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Open Days are an excellent opportunityto see everything we have to offer. Theyare informal days that include guided toursof each campus and they provide anopportunity to meet tutors and students.

Open Days 2011

Open Days 2011Venues: •Bishop Otter Campus

•Bognor Regis CampusDates: •Saturday 11th June

•Saturday 24th September•Thursday 27th October •Saturday 26th November

Time: •10am to 3pm

Mature and PostgraduateStudent Evening 2011Venue: •Bishop Otter CampusDates: •Thursday 3rd NovemberTime: •5pm to 7pm

Image: Anita Babey, BA Fine Art 2009

Front cover: The word cloud is formed by the quotes andexperiences of our students. They were recorded and thentransposed using a Wordle.

Art Images: The art piecesthrough this prospectus are thework of our Fine Art students.

from teaching we learn

Committed toyour learning

Chichester andthe local area

ExperienceChichester

Image: Diana Chandler, BA Fine Art 2008

Contents

Your community, your University 07-15Your prospects 10-11Open Days 14-15

Experience Chichester 17-29What makes us special? 18-19SU President 22-23Committed to your learning 24-25How we will support you 26-29

Our fees and bursaries 32-37Money matters 34-35Sports bursaries 36-37

Where you will live and study 38-53The University and our campuses 40-45University of Chichester Students’ Union 46-47Sport and recreation 48-49Accommodation 50-53

Chichester and the local area 54-63

Our Courses 64-203Arts courses 66-89Business courses 90-109Humanities courses 110-125Social Studies courses 126-141Sport courses 142-175Teaching courses 176-195International programmes 196-201Postgraduate research 202-203

Applying to us 204-209Admissions, criteria and procedures 206-208European and international exchanges 209

Additional information 210-215Visit our website 212How to find us 213Campus maps 214-215Course index 216-221Credits and Disclaimer 222Contact us 223

Accommodation

Courses

I am Professor Clive Behagg– as Vice-Chancellor and theleader of the University, it ismy enormous pleasure tojoin our students, who haveprovided the word cloud forthe front cover and the artpieces featured throughout,in welcoming you to ourprospectus.

I have been re-reading the National StudentSurvey feedback we received from students, asthey left the University last year, and I havebeen struck by their characteristic sense ofhaving been on a positive journey of personalfulfilment with us. For example:

Life changing‘Life changing. I gained inspiration. A love fornew things. Confidence. Self-belief.’

Grown so much in confidence‘I have felt so inspired by my lecturers and havedeveloped a new passion for my subject I neverthought I would have. The lecturers areenthusiastic and motivating you can't help butshare in that. I've grown so much in confidence,and I wish I could have another three years!’ *

The perspective of students who havecompleted this journey is very important forthose of you about to set out on what couldbe a life-changing experience of highereducation. Because, if you are typical of thestudents who have come to Chichester overthe last twenty years or so, you will be excitedand daunted by the prospect in equal parts.Certainly, one part of you will be concerned asto whether university is the right option foryou, if you will enjoy it and, above all, if you willbe able to meet the challenges that studyingfor a degree will pose for you and besuccessful in graduating to employment.

My message is – take heart from the exampleof others in the same position as you whohave taken the leap and been successful. AtChichester, we have some of the higheststudent satisfaction rates and some of thehighest completion rates in the modernuniversity sector. Others recognise the impactthis experience will make, our students arewell-prepared for the employment market andour graduate employment rates are good.

The secret of our success lies in the strengthof our community and the sense of belonging

that students have when they become part ofthe University of Chichester. Whilst we are a‘modern university’, we are also an olderfoundation established in 1839 to supportwidening participation in education. For manygenerations we have taken students, withlatent ability that has often not been fullydemonstrated by the point of entry, andsupported their development in a learningenvironment in which they feel comfortableand valued as well as challenged and excited.

Many of our students are from the firstgeneration of their families to go to university,and so this is a real ‘leap in the dark’ for them.Others are individuals contemplating a returnto education after a less than positiveexperience earlier in their life, or because theywish to change career.

We are well equipped to provide a positiveand successful experience for you. Above all,we have a long established commitment toteaching and learning by participation andactivity. Our staff are well qualified to teachour students, working as they do at the cuttingedge of their respective academic disciplinesnationally. They also know the value of thepersonal touch, the importance of knowingtheir students as individuals, supporting theirpersonal aspirations, understanding theirneeds and addressing their particularchallenges.

I hope that, having read this prospectus, youwill make the decision to take this journeyyourself. Our experience tells us that theUniversity of Chichester is a community inwhich individuals exceed their ownexpectations. I hope you will feel that it is rightfor you and you will decide to join us.

Professor Clive BehaggVice-Chancellor

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Your community,your University

Your Community, your University

The Best …Ranked the best modern university

in the UK for student experience.

The Complete University Guide 2010

Nationally Recognised …Ranked in the top 10 of all UK

universities for student satisfaction.

The Times Good University Guide 2010

Highly Rated …We were rated in the top three alongside

Oxford and Cambridge universities for our

‘personal relationship with teaching staff’.

Times Higher Education Student Experience Survey 2009

Rising Star …Almost 75% of the University’s

research has been judged to be

world-leading, internationally excellent

or internationally recognised.

Research Assessment Exercise (RAE) 2008

* Comments provided in the NSS are anonymised.

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Ben, 28, won gold at the WorldJudo Championships in Turkey atthe end of March 2010, beatingIran’s Eigdar Habiboll in the 60kgweight category.

Ben combines his training at theBritish Judo PerformanceInstitute in Dartford withstudying for a masters degree insport and exercise physiology atour Bishop Otter Campus inChichester. Ben also completeda three year undergraduatedegree with us.

He said: “I train at Dartfordbetween four and six hours everyday, apart from the one day aweek I am at the University. TheUniversity, and in particular mylecturers, have always beenunderstanding throughout my timehere. They have allowed me theextra time off that I need,extended deadlines and arrangedadditional tutorials. This allows meto manage my time and balancemy training, competition and studywithout any of them suffering.”

After the euphoria of becomingworld champion, Ben returnedto the UK to train and catch upon his University work whileeveryone else was on theirEaster break. However, his mindquickly turned to preparationsfor the 2012 Paralympics inLondon.

“I have a number of domestic andinternational competitions betweennow and 2012, but I will be rankednumber one going into theParalympics. I also have aEuropean Championships nextyear and a World Cup at somepoint before 2012. Generally, it ismore of the same hard trainingand trying to improve technically togive myself the best chance ofrepeating this success in London.”

Ben Quilter, World Judo Champion.

A world judo champion has praised the Universityof Chichester for support en route to the top.Ben Quilter became Britain’s first visually impairedjudo champion for 12 years while studying forhis Masters at the institution.

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We offer 300 stimulating and interesting coursesfrom foundation level through to BA, MA and PhD ina range of subjects from Business, Dance and Theatre,through to Events Management, Musical Theatre,Psychology and Sport Sciences

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Current WorkSleeping Trees are currently creatingstories without the use of props,scenery or costume, encouraging theaudience to use their imaginationsjust as you would when reading abook. They look at stories that somepeople have forgotten about, andattempt to regenerate them bycombining tainted memories withcurrent experience.

Previous WorkThe Magical Faraway Tree is a darkand hilarious tale tracking the journeyof Dick and his quest to save his illstricken mother. The piece is acontemporary, strange and perverseadaptation of the novel written byEnid Blyton and was originallydevised in November 2008.

Great physical performers‘Great physical performers, theycreated a series of fantasy scenes whichheld the audience in their spellthroughout the journey’Cara Sandys, Chortle – 2010

Sleeping Trees Theatrecomprises three youngBritish artists who arestudying here atChichester. Theyformed in 2008 andcreate devised theatrethat fuses physicalperformance and darkcomedy through the re-interpretation ofold forgotten stories,with a modern twist.

You are always welcometo visit us to help you make your choice and we aim to make your visit useful and enjoyable.

General Open Days

Open Days are an excellent opportunityto see everything we have to offer. They areinformal days that include guided tours of bothof our campuses and a free bus service, takingvisitors between each.All our courses are represented, so it is easyto talk to tutors and students. Many academicareas also put on additional presentationsand displays. Open Days require advancebooking, and you can do this on ourwebsite at www.chi.ac.uk/opendays

Mature Students’ Evenings

Our University life is enriched byhaving students from a wide varietyof backgrounds and we welcome applicationsfrom mature students. We run an adviceevening for those who have been out ofeducation for some time or are withoutformal qualifications. Many of our subject areasare represented along with specialists instudent support and finance. For moreinformation please visit our websitewww.chi.ac.uk/info/maturestudentseve.cfm

Campus Tours

Campus tours are available throughoutthe year and are particularly useful if youcannot visit on a main open day. They giveyou the opportunity to have a look aroundbefore making your final choices, and find outgeneral information about accommodation,admissions and finance. To view a list ofdates and to book a place, please visit:www.chi.ac.uk/campustours

Open Days 2011Venues: • Bishop Otter Campus

• Bognor Regis CampusDates: • Saturday 11th June

• Saturday 24th September• Thursday 27th October • Saturday 26th November

Time: • 10am to 3pm

Mature and PostgraduateStudent Evening 2011Venue: • Bishop Otter CampusDates: • Thursday 3rd NovemberTime: • 5pm to 7pm

Departmental Taster Days

Many subject teams run their own taster daysin addition to the main open days and campustours. These provide the opportunity to findout information about a particular course,see presentations, demonstrations orperformances and take a tour of the facilities.Some departments run these events for allprospective applicants, while others invitepeople who have already applied, to helpthem make their final choice. To view a listof available dates and to book onto a tasterday please visit www.chi.ac.uk/tasterdays

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• Tel: 01243 812116• Email: [email protected]• www.chi.ac.uk/schoolcollegeliaison. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Image: Joe Worthington, BA Fine Art 2010

17Experience Chichester

We aim to provide the highestquality experience for your studentjourney, from the moment youdecide you want to study withus through to your graduationceremony and becominga member of our alumni.

ExperienceChichester

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There is something specialabout studying with us.It’s unlike any otheruniversity you are likely to visit. We don’t dogimmicks but we do provide our students with a life-enhancing experience.

We believe our University is enriched byhaving students and staff from a wide varietyof backgrounds. We believe passionately thathigher education should be open to everyonewho has the ability and potential to benefitfrom it, regardless of age, ethnicity, disability orfamily background. We know from ourexperience that a diverse student groupcreates a lively and successful community sohere’s a bit about the community you will bejoining:

• 95% of our students who study full time, work part time to make ends meet.

• 15% of our students are part time. They work full time and study when they can.

• 30% of our students are mature on entry and balance studying with theirdomestic commitments.

• 50% of our students are first generation into higher education

• 12% of our students are registered disabled.

We take great pride in the rich learningexperience we offer our students and we are proud that we have been deliveringeducation and training others to teach orpractise since 1839.

It is this heritage, knowledge and commitmentto students that explains why we arededicated to focussing on the quality of thestudent experience and it is this that werecognise that important the life of a studentin the early 21st Century is not an easy one.

We can guarantee you will not just be a face ina crowd when you come to study here –tutors will know your name, you will quicklyfeel part of the university life and get to knowmany new people.

We don’t have large lecture theatres – there isa more intimate feel of teaching and learning atChichester with an emphasis on studentsworking in smaller groups.

Our campus is renowned for its friendliness.This is reflected by the student drop-out ratewhich is around half of the expected level(Sunday Times, 2008). But as well as having agood time with supportive staff you will have avery good chance of successfully completingyour studies.

Completion …87% of our students who join the

University go on to complete their studies,

making us one of the top modern

universities in this area.

Times Good University guide 2011.

We know you have a hugely importantdecision to make when choosing whichuniversity will be right for you. We hope youwill come and find out more about us andexperience our community for yourself. Youwill be made very welcome.

Learning experience more enjoyable‘The staff are friendly and easily approachable,they've made the learning experience moreenjoyable, and I've proved to myself thatalthough it maybe 15 years later than originallyplanned; you are not too old to study!’

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What makes us special?

Bishop Otter CampusCollege LaneChichesterPO19 6PETel 01243 [email protected]

PERFORMANCESunday Times Ranking: 72= (83=)Student Satisfaction: 78.5%Peer Assessment: 45.3%Research Quality: 48.9%UCAS Entry Points: 268Unemployment: 8.4%Firsts and 2:1s 50.2%Student/Staff ratio: 15.3:1Dropout Rate: 7.6% (14.1%)

VITAL STATISTICSUndergraduates: 3,186 (705)Postgraduates: 312 (805)Teaching Staff: 184Applications/places: 6,625/1,277;5.2:1 (+24.3%)Clearing Entry: 2.4%Live in: 25% (60%) £80-£149Bursaries: 56%: £308-£1077Scholarships: None

SOCIAL MIXEU/Overseas: 1.1%/0.4%Mature: 16.2%State School: 96.6%Lowest Social Classes: 34.5%Low-participation areas: 13%

One of the smallest and newestuniversities in the UK, Chichesterhas established itself as a popularchoice for school-leavers anda top performer in the nationalstudent survey, the 78.5%Overall score this year ranking 26=in the UK.It’s not hard to see why, with onecampus set in the cathedral city ofChichester and the other in theseaside town of Bognor Regis, thesunshine capital of the UK, there’splenty of opportunity to get aculture fix and regular trips to thebeach.

Chichester offers more than 300courses from foundation level toPhD and subjects from musicaltheatre and sports coachingscience to adventure education,commercial music and eventmanagement.Sport is a strength on and off thefield. About 10 scholarships are

awarded each year in sports fromrugby and football to hockey,basketball and netball. Facilitiesinclude tennis and netball courts,grass pitches, climbing walls and afloodlit all-weather pitch.Means-tested bursaries benefitjust over half the students, andrange from £1,077 a year for thosestarting this term who are fromfamilies earning £25,000 or less to£308 for students from householdswith a joint income of £40,000.STUDENT VIEWBrendan McCarthy, students’ unionpresident:

“First impressions: happy smileypeople who are really helpful.”Deal clincher: Being part of a smalluniversity means you will feel morelike a person and not a number.Facilities: Modern sports centre,arts block and a new businessschool and library on the way.Worst feature: A small city meansthere are few nightclubs.

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Rachael Tyler Thompson has been a full time artist, working andexhibiting in Dublin, set up her own interior design company andhas now embarked on a fine artdegree with us.

Having grown up in the county of Suffolk,Rachael then moved to Dublin as a full timeartist. With a strong and diverse body ofwork, she held her first solo art exhibition atthe Lane Gallery in Dublin, 1995. This wasfollowed by a succession of art exhibitions atthe Waldock Gallery in Blackrock, Dublin.

In 1996 Rachael followed her long termambition to become an Interior Designer andbegan working for a leading interior designcompany yet still continuing to sell her owninnovative artwork.

In 2009 Rachael decided to embark on a FineArt degree at the University of Chichesterand create her own company Blank CanvasDesigns Ltd and more recently a subsidiarycompany Happy Faces Art Club. Both deliverprofessional services that are tailor made forthe arts, entertainment and design sector,incorporating Rachael’s talent as an artist.Both are going from strength to strength.

Rachael’s plans for the future are to complete her degree and apply for a PGCE course to pursue her ambition ofbecoming a teacher of art.

“Chichester facilities and resources for the FineArt Degree are excellent and we are lucky tohave regular visits from commercial artistsvisiting artists with national and internationalprofiles that offer us guidance and advice as wellas the continuous support of the tutors. Theworkshops provide students with technical skillsand you are encouraged to pursue and nurtureyour talents as an artist.”Rachael Tyler Thompson

Students’ Union PresidentBrendan McCarthy explainswhy Chichester is theright place for him.

Having spent nearly five years at the University,three as a student and two as a Students’Union officer, I’ve got to know this place pretty well.

I chose to study media studies at theUniversity. Its location was ideal, being farenough from home (Portsmouth) to let myindependence grow but close enough to popback on the odd weekend for a roast dinnerand get my washing done.

The first thing that strikes you is how friendlyeveryone is. A friend of mine went to a muchlarger university where there were fourhundred students in a lecture room, making itimpossible for her to meet everyone inher class. But here at Chichester, you willrarely come across a lecture room with morethan forty students, so it’s really easy to get toknow people.

I spent my first year living in halls of residenceon the Bognor Campus. Though it is thesmaller of the two campuses, there was a realcommunity vibe and it felt like you were partof a big family.

In my work at the Students’ Union I havehelped co-ordinate activities to ensure thosewho don’t get a place in halls get the samesocial experience and the most recent ofthese has had a huge impact on encouragingstudents to get involved in sports teams,societies and activities so don’t panic too muchif you do miss out on a place.

The University takes great care in listening tothe student voice. As president of theStudents’ Union any major changes at theuniversity are run by me first to ensure that itwill be the right decision for students. I will askthe students for their opinions on a subjectand give their feedback to the University. Thisis done before any final decisions are made sostudents can really influence the direction ofthe University.

The University’s location is superb. BognorRegis is close to the beach and Chichester is abeautiful historic city with lots of good shops.

There is plenty to keep you busy both day andnight. Chichester has some great places to eatand lots of pubs with live music and quizzesand though there aren’t many clubs and barslocally, the SU bar has a diverse range ofevents to keep you occupied, plus you willsoon get to know everyone in the SU barwhich is a bonus for your social life.

I am pleased to be at Chichester, and I’mhaving a great time and would recommend itto anyone looking for something differentfrom the hustle and bustle of bigcity university life.

Students’ Union PresidentBrendan McCarthy

SU President


We pride ourself on thequality of the teaching givento our students. Innovation,enthusiasm and expertisecombine to deliver theexcellent standards that giveour institution its highreputation in this field.

We are committed to learning and teaching,and our team of principal lecturers ensure thetechniques and technology used at Chichesterposition us as a leading authority in theseactivities.

Independent LearningCentral learning facilities are available tocomplement and support the learning activityyou will experience in your taught modules,and will help to foster your confidence inlearning independently and managing andpresenting information – skills that will beof lasting benefit beyond your time at theUniversity of Chichester.

Assessment and ExaminationsYou will be assessed in a variety of methods,including essays, examinations, exhibitions,performance/practical work, project work,presentations and seminar discussions. Mostcourses will include a mix, so that you will beassessed on different types of work. Modulesare assessed at every stage of the course,offering cumulative assessment of yourprogress. You can monitor your own progress,allowing you the opportunity to discuss anyissues with your tutors throughout the course.Special arrangements can be made forstudents with an identified need. For moreinformation refer to the Disability and DyslexiaService section on page 29.

Student learning at the centre …“It has been a delight to work with staffand students from across the University ona technology-enhanced project funded throughthe Higher Education Academy. A new virtuallearning environment has been designed toenhance student learning. This has been a mostsuccessful collaborative project, wheresupporting student learning has been atthe centre of this development work.” Professor Brenda Smith,Higher Education Academy.

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Dr Andy CleggTourism Management“Every member of staff takeslearning and teaching techniquesseriously. The type of learning whichwe deliver at Chichester is tied toemployment opportunities, so wetry to make the style of teachingas close to what students willexperience in the working worldas possible.”


Ian WordenMedia Studies“We like to make learning excitingand innovative at Chichester. We areconstantly looking to find new waysto convey our enthusiasm as lecturersonto our students. We also recognisethat they are individuals and learn indifferent ways, so we have to beadaptable and have a range ofmethods to give our students thebest possible learning experience.”

Bev HaleSports Science“What we teach young people andwhat they learn is what shapes thefuture of the country. We owe it tothose people to give them the bestexperiences they can possibly have.Nearly all of our members of staffare involved in teaching, not justresearching and being active in theirfield. Therefore, our students get agood deal because what they arelearning is as current as can be.”

Dr Duncan ReaveyNational Teaching Fellow“The best learning happens whenour students want to learn. I see myjob as providing challenges thatcapture the imagination of mystudents. We challenge our studentsto do things they feel are impossible– and when they succeed, they learnthey can do the impossible time andtime again.”

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How we will support you

We know from ourexperience that a diversestudent group makes for alively and successfulcommunity. Our supportservices provide studentswith the guidance neededto make the transition from school life to theworking world.

Learning resourcesWe pride ourselves on the quality of thelearning environment we have created for ourstudents. At both campuses there is anintegrated approach to the provision oflearning resources and support, enabling allour students to:• Find a substantial collection of books,

journals and other materials in their subject at the appropriate campus

• Use a range of study areas for group and quiet study including wi-fi areas forlaptop use

• Find an open access PC or Apple Mac to undertake their course work, use the University virtual learning environment (VLE) and internet with a range of general and specialist software

• Receive support from a team of subject librarians, information assistants, IT and media technicians and academic skills support staff

• Use an electronic learning environment with an expanding portfolio of online library resources from anywhere at any time.

Bishop Otter Campus

The learning resources centre (LRC) is thehub of your learning environment. With twofloors of library resources, one for quiet studyand one for group study, ample places to plugin your laptop, access to 135 open accessworkstations, a specialist media centre, amedia equipment loans counter and the OtterGallery, the centre is well-equipped to meetyour independent learning needs.

Here you can find library and technical staff toassist and train you in the operation of allthese services day and night, weekday andweekend. You can receive advice and trainingon information retrieval, computerapplications, technical problems, study skillsand use of the electronic learningenvironment.

Bognor Regis Campus

You will have the privilege of being the firstgroup of students to experience the newintegrated learning resources centre (LRC) *situated in the heart of the Bognor Regiscampus where you will find the resources andsupport in a variety of study areas; a wirelessIT environment for use of laptops and anumber of open access workstations; mediaequipment loans and IT help desk; as well asthe full range of student support services:careers, disability and learning support,financial support, counselling and health advice.The LRC includes a cafe and social study areasas well as a number of bookable booths forgroup work using IT and presentation facilities.All this in a striking, attractive environmentally-friendly building.

*scheduled to be completed in December 2011

ITThese areas offer you a considerable wirelessIT environment as well as the wired openaccess facilities and the wired connections inyour halls of residence. All the central socialareas are also wireless enabled. Technicaladvice and help is available from the student IThelpdesk on each site.

Subject librariansYou will have a subject librarian for yoursubject who is responsible for liaison with yourtutors to develop appropriate librarycollections and who can provide you withtraining and support in making the most of theinformation available on the shelves and online.You will receive an early induction to thelibrary and to the University virtual learningenvironment (VLE) from which you can buildyour confidence in seeking out and managingthe information you need. Your subjectlibrarian will continue to be available to helpand advise.

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Media centre and equipment loansInstruction and support is provided by themedia centre team in the use of specialistvideo editing and colour printing hardware aswell as the wide range of graphic design andmulti-media software. The equipment loansservice will also offer you advice in the use ofvideo, sound and camera equipment availablefor loan.

Academic skillsThe academic skills tutor is available to provideweekly timetabled training on aspects ofwriting, reading, note taking, revision andpresentation. Individual tutorials can also bearranged.

Careers and volunteeringOur careers service supports students at allstages of their course and after graduating,with a range of resources, information andguidance services. We offer a friendly andinformal service to help you with all of youremployment, further study and career queries.Professional advice and practical help isavailable to assist you in researchingopportunities and jobs, writing CVs,completing application forms and developingyour interpersonal skills for interviews.

