports Coaching and Physical Education

(BA Hons)• Sports Coaching Science (BSc Hons)• Sports Therapy (BSc Hons). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Postgraduate courses

Arts: page 35-36• Choral Studies (MA) • Contemporary Dance

(Postgraduate Diploma)• Contemporary Music Performance (MA) • Creative Writing (MA) • Fine Art (MA) • Music Performance (MA) • Performance: Dance (MA). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Business: page 39• International Business (MA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Education: page 41• Primary Education - General (Postgraduate

Certificate in Education (PGCE))• Primary Education - Modern Languages

(Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE))

• Secondary Education (Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE))

• Practical English Teaching in Japan(Graduate Diploma)

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Sport: page 44• Psychology of Sport and Exercise (MSc)• Sport and Exercise Biomechanics (MSc) • Sport and Exercise Physiology (MSc) • Sport and Exercise Psychology (MSc). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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development programmes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Commercial MusicFoundation Degree/BA (Hons)2/3 years full timeThis Foundation Degree in Commercial Musicand BA (Hons) in Commercial Music offers youa unique opportunity to acquire a range of skillsand knowledge relating to the music industry oftoday. This innovative course is specificallydesigned to interface directly with the industryand includes significant work placementexperience opportunities, including the Isle ofWight Festival and Bestival. Module contentincludes songwriting, composition, studiorecording techniques, production, musictechnology, live performance, eventmanagement, web design, marketing skills, musicbusiness, live sound, the release of a commercialalbum and a residential tour (Year 2) of thecourse. Students would need to be resident onthe Island for the duration of their course.www.isleofwightfestival.comwww.bestival.com. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

DanceBA (Hons) 3 years full timeStudying Dance offers the opportunity toextend and develop your dance techniqueand choreographic skills, engage in analysis,critical theory and new technology, whilstspecialising in an optional area of dance study.The understanding of dance within a widerperspective will enable you to develop yourskills to the full potential with a variety ofcareer outcomes such as dance performance,choreographer in your own company, danceteacher, stage manager, dance movementtherapist, community dance artist or arts administrator.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Fine ArtBA (Hons) 3 years full timeThe Fine Art course at Chichester enables youto specialise from the outset, or experimentwith a wide range of disciplines and media tohelp you to establish a particular personalapproach. You will be encouraged to investigatea range of working methods and visualprocesses in an exploration of personal ideas.You will have access to a fully equippedworkshop area to develop skills and techniques,including drawing, painting, printmaking, digitalart and sculpture in a range of materials. Fineart students go on to become professionalartists, art teachers or technicians, artadministrators or managers of galleriesand museums, art therapists, art journalistsor curators.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Instrumental or Vocal TeachingFoundation Degree/BA (Hons)2 years full timeOur Foundation Degree/BA Hons inInstrumental or Vocal Teaching is particularlydesigned to equip you for a career as aperipatetic teacher or in private practice. It canalso be followed by a tailor-made third yearprogramme to complete a BA (Hons) in Musicwith Instrumental or Vocal Teaching. It offersyou an opportunity to acquire a range of skillsin technique and repertoire development foryoung learners of instruments or voice as wellas in music performance.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

MusicBA (Hons) 3 years full timeOur Music programme focuses on music as anapplied art, one that is engaged with themusical world in all its diversity and excitement;from improvisation, composition andprofessional performance to music therapy andcommunity music, as well as traditional musicanalysis and critical theory. There is somethingavailable to suit all interests. You will be taughtby a core team of experienced and highly-qualified tutors together with a wide-rangingteam of more than 40 specialist instrumentaland vocal teachers.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Musical Theatre Foundation Degree/BA (Hons)2 years full timeOur Foundation Degree in Musical Theatre is apractical programme, offering you anopportunity to acquire a range of performanceskills on stage, and to develop a broadunderstanding of the technical and behind-the-scenes skills, which make Musical Theatre work.A variety of work-based learning in localschools help to develop the confidence to passon practical musical theatre performance skillsto others. The two-year Foundation Degree isdesigned to focus on the development ofperformance ability. Productions, rehearsalsand workshops are located in a theatre space,working with all the resources of set, lighting,sound, costume and live pit orchestra. Thethree-year BA (Hons) is focused on thedevelopment of vocal skills, alongside a musicaltheatre specialism. The course aims to equipyou for a future career in private practice, intechnical theatre or theatre administration,or as a teacher.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Performing ArtsBA (Hons) 3 years full timePerforming Arts (Theatre Performance) isdesigned for students who see their ownprocesses of creating original theatre as adynamic and empowering starting point for acareer as a theatre maker. Performing Artsoffers two additional self-contained routes,Theatre Performance and Dance and TheatrePerformance and Music, which adopt the coreof the Theatre Performance route, but forstudents with specialist interests in either musicor contemporary dance. The focus of thisprogramme is on new work, with a curriculumemphasising group and teamwork. You willhave the opportunity to explore performancein a variety of contexts and settings. Theprogramme will prepare you for a futurecareer as a performance practitioner (actor,dancer, musician, director, writer or designer)a theatre worker or teacher.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Choral StudiesMA 1 year full time

This is a practical performance-based Mastersprogramme combining extensive developmentof skill as a member of a dedicated choralensemble, with a range of related skills in choirtraining, choral arrangement and individual vocaldevelopment. The Master’s choir will undertakeat least two concert tours in each academicyear, both in the UK and overseas. At this level,you will be expected to demonstrate yourcritical awareness of current practice in yourown specialist area through your skills in choralarrangement, choral direction and choralsinging. This can only be done with a fluent levelof technical and expressive skill, which gives youthe confidence and the means to showoriginality in applying through your work theknowledge you have developed in research andscholarship. For this reason the range ofsupport included for the development of yourchoral experience is extensive, including weeklychoral rehearsals, coaching in choral conducting,regular performance experience, and twoperformance tours in the UK and overseasduring the academic year. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Contemporary DancePostgraduate Diploma 11 months full time