Our well-resourced careers website containsinformation and advice materials to help youdevelop ideas and plan the next steps in yourcareer. We work closely with different subjectareas and run both group and individualsessions to help you make a successfultransition from your course into work orfurther study. Our jobshop service puts you intouch with local employers offering part timeand temporary work to assist you financiallyduring your course.

The volunteering service encourages andenables students to get involved in a widerange of activities including ongoing and one-off activities. Volunteering can provide a realsense of personal achievement and helpsstudents to make a difference in their localcommunity.

As well as creating the opportunity to mixwith new people, volunteering is also avaluable way to gain experience and developskills valued by employers to enhance careerprospects. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Find out more

Careers and Volunteering• Tel: 01243 816035• Email: [email protected] • Web: chi.ac.uk/careers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

ChaplaincyOur chaplaincy offers friendship and a range ofcreative and thoughtful activities thatcomplement the academic subjects beingstudied. The Chaplaincy is keen to assist thosewho are from other Christian traditions orworld faiths. Space and time for quietreflection is provided on both of the maincampuses. The chaplaincy will be happy to helpyou locate a place to worship and pray, as wellas offer any support you may need duringyour study.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Find out more

Chaplain• Tel: 01243 816041• Email: [email protected]• Web: chi.ac.uk/chaplaincy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Counselling serviceOur counselling service is available to studentson both of the two main campuses and offersa confidential forum for issues such as anxiety,relationship problems, bereavement and otherdifficulties that may be hindering studentsfrom achieving their academic goals.

Our service is staffed by a team of trainedcounsellors who are aware of the rhythms andpressures of student life. It is also possible toreceive referrals to other agencies through thecounselling service. We provide help in aprofessional and friendly manner and we abideby a confidentiality policy.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Find out more

Student Counselling Service• Tel: 01243 816042• Email: [email protected]• Web: chi.ac.uk/studentcounselling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

International student adviceOur international student adviser providessupport for all international students and canoffer advice on issues such as finance, fees,immigration, culture and all regulationsaffecting international students. If you arean international or European Union (EU)student and need help with any aspect of lifein the UK, or if you have questions aboutcoming to study with us, please contact theinternational student adviser.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Find out more

International Student Adviser• Tel: +44 (0)1243 812146• Email: [email protected]• Web: chi.ac.uk/internationalsupport. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Student health If you are living away from home you need toregister with a local general medical practice.We work closely with two practices (one neareach campus) and our fully qualified campusnurses also liaise closely with other local healthprofessionals and the nearby hospitals. Thenurses offer drop-in and appointment times todiscuss any physical or emotional concerns.The team works to promote studentwellbeing and the mental health adviserprovides support and advice for studentsthroughout their study. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Find out more

Student Health Advisers• Tel: 01243 816111 / 812122• Email: [email protected]• Web: chi.ac.uk/studenthealthMental Health Adviser • Tel: 01243 816402 • Email: [email protected] • Web: chi.ac.uk/mentalhealth. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Disability and dyslexia serviceOur disability and dyslexia service supportsstudents with a range of disabilities including:dyslexia, dyspraxia, visual impairments, hearingimpairments, physical and mobility difficulties,social communication disorders, mental healthissues and various medical conditions. Theteam can provide advice to prospectiveapplicants at any stage of the applicationprocess. We advise applicants to contact usearly in the process to help establish what wecan offer and whether our facilities aresuitable. If you would like to visit us, please domake contact (details below).

The team

The team has a Disability Advisor to advisestudents and the University staff on thelearning needs of students with disabilities ormedical conditions. The sensory advisor assistsstudents with vision and/or hearingimpairments to access course materials inalternative formats and to access assistivetechnology. The team also has a dyslexiaadvisor, who offers initial screening for dyslexiaand other specific learning difficulties, andassists students with obtaining full educationalpsychology reports etc. Our specialist team ofsupport staff can provide assistance in variousforms, for example: note-takers, readers,communicators, signers, non-medical helpersand mentors.

Disabled students’ allowance

We strongly recommend that all prospectiveapplicants who have any form of disability,specific learning difficulty or medical conditionapply for the disabled students’ allowance asearly as possible before starting university.There is further guidance at:www.studentfinanceengland.co.uk

Facilities and access

We have a mix of traditional and new buildingson the two, mainly level and compactcampuses with accessible parking spaces.Accessible transport is provided betweencampuses. Within our purpose-built halls ofresidence there are several adapted, en-suitebedrooms, in a mix of catered and self-catering accommodation. The central servicesand main teaching areas are fully accessible,and our future plans commit us to furtherimprovements to our facilities and betteraccess for all. Students with mobility issues areadvised to visit the campus before application.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Find out more

Disability Service• Tel: 01243 812076• Email: [email protected] • Web: chi.ac.uk/disabilitydyslexiaservice. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Some of our Community

Sport Coaching students

taking part in a Disability

Inclusion day organized in

association with the Enable

Me project.

Showing his beatboxing skills, tofellow students and lecturers, theyreally embraced it and encouragedhim to take it further.

As a one of our music students hewas looking to expand his horizonslistening to music normally outside ofhis comfort zone such as classical andjazz. This has given him the chance tocollaborate with other musiciansfrom different backgrounds andimprovise, incorporating morediverse musical elements intobeatbox producing something freshand unique.

He is currently working on a Beatboxconcerto with lecturer, pianist andcomposer Adam Swayne. Theconcerto is going to be for anorchestra ensemble and has onlyever been done once by famouscomposer Anna Meredith andBeatboxer Shlomo.

Human beatboxer Dominic McMahoncame to Chichester to study Music andMusic Technology with the aim of being amusic producer.

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Image: Lisa Heath, BA Fine Art 2006

33Our fees and bursaries

In line with guidance from theOffice for Fair Access, we willbe publishing our fees and bursaryinformation later in 2011. Pleasecheck www.chi.ac.uk for thelatest information.

Our fees and bursaries

Money matters

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As you know the StudentFinance system is changing.At the time of printing we,like all universities, areunable to provide you withinformation on our fees andbursary packages.

Changes to Student Finance from2012 entryThis information below provides a summary ofthe statements that have been published bythe Government and by the Office for FairAccess (OFFA) to date.

Tuition Fees

For new students starting a course fromSeptember 2012 a minimum fee of £6,000can be levied by universities.

Universities will be expected to includeactivities such as outreach initiatives toattract those from disadvantaged backgroundsand targeted scholarships and financial support for poorer students.

A new national scholarship programmetargeted at bright potential students from poorer backgrounds is being launched. It willguarantee students benefits such asto be 'match funded' by the university. Furtherinformation on how the national scholarshipprogramme will run, how it will be funded andthe full obligations on universities is stillawaited.

The Office for Fair Access, (OFFA) will publishguidance on the requirements for Accessagreements in mid-February, and universitieswill be expected to submit their newagreements for scrutiny and approval by OFFAby 31st March 2011.

Loans and Grants

Students with household income of £25,000or less will receive a grant of £3,250 (compared to the current £2,906).

Those with a household income of between£25,001 and £42,000 will receive a partial grant (the current household incomelimit at which a grant is payableis £50,020).

Part-Time students studying at least 25%intensity can access loans, but no grants will be available (currently limited grantsavailable but no loans)

Loan rates have yet to be announced but thesuggestion is that they will increase fromtheir current level for those with householdincome between £0 - £49,000 and those above £53,000. Current rates (2011/12)are £4,950 for those with household income up to £50,778 and £3,564 wherehousehold income is above £57,700.

There is currently a reduction in loanentitlement of approx. 50p in the pound for those in receipt of a maintenance grant.

Repayment

For earnings up to £21,000 nothing is repaid.Between £21,000 and £41,000 9% ofsalary above £21,000 is repaid at a slidinginterest rate between RPI and RPI plus 3%.

For those earning more than £41,000 theinterest charged will be RPI plus 3%.

The government is looking at early settlementcharges to prevent higher earnerspaying off loans early.

Currently loans are only increased by RPI eachyear with no penalty for early repayment.

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European Union (EU) Students EU students may apply for a tuitionfee loan (to pay their tuition fees). EU students should make an applicationto the EU team at Student Finance England. If you are an EU student who is working in theUK whilst studying you may be eligible to beclassed as an EEA migrant worker, whichmeans you can apply for the full StudentFinance England funding package of loans,grant and bursary.

International Students (Non-EU)All students who are normally residentoutside the EU are not eligible to apply fora tuition fee loan, a higher educationmaintenance loan or a maintenance grant.International students have full responsibilityfor paying the fees and living costs themselves.International students are not eligible for aChichester bursary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Find out more

International Student Adviser• Tel: +44 (0)1243 812146• Email: [email protected]• Web: chi.ac.uk/internationalsupport. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Student Money Advice ServiceIf you are concerned about your financeswhile you are a student, you can seek advicefrom the University’s Student Money AdviceService (SMAS). We can provide informationabout the financial support available from thegovernment, forms of financial supportavailable from the University, as well as otherindependent bodies. Advice on budgeting isalso available to help you manage your financesas wisely as possible. In certain circumstances,we can offer temporary interest-free loans tosee you over short-term financial difficulties.We also administer the government's hardshipschemes, which provide help for students whoare experiencing serious financial difficultiesduring their course. Full details of the financialsupport available for students can be found onthe Student Finance England web pages:www.direct.gov.uk/studentfinance

If you are not sure who can help you with yourqueries, or have a general question, contactthe student adviser or one of the studentmoney advisers available on both campuses.They can put you in touch with the rightservice both within student support servicesand across the University as a whole.

We have a number of experienced staff whocan offer advice, guidance and supportwhenever you need it. You will have mostcontact with your academic advisor and theadministrative staff in your subject area(s) whowill be happy to help you with any questions,concerns or problems at any stage of thecourse. In addition there are specialist adviserswho are there to assist you withaccommodation, careers, counselling, disability,finance, general welfare, international advice,health, learning support and spiritual wellbeing. The Students’ Union also plays animportant role in supporting you and workswith these other services to help you get themost out of your time at the University.

We want you to have a positive and rewardingtime whilst you are studying here and want tohelp you develop the skills that will enable youto be successful in your future career. Theadvice and guidance that is offered is designedto support you whether you are in the processof applying for a course here or are alreadystudying with us.

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Student Money Advisers• Tel: 01243 816038 / 812154• Email: [email protected]• Web: chi.ac.uk/moneyadvice

Student Finance OfficeLorraine Clarke (Supervisor)• Tel: 01243 816417• Email: [email protected] Shepheard• Tel: 01243 816107• Email: [email protected] Stupple • Tel: 01243 816102• Email: [email protected] • Web: chi.ac.uk/studentfinance

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A high number of performance teamscompete in the British University CollegesSport (BUCS) programme at the elite Levelincluding our women’s rugby and football 1stteams in the premiership south. Severalteams are supported with high level coaching,training facility support and sports scienceanalysis.

The gifted athlete scholarship programmesupports a range of talented performers intheir sport whilst studying at Chichester.This year’s programme has supported awide range of athletes including an Englandunder 23 female footballer, Great Britainbobsleigher, and a Great Britain and Englanduniversities netballer. The programmeprovides the following for successfulapplicants:

• Financial: Award of £350• Free SARC gym gold membership• Free sports federation membership• A supervised strength and conditioning

programme • Physiotherapy support

The Students’ Union also supportsinternational representative sport with astaggering 90 students selected for Englishand Great Britain University Squad selectionin the past decade.

Local and National Club links with our sportsclubs provide additional high level playingopportunities including Brighton & HoveAlbion Women’s FC, Chichester HockeyClub, and British basketball league clubWorthing Thunder to name but a few. Thepartnership with Worthing Thunder has seenan official feeder team created withUniversity of Chichester Thunder competingin the England basketball national seniorleagues; registered players from this squadare eligible for Worthing Thunder selection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Find out more

Sid Fletcher, Sports Development Manager• 01243 816324• Email: [email protected]. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

We can boast an impressive highperformance sports portfoliothrough support for a number ofelite athletes and competitive teams.

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Image: Jane Askew, BA Fine Art 2009

39Where you will live and study

The university experience is morethan what you learn on a course.It is a way of life for the periodof time you will be studying atthe university, shaping you asan individual for the future.

Where you will live and study

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There is a close-knit friendly community feel at Chichester which iscreated by a small andcompact campus. Thisenvironment enables ourstudents to form lastingfriendships with peers andlecturers very quickly.

LocationsBy studying with us, you will have the best ofboth worlds. You can experience life inChichester’s bustling, cultural cathedral city,which is steeped in history, as well as beingable to relax by the sea on Bognor Regis beach– officially the sunniest place in the UK!

Chichester campusThe Bishop Otter campus in Chichester is setin beautiful Victorian surroundings with plentyof green space to relax in a desiredcombination of attractive, historic buildingsand excellent modern facilities.

Students’ Union bar

The Zee Bar was opened in 2004 and is apurpose-built and impressive building. Thefacility includes a large, stylish, 670 capacitycafé-style bar that, by night, comes alive andtransforms into a fantastic venue providingregular club nights and live performances.

Dining and café facilities

The Otter Dining Hall is a large refectory,which is a buzzing meeting point at meal timesin particular, and Holts café is a smaller placefor students and staff to meet and chat.

Teaching rooms

There is a variety of well-equipped teachingrooms and lecture theatres.

Student shop

If your pen runs out just before a lecture,there is an on-campus shop, which is run bythe SU, which stocks stationery and other dailyessentials. It is open from 8.30am to 8pmMonday to Friday and 11am to 5pm at theweekends.

Learning Resource Centre (LRC)

This excellent, award-winning, modern facilityhas an extensive and regularly refreshedlibrary, complete with a large range of books,papers, journals, dissertations and a state-of-the-arts media centre. The LRC is a perfectlocation if you need a quiet spot for individualstudy or a convenient space for group work.Bluetooth wireless connections can be foundat the LRC and also in the refectory.

IT Facilities

The learning resource centre in Chichesteroffers you a considerable wireless ITenvironment as well as wired open accessfacilities and connections in your halls ofresidence. All the central social areas arewireless enabled. Technical advice and help isavailable from the student IT helpdesk. TheLRC has ample places for you to plug in yourlaptop, with 153 open access workstations,and a specialist media centre to help with yourindependent learning needs. The LRC atBognor Regis Campus includes a cafe andsocial study areas as well as a number ofbookable booths for group work using IT andpresentation facilities.

ShowRoom

This is a 250-seater theatre which boaststechnologically advanced sound and lightequipment and is used mainly by the danceand performing arts departments.

Dance Studios

There are four purpose-built performancespaces.

ArtOne

In 2002 the fine art building was opened bydesigner and honorary fellow of the University,Wayne Hemingway, MBE. The building wasdesigned to maximise the amount of naturallight that enters this purpose built and spaciousbuilding. It is extremely well equipped withworkshops, studios and a gallery area. EveryMay the fine art students hold their degreeshow in a public exhibition.

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Bognor Regis campusSituated just five minutes from the sea the BognorRegis campus boasts beautiful Georgianarchitecture including three grand mansion houses,St Michael’s, the Dome and Mordington House.

Students’ Union bar

The refurbished Mack bar opened in 2007 and is a very popular place for students to chill out. A number of different social events are hostedthroughout the week including karaoke, club nights,quiz nights and live music.

Learning resources

The current John Parry Library has beenrefurbished as a study centre and provides librarymaterials, computer areas, wireless laptopssupported by teams of librarians and informationassistants. It is situated next to the IT centre withsupported computing provision for open accesslearning. The facilities are available in the eveningsand at weekends. The current library will berefurbished for other purposes when the newLRC is opened (see page 26).

Dining and café facilities

There is a refectory and coffee shop on thiscampus that are open for use by staff and students.

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Regeneration of Bognor RegisWe were awarded £8 million by the HigherEducation Funding Council for England andthe South East England Development Agencyin 2009 to underpin the construction of anew Learning and Resources Centre (mainimage) and the refurbishment of the Dome(right) on the Bognor Regis campus. TheDome will become the academic hub andteaching facility for the School of Enterprise,Management and Leadership. Thesedevelopments are part of a major education-led regeneration project.

We are an organisation runby students for students.Our core functions are todefend, extend andpromote student rights.

We are affiliated to the National Union ofStudents (NUS) and encourage students tosupport local, regional and nationalcampaigning. Our main objective is to supportour members through academicrepresentation and to campaign on behalf oftheir needs. This is achieved in many ways, forexample, through course representation,academic standards or appeals processes. As a Union we also support student welfareissues and continually look for ways to improvestudent safety. We can also point you in theright direction for any further help andguidance you may need whether it is personalor academic. There are plenty of ways to getinvolved with your Union. You could join theentertainments committee, get a paid job inthe bars or shop, join the campaigns team,write for our magazine ‘Exploded’ or beelected to lead the Union, to name but a few.

Student SenateThe Student Senate is made up of 33 studentofficers who run the Students' Union. Senate ismade up of two full time officers, the Presidentand Vice-President, who run things day to daywhilst the other officers are students who arecurrently undertaking their studies. These arethe people you have at your disposal to helpyou through your time at university.

Sports Clubs and Societies All clubs and societies are student run. The SUSports Federation looks after the sports clubsand the SU Vice-President looks aftersocieties. The Sports Federation has a range ofteams for you to join, including football, rugby,cheerleading, ultimate frisbee and many more!We have over 30 sports teams competing onWednesdays against other universities andmany recreational sports available. The sportsfederation also hosts sports RAG (Raising andGiving) charity events such as fancy dressdodge ball tournaments.

There are a wide variety of societies for you tojoin. These include Poker, Afro-Caribbean,LGBT, Dance, Christian Union and many more.Members of societies meet up regularly andtake part in different activities. Some run theirown excursions and events.

Exploded Magazine 2009 saw the release of our new magazineentitled ‘Exploded’. This is a comprehensivemagazine with input from the students, theStudents’ Union, University and localcommunity. It includes articles covering Union news, student life, sports and activities,community, travel, media reviews, the arts,event photos, features and more.

Raising and Giving (RAG) Charity EventsEach year we have a nominated charity, whichwe focus our fundraising activity on. We have anumber of weird and wonderful events thateveryone can get involved in, such as thefamous Bognor RAG Race, a day of fun in fancydress, and also RAGfest, an all-day music festival.

Advice and Representation We have a member of staff dedicated toensuring that you have a great learningexperience whilst you are studying atUniversity. Your Representation and Democracy Co-ordinator is here to providesupport and to advise on any problems youmight have. They are also responsible fordeveloping and co-ordinating the courserepresentative system; course reps are electedstudents who talk to the University on thebehalf of the students on their course. TheStudents’ Union Officers also providerepresentation at the highest level within theUniversity committee structure.

Bars The UCSU has two student bars, one on eachcampus. Zee Bar is your bar at the BishopOtter Campus. It has a 670-person capacityand was built in 2004. Zee Bar is our mostversatile venue boasting four plasma screensand two projectors as well as Sky and SkySports, making it a perfect place to watch thefootball on a Sunday afternoon. Zee Bar is oneof the leading live music venues in WestSussex. We have hosted the best local bandsas well as some more famous names like TheCorrespondents. During the day Zee Bar is agreat place to hang out. The bar itself is openfrom 11am Monday – Friday, 12pm Saturdayand 3pm Sunday.

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Zee Bar hosts the majority of our eventsand the very popular Summer and GraduationBalls. The Mack is located on the Bognor RegisCampus. Refurbished in 2007, it boasts a300-person capacity with a plasma andprojector screen.

Both bars offer a vast range of alcoholic andnon-alcoholic drinks, bar snacks and a range ofevents, entertainments and promotions. Butmost importantly they provide a safe, hasslefree environment. Events include club nights,theme nights, comedy, jazz, live bands, openmic and quiz nights, as well as larger eventssuch as the annual balls. There is something foreveryone to enjoy. Both bars also contain freeto use cash machines and wifi internet access.

ReFuel ReFuel is your SU shop. It is based on theBishop Otter campus near the main reception. Refuel stocks a wide range of products whichinclude sandwiches, drinks, confectionery,stationery, groceries, clothing, household andacademic goods, stamps, tobacco and basicpharmacy needs. We also offer customprinted clothing and are open seven days aweek ‘til late.

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Our website (www.chisu.org) is a greatsource of information. It boasts the latestinformation about the SU and campus events,and information on the entertainments andexecutive committees. Have a look and get ataster of uni life! The website is there for youto communicate to your SU and add your owncontribution (information, adverts andphotos). We are also on Facebook and Twitterso join our wide network of friends includingChichester’s SU, Chichester’s SF (SportsFederation), Zee Bar and The Mack.

• Tel: 01243 816390• Email: [email protected]• Web: www.chisu.org. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .


FacilitiesOur University has a Sports Activity andResearch Centre (SARC) incorporatinga sports hall that is used for basketball, netball,trampolining, badminton, volleyball, cricket,soccer, table tennis, hockey and ultimatefrisbee. Additionally, there is a fitness suite, astrength and conditioning room and twoseminar rooms.

Other facilities include:

• Two multi-purpose gyms• Indoor and outdoor climbing walls• Tennis courts• Netball courts• Grass pitches • A full size floodlit artificial turf pitch

Students may also enjoy activities such as:

• Circuits • Judo• Tough guy training • Tai Chi• Aerobics• Cheerleading• Climbing

All our facilities are designed for academicteaching, research, British Universities andColleges Sport (BUCS) competitions andsocial/recreational use for students throughoutthe week and weekends.

Fitness suite and strength and conditioning

centre available for:

• Any student to improve their wellbeing• Sports or dance students to enhance

performance• Cardio-rehabilitation sessions in

partnership with local health care providers

Floodlit all-weather pitchA multi-use teaching, coaching and teampractice space used for University (BUCS)hockey league and cup matches.

Climbing wallsThe inside and outside climbing walls are usedby our Adventure Education and SportsScience students as part of their course, by theUniversity climbing club and for studentrecreation. They also provide excitingexperiences for the ‘Gifted and Talented’programme linked with local schools.

Coach qualification coursesSARC offers a varied and wide-reachingprogramme of coach qualification courses forall students. These courses are run with a viewto ensuring that our students become well-qualified, highly marketable employees withinthe sports industry. Courses cover most mainsports and also include Sports Coach UKworkshops first aid awards and SAQ (Speed,Agility, Quickness) and fitball workshops.

Professional development for teacherscourses for physical education teachers are runin partnership with West Sussex CountyCouncil. These have included dance,trampolining, IT in PE, weight training forteachers, gymnastics and speed and quicknessworkshops for key stage 3/4. We also hostphysical education conferences within thispartnership.

Student SportTwenty four BUCS teams compete at thehighest levels of university sport.There is a bursary scheme in place to supportelite individuals in BUCS representativetrials/squads and BUCS individualcompetitions. This scheme is designed tocomplement the sports activity and researchcentre`s talented sports performer bursaryscheme.

Complementing our BUCS programme arevarious recreational activities including a 6-a-side soccer competition, badminton and anindoor cricket league, together with a widerange of traditional sports clubs and ‘newwave’ activities such as ultimate Frisbee andcheerleading. We also enjoy strong communitylinks with local sports clubs includingChichester Rugby Club, Chichester PrioryPark Hockey and Cricket Clubs andChichester Centurions Hockey Club.There is also an active ‘sporty volunteers’programme in place.