The Postgraduate Diploma aims to providestudents with full time intensive training as partof the University of Chichester’s MA studentperformance company, ‘mapdance’. Theaudition process is rigorous and this route issuitable for students who wish to commit todeveloping their professional skills through thecreation and touring of repertory works.Performers studying for the PostgraduateDiploma do not present a dissertation but areable to develop skills to support their practicewith the opportunity to select one optionalmodule from, Pedagogical Approaches,Performing Politics and Compositional Practice.Students undertaking the PedagogicalApproaches module take part in educationalwork on tour linked to the mapdancerepertory. See also MA Performance: Dance.www.mapdance.org. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Contemporary Music PerformanceMA 12-15 months full time

This is a practical performance-based MA inassociation with The Academy ofContemporary Music (ACM) in Guildford. Onthis programme, you will demonstrate yourcritical awareness of current practice in yourown specialist area through your playing orsinging (guitar, bass, vocals or drums). This canonly be done with a fluent level of technical andexpressive skill, and the range of supportincluded for the development of performanceskills is extensive, including weekly individualtuition in your instrument or voice, groupperformance skills development, masterclassattendance, band and ensemble participation,and a consultation with an external specialisteach semester. This process ensures that theregular support you receive from tutors whoare familiar to you is complemented byinvaluable exposure to other professional viewsand the experience of practising contemporarymusicians. Students study the work of specialistsin their own performance field, develop alecture recital and research relevant areas ofrepertoire and performance practice. Thedissertation takes the form of a recital,presented at the beginning of the followingacademic year. www.acm.ac.uk. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Creative WritingMA 1 year full time

The MA in Creative Writing is designed to givestudents a structure within which they candevelop both their writing and imaginativecritical skills, experimenting with the wide rangeof possibilities available to the contemporarywriter. It is possible to write prose fiction (thenovel or short story), poetry and drama. Youwill learn to ‘read as a writer’ and engage inwriting exercises designed to enlarge andstimulate your writing practice. In the intensiveMA workshops, you will share work, learn towrite to deadlines, learn how to redraft, polish,edit imaginatively and find the creative threadwhich, when followed, reveals how your ownwriting will achieve its optimum level. This is anexciting, imaginative course and students go onto publish and win prizes.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Fine ArtMA 1 year full time

The MA Fine Art is a broad, studio-basedprogramme with an open and inclusiveapproach to fine art practice. The programmeencourages both specialist and cross-disciplinaryapproaches enabling students to extend anddeepen their knowledge and application of fineart practice. The curriculum is structured onPractice as Research, through which specialiststudio disciplines are developed within cultural,aesthetic and socio-political contexts supportingcreative exploration of ideas through practicalskills, research methodologies, theoretical andanalytical frameworks. This places individualpractice at the centre of the programme.Studio-based modules run throughout theprogramme and maintain the dynamicinterrelation between visual research, conceptsand theory. Studio research can be developedwithin painting, textiles, sculpture (includingceramics) printmaking and digital media.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Music PerformanceMA 12-15 months full time

This is a practical performance-based MA, inwhich you will demonstrate your criticalawareness of current practice in your ownspecialist area through your playing or singing.This can only be done with a fluent level oftechnical and expressive skill, and the range ofsupport included for the development ofperformance skills is extensive, including weeklyindividual tuition in your instrument or voice,group performance skills development eachweek, masterclass attendance at Chichester andat other institutions, ensemble participation, anda consultation with an external specialist eachsemester. This process ensures that the regularsupport you receive from teachers who arefamiliar to you is complemented by invaluableexposure to other professional views andexperience of different institutions.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Performance: Dance MA 16 months full time

The MA Performance Dance has grown from alongstanding tradition of postgraduate study indance at Chichester. Offering dance artists atdifferent stages of their artistic lives the chanceto undertake a Masters degree or Diplomalevel in the UK’s leading Practice as Researchdepartment, the programme enables you todevelop your dance practice as a performerwith the university’s touring performancecompany, or as an independent researcher,individually or in collaboration with other artists. There are also opportunities to engage in cutting-edge research with interactive technologies.

The MA Performance Dance has 2 routes:• On the Performers’ route you can join

mapdance company. Working intensively with international guest choreographers, you will develop your technical and performance skills and deepen your understanding of the creative process.

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Business

Accounting and FinanceBA (Hons) 3 years full time4 years with professional placement

Our BA (Hons) Accounting and Financeprogramme will enables you to develop theexperience and skills to be a highly effectivefinancial manager. As a result, it will equip youfor a career in finance or accounting.Underpinning the programme is a broad-basedbusiness and management education, whichcombines with the vocationally focused financeand accounting elements to provide you with astrong foundation for career development as afinancial manager. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Business StudiesBA (Hons) 3 years full time4 years with professional placement

Our BA (Hons) Business Studies programme isabout enabling you to acquire the skills andexperience necessary to flourish in a challengingbusiness environment. A business studiesgraduate might typically expect to work within acommercial environment, but the skills you willdevelop through the degree will be equallyapplicable to employment within the public and‘not for profit’ sectors of the economy. Overthe course of your degree studies you willencounter a range of practice-based topics. Thelearning environment is based primarily aroundgroup workshop activity, and there will also beopportunities to put your learning into practiceduring work placement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Event ManagementBA (Hons) 3 years full time4 years with professional placement

The BA (Hons) Event Managementprogramme has been specially designed inconsultation with event providers to ensure thatyou acquire the relevant skills and experience towork within the fastest growing and mostdynamic sectors of the service economy. Theprogramme strikes a balance between theacademic context for events, and anappreciation of the applied operationalelements of event management.