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Active Sports ManagerPaul Wallis• Tel: 01243 816382• Email: [email protected]

Sports AdministratorPerry Northeast• Tel: 01243 816382• Email [email protected]. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Moving away from homefor the first time is asituation faced by many ofour students when startingUniversity, but ouraccommodation optionsenable you to make theright choice to feel at homewhile studying here.

On-campus accommodationWe have a variety of halls of residence andhouses on or near the two campuses. Someare rented on a self-catered basis, in whichstudents prepare their own food; others arecatered accommodation, with meals provided.Some are en-suite and others have sharedbathroom and communal facilities. All therooms are well equipped and comfortable.Rent is inclusive of access to the internet.There are various student accommodationcontract periods to suit students’ study years.

For those in our catered halls we provide abreakfast and evening service from Monday toFriday and brunch on Saturdays and Sundays.There are always vegetarian options andspecial diets may be catered for by priorarrangement.

Kitchenettes are located in all residences forour students to prepare snacks and meals andall cooking areas are equipped with a hob,refrigerator, microwave, kettle and toaster.Students will need to provide their owncrockery, cutlery and cooking implements.Crockery and bedding packs can be purchasedprior to arrival if a student wishes. Students inself-catered accommodation can purchasemeals and snacks from the dining hall.

For catered students staying on campus duringthe Christmas and Easter holidays, your ownmeal arrangements must be made as thedining halls will be closed. Only brunch isprovided during student directed study weeks.

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On-campus accommodation,allocation process and off-campusaccommodation• Tel: 01243 816069• Email: [email protected]. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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How to apply for University-ownedaccommodationWe are able to accommodate many of ourfirst year students in our accommodation.Rooms are allocated in line with theUniversity’s accommodation allocation policy,which is available to view on theaccommodation website www.chi.ac.uk/accomm/AccommodationDownloads.cfm

It is important to submit your application foron-campus accommodation as soon aspossible after the Portal opens (more detailsof the date etc. are available onthe Accommodation website).

All students holding a ‘firm’ offer forSeptember 2012, putting Chichester as ‘firstchoice’, will be sent log-in details andinformation about how to apply foraccommodation in May 2012. (Please note:Students that live within certain localpostcodes – i.e. those that will have less than a30 minutes (approx) commute to the twocampuses will not be eligible foraccommodation). At that time you will benotified of the date the accommodationapplication process will go ‘live on line’. It isthen your responsibility to apply as quickly aspossible after this time in order to increaseyour chances of being allocated a room andyour preferred accommodation option.

Whilst we endeavour to meet students’requests, we cannot guaranteeaccommodation, a specific type ofaccommodation or a particular campus.(Please be aware that we do not allowresident students to keep cars on eithercampus due to a shortage of parking spaces,however there is a bus service betweencampuses.)

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Bishop Otter Campus, ChichesterFacilities (all on-campus unless stated otherwise)

Graylingwell. Five or six bedroom houses. Off campus. Self-catered. Some bedrooms are ensuite.

Gatehouse. Four bedrooms (students share kitchen, toiletand bathroom). Self-catered. Four bed spaces

Single standard halls. Catered. Accommodation consists ofblocks of 12 rooms. (Six students share a bathroom,shower, two toilets and a kitchen). 118 bed spaces.

Single ensuite halls. Self Catered. (Three or four roomsshare a kitchen and dining area).

Single ensuite halls. Catered. (Students are able to accesskitchen facilities).

Havenstoke four bedroom houses. Self-catered.(four rooms share a communal kitchen, living area, toiletand bathroom).

Pinewood single and shared standard hall. Off-campus. Notcatered. (Shared used of kitchens, toilets, baths, showersand lounge facility).

Bognor Regis CampusFacilities (all on-campus unless stated otherwise)

Single ensuite halls. Catered. (Students share a kitchen)

Single standard rooms. Catered. (Students share kitchen,toilets and bathroom facilities) (Longbrook or CharlotteHouse).

Twin standard rooms. Catered. (Students share kitchen,toilets and bathroom facilities). *

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Off-campus AccommodationOur accommodation office can advisestudents who are not staying on campusabout the range of accommodation availablein the local area.

There are two types of off-campus

accommodation

• Private home accommodation – this means living in someone’s home, usually on a self-catered arrangement (although some hosts will provide catering). You would be treated as a member of the family sharing common living space

• Renting – sharing a student flat or house with friends or fellow students

Please contact the accommodation office forthe current Studentpad password, which is adatabase holding the information of all privateproperties and host family facilities that havebeen accredited by the accommodation officeand the local environmental health officer.

For more information please see our ‘Off-campus accommodation guide’ which is available as a downloadable document from our website.www.chi.ac.uk/accomm/index.cfm

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Accommodation Office• Tel: 01243 816069• Email: [email protected]. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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55Chichester and the local area

West Sussex is a perfectcombination of countryside andcoast, bustling cities and quietcountry villages. The perfectenvironment for inspirationand creativity to thrive.

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The natural environment provides an ideal playgroundfor activities on the south downs, in our towns and citiesand on the shores and waters of the English Channel.The area also plays host to events that draw aninternational audience.


West SussexWest Sussex is the perfect location for anyonewanting to live on the coast as it is animportant sailing and water sports centre. Youwill be surrounded by beautiful countrysideand traditional villages. Both Chichester andBognor Regis are set in the stunning county ofWest Sussex, on England’s south coast –officially the country’s sunniest region,achieving around 1,855 hours of sunshine eachyear, which is an average of nearly five hours aday!

Transport Links The transport links to both Bognor Regis andChichester are good by road and rail. There isa mainline station in the centre of each town,as well as bus stations, both within easy walkingdistance of each campus. Local taxi firms offerstudents reasonable rates for short trips.

London is just 90 minutes direct by train andyou can enjoy the more varied nightlife onoffer at nearby Portsmouth and Brighton.There are two major international airportswithin easy reach of the University (Gatwickand Heathrow) and ferries to the Isle of Wightand France virtually on your doorstep.

Things to doThe South Downs National Park is close by sothere will be plenty of outdoor activities onoffer, from walking and horse riding toexploring cycling routes. You’ll never be lostfor something to do: from ambling around theshops and designer boutiques and visitingstylish restaurants, organic cafes, gastro pubsand historical towns to strolling around quirkymarket stalls and enjoying a frothy cappuccinoin one of the bustling pavement cafes. If youare interested in new drama and oldfavourites, the acclaimed Chichester FestivalTheatre, one of the UK’s flagship theatres,hosts a range of dazzling productionsthroughout the year.

There is an eclectic programme of music andarts on offer at concerts and festivals in thesummer such as The Chichester Festivities inJune and July which includes theatre, dance,film and art exhibitions and the internationallyrenowned Goodwood Revival and the Festivalof Speed.

Places to Visit:

• Pallant House• Chichester Festival Theatre• Arundel Castle• Fontwell Racecourse• Goodwood Estate• Weald and Downland Museum

Special Events

• June/July: Chichester Festivities• July: Goodwood Festival of Speed• August: Rox Festival, Bognor Regis• September: Goodwood Revival• November: National Open Art

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The Bognor Regis campus is literallya 10 minute walk from the sea. It is officiallythe sunshine capital of the UK. It is also hailedas ‘the jewel in the south coast’ for its longstretches of coastline and sandy with pebblebeaches.

You’ll find all the traditional seaside cafés andamusements here as well as a thriving choiceof continental cuisine and high street shopsalong with bars, restaurants and threenightclubs for partying into the early hours.

During the summer there is a variety ofevents in the town, from the colourfulInternational Clowns Convention to thecreative sculptures in The Sands of Time rightthrough to the ever popular Rox Music &Arts Festival which attracts performers fromall over the world.

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Bishop Otter Campus is a short walk fromthe town centre. The City of Chichester is agreat place if you fancy spending youruniversity days in an historic yet vibrantcathedral city. It is a picturesque city whichhas developed around its unique Tudormarket cross with four main shopping streetsproviding a variety of restaurants, pubs andretail therapy.

The city is influenced by the arts and has anumber of galleries including Pallant House,museums and the acclaimed ChichesterFestival Theatre. Chichester Gate is home toa multiplex 10-screen cinema showing all thelatest box office films, a bowling complex anda number of bars and eateries. There is asmaller independent film theatre, New ParkCinema, which is known for its arthouse filmscreenings. With its rich mix of traditionalpubs and modern bars you can spend yourtime in, or with the beautiful south downsnational park close by, you really do have thecountryside on your doorstep.


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Our coursesArts courses 66-89Business courses 90-109Humanities courses 110-125Social Studies courses 126-141Sport courses 142-175Teaching courses 176-195International programmes 196-201Postgraduate research 202-203

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However you choose to expressyourself, Chichester can provide theexpertise and the freedom to succeed.Working with some of the finest artists,composers, musicians and performersin the country, your time here will be aperiod of exploration and developmentof your personal skills, opening doorsto a future in the creative arts industry.

Engage in the musical world in allits diversity and excitement, fromimprovisation, composition andprofessional performance, to musictherapy and community music.Or complete a critical and practicalinvestigation of theatre performanceunlike any other course currentlyoffered in the UK. Each courseoffers its own challenging andrewarding experience.

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• 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)

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People you will meet

Dr Yael Flexer Israeli-born Yael has been the choreographer in residence atThe Place Theatre in London and creator of dance companyBedlam, during which she created 7 full-length dance productionsthat toured major festivals throughout the UK and internationally.She has also been commissioned to make work for organisationsincluding the London Contemporary Dance Theatre and theScottish Dance Theatre.

Tim Sandys-Renton Fine art senior lecturer Tim is a specialist in sculpture and video.He was instrumental in setting up the Unity Arts Trust in 2006,a charity that provides mentoring, career development andfacilities for artists, craftspeople and designers in the Chichesterarea. The emphasis of the trust is on enabling creativepractitioners to provide education to the community.

Jonathan Plowright Jonathan is an internationally-acclaimed pianist who hasproduced his last eight CD recordings for Hyperion records,the UK’s largest and highly respected independent classical musiclabel. He has performed around the world with some of theleading philharmonic and symphony orchestras, and is Headof Keyboard at the University.

Robert Daniels Robert is the artistic director of Bootworks Theatre Collective,a touring international company which is a resident company ofThe ShowRoom theatre at the University and has support from theBritish Council and the Arts Council. Some of his solo work hasbeen premiered at Cinemateket, a Danish film institute event, andthe Bodyworks festival in Melbourne, Australia.

Commercial Music (Foundation Degree leading to BA Hons Commercial Music)

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Course InformationThe Foundation Degree Commercial Musicand BA(Hons) Commercial Music will offeryou a unique opportunity to acquire a range ofskills and knowledge relating to the musicindustry of today.This innovative course is specifically designedto interface directly with the modern musicindustry and includes significant workplacement experience opportunities, includingthe Isle of Wight Festival and Bestival. Theseinternational acclaimed music festivals form thebookends of each year of the course.

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www.bestival.net

Taught module content includes audiorecording and production, music sociology,practical arranging techniques, songwriting,composing for moving image, music education,promotion and marketing, event management,music business, instrumental development andloads of performance based work – thiscourse is all about gaining employment in themodern music industry. The course runs at Platform One College ofMusic on the Isle of Wight. You will need to beresident on the Island for the duration of yourcourse. Students are guaranteed studentaccommodation during the first year ofstudies. Platform One has been involved in deliveringprogrammes in collaboration with theUniversity of Chichester since 2003. PlatformOne staff have an abundance of music industryexperience, as well as teaching experience.The college prides itself on providing a highquality educational experience for everystudent. This is an intimate college withincredible facilities.Resources at Platform One include industryexperienced staff, sound proofed rehearsalrooms, dedicated instrumental tutors andtuition rooms, specialist lecture andperformance suites, seminar rooms, adedicated Pro Tools suite and two high endprofessional recording studios running AvidHD3 Pro Tools systems with Audient mixingconsoles. Platform One has strong links with the musicindustry, including the Isle of Wight Festivaland the Bestival. Endorsement deals withBlackstar Amplification, Ashdown Engineering,

Audient, Zildjian, Mapex, Peavey Electronics,Roland UK, Neutrik and Musicman ensure thatall equipment and resources are of high qualityand are up to date.You will work in bands with weeklyperformance opportunities in professionalvenues. Opportunities to perform also includethe implementation of a tour in Year 2. Upon successful completion of the FoundationDegree, you can progress to the BA (Hons)Commercial Music at Platform One.

Indicative Course ContentOver the two years of the Foundation Degree,you will undertake modules including:

Core Subjects include: • Audio Production: Taught sessions are

based on recording principles, soundrecording techniques, production values,mixing techniques, historic recording styles,mastering and a major ‘individual project’,which must be a commercial EP releasethrough iTunes.

• Music Sociology: Taught sessions include asystematic and academic approach tostudying the historic, contextual, cultural,economic and social analysis of music. Topicsinclude an in-depth exploration of the digitalage, the study of key artists and detailedanalysis of the context of the creation andevolution of music.

• Musical Development: Taught sessionsinclude free weekly instrumental lessons, onyour main chosen instrument, liveperformance workshops, the explorationand application of music theory, small groupseminars, practical arranging techniques andcomposition for the moving image.

• Work Placement and Skills Development:Taught sessions include the developmentand understanding of self-promotion,marketing, trends within the music industry,music business, management, rehearsals, liveperformance and tour. Weekly musicindustry seminars allow students theopportunity to network with music industryprofessionals.

Why this Course?• Outstanding resources and facilities• Contemporary instrumental tuition (at no

additional cost to students) • Innovative curriculum design• Professional industry staff • Residential Music tours in Foundation

Degree - Year 2 • Weekly music industry guests and seminars • Opportunities to play major music festivals • Regular gigs and performances• Small group sizes• Excellent support for individual students

Careers• Music performance • Sound recording and production• Composition and songwriting• Film, television and radio• Music business • Events management and promotion • Music education

Industry view“Platform One is one of the brightest, futuristiclooking schools I ’ve ever seen and is a trulyinspiring educational establishment that is firingout new musical talent at a rate of knots. I ’m ahuge fan!”

Rob Da Bank, BBC Radio One Presenter and Bestival

Contact: 01243 816002Email: [email protected]: www.platformone.orgUCAS Code: W340 FdA/CMusLength of Programme: 2 Years Full Time 1 Year BA Top-upDelivery: Full TimeCampus: Platform One, Isle of Wight. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Typical entry requirements - individual offersmay vary: • You will need to be able to demonstrate a

strong interest in performing • BTEC Extended Diploma: DMM• Music welcomes applicants with alternative

qualifications such as Progression Diplomaand relevant Access Courses

• Mature applicants who possess appropriateperformance skills and experience and whosuccessfully complete a written task can beadmitted without other formal qualifications

Applicants without the above formalqualifications but who have relevant skills andwork / life experience will be considered on anindividual basis and may be assessed through awritten portfolio or other entry task.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Applicants with qualifications fromother countries:The University of Chichester considersapplicants from a wide range of countries withappropriate A level equivalent qualificationsNon-native speakers of English are expected tohave IELTS 6.0, or equivalent, althoughapplicants with IELTS 5.5 can study this subjectwith International English Studies.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Interview:Yes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Can I combine this subject with others?No combined coursesSee also Music

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Dance (BA Hons)

Course InformationStudying Dance is a challenging and rewardingexperience, it requires hard work and dedication. It is the opportunity to extendand develop your dance technique andchoreographic skills; engage in analysis andcritical theory whilst specialising in an optionalarea of dance study. Understanding dancewithin a broader context will enable you todevelop your skills to their full potential andoffer a variety of career outcomes such as aprofessional dancer, choreographer in yourown company, dance teacher, communitydance artist or arts administrator.Choreography is the central focus of study;developing the creative, imaginative andinterpersonal skills that will help you to realiseyour dance potential. Body inPerformance (Dance Technique) represents aquarter of the programme for single honoursand major students and provides dailytechnical practice. The teaching team areexperienced professional practitioners/researchers whose specialisms range fromcontemporary, ballet, Dance MovementPsychotherapy, New Media, Performance andChoreography, Dance Film, Dance Science,Journalism and Criticism. Dance students havemany chances to perform throughout thecourse in the Studio Theatre as part of theregular showings of current student work;through performances in local theatres,schools and touring further afield with 3-FallDance Company (see pages 74-75). Beyondthe normal working day there is a DanceSociety that offers dance styles such as jazz andhip hop; the Chichester Collective is acompany (by audition) that creates andperforms work and is led by Lila Dance.Students are part of a wider dance and artsculture with MA Routes for Performers(mapdance company), Choreographers andIndependent Researchers and this is a popularcontinuation for students after completing theBA Programme. The University hasassociations with several dance companies andBedlam Dance Company is the resident dancecompany.

Indicative Course ContentThe course modules are all designed todevelop both subject content and thecontinuous development of technical danceskills.

Core Subjects include: • Choreography (Levels 1 to 3)• Body in Performance - Dance Technique

(Levels 1 to 3)• Dancing Histories (Level 1)• Dancing Modern Histories (Level 1)• Dance Portfolio (Level 1)• Research Methodologies (Level 2)• Dissertation (Level 3)

Option Subjects include:• The Dancer’s Body (Level 2)• Improvisation and Performance (Level 2)• Introduction to Repertory (Level 2)• Postmodernism (Level 2)• Popular Dance: Street, Stage and Screen

(Level 2)• Postmodern Practice (Level 3)• Interdisciplinary Arts Project (Summer

intensive module) (Level 3)• Dance Placement (Level 3)• Teaching Dance Technique (Level 3)• Dance Production (3-Fall Dance

Company) (Level 3)• Dance Movement Therapy 1 and 2

(Level 3)• Dance in the Community (Level 3)• Dance and New Media 1 and 2 (Level 3)• Dance Journalism / Dance Criticism

(Level 3)

Why this Course?• Our staff includes international professional

dancers, choreographers, researchers,writers and directors, well known for theirtheoretical and practical expertise

• Dance facilities include: four superb dancestudios, a fully-equipped 250-seat theatre, a110-seater studio theatre, computerisedsound studio, audio-visual recording, ITsoftware packages editing and playbackfacilities free for your use

• Opportunity for you to see a wide range ofprofessional dance work on the campusthrough an Arts Council funded programme

• Theatre trips to London, Brightonand Southampton

• The International and Erasmus Exchangeopportunities - to study in Stockholm orHelsinki for either a semester or full yearor further afield to York University Torontoor Buffalo, State University of New York

Student view“Studying at Chichester has given me the greaterconfidence to pursue a career in dance. Aftercompleting my BA here and with the support ofthe teaching staff it was an easy transition to dothe MA. I have also thoroughly enjoyed the socialevents that the student union have put on”Thomas Pickard, Dance

Ranked No1Student Satisfaction: Dance students at theUniversity of Chichester are the most satisfieddance students in the country. National Student Survey 2009

Careers• Freelance choreographer• Dancer• Dance in education companies• Media – radio and TV• Stage manager• Arts administrator• Dance movement therapist• Teachers in Primary, Secondary, Further

and Higher Education• Postgraduate study• Dance science

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Contact: 01243 816002Email: [email protected]: www.chi.ac.uk/danceUCAS Code: W500 BA Length of Programme: 3 Years Full TimeDelivery: Full and Part TimeCampus: Bishop Otter, Chichester. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Typical entry requirements - individual offersmay vary: • A levels: BBC• BTEC Extended Diploma: Performing Arts

DMM / DDM• Advanced / Progression Diploma: Grade C

plus at least 100 points from the Additional Specialist Learning in a relevant subject A level or Subsidiary Diploma

• International Baccalaureate: 30 points• GCSEs: Normally require GCSEs in English

Language and Maths at grade C (Please see page 206 for general entrance requirements regarding GCSEs)

Applicants without the above formalqualifications but who have relevant skills andwork / life experience will be considered on anindividual basis and may be assessed througha written portfolio.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Applicants with qualifications fromother countries:The University of Chichester considersapplicants from a wide range of countries withappropriate A level equivalent qualifications.Non-native speakers of English are expected tohave IELTS 6.0, or equivalent, althoughapplicants with IELTS 5.5 can study this subjectwith International English Studies.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Interview:Yes. Applicants for Dance will be required toparticipate in a dance audition (two and a halfhour practical) designed to assess theirpotential to respond both technically andexpressively. Evidence of interest in and training/ experience in Dance is explored in a groupinterview.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Can I combine this subject with others?No. See also Performing Arts, Music andMusical Theatre

Subject combinations may change. Please checkour website for current subject combinationsand UCAS course codes:www.chi.ac.uk/services/courses/AtoZ.cfm

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Touring companyOur 3rd Year Dance Company, 3Fall, isa touring company which gives dance studentsa taste of what it would be liketo be in a professional company. It offersperformances and workshops in theatres,colleges and schools around the UK. Studentsaudition to be part of the company andfollowing an intensive rehearsal period, thecompany tours in the spring of each year. Thecurrent repertoire includes four new works byrenowned artists Thomas Kampe; Lila DanceCompany; Detta Howe (Ginger DanceCompany) and Dale Thompson (NikolaisDance Theatre) together with new studentworks. Past choreographers have includedColin Poole, Gary Lambert (both ex-RambertDance C) Stuart Waters (Motion House andBare Bones), Martin Lawrence (RichardAlston), Filip Van Huffel (Retina DanceCompany) and Lea Anderson of theCholmondeleys.

Alongside touring, 3Fall offers educationalworkshops, which are led by the companymembers. The workshops explore the currentrepertoire as well as delivering techniqueclasses and develop the students’ skills inchoreography and teaching. Previousperformance venues have included The Point,Eastleigh and schools in the West Sussex,Hampshire area. Giving students touringexperience also means travelling further afieldand past companies have performed andtoured to Colchester, Huddersfield, Kent andOxford. Ex-members of 3Fall DanceCompany have gone on to become foundermembers of Lila Dance, work withchoreographers such as Charles Linehan andScott Clark, have set up Udifydance Companyand become part of the mapdance companyat the University. For further information [email protected]

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Fine Art (BA Hons)

Course InformationThe 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 toinvestigate a range of working methods andvisual processes in an exploration of personalideas. You will work in studio and workshopspaces on self initiated studio proposals.

The following options are available:• Photography, video, sound, installation and

projection • Multi-disciplinary/general fine art• Painting• Printmaking (ie silkscreen, etching, relief

print)• Sculpture (including ceramics and metal)• Textiles • Installation

Single honours students will be offered astudio space and have access to fully equippedworkshop areas to develop skills in a widerange of materials and techniques, forexample; drawing, painting, printmaking,digital art and sculpture, including: welding,bronze or aluminium casting, carving,plaster, ceramics, woodwork, constructed,woven and printed textiles. Our fine artlecturers, all respected, practising artists, haveexpertise across these specialist areas. Theyensure that the department is relaxed andfriendly, that students are motivated to achievetheir full potential, and that they are supportedin their studies.