There is a ‘hands-on’ approach to learning andteaching, via direct engagement with the eventindustry. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Human Resource ManagementBA (Hons) 3 years full time4 years with professional placement

The effective management and development ofstaff is a key component of business strategy inan ever changing economic environment.Today’s enterprises need to be able to call onhighly qualified employees to be flexible andresponsive to change whilst maintaining theirmotivation and loyalty. On this course you willbe able to learn about and experiment with thefull range of well established and modernapproaches to the challenges of peoplemanagement and development. The majorityof learning takes place in group workshops,which are more representative of thebusiness environment than a classroom and ourexperienced tutors provide individual support.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

IT Management for BusinessBA (Hons) 3 years full time4 years with professional placement

The world of Information Technology (IT) ischanging within organisations. It is less aboutsoftware engineering and computer science andmore about the efficient utilisation of systems,processes and technology. This changingworkplace is totally reliant on informationsystems and the people who design, implementand manage them. IT managers need tounderstand business, and business managersneed to understand the value of IT. Our BA(Hons) IT Management for Businessprogramme will enable you to acquire the skillsand experience necessary to operate effectivelyacross these areas through a supportivelearning environment focused on smallactivity-based workshops.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

MarketingBA (Hons) 3 years full time4 years with professional placement

Our BA (Hons) Marketing is a vocationalmarketing management programme that willequip you for your career in marketing.Underpinned by a broad-based business andmanagement education, your marketingexpertise and professionalism will build anddevelop through the study of challenging andvocational marketing modules. Over the courseof your degree studies you will encounterpractice-based marketing topics in a range oflearning environments focusing primarily onactivity-based workshops, online study andwork-based learning.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Tourism ManagementBA (Hons) 3 years full time4 years with professional placement

Our BA (Hons) Tourism Management has aspecific focus on sustainability drawing on theaward winning industry and academicexperience of the staff team. The programme isdesigned to introduce you to the key issuesfacing the different sectors of the tourismindustry, and to consider the sustainablemanagement of both tourism businesses anddestinations. Sustainable tourism is consideredthroughout the degree. Based around industryframeworks for management of sustainabletourism, the programme is designed to ensurethat you acquire the relevant skills andexperience to work within this diverse sector.Our goal is to move beyond the textbook andprovide you with a realistic and appliedconsideration of the practical realities ofmanaging sustainable tourism businesses and destinations.

Work-based learning opportunities

Work-based learning opportunities are anintegral part of the three-year version of allour business related degree programme.However, there is also the opportunity toundertake a four-year Professional PlacementProgramme that involves a 48 week workplacement in Year 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .


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International BusinessMA 1 year full time

This programme is designed for you if you areseeking a career in a multinational andmulticultural business environment. You willdevelop the business knowledge, skills andcultural awareness to be able to make an impactin an international, commercial environment.This course is ideal for if you want toconsolidate your knowledge of business andmanagement at a postgraduate level in aninternational context. Areas covered includesthe environment of international business,cross-cultural management, internationalmarketing , project management, researchmethods and dissertation proposal,international business strategy, current Issues ininternational business and English as a globallanguage. After completing the course, studentspursue careers in large multinationals,international joint-ventures, import-exportsintermediaries, businesses relying extensively onglobal supply chains, private or publicorganisations working in modern free economiczones and offshore business centres.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

The Chichester Experience

The University of Chichester works closelywith colleges, including Chichester College,to enable you to prepare for university andseamlessly progress from foundation to degreelevel. Chichester College offers a wide range ofcourses to prepare students for university.

There are two business foundationprogrammes offered by Chichester Collegewhich will enable you to progress to businessprogrammes at the University of Chichester.

International Business Foundation

This one year programme is taught atChichester College and is designed to preparestudents for entry onto a wide range ofBusiness related degree programmes at theUniversity of Chichester including the following:• Accounting and Finance• Business Studies• Events Management• Human Resources Management• IT Management for Business• Marketing• Tourism Management

The programme emphasises the developmentof skills and knowledge required to besuccessful on a degree programme.

Business Foundation Diploma

This is a one year programme for studentswho have completed their secondary schooleducation and wish to complete a Businessrelated degree in three years. Successfulcompletion of this programme, with a meritprofile and IELTS 6.0, guarantees studentsprogression onto the second year of one of the following degrees at the University of Chichester:• Accounting and Finance• Business Studies• Events Management• Human Resources Management• IT Management for Business• Marketing• Tourism Management

For more information aboutChichester College, visitwww.chichester.ac.uk/international . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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EnglishBA (Hons) 3 years full time

English is a vibrant discipline, and at theUniversity of Chichester we offer a diversecurriculum that reflects the range andinnovation of our teaching and research. You will develop your confidence and skill inwriting and study literary history, language andliterary theory. The course also offersapproaches to new research areas, such asfantasy literature, life-writing, postcolonialliterature, gothic, and contemporary literature.You will explore innovative critical approachesto literature, including new theories, recentdiscoveries, and new critical methods. You willalso have the opportunity to spend one or twosemesters studying in Canada through ourexchange programme, should you wish to. The course can lead to careers in teaching,media, including journalism, publishing, artsorganisations and events management,business management and administration,law (with conversion course) or marketingand public relations.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

English & Creative WritingBA (Hons) 3 years full time

We have one of the most experiencedCreative Writing teams in the UK. Workingwith highly qualified and experienced tutors,many of whom are practising and publishedpoets, novelists and dramatists, you will learnhow language works and shapes our lives,explore new ways of reading and develop yourportfolio of writing skills with a range of stylesand techniques. During the course you will havethe opportunity to meet and learn fromdistinguished writers, and to participate in thevibrant writing culture that centres on thedepartment. Chichester itself is an excellentenvironment in which to develop creative skills,boasting the prestigious Festival Theatre, thenationally renowned New Park Film Club and athriving local writing scene. The course canprovide you with the skills you need for a careerin creative writing, journalism, the mediaprofessions, teaching, the arts andentertainment industries, event managementand marketing and communications.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

HistoryBA (Hons) 3 years full time

As a History student at Chichester, you willstudy a dynamic and challenging subject, explorediverse aspects of past cultures and gain a richperspective on current issues. Over the courseof your degree, you will develop yourknowledge of British, European andinternational history. In addition, you will beintroduced to all of the essential methodologicalskills that will enable you to research in yourown right. For example, course time isdedicated to research methods, includinginterviewing techniques for oral history.Importantly, the underlying practices of historyare unpacked and debated. Our History degreeis an exciting, challenging and stimulatingexperience for all. It looks at wars, revolutions,social, religious and gender issues that shapeour very identities and will prepare you for acareer areas such as law, archival, library ormuseum work, journalism, teaching,business/administration, heritage managementand tourism management.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Media Production and Media StudiesBA (Hons) 3 years full time