Indicative Course ContentYears One and Two• Self-directed practical work with full tutorial

support: painting, sculpture, ceramics,textiles, printmaking and mixed-media

• Visual research and drawing-based activitiesencouraged as part of a self-reflexive focuson personal artistic development

• Workshop skills development in painting,textiles, sculpture, ceramics, and Printmakingwith workshop choices driven by a desire tospecialise or to mix processes and media

• Critical and contextual studies: modernism,postmodernism and contemporary practicefrom the perspective of the visual arts andcritical theory

Year Three• Development of a coherent body of work

for public exhibition at the end of year‘degree show’

• A written dissertation or• An essay followed by the professional

practice module which supports the degreeshow

Why this Course?• Purpose-designed art building ‘artOne’, with

specialist workshop areas and large openplan studio

• Excellent local resources including thesuperb Pallant House Gallery, CassSculpture Foundation at Goodwood andour own Otter Gallery and Collection

• Broad-based learning, allowing students tocontrol the direction of their work

• Sustained development of workshop skillsappropriate to students’ artistic aims

• Strong student support through regularone-to-one tutorials, group studio-basedcritiques, debates, lectures and seminars

• External ‘site based’ project work through anetwork of collaborations in the city andlocal area

• Study trips to major international cities• Key skills developed on this course include:

working knowledge of contemporary andhistorical art and culture, self-management,analysis and problem-solving, interpersonalskills, the ability to communicate and workcollaboratively, IT skills, creativity andindependent thinking

• Visiting artists and events; national andinternationally renowned artists form aregular visitor lecture and tutorialprogramme

Student SupportThe programme has a high regard forindividual student support to ensure that youcan always get help and advice wheneverneeded. You will have a personal tutor tosupport you in your studies and you will beable to get advice on your work from otherdepartmental staff, through studio tutorials.The community of artists at the University is avibrant network into which you will be warmlywelcomed.

Student SuccessesFine art students at Chichester have achievedrecent recognition with inclusion in the CassFoundation, Sculpture at Goodwood and 1stprize at the National Open Art Exhibition.

Careers• Professional artist• Art teacher, educator or technician• Art administration and management in

galleries and museums• Art therapy (with extra professional

qualification) and art community work• Art journalism• Curator• Or further study (such as MA in Fine Art,

MSc in Art Therapy, PGCE, etc)

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Contact: 01243 816002Email: [email protected]: www.chi.ac.uk/fineartUCAS Code: W100 BA/A Length of Programme: 3 Years Full TimeDelivery: Full and Part TimeCampus: Bishop Otter, Chichester. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Typical entry requirements - individual offersmay vary: • Art Foundation – Pass• A levels: BCC – to include Fine Art at B• BTEC Extended Diploma: Fine Art – DMM• Advanced / Progression Diploma: Grade C

plus at least 100 points from the AdditionalSpecialist Learning in Art or an Art relatedsubject A level or Subsidiary Diploma

• International Baccalaureate: 28 points• Access to Art HE Diploma: Pass with at least

15 credits worth of level 3 units at Merit• GCSEs: Please see page 206 for general

entrance requirements regarding GCSEs

Applicants without the above formalqualifications but who have relevant skills andwork / life experience will be considered on anindividual basis and may be assessed through awritten task as well as portfolio evidence. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Applicants with qualifications fromother countries:The University of Chichester considersapplicants from a wide range of countries withappropriate A level equivalent qualificationsNon-native speakers of English are expected tohave IELTS 6.0, or equivalent. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Interview:Yes. You will be required to bring your portfolioand to discuss your interests in Fine Art andyour development as an artist. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Can I combine this subject with others?No.

Check pages 218 – 221 or see our websitefor current subject combinations and UCAScourse codes: http://www.chi.ac.uk/services/courses/AtoZ.cfm

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Instrumental or Vocal Teaching (Foundation Degree leading to BA (Hons) Music with Instrumental or Vocal Teaching)

Course InformationOur Foundation Degree/BA Hons inInstrumental or Vocal Teaching is particularlydesigned to equip you for a career as aperipatetic teacher or in private practice. It can also be followed by a tailor-made thirdyear programme to complete a BA (Hons) inMusic with Instrumental or Vocal Teaching. It offers you an opportunity to acquire a rangeof skills in technique and repertoiredevelopment for young learners ofinstruments or voice as well as in musicperformance. You will learn to prepare pupilsfor public performances and for gradedexaminations and school music assessmentswhile developing both individual and groupteaching skills. As a Foundation Degreestudent, you will work as part of a vibrantcommunity of musical performers, working inall musical styles, and undertaking a rich varietyof work placements in local schools. The two-year Foundation Degree facilitates strong linkswith the music employers in the area. You willbe encouraged to develop your personal skillsin performance through individual vocal orinstrumental tuition, opportunities to engagein extensive choral, orchestral and otherensemble experience.

Indicative Course ContentOver the two years of the Foundation Degree,you will undertake the following modules:

• Peer Teaching and Learning NewInstruments

• Technique for the Young Performer• Repertoire for the Young Performer• Grades and Development• Self–Employment, Marketing and Promotion• Individual Performance and Development

Courses with private lessons and ensemblemembership, offering regular concertexperience

• A rich variety of choices in ContextualStudy, from Modern Jazz to the Baroque

• Schools Placement Modules with WestSussex Music Support Service

• Students completing the level 3 BA (Hons)will add more extensive concert experience,develop skills in small groups as well asindividual teaching, and explore an aspect ofpedagogy relevant to their own practice

Why this Course?• Individual tuition on instrument or voice• You will study in a thriving department of

more than 400 music students• Placement experience is available with a

wide range of local schools• Students are supported by a team of more

than 40 visiting professionals andpractitioners

Student View“ I just wanted to get in touch to say thanks! Due to the brilliant IVT course I completed atChichester, I am now a self-employed Fluteteacher. I've never been so excited! If it wasn't forspending those three years going over the howswhys and whens I would never have had thecourage to take this massive step. During mostlessons I find myself referring back to the coursework and lesson plans that we did and evenputting some of it into real life practice. Again,thank you for helping me find the confidence todo this.”Sarah McCarthy, Instrumental or Vocal Teaching

Careers• Peripatetic instrumental teaching • Vocal coaching• Instrumental coaching• Group teaching

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Contact: 01243 816002Email: [email protected]: www.chi.ac.uk/musicUCAS Code: XW13 FdA/IVMTLength of Programme: 2 Years Full Time (BA Top-up – 1 Year)Delivery: Full and Part TimeCampus: Bishop Otter, Chichester. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Typical entry requirements - individual offersmay vary: • You will need to be able to demonstrate a

strong interest in performing (in any style) • A minimum of one subject at A level or

equivalent and 2 GCSEs (A – C)• Note: GCSEs must be in subjects other than

A2 subjects• Music welcomes applicants with non A-level

qualifications such as BTECs, ProgressionDiploma and relevant Access Courses

• Mature applicants who possess appropriateperformance skills and experience and whosuccessfully complete a written task can beadmitted

• All successful applicants will have to obtain asatisfactory Enhanced Criminal RecordsBureau Disclosure before the start of thecourse (see page 208 for further details)

Applicants without the above formalqualifications but who have relevant skills andwork / life experience will be considered on anindividual basis and may be assessed through awritten portfolio or other entry task.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Applicants with qualifications fromother countries:The University of Chichester considersapplicants from a wide range of countries withappropriate A level equivalent qualificationsNon-native speakers of English are expected tohave IELTS 6.0, or equivalent, althoughapplicants with IELTS 5.5 can study this subjectwith International English Studies.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Interview:Yes, students will be required to demonstrate ina practical interview, ability and interest in aninstrument or voice and display musicalawareness and skill. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Can I combine this subject with others?No combined coursesSee also Music

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Instrumental or Vocal Teaching (Minor Route)

Minor subjects allow you to follow a secondsubject alongside your major subject (75%)according to your interests or careerorientation. Minor subjects contribute 25% ofthe course content and grades for the totaldegree.

Course InformationThis route can be combined with music (seepage 82) or can be combined with anotherdegree route where you will also be anadvanced instrumentalist or singer.

Indicative Route Content• Technique for the Young Performer

Good technical advice is especially importantfor beginners, particularly the young player orsinger. Whilst you can expect to teach a fewadult learners as part of your work, themajority of your future pupils will be children.

• Repertoire for the Young Performer

For a student teacher, providing a bridgebetween your own repertoire and morecurrent, popular culture is important ifchildren are to be engaged and encouraged toprogress to more rewarding levels of skill.

• Grades and Development

This module will examine the core skills –practice technique, sight-reading, aural testsetc to achieve higher levels of performanceability and musicianship.

• Self-Employment Marketing and

Promotion

Tuition and advice designed to help graduatesmarket themselves as trained professionals andto recruit a viable practice of students iscentral to this course, as is advice onperipheral issues such as tax returns and self-employment.

• One-to-One and Group Teaching

These modules focus on both individual andgroup teaching, allowing you to gain useful firsthand experience with the support of tutors.

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Contact: 01243 816002Email: [email protected]: www.chi.ac.uk/musicUCAS Code: N/aLength of Programme: See major routeDelivery: Full and Part TimeCampus: Bishop Otter, Chichester. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Typical entry requirements - individual offersmay vary: See Major Route

Please Note: Students on this minor route willneed to provide a satisfactory EnhancedDisclosure from the Criminal Records Bureau. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Can I combine this subject with others?Yes: English and Music

Subject combinations may change. Please checkour website for current subject combinationsand UCAS course codes:http://www.chi.ac.uk/services/courses/AtoZ.cfm

Music Marketing and Administration (Minor Route)

Minor subjects allow you to follow a secondsubject alongside your major subject (75%)according to your interests or careerorientation. Minor subjects contribute 25% ofthe course content and grades for the totaldegree.

Course InformationThis minor strand is designed to help musicgraduates utilise their specialist skills andknowledge as trained professionals in a varietyof business roles, and to be ambitious inexploring the local and national marketplacefor these skills.

Indicative Route Content• Introduction to Industry

To help you gain a practical understanding ofdifferent professional roles within the industry.

• Industry – Professional Bodies

To provide you with a useful understanding ofkey organisational structures in the musicindustry and an awareness of its legalframeworks.

• Events Management

An introduction to festival and eventsmanagement from the business administrationskills involved in co-ordinating people, sites andfacilities to the legal and insurancerequirements necessary for professional eventplanning.

• Self-employment, Marketing and

Promotion

Tuition and advice designed to help graduatesmarket themselves as trained professionals andto recruit a viable practice of students iscentral to this course, as is advice onperipheral issues such as tax returns and self-employment.

• Business Project

Building on your experience in the previousmodule, you will experiment with differentapproaches to business strategies in developinga viable individual business model.

• Fundraising in Music

An overview of corporate and trustfundraising.

Contact: 01243 816002Email: [email protected]: www.chi.ac.uk/musicUCAS Code: W3N5Length of Programme: See MusicDelivery: Full and Part TimeCampus: Bishop Otter, Chichester. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Typical entry requirements - individual offersmay vary: See Music. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Can I combine this subject with others?No. This minor is only offered with Music:Music with Music Marketing and AdministrationW3N5 BA/MWMMA

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Music (BA (Hons)

Course InformationOur Music programme is one of the largestand liveliest in the UK, and focuses on music asan applied art, one that is engaged with themusical world in all its diversity andexcitement; from improvisation, compositionand professional performance to musictherapy and community music, as well astraditional music analysis and critical theory.There is something available to suit all interests.You will be taught by a core team ofexperienced and highly-qualified tutorstogether with a wide-ranging team of morethan 40 specialist instrumental and vocalteachers. Tuition takes place in our modernmusic facilities, which include computerisedrecording and media studios, well-equippedpractice rooms (with new grand pianossupplied by Steinway & Sons) and anacoustically superb performance venue. Thereis an extensive programme of professionalconcerts and masterclasses on campus, free tostudents, as well as the chance to experiencesimilar events at major UK conservatoires –places where many of our students go on tostudy as postgraduates.

Indicative Course ContentDegree routes available include:

BA (Hons) Music PerformanceYou will be offered individual tuition ininstrumental and/or vocal performancethroughout your degree, supplemented byparticipation in University performanceensembles. You will receive additional trainingin the art of performance itself, studyperformance anxiety, the use of gesture inperformance, concert and event hosting, andyou can choose to study Alexander Techniqueand Yoga, and take part in overseasperformance experience.

BA (Hons) Music CompositionYou will be offered choices in compositionthrough improvisation, composing for film andmultimedia, devising for dance, composing formusic theatre, arranging for choirs, ensemblesand orchestras. You will also receive practicaltraining in associated skills such as conducting,improvising, and choir training.

BA (Hons) Music with Musical TheatreThis route can be focused on performance,combining study of musical theatre forms withproduction experience as a performer onstage, or as a pit band musician, or it can befocused on composition and arrangement, as adegree route for the aspiring musical director.

BA (Hons) Music with Community MusicMatching a focus on either performance orcomposition with a dedicated training in musicleadership skills, this route includes progressivedevelopment of improvisation work, study ofcommunity music and community musicoutreach experience, as well as anintroduction to music therapy and worldmusic.

BA (Hons) Music with Music Marketing and AdministrationAspiring performers and composers canchoose to complement their chosen degreespecialism with a study of the Music Industry,its organisations and legal frameworks, learnevent management skills, business planningskills, and receive an introduction to musicmarketing and fundraising.

BA (Hons) Music with Instrumental or Vocal TeachingThis route aims to develop your performanceskills as an instrumentalist or singer and enableyou to communicate confidence andenthusiasm to others. The vocational flavourof study is underlined by the focus onindividual and group teaching models in thethird year of study. In addition to training youin teaching your instrument or voice, thecourse prepares you in the communication,planning and organisational skills needed inyour professional life.

Why this Course?• Study a range of different styles, genres and

approaches• Course can be tailored to suit different

strengths and interests• We have a large number of choirs,

orchestras and ensembles students can join• Around 75% practical work• Community of 400+ student performers• Experience of conducting and directing

other musicians• Emphasis on the development of skills in

problem-solving, analysis, self-managementand interpersonal skills

Careers• Film, television and radio• Teaching at all levels of education• Work in various community ventures• Music therapy• Musical theatre • Music administration• Music leaders• Opera singers• Group instrumentalists• Composers• Instrumental or vocal peripatetic teachers

Volunteering in MusicVolunteering plays a big part in theundergraduate experience of many Musicstudents and can be a perfect way to buildyour confidence and expand your skills. Youwill be heavily involved with local charities – agreat way to meet like-minded people andstudents who get involved in the localcommunity are rewarded with a real sense ofachievement and a much enhanced CV.

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Contact: 01243 816002Email: [email protected]: www.chi.ac.uk/musicUCAS Code: W300 BA/Mu Length of Programme: 3 Years Full TimeDelivery: Full and Part TimeCampus: Bishop Otter, Chichester. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Typical entry requirements - individual offersmay vary: • A levels: CCD• BTEC Extended Diploma: Music Performance

- MMM• Advanced / Progression Diploma: Grade C

plus at least 60 points from the AdditionalSpecialist Learning in a relevant subject Alevel or Subsidiary Diploma

• International Baccalaureate: 28 points• QAA-approved Access Diploma: Pass• GCSEs: Please see page 206 for general


Applicants with high levels of performance skillsmay be considered for a lower academic offer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Applicants without the above formalqualifications but who have relevant skills andwork / life experience will be considered on anindividual basis and may be assessed through awritten portfolio. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Applicants with qualifications fromother countries:The University of Chichester considersapplicants from a wide range of countries withappropriate A level equivalent qualifications.Non-native speakers of English are expected tohave IELTS 6.0, or equivalent, althoughapplicants with IELTS 5.5 can study this subjectwith International English Studies.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Interview:Yes, candidates will be required to demonstrate,in a practical interview, ability and interest in aninstrument or voice and display musicalawareness and skill. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Can I combine this subject with others?Yes: English; English & Creative Writing; History;International English Studies; Media Studies;Music Technology.

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Musical Theatre (Foundation Degree)

Leading to BA (Hons) Music with Musical Theatre or Level 3 BA (Hons) Musical Theatre

Course InformationOur Foundation Degree in Musical Theatre isa practical programme, offering you anopportunity to acquire a range ofperformance skills on stage, and to develop abroad understanding of the technical andbehind-the-scenes skills which make MusicalTheatre work. You will be part of a vibrantcommunity of more than 400 musicundergraduates and take modules whichdevelop your contextual and analyticalunderstanding of music as well as receivingvocal ensemble training. A variety of workbased learning helps to develop theconfidence to pass on practical musical theatreperformance skills to others. The two-yearFoundation Degree is designed to focus on thedevelopment of performance ability.Productions, rehearsals and workshops arelocated in a theatre space, working with all theresources of set, lighting, sound, costume andlive pit orchestra. The three year BA (Hons) isfocused on the development of vocal skills,including individual singing lessons, alongside amusical theatre specialism. Our courses aim toequip ambitious and talented performers for apossible future career as a teacher or inprivate practice or in technical theatre ortheatre administration and all students canprogress to the third year programme BA(Hons) Music with Musical Theatre, and canaudition for the level 3 BA (Hons) MusicalTheatre tour programme. A particular featureof the degree is the involvement of teachingstaff with West End experience, offering you agenuinely challenging environment for thedevelopment of your skills.

Indicative Course ContentOver the two years of the Foundation Degree,students undertake the following study:• Regular production experience• Vocal ensemble coaching• Dance coaching• Acting coaching• Individual singing tuition• Professional development workshops in a

wide range of practical skills• A rich variety of choices in contextual study,

from modern jazz to opera• Event management and relevant business

modules

Students completing the level 3 BA (Hons) willadd more extensive concert performanceexperience, develop skills in small groups,individual teaching, and explore an area ofspecialism in practical performance.

Why this Course?• Extensive practical coaching in performance

skills• Foundation Degree students study in a

thriving department of more than 400music students

• Individual tuition in voice• Event management and relevant business

modules • Students are supported by a team of more

than 40 visiting professionals andpractitioners

Careers• Practical performance• Vocal coaching• Group teaching• Technical and theatre administration

Music with Musical TheatreThis programme is delivered within one of thelargest undergraduate music communities inthe UK and provides opportunities to studyperformance and musical theatre, developvocal technique, and to develop a skillsspecialism in a wide variety of musical stylesand practices. Students have access to a verydeveloped programme of concerts,masterclasses and ensemble experience, andcan take advantage of our strong staff base inthe areas of musical theatre dance, acting andsinging. The major route can also become aspecialism in composition (ideal if you are keento develop a career as a musical director, forexample).

Level 3 BA (Hons) Musical TheatreAn alternative final year progression route forwhich students can audition at the end of theirsecond year of study (at Chichester orelsewhere), this course combines academicstudy with membership of a performingcompany, either as a stage performer or as apit musician or in a technical role, andparticipation in a regional production tour

Student view“ I ’m currently studying Musical Theatre atChichester and I would highly recommend it.Prepare for the best two years of your life - eventhough it is a lot of hard work, it is well worth allthe effort for all the dance, singing and acting youwill learn and the many great friends andcontacts you will make.”Jenny Hunter, Musical Theatre

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Contact: 01243 816002Email: [email protected]: www.chi.ac.uk/musicUCAS Code: WW34 FdA/MusTHLength of Programme: 2 Years Full Time BA Degree Top-up – 1 Year Full TimeDelivery: Full and Part TimeCampus: Bishop Otter, Chichester. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Typical entry requirements - individual offersmay vary: • You will need to be able to demonstrate a

strong interest in performing (in any style) • A levels: CCD• BTEC Extended Diploma: MMM• Music welcomes applicants with non A-level

qualifications such as National Certificate,Progression Diploma and Access Courses.Mature applicants who possess appropriateperformance skills and experience and whosuccessfully complete a written task can beadmitted

• All successful applicants will have to obtain asatisfactory Enhanced Criminal RecordsBureau Disclosure before the start of thecourse (see page 208 for further details)

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Interview:Yes, candidates will be required to demonstratein a practical audition, ability and skills in dance,acting and singing.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Can I combine this subject with others?Yes, Music

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Performing Arts (BA Hons)

(Theatre Performance), (Theatre Performance and Dance)

(Theatre Performance and Music)

Course InformationAre you driven by a passion to createinnovative theatre? Are you a performer whowishes to challenge expectations? Are you ateam player capable of producing innovative,dynamic and engaging work? Can you rise tothe challenge of being the future of Britishtheatre?

Performing Arts (Theatre Performance) is anestablished course, designed for students whosee their own processes of creating originaltheatre as a dynamic and empowering startingpoint for a career as a theatre maker.Performing Arts offers two additional self-contained routes, Theatre Performance andDance and Theatre Performance and Music,which adopt the core of the TheatrePerformance route, but for students withspecialist interests in either (contemporary)music or dance.

The three different routes are designed toemphasise our commitment to theatre as across disciplinary process and to empowermusicians/singers, dancers, actors and theatremakers, who have a particular interest incomposition, to come together in the spirit ofexploration. Of primary importance, for allstudents taking Performing Arts, is the notionof artist as an engaged communicator,prepared to take responsibility for the creativeprocess and the implications of performance.The focus, therefore, is on new work, with acurriculum emphasising group and teamwork,within a vocational context that prepares youfor a career as a creative artist. With this inmind, you will have the opportunity to exploreperformance in a variety of contexts andsettings, using a wide range of theatrical andnon-theatrical environments.

Indicative Course ContentThere are four groups of modules contributingto a focused and holistic training in theatremaking. Dance and Music students will beencouraged to use their particular specialismalongside – and as an integral part of – generictheatre work:

• Critical and Contextual Studies: givingacademic foundation to the processes ofmaking theatre

• Skills Development: training and awarenessof skills for making and performing theatre

• Production and Specialist Studies:performance projects that can inspire andchallenge you towards making innovativetheatre

• Professional Development: providing insightinto theatre making in an applied andvocational context

Theatre Performance RouteIf you are on the Theatre Performance route,you will have further classes in acting anddevising, as well as writing for performance. Acentral focus of the route is two majorproductions at level two that will gear youtowards major performance work in your finalyear.

Theatre Performance and Dance RouteIf you choose the Theatre and Dance route,you will have dedicated classes in performancetechnique, improvisation and choreography;one of the level two productions will besupplanted with a Dance Theatre production.

Theatre Performance and Music RouteWithin the Theatre and Music route, you willhave dedicated classes in performancetechnique (voice or/and your choseninstrument), improvisation and composition;one of the level two productions will besupplanted with a theatre production thatemphasises music.

Why this Course?• Create new theatre in a dynamic ‘theatre

city’• Work in newly-built, state-of-the-art theatre

and studios, equipped with the latesttechnology

• Work with highly motivated, dedicatedprofessional staff

• Challenge the cultural and socialunderstanding of the world we live inthrough performance practice

• Elect modules that drive towards clearvocational outcomes as practising theatremakers

• Develop skills in music or dance alongsidetheatre performance

Careers• Performance practitioners (actors, dancers,

musicians, directors, writers, designers,members of theatre collectives)

• Theatre workers• Community arts workers• Education• Postgraduate study

Student view“The BA Hons in Performing Arts has taught methe value of contemporary theatre, and has beenthe most challenging and enjoyable three years ofmy life so far.”Graeme Kelly, Performing Arts

Ranked No1“The University with the most satisfied Danceand Performing Arts students in the country.National Student Survey 2009

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Contact: 01243 816002Email: [email protected]: www.chi.ac.uk/performingartsUCAS Code: Performing Arts (TheatrePerformance) W405 BA/PartsPerforming Arts (Theatre Performance andDance) WW4N BA/PartsPerforming Arts (Theatre Performance andMusic) WW4J BA/Parts Length of Programme: 3 Years Full Time Delivery: Full and Part TimeCampus: Bishop Otter, Chichester. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Typical entry requirements - individual offersmay vary: • A levels: BBC/BCC• BTEC Extended Diploma: Performing Arts -

DMM – DDM • Advanced / Progression Diploma: Grade C


• International Baccalaureate: 30 points• Access to HE Diploma: Pass with at least 12

credits worth of level 3 (related to Drama orEnglish) at Merit

• GCSEs: Please see page 206 for generalentrance requirements regarding GCSEs

Applicants without the above formalqualifications but who have relevant skills andwork / life experience will be considered on anindividual basis and may be assessed through awritten portfolio. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Applicants with qualifications fromother countries:The University of Chichester considersapplicants from a wide range of countries withappropriate A level equivalent qualifications.Non-native speakers of English are expected tohave IELTS 6.0, or equivalent. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Interview:Yes. Candidates will be asked to talk about theirinterests in theatre and to participate in aworkshop designed to explore creative ideas aswell as performance ability. In addition, Musicapplicants may be asked to use music (eithervocally or through their chosen instrument(s) inan improvisational way. Similarly, Danceapplicants will be encouraged to adopt aphysical approach to the generic workshopexercises and will be invited to participate in ashort contemporary dance class. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Can I combine this subject with others?No. See also Dance, Music and Musical Theatre

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Platform One Isle of Wight

Popular music courses As well as offering popular music courses atboth the Bishop Otter and Bognor RegisCampuses, we also offer commercial musiccourses at Platform One on the Isle of Wight.Platform One is an independent college ofmusic that offers state of the art facilities andexperienced, music industry staff. At PlatformOne, students are able to take University ofChichester awards including a FoundationDegree in Commercial Music and a bespoke,third year ‘top-up’ award, the BA (Hons) inCommercial Music.

Platform One’s focus is high quality,contemporary music education whichinterfaces with the music industry of today -essential for musicians wishing to pursue arewarding and sustainable career in music.

Find out more

• Tel: 01243 816002• Email: [email protected]• www.platformone.org

Why study music on the Isle of Wight? • Established independent music

college with outstanding reputation and excellent results

• Host to major international music festivals including the award winning Isle of Wight Festival and Bestival

• Students perform at Isle of Wight Festival• Students get the opportunity to

become lifetime members of the Performing Rights Society

• Weekly ‘Music Industry Seminars’ with high profile industry practitioners

• Students go on tour to Cornwall in Year 2 of the course

• Links with professional music venues hosting weekly student gigs

• Students go on tour to Amsterdam in Year 3 of the course

• Sponsorship and endorsement deals with major equipment manufacturers

• Frequent ferry crossings throughout the day and night

• Stunning scenery and coastline with excellent water sports opportunities

• The Island has more sunshine hours than any other UK resort

• Vibrant music scene throughoutthe year

The Isle of Wight has a small population of135,000 but is quickly becoming renowned forits vibrant music scene and emerging musicindustry, which now includes two of the mostsuccessful music festivals in the UK.

Purpose built facilitiesPlatform One enjoys a working relationshipwith many of the world’s greatestmanufacturers of music equipment.Endorsement deals ensure that students areusing up to date, industry standard kit.Facilities include sound proofed and fullyequipped rehearsal rooms, dedicatedinstrumental tuition rooms, lecture andperformance suites, seminar rooms, adedicated ProTools suite and two high end,professional recording studios runningDigidesign HD3 systems with Audientconsoles.

Industry Links

Companies that support Platform One includeBlackstar Amplification, Marshall Amplification,Ashdown Engineering, Audient, Zildjian,Mapex, Pearl, Peavey Electronics, Roland,Neutrik and Musicman.

The Isle of Wight Festival Isle of Wight Festivals both past and presenthave put the Island on the international musicmap. There is no-one within the industry thatdoes not recognise the significance of theIsland in relation to music history. The Festival has hosted the likes ofJimi Hendrix, Joni Mitchell, Bob Dylan, MilesDavis and in later years acts such as the FooFighters, Prodigy, Snow Patrol, REM, DavidBowie, Coldplay and the Rolling Stones. TheIsle of Wight Festival has won the title of ‘BestMajor Festival’ in the UK Festival Awards andthis annual event now plays host to 60,000people in June each year.Platform One has worked with Solo,the organisers of the Isle of Wight Festivalsince its resurrection in 2002. This includesthe scheduling and management of adedicated stage allowing commercial musicstudents the opportunity to perform at andenjoy a major music festival.www.isleofwightfestival.com

The BestivalPlatform One also has links with the Bestival,which won the ‘Best Medium-Sized Festival’.Curated by Rob Da Bank (BBC Radio One),this festival launches the year for Platform Onestudents and is in fact the first weekend of thenew academic year - start studying musicin style! Rob Da Bank is a patron of PlatformOne and is extremely supportive of young,emerging musical talent. www.bestival.net

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The UK business market is living proof thatentrepreneurism is alive and well, andChichester can offer you the skills,confidence and expertise to play your partin the country’s economy.

Rather than being a face in the crowd, youwill be given close guidance through yourcourse to ensure personal development isat the heart of the learning experience.With a strong vocational focus, and throughwell-established ties with the local businesscommunity, programmes are designed togive you the skills and understanding tomeet the needs of today’s employers,allowing you to play a full and immediaterole within a dynamic business environmenton completion of your studies.

91Business courses

• 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)

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Dr David Cooper David is a Chartered Engineer and has a PhD in ComputerIntegrated Manufacturing. Before joining the University, he spent14 years with global management consulting and computingservices business, Cap Gemini. In addition to his teachingresponsibilities, David has undertaken consultancy projects fora number of local businesses and not-for-profit organisationsworking with senior management teams in developing their ownskills and the strategies of their organisations.

Dr Andrew Clegg Andy has worked in the tourism industry through his career,combining his academic work with consultancy services. He is anexternal trainer for VisitBritain, and has worked with TourismSouth East to develop a rural tourism project in the region. Healso provides guidance for companies looking to becomeaccredited as Green Tourism Businesses, and has completedresearch into the economic impact of local events such as theGoodwood Festival of Speed.

Lyn Batchelor Lyn spent 20 years working in start-up businesses in themotorsport and retail management industries in her nativeAustralia before relocating to the UK and into HigherEducation. Her belief is that enterprising people are the key toeconomic recovery, and as a senior lecturer, she helps studentsto unlock their own potential in terms of business start-ups andself employment.

Jennie WhiteJennie worked as a sales and account manager in the agriculture and ITindustries for more than 10 years and taught at undergraduate level forthe same length of time, she has the perfect balance between practicalexperience and theoretical background. Her main interests are in the useof marketing and IT to gain competitive advantage, and branding. She isalso an award-winning lecturer, having gaining recognition four times foroutstanding contribution to student learning for online seminar delivery,online lectures via video and MP3, interactive discussions boards andresearch support.

SEMAL (School of Enterprise, Management and Leadership)

BA (Hons) undergraduatedegree programmesOur School of Enterprise, Management andLeadership offers you a wide range ofundergraduate honours degree programmesin business and management related subjectareas.

Honours degrees can be studied in:• Accounting and Finance• Business Studies• Events Management• Human Resource Management• IT Management for Business• Marketing• Tourism ManagementPlease see subject specific courses pagesstarting on page 96 for further information.

In addition, it is possible to undertake a jointhonours route across areas within theSchool’s degree portfolio (e.g. BA (Hons)Events Management and Marketing).Whilst the scope of honours programmesavailable within the school offers you a widechoice of specialist subject areas, all of ourdegree routes share a number of commonfeatures. Central to our provision is the focuson the student learning experience. This isreflected in our approach to learning,assessment and work-based opportunities.

Our workshop approach to learningWe believe that in a University environmenta ‘hands-on’, interactive and participativeapproach to learning with modest group sizesis the most effective way to learn anddevelop the types of skills that employerslook for in graduates. Our business andmanagement focused degree routesconcentrate primarily on working with ourstudents in a small group workshopenvironment. In practice this means thatwhen studying a module with us therewill usually be a weekly workshop ofapproximately 2.5 to 3 hours that will befacilitated by one of the tutors. Group sizeswill typically be about 20-25 students. At theend of the workshop students are normallytasked to undertake intersession work thatthen feeds into the next workshop.

This approach contrasts markedly with mostuniversities where a significant element oftheir teaching takes place through a moretraditional lecture environment. Such aformat normally involves large group lectures,often with well in excess of 100 studentsbeing lectured to by a tutor.

Our approach encourages students to beproactive and offers an environment that iswell suited to enabling students to share theirthinking and explore different ideas.

Our approach to assessmentOur approach to assessment reflects our aimof preparing students for the worldof work. We adopt a wide range ofimaginative and innovative assessmentstrategies, delivered at an appropriate level,as you progress through your programme.Typically the subject based assessments aredesigned to enable you to demonstrate theskills and techniques that reflect how thesetechniques would be applied in the world ofwork. Our courses adopt a range ofassessment styles that include: presentations;report writing; client based project work;time limited assessment; group work; essays;reflective learning logs etc. Most modules willinclude more than one assessment type. Inaddition to the business and managementsubject related assessments there will also beassessment tasks that are specifically designedto enable you to focus and reflect upon yourown personal development.

Work-based opportunitiesAcross our degree programmes there is arange of work-based opportunities available.These can vary between courses to reflectthe context of a specific programme, but thefollowing are representative of the type ofengagement that as one of our students youwill be involved with:• Client based final year management

projects• 48-week work placements (if taking

one of our four year professional placement degree routes)

• 10-week work placements• Events management provision• Client IT systems development

projects

New AccommodationThe School of Enterprise, Management andLeadership will move into stunning newfacilities in 2011. As part of an £8m buildingand refurbishment project we are investing inthe Dome, a grade 1 listed Georgian buildingwhich will provide a home for the School atthe heart of the campus.

Find out more

• Subject Specific course pages 96 - 109• Email: [email protected]• Tel: +44 (0) 1243 816002• www.chi.ac.uk/business

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Accounting and Finance (BA Hons)

Course InformationOur BA (Hons) Accounting and Financeprogramme is about enabling you to developthe experience and skills to be a highlyeffective financial manager. As a result, it willequip you for a career in finance oraccounting. Underpinning the programme is abroad-based business and managementeducation, which combines with thevocationally focused finance and accountingelements to provide you with a strongfoundation for career development as afinancial manager. Over the course of yourdegree studies you will encounter a range ofpractice based topics. The learningenvironment is based primarily around groupworkshops, and there will be work-basedlearning opportunities.

Indicative Course ContentModules are designed to be active andexperiential so that the skills and knowledgeyou develop can be implemented in realisticsettings. The content of the programmereflects the need for financial managers tohave a good foundation in business andmanagement based knowledge and skills inaddition to more specialist expertise.Consequently, alongside fields of study such asfinancial analysis, corporate finance, financialaccounting and management accounting, theprogramme includes business strategy,economics, marketing principles, peoplemanagement and law.The first year of the course shares much incommon with our other business andmanagement based programmes. After thefirst year you have a choice. You can continueto focus on accounting and finance from Year2 onwards or you also have the opportunity toswap to, or combine your finance studies with,another business and management baseddiscipline.

Core Subjects include: • Financial Accounting• Management Accounting• Corporate Finance• Business Economics• Business Law• Management• Business Strategy• Marketing

Option Subjects include:• Operations Management• Human Resources Management• Web Design

Why this Course?• A practical, vocational focus• The course prepares you for a career as a

financial manager. On graduation you mayprogress onto professional programmes(e.g. Chartered Institute of ManagementAccountants)

• A supportive, group learning environment• A strong grounding in business and

management subjects• Work-Based Learning enables you to use

skills in a live environment• An emphasis on critical thinking and

problem-based learning• Part-time study routes available

The School of Enterprise, Management and Leadership(SEMAL)This course is part of the provision in theSchool of Enterprise, Management andLeadership (SEMAL). Further information onSEMAL can be found on pages 94 - 95of this prospectus.

Careers• Accountancy• Banking• Management• Insurance• Finance and investment management

Work-based learningWork based learning opportunities are anintegral part of the three-year version of thisdegree. However, there is also the opportunityto undertake a four-year, ‘professionalplacement’ programme that involves a 48-week work placement in Year 3.

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Contact: 01243 816002Email: [email protected]: www.chi.ac.uk/semalUCAS Code: NN43 BA/AccFinNN4H BA/AF4 (with Professional Placement) Length of Programme: 3 Years Full Time (4 Years with Professional Placement) Delivery: Full and Part TimeCampus: Bognor Regis. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Typical entry requirements - individual offersmay vary: • A levels: CCC • Edexcel Extended Diploma: Business related -

MMM – DMM• Advanced / Progression Diploma: Grade C



level 3 credits worth of units at merit• GCSEs: English Language and Maths at grade

C or above. Please see page 206 for generalentrance requirements regarding GCSEs

Applicants without the above formalqualifications but who have relevant skills andwork / life experience will be considered on anindividual basis and may be assessed through awritten portfolio or other entry task.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Applicants with qualifications fromother countries:The University of Chichester considersapplicants from a wide range of countries withappropriate A level equivalent qualifications.Non-native speakers of English are expected tohave IELTS 6.0, or equivalent, althoughapplicants with IELTS 5.5 can study this subjectwith International English Studies.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Interview:Generally not required but there will beopportunities to visit the department after youreceive your offer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Can I combine this subject with others?Yes: Business Studies; Event Management;Human Resource Management; ITManagement; Marketing; Tourism Management.Also International English Studies for non nativespeakers of English.

Check pages 218 – 221 or see our website forcurrent subject combinations and UCAScourse codes:http://www.chi.ac.uk/services/courses/AtoZ.cfm

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Business Studies (BA Hons)

Course InformationThe prosperity of business is reliant upon theinnovation and creativeness of its employees.Our BA (Hons) Business Studies programmeis about enabling you to acquire the skills andexperience necessary to flourish in achallenging business environment. A businessstudies graduate might typically expect towork within a commercial environment, butthe skills you will develop through the degreewill be equally applicable to employmentwithin the public and ‘not for profit’ sectors ofthe economy. Over the course of your degreestudies you will encounter a range of practice-based topics. The learning environment isbased primarily around group workshopactivity, and there will also be opportunities toput your learning into practice during workplacement.

Indicative Course ContentModules are designed to be active andexperiential so that the skills and knowledgeyou develop can be implemented in realisticsettings. By its nature, Business Studies is amulti-disciplinary programme that will explorea range of areas. Throughout the degree youwill follow subject themes in marketing, peoplemanagement, finance, and informationsystems. Additionally, you will study areas suchas business strategy, operations managementand business law. The first year of the BA(Hons) Business course shares much incommon with our other business andmanagement based programmes. It is designedto provide a solid underpinning in business-based subjects, but has the added advantage ofalso giving you choices. You could continue tofocus on Business Studies from your secondyear onwards, or choose to amend the focusof your study – for example you might decideto undertake a joint honours route in BusinessStudies and Marketing.

Core Subjects include: • Finance• Marketing• Human Resource Management• Business Economics• Business Law• Business Strategy• Operations Management

Option Subjects include:• Multi-media Marketing• Small Business Enterprise• Web Design

Why this Course?• A practical, vocational focus• A supportive, group learning environment• A strong grounding in business and




Careers• Management• Marketing• Human resource management• Accountancy• Finance and investment management

The School of Enterprise, Management and LeadershipThis course is part of the provision in theSchool of Enterprise, Management andLeadership (SEMAL). Further information onSEMAL can be found on pages 94 - 95of this prospectus.

Work-based learningWork based learning opportunities are anintegral part of the three-year version of thisdegree. However, there is also the opportunityto undertake a four-year, ‘professionalplacement’ programme that involves a 48-week work placement in Year 3

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Contact: 01243 816002Email: [email protected]: www.chi.ac.uk/semalUCAS Code: N101 BA/BusSt, N103 BA/BSPP4 (with Professional Placement) Length of Programme: 3 Years Full Time (4 Years with Professional Placement) Delivery: Full and Part TimeCampus: Bognor Regis. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Typical entry requirements - individual offersmay vary: • A levels: CCC • BTEC Extended Diploma: Business related -





C or above (please see page 206 for generalentrance requirements regarding GCSEs)

Applicants without the above formalqualifications but who have relevant skills andwork / life experience will be considered on anindividual basis and may be assessed through awritten portfolio or other entry task. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Applicants with qualifications fromother countries:The University of Chichester considersapplicants from a wide range of countries withappropriate A level equivalent qualificationsNon-native speakers of English are expected tohave IELTS 6.0, or equivalent, althoughapplicants with IELTS 5.5 can study this subjectwith International English Studies.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Interview:Generally not required but there will beopportunities to visit the department after youreceive your offer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Can I combine this subject with others?Yes: Event Management; Finance; HumanResource Management; IT Management;Marketing; Tourism Management. AlsoInternational English Studies for non nativespeakers of English


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Course InformationThe BA (Hons) Event Managementprogramme has been specially designed inconsultation with event providers to ensurethat you acquire the relevant skills andexperience to work within the fastest growingand most dynamic sectors of the serviceeconomy. The programme strikes a balancebetween the academic context for events, andan appreciation of the applied operationalelements of event management. There is a‘hands-on’ approach to learning and teaching,via direct engagement with the event industry.In doing so, the programme takes advantage ofthe enviable opportunities presented by thescale, wealth and diversity of events in the localand regional area including the ChichesterFestivities, Arundel Festival, GoodwoodFestival of Speed and Revival.

Specific elements of the teaching programmeare delivered by event managementprofessionals and a parallel event volunteeringprogramme, run in conjunction with localevent providers, also provides students with anopportunity to gain first hand experience ofevent management. We offer a supportivelearning environment and we take great pridein the quality of support that we provide toyou. Emphasis is given to smaller groupsessions, and modules are designed to beactive and experiential so that the skills andknowledge you develop can be implementedin a realistic setting.

The first year of the programme shares muchin common with other business andmanagement programmes, and is designed toprovide a solid underpinning in business-basedsubjects. During the second and final years ofthe programme, you will be able todemonstrate your acquired knowledge andskills through the conceptual planning, designand implementation of your own events.

Indicative Course ContentKey areas covered in the degree include:• Tourism and Events • Designing and Organising Events• Practical Event Management• Sustainable Event Management• Sponsorship and Marketing • Quality Management and Customer Service• Finance for Events• Project Management• Health and Safety for Events• International Event Environment

Why this Course?• Strong links with the local and regional

tourism and events industry• Strong vocational focus reflecting needs of

event organisers• Supportive, learning environment• Integration with the local event industry• Varied and innovative forms of assessment• Extensive fieldtrip and guest speaker

programme• International, part time and mature students

welcome

Careers• Event Management Companies• Local Authorities, Tourism and Event

Departments• Leisure Companies• Event, Sport and Festival Consortia• Tourism Organisations and Associations• Corporate Events and Entertainment• Charities• Tourist Attractions• Creative Industries and Arts Environment• Hotels and Resorts

The programme also provides a foundationfor postgraduate study

SEMAL – The School of Enterprise,Management and LeadershipThis course is part of the provision in theSchool of Enterprise, Management andLeadership (SEMAL). Further information onSEMAL can be found on pages 94 - 95of this prospectus.


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Contact: 01243 816002Email: [email protected]: www.chi.ac.uk/semalUCAS Code: N820 BA/EMN821 BA/EMPP4 (with Professional Placement) Length of Programme: 3 Years Full Time (4 Years with Professional Placement) Delivery: Full and Part TimeCampus: Bognor Regis. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Typical entry requirements - individual offersmay vary: • A levels: CCC • BTEC Extended Diploma: Business related -






Applicants without the above formalqualifications but who have relevant skills andwork / life experience will be considered on anindividual basis and may be assessed through awritten portfolio.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Applicants with qualifications fromother countries:The University of Chichester considersapplicants from a wide range of countries withappropriate A level equivalent qualifications.Non-native speakers of English are expected tohave IELTS 6.0, or equivalent, althoughapplicants with IELTS 5.5 can study this subjectwith International English Studies.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Interview:Generally not required but there will beopportunities to visit the department after youreceive your offer.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Can I combine this subject with others?Yes: Business Studies; Finance; Human ResourceManagement; IT Management; Marketing;Tourism Management. Also International EnglishStudies for non native speakers of English.

See pages 218 – 221 or visit our website forcurrent subject combinations and UCAScourse codes:http://www.chi.ac.uk/services/courses /AtoZ.cfm

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Human Resource Management (BA Hons)

Course InformationThe effective management and developmentof staff is a key component of businessstrategy in an ever changing economicenvironment. The view that an organisation’speople are its most important asset hasperhaps never been more true than it is todaywhere leading edge knowledge and skills canbe the key to competitive advantage. Today’senterprises need to be able to call on highlyqualified employees to be flexible andresponsive to change whilst maintaining theirmotivation and loyalty. On this course you willbe able to learn about and experiment withthe full range of well established and modernapproaches to the challenges of peoplemanagement and development. Our approachto Human Resource Management is designedto provide a supportive setting in whichstudents can develop holistic skills that willenable them to flourish in a changing businessenvironment. Our methods are different tomany other larger universities. The majority oflearning takes place in group workshops, whichare more representative of the businessenvironment than a classroom. Ourexperienced tutors provide individual support.

Indicative Course ContentThe course modules are all designed tofacilitate the learning of subjects relevant tocurrent human resource practice and thecontinuous development of personalmanagement skills. The first year of theprogramme ensures that you will have a solidfoundation in business subjects, for examplefinance, marketing and management beforespecialising in Human Resource Managementin years 2 and 3. The programme is quite flexible in that youmight, for example, decide after the first yearthat you want to focus on another businesssubject (e.g. Marketing or Finance). This is achoice that would be available to you.

Core Subjects include: • Human Resource Management• Employee Development• Employee Relations• Research Methods• Leadership• Human Resource Strategy• Current Human Resource Issues

Option Subjects include:• Marketing Management• Small Business Enterprise• Finance for Business• Website Design• Operations Management

Why this Course?• A supportive, group learning environment• A practical, vocational and critical focus to

the study of Human Resource Management• The course prepares you for progression to

a professional career and post graduatestudy to become a full member of theChartered Institute of Personnel andDevelopment

• The course is a good foundation for morespecialised study at post graduate level thatopens up opportunities to pursue relatedcareers (see Careers)

• Concentration on the role of HumanResource Management as a core strategicbusiness activity

• Emphasis on the development of skills inproblem-solving, analysis, self-managementand interpersonal skills

• Part time study routes available


Careers• Human Resource Management• Recruitment• Employee Relations• Equal Opportunities• Employment Law• Management• Consultancy• Training and Development• Trade Union and Professional Associations• Administration• Education


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Contact: 01243 816002Email: [email protected]: www.chi.ac.uk/semalUCAS Code: N600 BA/HRM, N601 BA/HRM4 (with Professional Placement) Length of Programme: 3 Years Full Time (4 Years with Professional Placement) Delivery: Full and Part TimeCampus: Bognor Regis. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Typical entry requirements - individual offersmay vary: • A levels: CCC • BTEC Extended Diploma: Business related -






Applicants without the above formalqualifications but who have relevant skills andwork / life experience will be considered on anindividual basis and may be assessed through awritten portfolio or other entry task. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Applicants with qualifications fromother countries:The University of Chichester considersapplicants from a wide range of countries withappropriate A level equivalent qualifications.Non-native speakers of English are expected tohave IELTS 6.0, or equivalent, althoughapplicants with IELTS 5.5 can study this subjectwith International English Studies.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Interview:Generally not required but there will beopportunities to visit the department after youreceive your offer.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Can I combine this subject with others?Yes: Business Studies; Event Management;Finance; IT Management; Marketing; TourismManagement. Also International English Studiesfor non native speakers of English.