Our Media Production and Media Studies isdesigned to develop your production skills inscreenwriting and video production in thecontext of a conventional industry model.Media Production is available as a jointprogramme only. On this course, you willconsider real world issues such as audienceneeds and effective team working whilstengaged on production activity that emulatesprofessional practices. This may include workingwith actors, managing projects for real clients orpitching project ideas to a panel of tutors andprofessional film-makers. You will be equippedto enter into a career in film, television andmedia content production, development andmarketing, production and post-production,script editing, media production, business and management.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Media StudiesBA (Hons) 3 years full time

Whatever course your life takes aftergraduation, a degree in Media Studies will offerboth specific career options and transferableknowledge and skills into a wider range ofprofessional arenas. The study of media isincreasingly a modern necessity and here youwill find a contemporary, challenging andenjoyable course driven by high standards. Thecourse is supported by the use of visitingspeakers who are involved in the mediaindustries themselves. The Marketing andAdvertising module, for instance, offersstudents the opportunity to pitch campaignideas to either the owners of companies thatthe pitch might be for or to professionaladvertising executives. News Culture andJournalism incorporates contributions frompractising journalists. This aspect of the courseensures that it remains fresh and contemporary,and enables students to develop valuable links.The programme prepares you for a career incommercials and advertising, films, such asediting and researching, television, such as writeror journalist, management training, all media-related professions, or public relations.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Theology and ReligionBA (Hons) 3 years full time

Our BA (Hons) Theology and Religion degreeoffers a wide-ranging programme that issuitable for a variety of careers, as well asforming an excellent foundation forpostgraduate study and research. Modules aretaught across the areas of biblical studies, worldreligions, ethics, spirituality and religious beliefs.The course equips you for critical and analyticalthinking, understanding cultural and ethicalissues and a range of transferable skills valued byemployers. An important feature of the courseis the career guidance offered to ourundergraduates and the opportunity in years 2and 3 to undertake work placement modules.The degree can lead to careers in the media,law, caring professions, business, humanresources, teaching, heath care and communitywork and marketing.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Education and Social Sciences

Early Childhood Studies BA (Hons) 3 years full time

This degree programme explores children,childhood, families and early years provisionand will thoroughly prepare you to work withyoung children and their families in your futurecareer. Whilst the degree itself is an academicdegree exploring all aspects of childhood thereare practice-based options in Year 2 and 3. Thiswill signify to potential employers you aredeemed as qualified in practice in an early yearssetting or similar context and prepare you for acareer in a range of work with childrenbetween 0-8 years.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

PsychologyBSc (Hons) 3 years full time

Psychology is the scientific study of experienceand behaviour – why we act the way we do,how we interact with other people and theemotional significance we attach to this.Psychological studies have gained increasingimportance across a wide range of activities,including human resources, education, sport,social care and the creative industries. As wellas providing a sound basis for work as aprofessional psychologist, a psychology degreeat the University of Chichester would facilitateentry into careers in industry, the media,teaching, working with children, adults andfamilies, IT, computing and marketing.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Social WorkBA (Hons) 3 years full time

This course is aimed at people who wish tobecome professionally qualified social workers.Successful graduates from this programme willbe able to register with the General Social CareCouncil as qualified social workers. The coursebegins with a carefully structured inductionprogramme. This is designed to prepare you forthe wide range of experiences and learningopportunities that you will encounter duringthe degree. At every level of the course there isa module to develop personal and professionalskills. You will be supported by a structuredtutorial programme; linking campus-basedlearning to the key roles of a social worker.

Mathematics and Teaching for KeyStages 2 and 3 (7-16 years)BA (Hons) 3 years full time

Mathematics has always been a particularstrength of Teacher Education at our University.This course offers you a route into a subject-based teaching career in either primary orsecondary schools. The Key Stages 2 and 3programme will train you to teach the 7 to 16age range. After completing this degree, youcould be a maths specialist working in a primaryschool, middle school or secondary school. It isstrongly advised that some school experience isundertaken before you submit your application.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Primary Education and TeachingBA (Hons) 3 years full time

This three-year degree route prepares you forbecoming a primary school teacher. The routesprovide quality training to teach in the 5-11 agerange (Key Stages 1 and 2). Our courses offerthree integrated elements of teacher education,including the development of your ownspecialist subject knowledge, professionalknowledge and substantial teaching experiencein schools and other settings (124 days). It isstrongly advised that some school experience isundertaken before you submit your application,preferably in a UK school.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Primary Education – GeneralPostgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE)1 year full time

Our PGCE Primary Programme is a one-yearcourse that prepares you to teach in primaryschools. The General Primary route willprepare you to teach the 5-11 age range (allprimary school subjects). The course is 39weeks long with 18 of these weeks spent inschools. The course is taught in partnershipwith local schools and you will be taught andsupported by a team of experienced tutorsfrom the University and teachers in partnershipschools. The course has been designed withteachers and students working together tomeet the demands that primary teachers facetoday. You are recommended to gain someexperience in a UK school before applying to

this course and will be asked to meet criminalrecords and health checks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Primary Education – Modern LanguagesPostgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE)1 year full time

Our PGCE Primary Programme is a one yearcourse that prepares you to teach in primaryschools. The Modern Languages route is adevelopment of the successful PGCE PrimaryEducation course which prepares you forbecoming a subject specialist, but will alsoprepare you to work as a classroom teacherwith the 5-11 age range. This route is ideal forthose graduates who wish to teach primary agechildren while developing their skills in languageteaching. The course is 39 weeks long with 18of these weeks spent in schools. The course hasbeen designed with teachers and studentsworking together to meet the demands thatprimary teachers face today. You arerecommended to gain some experience in aUK school before applying to this course andwill be asked to meet criminal records and health checks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Secondary EducationPostgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE)1 year full time

Our Secondary PGCE programme offers highquality training for those wishing to teach inthe 11-18 age range in the following areas:Design Technology; English; History; ICT;Mathematics; Physical Education; ReligiousEducation; and, Science. The programme willprovide you with high quality training andexperience that will prepare you to become aconfident and effective subject teacher. You arerecommended to gain some experience in aUK school before applying to this course andwill be asked to meet criminal records and health checks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .


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Adventure EducationBA (Hons) 4 years full time(3 taught years and 1 year placement).The adventure environment is both complexand dynamic. Whether it is the focus ofindividual employment, managementdevelopment or one of a whole host of otherpurposes that recognise its value, it must becarefully constructed. If you are one of theincreasing number of individuals who enjoyadventurous activities, you will probably havewondered why you are attracted to them.Maybe you are the type of ‘sensation seeker’that enjoys the ‘risk’ that is central toadventurous activities, carefully challenging yourpersonal competence against the perceiveddangers in pursuits such as rock climbing, sailing,canoeing, mountain biking or windsurfing.Whilst this degree will prepare you for a careerin the rapidly growing field of adventureeducation it also provides an opportunity forstudents who simply wish to further theirunderstanding of adventure education in anapplied context. This programme is four yearsfull time, with one year as a work placementand will prepare you for a career in outdoorand adventure centre instruction, outdoorcentre management, managementdevelopment, coaching, teaching or youth work.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Community Sports Coaching Foundation Degree leading to BSc (Hons)2-3 years full time

Our Foundation Degree in Community SportsCoaching is a vocational programme that equipsyou with the practical skills and knowledgenecessary to work as a sports coach. Theprogramme is taught by coaches for coachesand there is an opportunity to progress onto anHonours Degree after successful completion ofthe Foundation Degree. Coaching placementsin the local community are an integral aspect ofthe programme. The course leads to careers incommunity sports coaching, teaching, sportsdevelopment and sports management.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Physical Education and Teaching BA (Hons) 4 years full time

Physical Education (PE) is an importantcomponent of the curriculum in schools and isalso available for study at examination level. Thesubject has absorbed the implications of thelatest developments in education and schooling,which have all influenced the preparation ofstudents training as future physical educationteachers. Teachers must be adaptable in themodern school and this applies as much tophysical education teachers as any others. PE atthe University will enable you to deliver highquality PE to the 11-19 age range, develop therange of skills and competencies required foreffective teaching, apply your intellectual skillsand subject knowledge in a range of contextsand understand the organisation of the schooland its place in the community. It can lead to acareer in PE teaching and sports coaching.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

.Sport and Exercise PsychologyBSc (Hons) 3 years full time

Sport and exercise psychology has expandedrapidly over the last few years. There has been,and there will continue to be, a growth indemand for well-qualified sport and exercisepsychologists as the significance of the sportindustry grows and its contribution to anincreasing number of economies is recognised.At the University of Chichester, we are wellplaced to contribute to meeting this demand.The course is taught by well-qualified andenthusiastic staff who have excellent nationaland international research and consultancyprofiles. The course is accredited by the BritishPsychological Society and will prepare you forentry into employment in the field of sportand/or exercise psychology, health promotionor as a health, fitness and lifestyle consultant.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Sport and Exercise ScienceBSc (Hons) 3 years full time

Our Sport and Exercise Science programme isbuilt on strong foundations as we were one ofthe first institutions in the UK to develop asports related degree programme. The currentprogramme allows for specialisation in eitherSport Performance or Physical Activity forHealth. The courses at Chichester are taught bywell-qualified staff and further enhanced by astrong research and consultancy profile withmany staff having achieved professionalaccreditation from the British Association ofSport and Exercise Sciences (BASES). TheUniversity of Chichester offers one of only afew BASES-endorsed programmes in the UK.Sport and exercise is perhaps the one area ofsport that has expanded most rapidly over thelast decade as the importance of public healthand well-being by individuals and governmentsbecomes more widely recognised. Theprogramme will prepare you for a wide rangeof careers in the health sector, such as a fitnessconsultant, athletic trainer, sports psychologist,or sports equipment consultant.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Sport and Fitness ManagementBA (Hons) 3 years full time

This degree is designed to provide anunderstanding of the skills and knowledgerequired for efficient and successfulmanagement of sport and fitness provision. You will also consider the importance of sportand fitness for the welfare of individuals andgroups in society and how management canrespond effectively to their needs. Theprogramme aims to provide a coherent,academically rigorous and vocationally relevanteducation, which will enable you to be criticaland reflective managers in the sport and fitnessindustries. An exploration of the barriers toparticipation in sport and exercise, and some ofthe key issues facing the sport and fitnessindustries will help to develop a critical insightinto management practice. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Sport DevelopmentBA (Hons) 3 years full time

Sport Development is one of the most dynamicareas of expansion within the sport and fitnessindustries boosted by the lead-up to the 2012Olympics and Paralympics. In continuallychanging modern societies, a variety of sportand recreation organisations are increasinglyrecognising the value and need for strategicplanning to meet the new demands andconstraints on their resources. This necessitateshaving professionals who are not onlyenthusiastic in their advocacy of sport but whoalso understand the political, social and culturallocation of sport. This programme will equipyou with an appreciation of the ways in whichsport can contribute to individual experiencesacross different social contexts and, therefore,draws largely from the discipline of sociology.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Sports Coaching and Physical EducationBA (Hons) 3 years full time

Our BA (Hons) Sports Coaching and PhysicalEducation is a three year programme designedto provide you with the opportunity toexperience and develop the core skillsunderpinning the teaching of physical educationand the coaching of sports activities as well asexamining the similarities and differencesbetween the two. The modular approach to this degree will enable you to develop anunderstanding of the lifespan of athleticdevelopment of individuals who participate insport activity, from early childhood fun to eliteperformance. The course content will build onyour existing knowledge of sport activity andprovide the opportunity to develop a soundacademic foundation on which you will buildyour teaching and coaching skills.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Sports Coaching ScienceBSc (Hons) 3 years full time