See pages 218 – 221 or visit our website forcurrent subject combinations and UCAScourse codes:http://www.chi.ac.uk/services/courses/AtoZ.cfm

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IT Management for Business (BA Hons)

Course InformationThe world of Information Technology (IT) ischanging within organisations. It is less aboutsoftware engineering and computer scienceand more about the efficient utilisation ofsystems, processes and technology. Thischanging workplace is totally reliant oninformation systems and the people whodesign, implement and manage them. ITmanagers need to understand business, andbusiness managers need to understand thevalue of IT. Our BA (Hons) IT Managementfor Business programme will enable you toacquire the skills and experience necessary tooperate effectively across these areas. Ourapproach to IT Management for Business isdesigned to provide a supportive environmentthat will enable you to flourish. The approachto learning is focused on small activity-basedworkshops, and over the course of yourdegree studies you will encounter a range ofpractice-based topics.

Indicative Course ContentModules are designed to be active andexperiential so that the skills and knowledgeyou develop can be implemented in realisticsettings. The course modules focus on theimpact of Information Systems and aredesigned to facilitate both learning subjectcontent and continuous development ofpersonal management skills.The IT Management for Business route is amulti-disciplinary course of study. You willlearn about a wide range of IT and somebusiness disciplines including informationsystems and strategies, business decisionmaking, website design and development,marketing and e-business, commercial andindustrial applications (programming,databases), project and global management.The first year of the BA (Hons) ITManagement for Business course shares muchin common with our other business andmanagement based programmes. It is designedto provide a solid underpinning in businessbased subjects, as well as providing afoundation in IT subjects. You could continueto focus on IT Management for Business fromyour second year onwards, or choose toamend the focus of your study. For exampleyou might decide to undertake a joint honoursroute in IT Management for Business andMarketing.

Core Subjects include: • Information Systems Strategy• Web Development, Management and

Design• Project Management• Database Systems• Information Technology

Option Subjects include:• Small Business Enterprise• Operations Management• Multi-media Marketing• Human Resource Management

Why this Course?• A practical, vocational focus on the study of

IT systems, processes and technology• A supportive, group learning environment• Programme designed to meet the needs of

the current business world• A strong grounding in business and





Careers• IT management• Systems analysis and design• Web design• Systems management and support• IT project management


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Contact: 01243 816002Email: [email protected]: www.chi.ac.uk/semalUCAS Code: G500 BA/IT – GN5C BA/ITPP4 (with Professional Placement) Length of Programme: 3 Years Full TimeDelivery: Full and Part TimeCampus: Bognor Regis. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Typical entry requirements - individual offersmay vary: • A levels: CCC• BTEC Extended Diploma: Business related –






Applicants without the above formalqualifications but who have relevant skills andwork / life experience will be considered on anindividual basis and may be assessed through awritten portfolio or other entry task.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Applicants with qualifications fromother countries:The University of Chichester considersapplicants from a wide range of countries withappropriate A level equivalent qualifications.Non-native speakers of English are expected tohave IELTS 6.0, or equivalent, althoughapplicants with IELTS 5.5 can study this subjectwith International English Studies.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Interview:Generally not required but there will beopportunities to visit the department after youreceive your offer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Can I combine this subject with others?Yes: Business Studies; Finance; EventManagement; Human Resource Management;Marketing; Tourism Management. AlsoInternational English Studies for non nativespeakers of English


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Marketing (BA Hons)

Course InformationOur 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 thecourse of your degree studies you willencounter practice-based marketing topics in arange of learning environments focusingprimarily on activity-based workshops, onlinestudy and work-based learning.

Indicative Course ContentModules are designed to be active andexperiential so that marketing knowledge canbe implemented in realistic settings. Amongstother marketing skills, students learn the coreconcepts of marketing management,undertake marketing research, and profile thebuyer behaviour of consumers.

The first year of the programme ensures thatstudents have a solid foundation in businesssubjects (eg Human Resource Management,Finance and IT) before specialising in marketingduring years 2 and 3. This gives you choices.You could focus on marketing from yoursecond year onwards, or you have the choiceto swap to another business and managementdiscipline. Alternatively you could opt to followthe generic business studies pathway.

Core Subjects include: • Multimedia Marketing• Marketing Management• Marketing Research• Consumer Behaviour• Marketing Principles• Marketing Communications• Marketing Management Project

Option Subjects include:• Employee Development• Small Business Enterprise• Finance• Website Design

Why this Course?• A practical, vocational focus on marketing

today• The course prepares you for a career as a

professional marketer• On graduation you may progress onto

Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM)programmes

• A supportive, group learning environment• A strong grounding in business and

management subjects• Work-based Learning enables you to use



The School of Enterprise, Management and Leadership(SEMAL)This course is part of the provision in theSchool of Enterprise, Management andLeadership (SEMAL). Further information onSEMAL can be found on pages 94 - 95of this prospectus.

Careers• Marketing Manager• Marketing Research• Marketing Analyst• Salesperson/Sales Manager• Events Marketer• Web Marketer• Public Relations Officer• Marketing Assistant


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Contact: 01243 816002Email: [email protected]: www.chi.ac.uk/semalUCAS Code: N500 BA/Mkt, N501 BA/Mkt4 (with Professional Placement) Length of Programme: 3 Years Full Time (4 Years with Professional Placement) Delivery: Full and Part TimeCampus: Bognor Regis. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Typical entry requirements - individual offersmay vary: • A levels: CCC• Edexcel Extended Diploma: Business related -






Applicants without the above formalqualifications but who have relevant skills andwork / life experience will be considered on anindividual basis and may be assessed through awritten portfolio or other entry task. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Applicants with qualifications fromother countries:The University of Chichester considersapplicants from a wide range of countries withappropriate A level equivalent qualifications.Non-native speakers of English are expected tohave IELTS 6.0, or equivalent, althoughapplicants with IELTS 5.5 can study this subjectwith International English Studies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Interview:Generally not required but there will beopportunities to visit the department after youreceive your offer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Can I combine this subject with others?Yes: Business Studies; Finance; EventManagement; Human Resource Management;IT Management; Tourism Management. AlsoInternational English Studies for non nativespeakers of English


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Tourism Management (BA Hons)

Course InformationOur BA (Hons) Tourism Management has aspecific focus on sustainability drawing on theaward winning industry and academicexperience of the staff team. The programmeis designed 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. You are introduced tosustainability at Level 1, consider SustainableBusiness Management at Level 2, and at Level3 finish off your degree by looking atSustainable Destination Management. Basedaround industry frameworks for managementof sustainable tourism, the programme isdesigned to ensure that you acquire therelevant skills and experience to work withinthis diverse sector. Our goal is to movebeyond the textbook and provide you with arealistic and applied consideration of thepractical realities of managing sustainabletourism businesses and destinations.

The programme has a distinct vocational focusand places great emphasis on you having directcontact with the tourism industry throughapplied assessment, fieldtrips and aprogramme of guest speakers. We offer asupportive learning environment, which isprimarily based around group workshopactivity. Modules are designed to be active andexperiential, so that the skills and knowledgeyou develop can be implemented within arealistic management or destination context.Assessment is frequently tied to managementand destination-based scenarios, and at Level 3you have the opportunity to undertake ‘live’projects for clients in the local tourismindustry. You will also have the opportunity togain certification in a range of trainingprogrammes currently accredited by theRegional Tourist Board Partnership and VisitBritain – a valuable addition to the CV!

The degree programme also draws on a rangeof generic business subjects, for examplemarketing and management, which are takenalongside specialist Tourism Managementmodules. This approach is designed to provideyou with more generic transferable businessand management skills that will furtherenhance your employability.

In the final year of the programme you areable to demonstrate your acquired knowledgeand skills through the completion of yourundergraduate dissertation or managementproject.

Indicative Course Content• Tourism, Impacts and Sustainability• Sustainable Business Management• Sustainable Destination Management• Marketing/E-Marketing• Managing Customer Service• Rural Tourism• Nature, Eco and Adventure Tourism

Why this Course?• Defined emphasis on sustainable tourism

progressively embedded in the programme• Integration of business and management

modules to enhance employability• Award winning industry experience• Strong vocational focus reflecting needs of

employers• Supportive learning environment• Established links with local and regional

tourism industry• Varied and innovative forms of assessment• Integral fieldtrip and guest speaker

programme• Variety of entry routes (including HND

top-up)• International, part-time and mature students

welcome

Careers• Tourism Management• Sustainable Development• Customer Service• Destination Management Services• Tourism Marketing• Heritage Industries• Countryside Management• Local Authorities• Postgraduate Study

Work-based learningWork-based learning opportunities are anintegral part of the three-year version of thisdegree. However, there is also the opportunityto undertake a four-year, ‘professionalplacement’ programme that involves a 48-week work placement in Year 3.

The School of Enterprise, Management and LeadershipThis course is part of the provision in theSchool of Enterprise, Management andLeadership (SEMAL). Further information onSEMAL can be found on pages 94 - 95of this prospectus.

Course Assessment“Modules on the degree programme areinnovative, challenging and distinctly ‘real world’,which assess students via interesting, diverse andpractical methods. Staff expertise in sustainabletourism is evident throughout the programme,allowing students to gain knowledge, skills andexperience which will be of immense and instantvalue when they enter the workplace”Sandra Barnes Keywood, Director of theGreen Training Company

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Contact: 01243 816002Email: [email protected]: www.chi.ac.uk/tourismUCAS Code: N8N2 BA/LTM, N832 BA/LTM4, (with Professional Placement) Length of Programme: 3 Years Delivery: Full and Part TimeCampus: Bognor Regis Campus. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Typical entry requirements - individual offersmay vary: • A levels: CCC • BTEC Extended Diploma: Business related -






Applicants without the above formalqualifications but who have relevant skills andwork / life experience will be considered on anindividual basis and may be assessed through awritten portfolio. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Applicants with qualifications fromother countries:The University of Chichester considersapplicants from a wide range of countries withappropriate A level equivalent qualifications.Non-native speakers of English are expected tohave IELTS 6.0, or equivalent, althoughapplicants with IELTS 5.5 can study this subjectwith International English Studies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Interview:Generally not required but there will beopportunities to visit the department after youreceive your offer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Can I combine this subject with others?Yes: Business Studies; Finance; EventManagement; Human Resource Management;IT Management; Marketing. Also InternationalEnglish Studies for non native speakers ofEnglish


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Coming to Chichester allows you theopportunity to interact with some of thefinest names in their respective fields,without having to shout from the back ofa full lecture hall.

Our English and Creative Writing lecturerscontinue their teaching duties while writingaward-winning literature, practising whatthey preach. The same can be said aboutother departments, which has contributedto our history course being rated as the bestin the whole country by students themselves.But we don’t just rely on our own staff toguide you – industry experts regularly visitto talk directly to students. Actors PhilipGlenister and David Morrissey are amongrecent visitors.

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• English (BA Hons)• English & Creative Writing (BA Hons)• History (BA Hons)• International English Studies (BA Hons)

( Joint or Minor)• Media Production and Media Studies

(BA Hons)• Media Studies (BA Hons)• Theology and Religion (BA Hons)

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Dr Diana Barsham Fans of Sherlock Holmes will be drawn to the work of Diana,as her critical biography of author Sir Arthur Conan Doyle hastransformed the understanding of Doyle’s career, especiallythe creation of the iconic detective. She has also used herknowledge both sides of the Atlantic, supervising post-graduate students in Britain and America.

Michael Holley Having made a career change from electrician to screenwriter andproducer, via a BA in Film and Video and an MA in Screenwriting,Michael has broadcast credits as a producer of short formdocumentaries and an award winning short drama. He has alsowritten for BBC Drama’s long running daytime serial Doctors, andhis most recent work as writer and producer, 'Submerged', a shortfilm set aboard a submarine, will be entered into film festivals in thecoming year. Michael is also currently developing two feature lengthscreenplays and a serial drama for TV.

Dr Sue Morgan Sue is internationally recognised for her studies on the history ofwomen, particularly during the Victorian era. She has featuredon Women’s Hour (BBC Radio 4) and The Age of the Do-Gooders (BBC 2) with Ian Hislop, talking about Victorianprostitution, morality and social reform campaigns.

Ian Hague A PhD student in the History department at the University,Ian’s work is around comic theory and the senses. With theincreasing prominence of comics and comic-related works infilms, television, video games and fine art, Ian’s position asjoint-organiser of the Comics Forum puts him at the forefrontof this emerging academic area.

English (BA Hons)

Course InformationEnglish 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 by studying with practising critics,theorists, linguists and creative writers.

Our academic staff are active and publishedresearchers, engaged with the current debatesin literary history, theory, and linguistics. Wehave a thriving academic culture, whichincludes the South Coast Group, Eighteenth-Century and Romantic Research Group, theSussex Centre for Folklore, Fairy Tales andFantasy, and a regular programme ofconferences, forums, and events (such as our2010 conference ‘Shakespeare: Puzzles,Mysteries, Investigations’). The ChichesterLiterati Society (Chic Lit) also offers a forumfor anyone with an interest in literature,creative writing and the visual arts. Recentpublications by our staff include: Fiona Price’sRevolutions in Taste (Ashgate 2009), Bill Gray’sFantasy, Myth and the Measure of Truth(Palgrave 2008), Benjamin Noys’s ThePersistence of the Negative (EdinburghUniversity Press 2010), and a wide range ofarticles, chapters, and collections.

The course reflects the core study areas forEnglish, including literary history, language andliterary theory. It also offers approaches tonew research areas, such as fantasy literature,life-writing, postcolonial literature, gothic, andcontemporary literature. You will exploreinnovative critical approaches to literature,including new theories, recent discoveries, andnew critical methods. During the course,tutors offer personal attention, guidance, andsupport so you can develop as a critic andresearcher. The course also providesconsiderable choice and flexibility to you as astudent to allow you to develop your owndegree ‘package’ in the three years (or more ifyou are part time) that you will study with us.Also, the city of Chichester offers a rich rangeof cultural resources, including the FestivalTheatre and The New Park Cinema. You willalso have the opportunity to spend one ortwo semesters studying in Canada through ourexchange programme, should you wish to.

Indicative Course ContentThe course modules are all designed tofacilitate both subject content and continuousdevelopment of your personal learning-management skills.

Year One The course is designed to develop yourknowledge across the subject area whilstimproving your skills, confidence and ability.• Victorian, Modern and Contemporary

Literatures• Language – Structure, Variety and Change • Literary Theory• Creative Writing – How Writers Work

Year TwoYou can shape your route according to yourstrengths and interests. Strands include:• Literary History – Renaissance to

Romanticism• Contesting Texts – Women’s Writing, Post-

Colonialism• Language – Language and authority,

Language into literature• Drama• Genre – Poetry and Prose

Year ThreeIn addition to a research dissertation(compulsory for Single Honours/Major,optional for Joint Honours) developed withthe help of a dedicated supervisor, you willhave the choice of a range of special modules,based on our research expertise, including:• Women’s Writing in the Romantic Era• Contemporary British fiction• Shakespeare: Text and Theory • Victorian Women’s Writing• Professional Writing• Psychoanalysis and Culture• Fantasy Literature• Literary Biography

Why this Course?• Study with active and publishing researchers• A varied, challenging, and innovative

curriculum• High success rates and student satisfaction• Specialist research areas for you to explore• Engaging approaches to teaching and

learning• Skills developed on this course include:

independent and critical thinking,interpersonal skills, analysis and problem-solving, academic writing, self-managingresearch and learning, teamwork, and ITskills

• Mature students are welcome with non-standard qualifications

Student View“Being a mature student, I was quite worriedabout being the odd one out, but everyone joins indiscussions and coffee breaks together. This is agreat University with brilliant lecturers andfriendly staff. I love it here.”Robert Skillcorn, English

Careers• Teaching (with PGCE)• Media, including journalism• Publishing • Heritage Industry• Arts Organisations and Events Management• Local Government• Business Management and Administration• Law (with conversion course)• Public Relations

Course RankingEnglish at Chichester was the 5th rankedcourse out of 96 nationally for studentsatisfaction.Source: National Student Survey 2009-10

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Contact: 01243 816002Email: [email protected]: www.chi.ac.uk/englishUCAS Code: Q300 BA/E Length of Programme: 3 Years Full TimeDelivery: Full and Part TimeCampus: Bishop Otter, Chichester. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Typical entry requirements - individual offersmay vary: • A levels: BCC, including a B in English • International Baccalaureate: 30 points with a

Higher Language (English) at grade 5• Access to HE Diploma: Pass with at least 12

credits worth of level 3 units (related toEnglish) at Merit


Applicants without the above formalqualifications but who have relevant skills andwork / life experience will be considered on anindividual basis and may be assessed through awritten portfolio. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Applicants with qualifications fromother countries:The University of Chichester considersapplicants from a wide range of countries withappropriate A level equivalent qualifications.Non-native speakers of English are expected tohave IELTS 6.0, or equivalent, althoughapplicants with IELTS 5.5 can study this subjectwith International English Studies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Interview:Generally not required but there will beopportunities to visit the department after youreceive your offer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Can I combine this subject with others?Yes: History; International English Studies; MediaStudies; Music; Theology and Religion.


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English & Creative Writing (BA Hons)

Course InformationEnglish and Creative Writing at the Universityof Chichester is an exciting and vibrant blendof closely-linked disciplines. We offer you theability to combine the academic study ofEnglish with creative writing through aninnovative curriculum that draws on ourexperience in publishing creative writing,teaching, and academic research. You willdevelop as a creative and critical writer bystudying with practising creative writers,literary critics, theorists, and linguists.

Our academic staff are active and publishedwriters, researchers, and teachers engaged andcontributing to current debates in creativewriting, literary history, theory, and linguistics.We have one of the most experiencedCreative Writing teams in the UK. You willwork with highly qualified and experiencedtutors, many of whom are practising andpublished poets, novelists and dramatists. Wehave a thriving culture of writing, whichincludes the student organised ‘open mic’events Tongues & Strings, the ChichesterLiterature Society (Chic Lit), which bringstogether creative and critical approaches,regular book launches, conferences, and eventswith creative writers. Poet Laureate Carol AnnDuffy, Matthew Sweeney, Helen Dunmore, JoShapcott, Mick Jackson (Booker Prizenominee), Patrick Garland and Brendan Clearyare just some of the names that have recentlyvisited the University.

In 2010 we hosted the distinguishedinternational conference ‘Poetry and Voice’,organised by Stephanie Norgate. Recentpublications by our creative writing staffinclude: Alison MacLeod’s Fifteen ModernTales of Attraction (Hamish Hamilton, 2007),Stephanie Norgate’s Hidden River (Bloodaxe,2008), David Swann’s The Privilege of Rain(Waterloo Press, 2010), and Hugh Dunkerley’sHare (Cinnamon Press, 2010). Chichesteritself is an excellent environment in which todevelop creative skills, boasting the prestigiousFestival Theatre, the nationally renowned NewPark Film Club and a thriving local writingscene. We also offer one of the longest-established MA programmes in the UK.

Many of our students go on to publish and winprizes. Recently students have published inmagazines such as The Paris Review and Staple

and have had work broadcast on BBC Radio 4.Students have won prizes in manycompetitions, including MA student JacCattaneo, who won the 2010 Royal Academyof the Arts Short Story Competition,undergraduate and MA student IsabelAshdown, who won a prize in the Bridportshort story competition while on the BA. Fora full list of recent student successes see ourwebsite: http://www.chiuni.ac.uk/english/studentwritingsuccesses.cfm.

Creative Writing Staff include: Diana BarshamHead of Department, poet and biographer,Professor Alison MacLeod (novelist and shortstory writer), Stephanie Norgate (poet anddramatist), Hugh Dunkerley (poet), DaveSwann (short story writer and poet), KarenStevens (short story writer) and StephenMollett (radio dramatist). Full details of staffand student successes can be found atwww.chi.ac.uk/english. You will be offered theopportunity to spend either one or twosemesters studying in Canada.

Indicative Course ContentYear One • Creative Writing: Activating the Imagination• Language – Structure, Variety and Change• Victorian, Modern and Contemporary

Literatures• Literary Theory

Year TwoYou will shape your route according to yourown strengths and interests, and develop yourwriting skills in a range of literary genres,including poetry, drama and short fiction. Thisis combined with the critical study of genre.Single Honours students can also choose fromthe following strands:• Literary History – Renaissance to

Romanticism• Contesting Texts – Women’s Writing, Post-

Colonialism• Language – Language and authority,

Language into Literature• Drama

Year ThreeIn addition to a research dissertation you willtake a number of creative and critical specialsubjects developed from our researchexpertise, for example:

• Advanced Poetry• Novel Writing• Writing the Short Story• Dramatic Writing• Writing for Children• Writing for the Screen• Biography

Why this Course?• Study with practising novelists, short story

writers, playwrights, poets and biographers• Varied and challenging curriculum• High success rates and student satisfaction• Range of specialist topics• Up-to-date approaches to teaching and

learning• Skills developed on this course include:

interpersonal skills, analysis and problem-solving, writing, research, independent andcritical thinking, teamwork, self-managementand IT skills

• Mature students welcome with non-standard qualifications

Student View“ I enjoyed the freedom the English and CreativeWriting course gave me to explore a number ofdifferent genres. It enabled me to discover formyself where my own interests and strengths lay.The varied stimulus led me to open up depths ofmy imagination I never knew existed. The growth Ifeel I have made as a writer was undoubtedlyaided by the infectious enthusiasm of thelecturers and the supportive learning environmentthey provided.” Helen Cripps, English and Creative Writing

Careers• Creative writing• Journalism• Media professions• Teaching• Arts and Entertainment Industries• Event management

Course RankingEnglish & Creative Writing at Chichester wasthe 1st ranked course in Imaginative Writingcourse nationally for student satisfaction out of 13. Source: National Student Survey 2009-10.

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Contact: 01243 816002Email: [email protected]: www.chi.ac.uk/englishUCAS Code: QW38 BA/EngW Length of Programme: 3 Years Full Time Delivery: Full and Part TimeCampus: Bishop Otter, Chichester. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Typical entry requirements - individual offersmay vary: • A levels: BCC, including a B in English • International Baccalaureate: 30 points with a

Higher Language (English) at grade 5• Access to HE Diploma: Pass with at least 12

credits worth of level 3 units (related toEnglish) at Merit


Applicants without the above formalqualifications but who have relevant skills andwork / life experience will be considered on anindividual basis and may be assessed through awritten portfolio or other entry task.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Applicants with qualifications fromother countries:The University of Chichester considersapplicants from a wide range of countries withappropriate A level equivalent qualificationsNon-native speakers of English are expected tohave IELTS 6.0, or equivalent, althoughapplicants with IELTS 5.5 can study this subjectwith International English Studies.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Interview:Generally not required but there will beopportunities to visit the department after youreceive your offer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Can I combine this subject with others?Yes: History; Media Production; Media Studies;Music; Theology and Religion.


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History (BA Hons)

Course InformationAs a History student at Chichester, you willstudy a dynamic and challenging subject,explore diverse aspects of past cultures andgain a rich perspective on current issues. Overthe course of your degree, you will developyour knowledge of British, European andinternational history. In addition, you will beintroduced to all of the essentialmethodological skills that will enable you toresearch in your own right. For example,course time is dedicated to research methods,including interviewing techniques for oralhistory. Importantly, the underlying practices ofhistory are unpacked and debated. OurHistory degree is an exciting, challenging andstimulating experience for all. It looks at wars,revolutions, social, religious and gender issuesthat shape our very identities.

A History degree is a great point of entry intothe world of work. Many of our students turntheir passion for the past into careers ashistory teachers. Some students choose todevelop their interests by working inmuseums, galleries or other heritage venues.Others apply the skills learned on the degreeto the world of media and public service.Courses on ‘History and the NationalCurriculum’ and ‘History and Heritage’ willhelp you prepare thoroughly for your nextstep in life. History at Chichester is therefore agood place to start a new career path. It is alsoa place where you will feel part of a scholarlycommunity in which ideas, cultures, peoplesand places come to life through enquiry,discussion and debate. Our History teamconsists of experienced scholars who publishresearch, present papers at academicconferences and play a full part in theinternational scholarly community.

Indicative Course Content(selected from each level)• Medieval Europe• Early Modern Europe• The Victorians• The History of Ideas• War, Persecution and Memory in

Twentieth-century Europe• Women’s and Gender History• Local History• The Heritage Industry• Museum/Heritage Work Placement• Revolutionary Europe (1789, 1848, 1917)• First World War: Legacies and Meanings• Britain and the Wider World• British History (1500-2010)• Contemporary British Politics and Culture• History and Film• Hollywood and American Identity• The 1960s: London, New York, Paris• Modern History of the USA• Independent Research Dissertation

Why this Course?• Experienced teaching staff whose research is

recognised nationally and internationally• Research-led teaching at every level of the

course• Optional modules in teaching history and

working in the heritage sector• Skills developed on this course include:

communication and interpersonal skills, self-organisation, team interaction and self-management, analysis of a wide range oftextual, oral, visual and material evidence

• Home of the George Bell Institute• Teaching partnership with the Weald and

Downland Open Air Museum• International student exchanges with

European and North American partners• High levels of student satisfaction

Careers• Law and civil service• Archival, library and museum work• Journalism• Teaching• Business/administration• Heritage management• Tourism management• Postgraduate study

Course RankingHistory students at the University ofChichester consistently report how much theyhave enjoyed their degree. In the last five yearsof the National Student Satisfaction SurveyHistory has been repeatedly rated by itsstudents as being among the top departmentsin the UK. In 2010 100% of students replyingin the survey said that they were satisfied withtheir degree and this was the top score acrossall of the sector. We are delighted that theyhave found their time with us rewarding.

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Contact: 01243 816002Email: [email protected]: www.chi.ac.uk/historyUCAS Code:V100 BA/H Length of Programme: 3 Years Full TimeDelivery: Full and Part TimeCampus: Bishop Otter, Chichester. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Typical entry requirements - individual offersmay vary: • A levels: BBC-BCC • International Baccalaureate: 30 points• Access to HE Diploma: Pass with at least 15

level 3 credits worth of units at merit• GCSEs: Please see page 206 for general


Applicants without the above formalqualifications but who have relevant skills andwork / life experience will be considered on anindividual basis and may be assessed through awritten portfolio.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Applicants with qualifications fromother countries:The University of Chichester considersapplicants from a wide range of countries withappropriate A level equivalent qualifications.Non-native speakers of English are expected tohave IELTS 6.0, or equivalent, althoughapplicants with IELTS 5.5 can study this subjectwith International English Studies.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Interview:Generally not required but there will beopportunities to visit the department after youreceive your offer.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Can I combine this subject with others?Yes: English; English & Creative Writing;International English Studies; Media Studies;Music; Theology and Religion.


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Media Production and Media Studies (Joint)

(BA Hons) *

Course InformationOur Media Production is designed to developyour production skills in screenwriting andvideo production in the context of aconventional industry model. It will be ofparticular interest to Media Studies studentswho would like to undertake a practicalcomponent to enhance and develop theirtheoretical understanding of the media, but itcan also be studied with a carefully chosenrange of alternative subjects. MediaProduction is available as a joint route only. Onthis course, you will consider real world issuessuch as audience needs and effective teamworking whilst engaged on production activitythat emulates professional practices. This mayinclude working with actors, managing projectsfor real clients or pitching project ideas to apanel of tutors and professional film-makers.For those who wish to really push themselvesas film makers we offer the ‘Short SharpShock’ – an intensive total immersion weekendfilm making experience held every Spring forfirst year students, in which a short film ismade over two days with guidance frompractising film makers. From time to timestudents may be invited to contribute topractical staff research projects in film makingas well, and engagement with relevantcontemporary practice is also encouragedthrough regular annual attendance at the‘Encounters’ short film festival.

Indicative Course ContentStudents follow two strands:Media Writing • Screenwriting• Development and Pitching

Media Production• Documentary Production Techniques• Drama Production Techniques

Indicative ModulesYou will develop your skills systematicallythrough the course. Essential skills andtechniques are established in the first year, andthese are applied to specific genres ofscreenwriting and production exercises in thesecond year. In the third year, a majorindividual project in screenwriting or a groupproject in video production is supported by aprofessional skills programme. This course isone of very few in the UK that integratesscreenwriting, video production andprofessional practice at undergraduate level.

Full course content will vary depending on thecombination chosen. See relevant coursedescriptions elsewhere in this prospectus forfurther information on Media Studies orMusic.

Why this Course?• Practical and vocational course• Good quality media production facilities• Skills developed on this course include:

creative problem-solving, pitching,interpersonal skills, self-management andleadership, group working, productiontechniques and writing and presenting yourideas


Careers• Film, television and media content

production, development and marketing• Production and post-production trainees,

trainee development executives, scriptediting, media production business andmanagement trainees, researcher orassistant producer

* We are introducing exciting improvementsto the degree for September 2012 - pleasevisit www.chi.ac.uk/media for more details.

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Contact: 01243 816002Email: [email protected]: www.chi.ac.uk/mediaUCAS Code: P390 BA/MPMS Length of Programme: 3 Years Full TimeDelivery: Full and Part TimeCampus: Bishop Otter, Chichester. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Typical entry requirements - individual offersmay vary: • A levels: BCC (including Media at B)• BTEC Extended Diploma: Media – DMM• Advanced / Progression Diploma: Grade C

plus at least 100 points from the AdditionalSpecialist Learning in Media A level orSubsidiary Diploma




Applicants without the above formalqualifications but who have relevant skills andwork / life experience will be considered on anindividual basis and may be assessed through awritten portfolio. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Applicants with qualifications fromother countries:The University of Chichester considersapplicants from a wide range of countries withappropriate A level equivalent qualifications.Non-native speakers of English are expected tohave IELTS 6.0, or equivalent. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Interview:Generally not required but there will beopportunities to visit the department after youreceive your offer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Can I combine this subject with others?Yes: English & Creative Writing; Music


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Media Studies (BA Hons) *

Course InformationWhatever 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 ourstudents will find a contemporary, challengingand enjoyable course driven by high standards.The course 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 andcontemporary, and enables students todevelop valuable links.

Extra curricula opportunities includeprestigious visiting speakers at regular intervalsduring the academic year. Free to students,these events combine live interviews with wellestablished and respected industry figures withpresentations about their careers and extractstaken from their work. Past speakers haveincluded Robert Watts, the producer of(amongst many other projects) ‘The Return ofThe Jedi’, Brian Clemens, creator of the iconic60s tv series ‘The Avengers’, Hilary BevanJones, ex chair of BAFTA and producer of‘Cracker’ and ‘Red Dwarf’ and Philip Glenisterof Ashes to Ashes fame.

Indicative Course ContentThe course is organised around four themes:

Core Subjects include• Media, Audiences and Issues: in which issues

concerning the consumption of the mediaand the production of meaning areexplored

• Identities and Lifestyles: in which the waythat media representations help people toshape their lives is explored

• Media and the World of Work: in whichresearch skills and institutional relationshipswithin the media industries are studied andthe media workplace itself is explored

• Texts and Narratives: in which the form andstructure of story telling in film andtelevision is explored

Throughout the course your knowledge ofMedia Studies will grow in the context of thedevelopment of research skills, working withothers, engaging with politics and ethics andreflecting on your own learning. This is achallenging course taught in a supportiveenvironment which can lead towards asubstantial Independent Project.

Option Subjects include:• Lifestyle Television• Hollywood Movies• News Culture and Journalism• Marketing and Advertising• British Film Industry• Pop Music• Sport Media and Everyday Life• Learning for Work• Comedy• Celebrity Culture• Horror Cinema

Why this Course?• Nationally commended course• Opportunity to undertake work-related

learning• Good quality facilities• Skills developed on this course include:

textual analysis, problem-solving, research,presentation, interpersonal skills, self-management and leadership and groupworking


Careers• Commercials and advertising• Films such as editing and researching• Television, such as writer or journalist• Management training• All media-related professions• Public relations• Teaching (depending on the combination)

Student View“We have really good teaching support and thebenefit of being part of a small close knitcommunity and it is great to be able to commuteevery day.”

Brian Wiggins, Media Studies and Media Production, 3rd year

* We are introducing exciting improvementsto the degree for September 2012 - pleasevisit www.chi.ac.uk/media for more details.

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Contact: 01243 816002Email: [email protected]: www.chi.ac.uk/mediaUCAS Code: P300 BA/MS Length of Programme: 3 Years Full Time Delivery: Full and Part TimeCampus: Bishop Otter, Chichester. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Typical entry requirements - individual offersmay vary: • A levels: BCC (including Media at B)• BTEC Extended Diploma: Media – DMM• Advanced / Progression Diploma: Grade C

plus at least 100 points from the AdditionalSpecialist Learning in Media A level orSubsidiary Diploma




Applicants without the above formalqualifications but who have relevant skills andwork / life experience will be considered on anindividual basis and may be assessed through awritten portfolio. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Applicants with qualifications fromother countries:The University of Chichester considersapplicants from a wide range of countries withappropriate A level equivalent qualifications.Non-native speakers of English are expected tohave IELTS 6.0, or equivalent, althoughapplicants with IELTS 5.5 can study this subjectwith International English Studies.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Interview:Generally not required but there will beopportunities to visit the department after youreceive your offer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Can I combine this subject with others?Yes: English; English & Creative Writing; History;International English Studies; Media Production;Music;


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Theology and Religion (BA Hons)

Course InformationOur BA (Hons) Theology and Religion degreeoffers a wide-ranging programme that issuitable for a variety of careers. We arecommitted to high quality teaching in smallclasses. Our students receive excellentindividual tutorial support specifically designedto ensure success at university level work. Weare a small friendly department and thelecturers are skilled and experienced teachers.You will receive guidance on career choicesafter university including the opportunity inyears 2 and 3 to undertake work placementmodules. An important feature of the courseis the career guidance offered to ourundergraduates. A wide range of excitingmodules are taught across the areas of biblicalstudies, world religions, ethics, spirituality andreligious beliefs. All modules are supported byan exceptionally well-resourced library. Thedegree can lead to careers in the media, law,civil service, business, teaching and forms ofcommunity work and health care.

Indicative Course Content• Introduction to Biblical Studies• Religion in the Modern World• Islam• Exploring the Bible• Hinduism• Theology and the Theologian • New Testament Greek• Sacred Space• Christianity and Politics• Issues in Christian Ethics• Early Christian Theology• Old Testament in the New• Judaism

In addition work placement modules areavailable in years 2 and 3 and in year 3students undertake a major dissertation studyinto a subject of their choice.

Why this Course?• A friendly department with small classes• High quality career guidance for after

university• Skilled and experienced teachers• Varied and exciting choice of modules• Excellent graduation results• Individual tutorial support

Careers• Law• Media• Teaching• Civil Service and Local Government• Caring professions• Business• Personnel Management and Human

Resources • Health Care work• Community work• Marketing

We will work closely with you to help youachieve your full academic potential and go onto a successful career after university.

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Contact: 01243 816002Email: [email protected]: www.chi.ac.uk/theologyUCAS Code:V601 BA/TH Length of Programme: 3 Years Full TimeDelivery: Full and Part TimeCampus: Bishop Otter, Chichester. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Typical entry requirements - individual offersmay vary: • A levels: CCC• International Baccalaureate: 30 points• Access to HE Diploma: Pass with at least 15



Applicants without the above formalqualifications but who have relevant skills andwork / life experience will be considered on anindividual basis and may be assessed through awritten portfolio. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Applicants with qualifications fromother countries:The University of Chichester considersapplicants from a wide range of countries withappropriate A level equivalent qualifications.Non-native speakers of English are expected tohave IELTS 6.0, or equivalent, althoughapplicants with IELTS 5.5 can study this subjectwith International English Studies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Interview:Generally not required but there will beopportunities to visit the department after youreceive your offer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Can I combine this subject with others?Yes: English; English & Creative Writing; History;International English Studies; Music.


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At Chichester, we see our roleas educators, supporting thedevelopment of knowledgeable,questioning and independentthinkers into the variousdisciplines that make up socialstudies. Using experienced andqualified professionals, you cangain professional qualifications aswell as academic achievements,setting you on the right path in arapidly growing field which isincreasingly valued in education,medicine and most workplaces.

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• Counselling (Certificate)• Early Childhood (Foundation Degree)• Early Childhood Studies (BA Hons)• Humanistic Counselling

(Diploma/BA Hons) • Psychology (BSc Hons)• Social Work (BA Hons)• Social Work and Social Care

(Post-qualifying)

Social Studiescourses


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Nik Chmiel Nik is a Chartered Occupational Psychologist, and past president ofthe European Association of Work and Organizational Psychology.He is on the policy committee for the British Psychological Societypublication ‘the Psychologist’ and an associate editor of theEuropean Journal of Work and Organizational Psychology.

Pia Parry Having worked with children and their families for the past 30 years,Pia joined the University with a wealth of experience that she is nowpassing onto students beginning their careers in the early yearssector. She has worked with children and others who haveexperienced trauma and abuse, and children with disabilities, as wellas working in a day care nursery for 120 children in South Wales.

Dave Peaty Dave has practised in a wide range of social work settings inLondon, Yorkshire and West Sussex, working in and managingshort-stay residential homes. He has also contributed to thedevelopment of local and national government policy, inpartnership with the Department of Health and the NationalChildren’s Bureau.

Kate Wall Kate brings more than 20 years of experience as an early yearspractitioner, working with young children with special needs andtheir families. She is currently a member of the National Early YearsAdvisory Board within the National Association of SpecialEducational Needs, and has written several books on the topic.

Counselling (Certificate)

Course InformationThis Certificate course provides an excellentfoundation in the theory and use ofcounselling skills. There is opportunity ifdesired to apply for progression onto the BA(Hons) Humanistic Counselling/Diploma oncompletion of the Certificate. Our part timecourse in Counselling Skills provides highquality humanistic training. The Certificate inCounselling Skills is a free-standing coursewhich has two modules, Phase 1 and Phase 2.Each module is worth 15 credits and toenhance the quality of learning, the courseoffers a high staff to student ratio. Both phasescombine humanistic theory, values and ethicalpractice in relation to counselling skills used inone-to-one, face-to-face situations and inwider social contexts at work, in thecommunity and in personal relationships.Additionally students report that personaldevelopment is a significant by-product ofdoing the Certificate course. Counselling israpidly growing as a profession and isincreasingly valued in education, medicine, thecaring field, most work places and in privatepractice.

Indicative Course Content Phase 1• Philosophy of Humanistic Practice• Carl Rogers Core Conditions

AcceptanceEmpathyGenuineness

• The Relationship• Presence• Effective Listening• Non-verbal and Para-verbal Communication• Paraphrase and Reflection• Questions• Creative Arts in communication• Introduction to Transactional Analysis• Introduction to Transference• Loss and Change• Perceptions and Attitudes towards Diverse

Cultural Forms• Practise of Skills

Indicative Course Content Phase 2• Exercises to Continue Self Awareness• Resistance and Reluctance• Immediacy• Defence Mechanisms• Challenges (Self and Others)• Johari Window• Appreciation of Difference• Creative Arts in Communication• Hierarchy of Human Needs• Group Process and Dynamics• Practice in Small Groups• Peer Assessment of Taped Interaction• Core Conditions of Humanistic Practice

Accentuated• Feedback

Why this Course?• A free-standing course • Two entry points for Phase 1 (September

and January) and Phase 2 ( January and April• Enables students to go forward to a

professional counselling course(Diploma/BA Hons Humanistic Counselling)for qualification, if desired

• Open access • Acceptance via application form and

reference, plus interview (where applicable)• Aimed at people from all walks of life who

wish to enhance their existing skills, for usepersonally and in a wider context. Also forthose who wish to develop their selfawareness and enjoy the experience

• Ideal course as a feeder into a professionalqualification in Humanistic Counselling forthose with additional qualifications or credit(APEL routes also available)

• High staff to student ratio

Student View“ I did the Certificate in Counselling Skills course tofurther my skills in my role as a communitymidwife, and also with a view to a career changeto counselling in the future. The skills that I havelearnt on the course are beneficial both in myprofessional and personal life. It has been anamazing learning curve in self development.”Katharine Masters, Certificatein Counselling Skills

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Contact: 01243 816002Email: [email protected]: www.chi.ac.uk/counsellingUCAS Code: N/aLength of Programme:Two 10 week courses Delivery: Part TimeCampus: Bishop Otter, Chichester. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Typical entry requirements - individual offersmay vary: Open entry for students by application andreference. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Interview:May be required (case-by-case basis). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Can I combine this subject with others?No, but some students opt to take this courseon top of their degree programme.

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Early Childhood (Foundation Degree )

Course InformationOur Foundation Degree provides a broadperspective of work with young children (0 - 8years) in the Early Years Foundation Stage andthe course will develop your skills in the studyof childhood from psychological, historical,cultural, sociological, social policy andphilosophical viewpoints. It aims to give you anunderstanding of the diverse contexts in whichchildren develop and learn. It is designed forthose working in a variety of early childhoodsettings, for example, reception classes, pre-schools, nurseries, child minders, children’shealth services and in social services familycentres.

Indicative Course ContentThe focus of your learning will be ondeveloping your skills, knowledge andexperience as an early years practitioner.The programme of study is delivered partlythrough taught sessions and partly throughemployer-supported work-based learning. It isdesigned to support the development of therole of the early childhood worker through anintermediate level of study (levels 4 and 5) andcan also provide progression towards gaining afull honours degree in Early Childhood Studiesand then the PGCE leading to QTS or EYPSroute.

• Child Development• The Social Context of Early Years• Personal, Social and Emotional Development• Working with Children and their Families• Health Care for Young Children• Education and Day Care for Young Children• Special Needs Provision• Child Protection/Children’s Rights• Play• Study Skills, Skills in Reflection and Research

Skills• Observation and Assessment• Professional Practice• Managing Children’s Behaviour• Management

Why this Course?• A practical, vocational focus to the study of

Early Years working• A grounding in social science perspectives to

inform practice• Supportive small-group learning • Individual tutorial support to assist with the

planning and checking of course work• Embraces multi-professional inter-agency

working

Careers• A range of work with Early Years (0 - 8

years) management and policy-making• Nursery day-care manager• Hospital support worker• Health and social care• Special needs (eg portage)• Good preparation for teaching and family

support work with young children• Research

Other OptionsCentral Sussex College (2 year part time basis)Contact Joy Gough on 01293 442259 [email protected]

Fareham College (2 year part time basis)Contact Michelle Young on 01329 815200 [email protected]

Isle of Wight College (3 year part time basis)Contact Jo Lutas on 01983 526631 [email protected]

Early Years Practitioner“The focus of your learning will be on developingyour skills, knowledge and experience as an earlyyears practitioner”.

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Contact: 01243 816002Email: [email protected]: www.chi.ac.uk/cseyUCAS Code: N/aLength of Programme: 3 Years Part Time Delivery: Part TimeCampus: Bishop Otter, Chichester, CentralSussex College, Crawley, Fareham College,Fareham and Isle of Wight College Newport,Isle of Wight. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Typical entry requirements - individual offersmay vary: • All students on the programme must be

employed or carrying out voluntary work ina relevant early years setting (minimum 12hours per week)

• 2 years experience in sector• One A Level (80 tariff points) and 2 GCSEs

in English and Maths (A – C) OR• Advanced Apprenticeship – Pass• BTEC Subsidiary Diploma – Early Years – P

and 2 GCSEs in English and Maths (A – C)OR

• CACHE Diploma – C and 2 GCSEs inEnglish and Maths (A – C) OR

• Access Course – Pass OR• Progression Diploma OR• Non-standard entry arrangements are

available for mature applicants without formalqualifications

• All successful applicants will have todemonstrate that they have had asatisfactory Enhanced Criminal RecordsBureau check with their current employer

Applicants without the above formalqualifications but who have relevant skills andwork / life experience will be considered on anindividual basis and may be assessed through awritten portfolio or other entry task.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Applicants with qualifications fromother countries:The University of Chichester considersapplicants from a wide range of countries withappropriate A level equivalent qualificationsNon-native speakers of English are expected tohave IELTS 6.0, or equivalent, althoughapplicants with IELTS 5.5 can study this subjectwith International English Studies.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Interview:Yes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Can I combine this subject with others?No. See also Childhood Studies: Early Years andTeacher Education courses

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Early Childhood Studies with Practitioner Options (BA Hons)

Course InformationThis degree programme explores children,childhood, families and early years provisionfrom a multi-disciplinary perspective. We willthoroughly prepare you to work with youngchildren and their families in your futurecareer. Whilst the degree itself is an academicdegree exploring all aspects of childhood wenow include Practitioner Options at levels 2and 3 which are practice based. This will signifyto potential employers you are deemed asqualified in practice in an early years setting orsimilar context as you will have an assessedpractice equivalent to a Level 3 qualification.

Indicative Course ContentCore Subjects include: • Child development• Staying safe• Sociology and social policy• Children’s health and well-being• Inclusion and children’s rights• Play and creativity• Observation and assessment• Leadership and management• Special needs and disability• Working with families• Researching the early years

Option Subjects include:At Level 5 (year 2), you can choose to studyeither Children’s Language and Literature orThe Psychological and Social Child.*

At Level 6 (year 3), you can choose either:Working with Families or Sustaining Children’sHealth.* Alternatively, you can choose arelevant module from the wider scheme.