This course aims to develop effective coachesthrough the application of sport and exercisescience. The course will develop educatedcoaches with a theoretical underpinning andpractical skill in the fields of Biomechanics,Psychology and Physiology. The course isdelivered with highly qualified coaches whohave coached at the highest level. Over the lastdecade the vocational opportunities for coacheshave grown immensely. Athletes at all levels lookto their coach for advice, guidance and support,thus placing huge demands on their knowledgeand skills. You will develop an understanding ofthe underlying principles controllingperformance and learning. The analysis ofcoaching practice also forms an important partof the degree, where traditional and non-traditional methods are critically examined. You will be expected to take part in practicalcoaching sessions, culminating in a workplacement in year three. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Sports TherapyBSc (Hons) 3 years full time

The aim of the programme is to broaden anddeepen your understanding of sports therapythrough the academic study of sports medicineand sports science. As a sports therapist youare an integral part of the multidisciplinary team necessary to provide the best care,management and rehabilitation for sport andrecreational participants, regardless of age andability. It utilises the principles of sport andexercise sciences incorporating physiological and pathological processes to prepare theparticipant for training, competition and whereapplicable, work. This programme will prepareyou for a career as a sports therapist for a sports club, team, or private practice, or as a fitness consultant, personal trainer, or for a career in health promotion or teaching.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .


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Psychology of Sport and ExerciseMSc 1 year full time

The MSc in Psychology of Sport and Exercise is an alternative route to the MSc in Sport andExercise Psychology (which is accredited by theBritish Psychology Society) for those withoutGraduate Basis Chartership and who may nothave studied a Psychology related area before.The programme is designed to developknowledge of sports sciences, rather than an in depth focus on the psychological principals.The final assessment includes a SupervisedExperience Portfolio and fulfils the initialrequirement for BASES accreditation.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Sport and Exercise BiomechanicsMSc 12-15 months full time

The aim of the MSc in Biomechanics is toprovide you with an intellectually challenging,skills-oriented learning environment, facilitatingyour development as either a research and / or scientific support biomechanist. The MScis structured around the development of a theoretical framework through which, as anaccomplished biomechanist, you will be able to apply analytical techniques to a sports specific environment. The programme covers Biomechanical instrumentation andmeasurement, tissue mechanics and assistivedevices, ergonomics, applied techniques inbiomechanics, research methods and statistics.The programme culminates in a ResearchDissertation or Supervised Experience Portfolio.The outcome will provide you with the skills toperform either research in sports biomechanics,or to be proficient at scientific support delivery.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Sport and Exercise Physiology MSc 12-15 months full time

The MSc is designed to provide post-graduatestudy in a number of areas related Sport andExercise Physiology that will help you to progresstowards a career in Sport and ExercisePhysiology, such as a sport and exercise scientist,researcher or teacher. The programme is basedon the underpinning philosophy that the bestpractitioners, scientists, researchers and teachersin the field of Sport and Exercise Physiologyhave a strong grounding in research, theory andpractice. The MSc is designed to explore the linkbetween these three concepts and develop yourknowledge of each. The modules that make upthe programme have been designed to give youa broad range of learning experiences todevelop both academic skills and key practicalskills. Specifically, the programme aims toenhance your analytical and interpretative skillsto enable independent research and professionaldevelopment, together with oral and writtenpresentation skills so that your work, bothduring the programme and in your futureworking environment, can be effectivelycommunicated to a range of audiences.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Sport and Exercise PsychologyMSc 1 year full time

This is a 1 year full-time programme of studydesigned for graduates who already have a good honours degree from a recognisedinstitution that confers the British PsychologicalSociety’s Graduate Basis for Chartership, andwho are seeking to develop specialist knowledgein sport and exercise psychology. Students go onto work with athletes or the general public asSport and Exercise Psychologists, consultants,academics or researchers. Within the pastdecade there has been a marked growth in thecareer opportunities available for sport andexercise psychologists. Coupled with suchgrowth has also been an increased need forappropriately qualified and accredited individualsto fill such positions. The British PsychologicalSociety (BPS) and the British Association ofSport and Exercise Sciences (BASES) encourageindividuals to have a relevant and accreditedpost-graduate qualification. The MSc in Sportand Exercise Psychology therefore seeks toprovide students with an opportunity to study ata post-graduate level to fulfil the initialrequirements for BPS Chartership to developtheir knowledge of the psychological principals inthe context of sport and exercise and toincrease their skills in applying such knowledge inboth elite performance and general populations.The BPS provides a professional training pathwaywhich is recognised internationally. Those whosuccessfully complete the BPS requirements canpractice as a Chartered Sport & ExercisePsychologist which is a protected professionaltitle in the UK

Sports Activity and Research Centre (SARC)SARC incorporates a sports hall that isused for basketball, netball, trampolining,badminton, volleyball, cricket, soccer, tabletennis, hockey and ultimate frisbee.Additionally, there is a fitness suite, astrength and conditioning room and twoseminar rooms.

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International continuing professionaldevelopment programmes

The International ShortProgramme Unit (ISPU)offers a broad range ofcustomised professionaltraining programmes at arange of levels in the fieldsof English LanguageTeaching, TeacherDevelopment and School-based Management.

Programmes are tailor-designed tointernational sponsors’ requirements frominitial to post-experience levels and the ISPUprovides training programmes in the UK andoverseas.

For overseas National Ministries of Education,Provincial Government Offices, MunicipalEducation Commissions and overseas BritishCouncil Representations, our ISPU designsprogrammes for:• Bilingual Primary Teachers• Educational Advisors in the field of English

Language Teaching• ELT Teacher Trainers• Heads of English Departments• Pre-Service Student Teachers• Primary School English Teachers• School Inspectors in the field of English

Language Teaching• School Principals• Secondary School English teachers• Secondary School Teachers teaching through

the medium of English• University English Teachers

The ISPU provides programmes in:• Action Research Training• Bilingual Teacher Training• CLIL – Content Language

Integrated Learning• Cultural Studies• Curriculum/Syllabus Development,

Management, Implementationand Evaluation

• English Language Teaching Methodology• Information Technology, the Multimedia

& Online Learning• Instructional Design• Materials Development, Design & Creation• Mentorship Training• Personal Language Development• Professional Language Development• School Leadership• School-based Attachments• School-based Educational and Management

Training for Head teachers• Testing and Assessment

• The Development and Managementof INSET programmes

• The Teaching of Subjects through the Medium of English

Practical English Teaching Programme forJapanese English Teachers in Japan Graduate Diploma 1 year full time

The Diploma is a part-time programme taughtin Osaka and Tokyo over a one-year period. It isa fully validated Graduate Diploma providing astructure for continuing professionaldevelopment for Japanese Teachers of Englishteaching in Japan. The Diploma in PracticalEnglish Teaching has a practical orientation andfocuses on developing your competence as aprofessional classroom teacher of English, onimproving your academic study skills and onenabling you to improve your personalproficiency in English. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Institutional accreditationOur reputation in international continuingprofessional development is internationallyrecognised. In August 2010 we wereacknowledged by the British Council as one of only eight organisations in the UK to score‘excellent’ in six categories for our internationalteacher education provision under theAccreditationUK Scheme.

The Accreditation Scheme assesses thestandards of management, resources andpremises, teaching and welfare and accreditsorganisations which meet the overall standardin each area inspected . Points of excellencewere noted in the International ShortProgramme Unit’s course designs, academicmanagement, academic resources, quality of teaching and pastoral care.www.britishcouncil.org/english/courses

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International continuing professional development programmes

When considering yourapplication we will look atyour academic achievementand potential, any relevantexperience, your Englishlanguage proficiency andsuitability for the courseyou have chosen.

Entry RequirementsIn addition to the general entry requirementslisted below there are usually individual subjectrequirements for each particular course. These are available on our websitewww.chi.ac.uk/info/AtoZ.cfm

Language requirements and InternationalEnglish StudiesIf you are a non-native speaker of English youwill need to provide evidence of your ability in the English language in order to study for a university qualification in the UK. Thestandard entry requirements are listed below.Please also see the chart on the next page.Please contact us to find out whether you will need to sit one of the examinations listed before you can receive an unconditionaloffer of a place.

Undergraduate study• IELTS: 6.0 overall with 6.0 writing (IELTS 5.5

for degrees including International English Studies) OR

• TOEFL: PBT: 550/ 5 TWE; CBT: 215/5 TWE; IBT: 80/19+ OR

• Pearson Test of English (Academic): a score of at least 50 (42 for degrees including International English Studies) OR

• Cambridge Proficiency / Advanced: A – C

Postgraduate study• IELTS: 6.5 overall with 6.0 writing OR• Pearson Test of English (Academic): a score

of at least 60; OR• TOEFL: PBT: 575/ 5.5 TWE; CBT: 235/5.5

TWE; IBT: 90/23+OR• Cambridge Proficiency A – C / Advanced:

A – B

The minimum language requirement forstudying at the University of Chichester isIELTS 6.0. However, if you achieve 5.5 you can study International English Studies alongsidesome subjects (see page 36). StudyingInternational English Studies allows you toreceive additional English tuition as part ofyour course while continuing your studies inyour chosen subject, so that you can, if youwish graduate with single honours in yourchosen subject. If your language level is IELTS5.0 minimum, please see the information onpage 32 about our Pre-sessional programme.If your language level is lower, please contact us for advice on preparatory courses.

Undergraduate study (BA/BSc/FdA/FdSc)The entry requirements vary from course tocourse but most courses require the equivalentof a minimum of two A-level passes withrelevant grades.

You can check the equivalence between yourqualifications and the UK system with the UKNational Academic Recognition InformationCentre (UK NARIC) www.naric.org.uk

If your grades are short of our minimumrequirements, or you have not completed 13years of school education, please contact us for further information about our foundationcourses at the University of Chichester orChichester College.

For any questions about your qualificationsor the application process, please contact theAdmissions Office Email: [email protected]

Postgraduate study (MA/MSc/PGDip)International applicants for postgraduatedegrees should hold the equivalent of a goodhonours degree from a British university or aninstitution of similar standing. Please contactthe Admissions Office ([email protected])to find out if your degree qualification isequivalent and/or suitable.

You may also wish to check the equivalencebetween your qualifications and the UK systemwith the UK National Academic RecognitionInformation Centre (UK NARIC)

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Joining us

CommonEuropeanframework

C2Mastery

C1Effectiveness

B2Vantage

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B1Threshold

A2Waystage

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65-75

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50-57

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At and above this languagelevel you can:

Apply for any post-graduateprogramme*.

Apply for anyundergraduate programme.

Apply for anyundergraduate programmewhich includes 50% (Joint)International English Studiesat Level One.

Apply for University ofChichester pre-sessionalProgramme at 5.0.

Apply for any four-yeardegree programme whichincludes a Foundation yearat Chichester College.

Please note that all exam scores are valid for two years from the date you took the exam.* Programmes which involve practical teaching, e.g. PGCE, may have specific requirements.

Please contact us for details.**FCE alone is not acceptable as a University entrance qualification.

IELTS tableThis table shows the relationship of International English Language Testing System (IELTS) to otherinternationally recognised English language examinations and university and programme entrance points.

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The cost of living andstudying at Chichester

The cost of living andstudying will depend on thetype of course you arestudying and where andhow you choose to live.

You will either be studying a ‘laboratory-basedcourse’ which means that specialist equipmentor resources are required to deliver yourcourse, or a ‘classroom-based course’.

Laboratory-based courses are £9990 per year, and classroom-based courses areapproximately £8755 per year.

In addition to this you should budget to pay for core books for your course, and any otherspecial equipment you may need. How muchthis will be varies, and some students spendmuch more than others.

Please contact us, or visit the website, forup-to-date information about the cost of yourchosen course. We also have people who canadvise you on how to manage your financeswhile studying at the University of Chichester.www.chi.ac.uk/applying/TuitionFees.cfm

The cost of livingHow much you will need to spend during yourstudy can vary considerably. It will depend on:• Where you choose to live• The cost of utility bills and basic

subsistence needs• How much you choose spend on

socialising and entertainment• How much travel you want to do in

the UK and Europe

The British Council estimate you will needabout £5400 for each nine month academicyear, although this is a rough estimate.

Uniaid have developed a helpful online budgetcalculator to help you work out how muchmoney you will have to spend.www.studentcalculator.org.uk/international

WorkingDepending on your visa status, it may bepossible for you to work during your course,and in the holidays. However, you shouldn’t relyon being able to get a part-time job to financeyour studies.

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Tuition FeesFor up to date information on tuition fees,please visit:www.chi.ac.uk/international

Paying your depositOnce you have accepted your conditional offer,we will ask you for a deposit of £1,000 towardsyour tuition fees (this applies to all non EUstudents). You must pay this deposit and meet any other conditions of offer before the University can agree to sponsoring astudent visa application.

Applying for a Visa (Entry Clearance)Students from countries outside the EEA(European Economic Area + Switzerland)either need a visa or some other form ofpermission to enter the UK. To find out what type of entry clearance you need andhow to apply, please visit: www.ukvisas.gov.uk.You can also contact the British Embassy in your country.

For further information on how to apply for permission to enter the UK and whatsupporting documents are needed, contact:International Student Adviser:Email: [email protected]: +44 (0)1243 812146Fax: +44 (0)1243 812000www.chi.ac.uk/internationalsupport

ScholarshipsYou are advised to contact the EducationDepartment in your own country first, as theymay have details of scholarship opportunitiesfor students who want to study abroad. TheBritish Council also holds information aboutfunding and the cost of living in the UK. Otheruseful contacts relating to financial support:• www.ukcisa.org.uk/student/

source_funding.php• www.egas-online.org.uk• www.funderfinder.org• www.orsas.ac.uk (Postgraduate Research

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We hope you will join ourcommunity at the Universityof Chichester and lookforward to receiving yourapplication.

Undergraduate study (BA/BSc/FdA/FdSc)

There are two ways of applying to theUniversity of Chichester.

Applying through an agentIf you are applying through an agent, your agentcan send your completed application formdirectly to our admissions office along withfollowing documents:• Personal statement – A written piece of

about yourself; why you have chosen the course you are applying for, and why you want to come to the University of Chichester.

• Copies of qualifications to date – There should be copies of original certificateswith translations into English

• Proof of English language level – If English is not your first language

• Academic reference from a teacher

Your agent will need to send this to theInternational Admissions Office or emailthe documents as attachments. Please findcontact details below.

Applying through UCASUCAS (Universities and Colleges AdmissionsService) is the UK’s centralised universityadmissions service which allows you to applyfor a maximum of five undergraduate degreesat different UK universities.

You can apply online at www.ucas.com whereyou will be guided through the procedure.UCAS charge £22 for an application (for upto five choices).

Postgraduate studyTo apply for postgraduate study, you willneed to:• download and complete the International

Application Form from www.chi.ac.uk/international/ApplyingInternational.cfm

• Enclose copies of your academic qualifications and any certificates and transcripts for courses that arepart-completed.

• Enclose a Personal Statement• Provide evidence of an English language

qualification such as IELTS, TOEFL, Pearson, or Cambridge proficiency

• Enclose two academic references• Enclose a recent passport-sized photograph

of yourself

And then return all of the above to theInternational Admissions Office or emailthe documents as attachments. Please findcontact details below.

What happens when your application isreceived?When your application has been received, adecision to offer a place on a course and anyconditions attached to that offer will becommunicated to you through UCAS, or fornon-UCAS applications, by a letter from theUniversity. All offers are made on theunderstanding that the information you havesupplied is complete and correct, and that youundertake to observe the rules and regulationsof the University.

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Find out moreEmail: [email protected]: +44 (0)1243 812146International Admissions,University of Chichester,Oaklands Park House, College Lane,Chichester, West Sussex,PO19 6PE, United Kingdom

How to apply

We look forward towelcoming you to theUniversity of Chichester, beit for a visit, open day, or tobegin your studies.

Bishop Otter Campus (Chichester)Our Bishop Otter Campus is easily accessibleby both road and rail. If you are travelling toChichester by rail via London, direct trains runfrom Victoria station and take about an hourand a half. chi.ac.uk/info/googlemap.cfm

Bognor Regis CampusOur Bognor Regis Campus is easily accessibleby both road and rail. If you are travelling toBognor Regis via London, the trains run fromVictoria station. It is sometimes necessary tochange trains at Barnham station for BognorRegis. Please check this before travelling.chi.ac.uk/info/googlemap.cfm

AirportsThe closest airports are London Gatwick and London Heathrow. London Gatwick is approximately 50 miles from Chichester and Bognor Regis; and London Heathrow is approximately 70 miles from Chichester and Bognor Regis.

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Find out moreIf you would like to visit us, pleaseEmail: [email protected]

Edinburgh

Chichester

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Glasgow

Calais

Le Havre

Paris

Brussels

Cherbourg

Birmingham

Manchester

Liverpool

Cardiff

SouthamptonPortsmouth

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Belfast

London

BrightonPortsmouth

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Heathrow Airport

Gatwick Airport

Southampton Airport

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The information in this prospectus is correctat the time of printing (September 2011)

www.chi.ac.uk/international

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Meet us at anOpen Day or inyour country

Open Days are anexcellent opportunity tosee everything we have tooffer. They are informal daysthat include guided tours ofeach campus and theyprovide an opportunity tomeet tutors and students.

If you are visiting the UK but unable to cometo an Open Day, we can arrange to show youaround. Visit our website for more informationor email [email protected]

www.chi.ac.uk/opendays/index.cfm

We also regularly visit other countries. Findout if we are in your country and arrange tomeet us by going to:

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