*available modules are subject to change

Why this Course?• A practical, vocational focus to the study of

Early Years practice and work• Delivered by a team of highly qualified

tutors from health, social work, educationand social sciences backgrounds.

• A strong grounding in social scienceperspectives to inform practice.

• Placements enable students to link theory topractice in an inter-agency context and togain a level 3 qualification.

• Emphasis on the development of skills inproblem-solving, analysis and self-management in addition to interpersonalskills

• Further skills developed on this courseinclude: group dynamics, leadership,facilitation, decision-making, pedagogical skillsand health and safety

• A supportive small-group learningenvironment

• Individual tutorial support to assist with theplanning and development of course work

• Embraces inter-agency working and includesvisits from professionals in the field


Student View“Chichester offered me a friendly community andI have learnt loads on the course! I am particularlyexcited about my placement opportunities.”Rebecca Mansfield, Early Childhood Studies

CareersA range of work with Early Years (0 to 8years) including:• Management and policy-making• Nursery day-care manager• Lead professional in an early years setting• Hospital support worker• Health and social care• Special needs (for example Portage or Early

Support)• Good preparation for teaching and family

support work with young children• Research• Therapeutic work (with children)

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Contact: 01243 816002Email: [email protected]: www.chi.ac.uk/cseyUCAS Code: X310 BA/CSEY Length of Programme: 3 Years Full TimeDelivery: Full and Part TimeCampus: Bishop Otter, Chichester. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Typical entry requirements - individual offersmay vary: • A levels: CCC• Edexcel Extended Diploma: Children’s Care /

Health & Social Care: DMM• CACHE Diploma: Grade B – C (240 points)• Advanced / Progression Diploma: Grade C





Applicants without the above formalqualifications but who have relevant skills andwork / life experience will be considered on anindividual basis and may be assessed through awritten portfolio

All successful applicants will have to obtain asatisfactory Enhanced Criminal Records BureauDisclosure before the start of the course (seePage 208 for further details). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Applicants with qualifications fromother countries:The University of Chichester considersapplicants from a wide range of countries withappropriate A level equivalent qualifications.Non-native speakers of English are expected tohave IELTS 6.0, or equivalent. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Interview:Yes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Can I combine this subject with others?No combined coursesSee also Foundation Degree in Early Childhoodand Teacher Education courses

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Humanistic Counselling (Diploma/BA Hons)

Course InformationThis course offers qualifications that equipcounsellors to practise in a variety of contexts– the BA (Hons) Humanistic Counselling isaccredited by the British Association forCounselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).Completion of the BA (Hons) entitlespractitioners to apply for individualaccreditation through the BACP training routeif they have satisfied other criteria for personalaccreditation. Those who complete theirstudies at Diploma level may also apply foraccreditation once they have completedsupervised practice to 450 hours. All coursescombine humanistic theory with professionaland ethical practice and are grounded inhumanistic values. These values fitcontemporary working conditions well. Youwill be given an opportunity to explore how asa Humanistic Practitioner, you might utilisesome basic Cognitive Behavioural Therapy(CBT) and brief therapy methods. You willalso be introduced to the Clinical OutcomeRoutine Evaluation (CORE) method forevidence based practice used by many NHSemployee assistance programmes.

Indicative Course ContentDiploma in Humanistic Counselling Modules on:• Counselling Skills and Ethics• Humanistic Frameworks• Developmental Psychology• Advanced Counselling Skills with Ethical

Awareness• Experiential Groups 1 and 2• Advanced Counselling Skills• Supervision• Client Issues

BA (Hons) in Humanistic Counselling Modules on:• Diversity in Society• Theoretical Frameworks• Creative Arts Therapies• Experiential Groups 3 and 4• Professional Counselling Practice 1 and 2• Case Study (Research Dissertation)

Why this Course?• A contemporary curriculum that will equip

you to function well in the currentprofessional world of counselling

• Emphasis on the importance of workingholistically with people from all backgroundsat all levels

• The course will encourage an approach tocounselling that finds the client’s strengthand fully respects their inner wisdom,allowing it to guide the process

• Strong emphasis placed on the connectionsbetween theory, practice research andreflection

• The course develops your cognitive,empathic and intuitive skills, blendingpractical analysis with unconscious intuitionsand creative insights

• Acquisition of advanced interpersonal skills,particularly listening, rapport building,questioning and feedback

• Two-year top-up to Degree level availablefor those who have studied to Diploma levelin other institutions

• Mature students with non-standardqualifications will be considered and arewelcome to discuss their background

Student View“The course has a great atmosphere, is friendlyand relaxed, and there is a good sense ofenthusiasm from all the staff and students. Onceyou complete the course, the future will bechallenging and rewarding.”M. Carolan, Humanistic Counselling

Careers• Counsellors after Diploma and Degree level

(on completion of 450 hours’ supervisedpractice) in private practice or in schools,universities, the NHS or companies

• Youth and community workers• Community education services• Connexions partnerships• Rural community work• Citizens’ Advice Bureau• Careers advisor• Personnel work• Life coaching• Social care careers• Social worker

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Contact: 01243 816002Email: [email protected]: www.chi.ac.uk/counsellingUCAS Code: N/A – Applicants should applydirect to the University Length of Programme: Diploma (2 Years)BA (further 2 Years) Delivery: Part TimeCampus: Bishop Otter, Chichester. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Typical entry requirements - individual offersmay vary:

Diploma in Humanistic Counselling

• All students need to demonstrate theequivalent of 120 Level 1 credits. Credits canbe attained through successful completion ofa portfolio arrangement or by completingthe APEL requirements for entry to level 2

• Evidence of foundation level training inCounselling Skills is essential

• Offers will also be conditional on a signedhealth declaration that the applicant is fit towork with client groups

• All successful applicants will have to obtain asatisfactory Enhanced Criminal RecordsBureau Disclosure before the start of thecourse (see Page 208 for further details)

BA (Hons) Humanistic Counselling

• Diploma in Counselling equivalent to 240Degree Level credits

• For applicants without the necessary credits,an accreditation of prior learning (APEL)system will operate, including the submissionof a portfolio


• Offers will also be conditional on a signedhealth declaration that the applicant is fit towork with client groups.

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Interview:Yes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Can I combine this subject with others?No combined coursesSee also Social Work

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Psychology (BSc Hons)

* BPS Accredited

Course InformationPsychology 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. Thecourse is accredited by the BritishPsychological Society.

Indicative Course Content Phase 1This programme is based upon therequirements of the British PsychologicalSociety (BPS) and will enable you to gain ascientific understanding of the mind, brain,behaviour and experience, and of the complexinteractions between those. The programmeis designed to take you from an analysis ofeveryday experience and attendant importantfeelings and behaviours in level 1, through corediscipline knowledge of theory and empiricalfindings relevant to those behaviours andothers in level 2, to an appreciation andunderstanding of contexts in which psychologycan be applied, and professional psychologistswork in level 3. Practical investigations andexperiments are used as a foundation forunderstanding and explanation, and bothquantitative and qualitative research methodsare introduced and developed.

Core discipline knowledge in level 2 covers: • Cognitive psychology• Developmental psychology• Individual differences• Social psychology• Biological psychology

In addition, you will be introduced to differentperspectives on psychology in level 1, and takeskills modules to help you learn about andstudy psychology. In level 3 you will undertakea research investigation into a particular aspectof psychology, leading to a dissertation andposter presentation of your findings. A projectmanagement and presentation skills modulewill introduce you to skills relevant toconducting your investigation and that are alsouseful in future employment.

Modules on working life and health/lifestylecontexts within which many professionalpsychologists work are presented in level 3.There will also be opportunities for you toselect optional modules relevant to a range ofdisciplines depending on availability, forexample sports, business, marketing,education, and the creative arts.

Why this Course?• A practical focus to the application of

psychology to real world situations• The opportunity to undertake your own

research in an area of interest to you in Year 3

• Staff with experience in a range ofdisciplines who are highly qualified andenthusiastic about their work

• A supportive learning environment

A first degree in psychology accredited by theBritish Psychological Society provides afoundation for you to progress to specialistareas of psychology, and subsequent status as achartered psychologist. There are currently 10professional divisions within the BPS, includingoccupational psychology clinical psychology,educational psychology, sport and exercisepsychology. Whilst nationally, less than onepsychology graduate in every five ultimatelytakes up work as a professional psychologist,psychology provides a good insight into humanbehaviour that equips graduates with the skillsthat enable them to work in a wide range offields.

CareersYou will initially study at an introductory level,and thus it is not a requirement to havestudied psychology at ‘A’ level.’ As well asproviding a sound basis for work as aprofessional psychologist, a psychology degreeat the University of Chichester would facilitateentry into the following careers:• Industry• Media• Teaching• Work with children, adults and families• IT• Computing• Marketing• Civil Service

BritishPsychologicalSociety (BPS) This programme isbased upon the requirements of the BritishPsychological Society (BPS) and will enable youto gain a scientific understanding of the mind,brain, behaviour and experience, and of thecomplex interactions between those. Thecourse is accredited by the (BPS).

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Contact: 01243 816002Email: [email protected]: www.chi.ac.uk/psychologyUCAS Code: C800 BSc/PsychLength of Programme: 3 Years Full TimeDelivery: Full and Part TimeCampus: Bishop Otter, Chichester. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Typical entry requirements - individual offersmay vary: • A levels: BBB to include Psychology or a

scienceOR

• BTEC Extended Diploma in Science DDMOR

• Access to Science HE Diploma - pass with atleast 12 credits worth of Science units at MeritPLUS

• GCSEs in English language, maths and science,at grade C or above

Applicants without the above formalqualifications but who have relevant skills andwork / life experience will be considered on anindividual basis and may be assessed through awritten portfolio

Applicants with qualifications fromother countries:The University of Chichester considersapplicants from a wide range of countries withappropriate A level equivalent qualifications.Non-native speakers of English are expected tohave IELTS 6.0, or equivalent. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Interview:No but there will be opportunities to visit thedepartment after you receive your offer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Can I combine this subject with others?No combined courses. See also: Childhood Studies, Sport and ExerciseScience and Sport and Exercise Psychology

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Social Work (BA Hons)

Course InformationThis course is aimed at people who wish tobecome professionally qualified social workers.Successful graduates from this programme willbe able to register with the General SocialCare Council as qualified social workers. Thecourse begins with a carefully structuredinduction programme. This is designed toprepare you for the wide range of experiencesand learning opportunities that you willencounter during the degree. At every level ofthe course there is a module to developpersonal and professional skills. You will besupported by a structured tutorialprogramme; linking campus-based learning tothe key roles of a social worker.

Indicative Course ContentYear One (Level 4)During Year One you will be prepared for andbegin assessed practice (20 days). Social Workwill be introduced to you as a subject and linkswill be made between Social Work and thefollowing areas:• Sociology• Social Policy• Human Development• Social Work Skills 1• The Protection of Children and Vulnerable

Adults

Year Two (Level 5)The main focus during Year Two is on practicelearning and experience; this is providedthrough a further practice placement of 80days’ duration. The following campus-basedmodules are closely integrated with theplacement-based learning: • Social Work Methods• The Law • Ethics, Values and Power• Mental Health• Disability• Social Work Skills 2

Year Three (Level 6)Year Three involves a further 100 days ofpractice learning and experience, this time in acontrasting setting.

Two practice options are available to studyduring Year Three:• Working with Children and Families or• Adult Services

The practice options reflect the specialistpractice setting where you will be onplacement. In addition, during Year Three, youwill undertake the following modules:• Social Work Skills 3• Applied Research: This module provides the

foundation for writing a dissertation, whichwill allow you to focus in-depth on a socialwork issue or topic that is of particularinterest to you

Why this Course?• The course combines a professional

qualification with an academic degree• A high rating in the national student

satisfaction survey• We are small enough to ensure personal

contact and large enough to provide goodservices and support

• An excellent record of providing a widerange of settings for practice experience

• A well-established reputation for teachingSocial Work to degree level and beyond

• Experienced and qualified social workerstrained to act as practice assessors


Careers• Graduates will meet the National

Occupational Standards for Social Workersand register with the General Social CareCouncil (GSCC) as newly-qualified socialworkers. The GSCC responsibilities transferto the Health Professions Council during2011. Registration will then be with the newregulatory body

• Social work careers in the public, voluntaryand private sectors

Qualified Social WorkersSocial Work is a regulated profession. As asocial worker you will be expected to registerwith the relevant National Regulating Bodythat exists when you qualify (currently theGSCC).

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Contact: 01243 816002Email: [email protected]: www.chi.ac.uk/socialworkUCAS Code: L500 BA/SWS Length of Programme: 3 Years Full Time (The course will include 200 ‘Assessed Practice Days’) Delivery: Full TimeCampus: Bishop Otter, Chichester. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Typical entry requirements - individual offersmay vary: • A levels: BCC• BTEC Extended Diploma: DMM• Advanced/Progression Diploma: Grade C

plus at least 100 points from the additionalspecialist learning

• Access to HE Diploma: Pass with at least 10,level 3 credits worth of units at distinctionand 15 at merit

• International Baccalaureate: 30 points• GCSEs: All applicants must have English

language and mathematics GCSE at grade C(or equivalent for maths)

• Non-standard entry arrangements areavailable for mature applicants without formalqualifications


. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Applicants with qualifications fromother countries:The University of Chichester considersapplicants from a wide range of countries withappropriate A level equivalent qualifications.Non-native speakers of English are expected tohave IELTS 6.0, or equivalent. Applicants withoutthe above formal qualifications but who haverelevant skills and work / life experience will beconsidered on an individual basis and may beassessed through a written portfolio.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Interview:Yes. Offers also conditional on applicantsmaking a declaration that their physical andmental health will not affect their judgment orperformance in a way that poses a risk toothers. This is a requirement for registrationwith the General Social Care Council as astudent social worker.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Can I combine this subject with others?No combined courses

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Chichester has establisheda strong reputation for sportsrelated research, as well asextensive experience ofworking alongside eliteOlympic athletes in ourexcellent resourced facilities.

With the Olympics andParalympics taking place inthe UK in 2012, it is an idealopportunity to use the legacyof the event to forge a careerin sport. We have a widevariety of courses, each offeringa particular approach to sportand providing the opportunityto follow a specialism.

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• Adventure Education (BA Hons)• Adventure Education (Foundation Degree)• Adventure Facilitation and Education

(BA – 1 Year Extension)• Community Sport Coaching

(Foundation Degree)• Physical Education and Teaching (BA Hons)

Leading to Qualified Teacher Status)• Sport and Exercise Psychology (BSc Hons)• Sport and Exercise Science (BSc Hons)• Sport and Fitness Management (BA Hons)• Sports Coaching and Physical Education

(BA Hons)• Sports Coaching Science (BSc Hons)• Sport Development (BA Hons)• Sports Therapy (BSc Hons)

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Dr Katherine Bond As an accredited sports psychologist, Katherine has worked withathletes at elite levels, most notably with Paralympics GB. Sheadvises the Archery GB team, and attended the Beijing ParalympicGames in 2008. She is also working with Paralympic GB on a projectfast tracking potential 2012 athletes.

John Kelly John is a senior lecturer and experienced exercise physiologist whohas worked with a range of groups from cardiac patients to elitelevel athletes. He passes this expertise onto students studyingAdventure Education at the University, helping them to gain full timecareers in the outdoor activity sector. His passion is mountain bikes,regularly racing with the Geared Bikes team at cross country racesaround the world. He has competed for more than 25 years,including a 2,500 mile race from the Canadian to the Mexicanborder and numerous 24 hour bike races.

Dr Elizabeth Pike The Brighton Declaration is one of the most significantdocuments agreed by sports policy and decision makersaround the world in respect of gender equality in sport.Elizabeth’s research into the subject is putting the Universityat the forefront of this debate, ahead of the 2012 LondonOlympics which is committed to being the first fully gender-equitable Olympics. Elizabeth is also General Secretary of theInternational Sociology of Sport Association.

Dr Alex Twitchen Alex is a highly-qualified football coach with strong links tothe Football Association. He is a member of the FA’s SeniorCoach-Educator group, and a senior member of the FACoaches Association, which provides support to coaches atall levels of the game.

Adventure Education (BA Hons)

Course InformationThe 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 challengingyour personal competence against theperceived dangers in pursuits such as rockclimbing, sailing, canoeing, mountain biking orwindsurfing. Whilst this degree will prepareyou for a career in the rapidly growing field ofadventure education it also provides anopportunity for students who simply wish tofurther their understanding of adventureeducation and related subject areas in anapplied context.

Indicative Course ContentThis four-year degree has a distinctive focusupon the adventure education experience,which it achieves through three themes:

Theme One: You will consider how the ‘individual’ makessense of the adventure education experience.Critical reflection on your own personalexperience is central to the knowledge andunderstanding.

Theme Two:You will consider how ‘groups’ perform in theadventure environment through anunderstanding of group dynamics and teachingstrategies. Consideration will be given toaspects such as leadership, facilitation, decision-making and problem-solving.

Theme Three:You will consider how individuals and groupsinteract with the adventure environment.Consideration will be given to ‘low impact’activity and the education of adventure usergroups.

Indicative Modules• Understanding group dynamics participating

in challenging activities in Introduction toGroup Processes

• Developing practical skills in adventuresports in Introduction to the Analysis ofWater/Land-based Activities

• Using the weather to enhance your learningand teaching potential in AppliedMeteorology and the AdventureEnvironment

• Understanding the demands on the body inadventure activities in EnvironmentalExercise Physiology

• Appreciating how learning takes place inadventurous environments in Psychology ofSkill Acquisition

• Journeying and Expeditions in the AdventureEnvironment

Why this Course?• Strong focus on quality of individual student

experience• Six residential experiences in the UK and

abroad• Highly qualified and experienced lecturing

staff skilled in both practical and theoreticalaspects

• Strong links between theory and practice• Good balance of practical and theoretical

aspects• Excellent modern equipment• Two climbing walls on site• Placement year often leading to professional

training, qualifications and employment inmany cases

• Opportunity to gain National GoverningBody Awards

• Quality of student work highly regarded bythe external examiner

• Excellent student satisfaction• Bursaries and EU subsidies available

Student View“Ad Ed has a really good balance of practical andtheory, which I enjoy and we are given a realisticview of requirements within the industry. Wehave a real family feel at Chichester, more so thanat a larger uni. ”

Adventure Education student currentlyemployed at Outward Bound

Careers• Adventure facilitation• Outdoor and Adventure centre instruction

work• Management of outdoor centres• Management development• Coaching• Primary/secondary teaching and FE lecturing• Research• Youth work

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Contact: 01243 816002Email: [email protected]: www.chi.ac.uk/adedUCAS Code: X390 BA/AE Length of Programme: 4 Years Full Time (3 Taught Years and 1 Year Placement) Delivery: Full and Part TimeCampus: Bishop Otter, Chichester. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Typical entry requirements - individual offersmay vary: • A levels: CCD (excluding general studies)•Edexcel National Diploma: Sport - MMM• Advanced / Progression Diploma: Grade C

plus at least 80 points from the AdditionalSpecialist Learning - A level or SubsidiaryDiploma

• International Baccalaureate: 28 points• QAA-approved Access Diploma: Pass• GCSEs: Please see page 206 for general


Applicants without the above formalqualifications but who have relevant skills andwork / life experience will be considered on anindividual basis and may be assessed through awritten portfolio or other entry task. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Applicants with qualifications fromother countries:The University of Chichester considersapplicants from a wide range of countries withappropriate A level equivalent qualifications.Non-native speakers of English are expected tohave IELTS 6.0, or equivalent.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Interview:Yes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Can I combine this subject with others?No combined coursesSee also Foundation Degree in AdventureEducation, Physical Education andSports Science courses

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Adventure Education (Foundation Degree)

Course InformationOur Foundation Degree in AdventureEducation offers those already working in theadventure industry or who have access toworking with groups in the adventure settingan opportunity to gain a higher qualification.You will acquire a range of academic insightsthat will further your understanding ofadventure education in order to developprofessionally and academically. Throughevaluating your current practice, it is intendedthat you will be of greater value to yourexisting organisation or find that newopportunities within and outside the sectorbecome available. On successful completion ofthe foundation degree you are able to gainentry to the extension to honours programmewhere you have the option to study for afurther year to gain an honours degree inadventure facilitation and education.

Indicative Course ContentOver the five semesters of study (now taking21⁄2 years) each module follows principles oftheory-based practice. Through a variety oflearning approaches, including work-relatedobservations, essays, seminars, tutorials,residentials and distance learning you arepresented with contemporary theories andmodels appropriate to adventure education.The focus of your learning will be theory-based practice.

Indicative Areas of Study• Environmental Awareness• Psychology of Adventure Participation and

Performance• Applied Adventure Physiology • Understanding Groups in the Outdoors• Analysis of Performance• Residential Experiences

Why this Course?• Maintain and enhance employment in the

adventure industry whilst developingacademic knowledge

• Focused on work-based learning• Foundation Degree students are in a unique

position of being able to ‘earn while theylearn’

• Students attend university for short blockseach semester

• Students will be able to study alongside100+ full time Adventure Educationstudents

• Students are supported by visitingprofessionals and practitioners

• Flexible programme of study

Careers• Adventure facilitation• Adventure centre work• Coaching• Outdoor centre work

Student View“The residential experience gave us room to applytheory to all our sessions and being made to thinkstraight away has set the tone. The course has areally good work ethic.”

Greg Arding, Adventure Education

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Contact: 01243 816002Email: [email protected]: www.chi.ac.uk/adedUCAS Code: X900 FdA/AdvEdLength of Programme: 21⁄2 Years Part Time Delivery: Part TimeCampus: Bishop Otter, Chichester. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Typical entry requirements - individual offersmay vary: • Applicants should be currently employed in

the adventure industry or have theopportunity to work with groups andindividuals in the adventure setting

• A levels: at least one A level• Edexcel National Award / Certificate/

Diploma: Sport - Passes• International Baccalaureate: 24 points• QAA-approved Access Diploma: Pass• GCSEs: Please see page 206 for general


Applicants without the above formalqualifications but who have relevant skills andwork / life experience will be considered on anindividual basis and may be assessed through awritten portfolio or other entry task.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Applicants with qualifications fromother countries:The University of Chichester considersapplicants from a wide range of countries withappropriate A level equivalent qualifications.Non-native speakers of English are expected tohave IELTS 6.0, or equivalent.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Interview:Yes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Can I combine this subject with others?No combined coursesSee also Physical Education and Sports Sciencecourses

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Course InformationThis course is a three semester extension forthose wishing to gain an honours degree inadventure facilitation and education. Typically,you will have already gained a foundationdegree in adventure education and wish togain a full honours degree. However, if youhave gained an alternative qualification at leveltwo in a related subject, you are alsoencouraged to apply. This extension courseoffers those already working in the sector orwho have the opportunity to work withgroups in the adventure setting, anopportunity to acquire a range of academicinsights and models that will enhance thedelivery of practical aspects of adventureeducation. Like the Foundation Degree, yourlearning will be focused on the workplace andyou will experience a variety of learningapproaches including work-relatedobservations, essays, seminars, tutorials anddistance learning.

Indicative Course ContentThe modules have been specifically designedto enhance your ability as a facilitator, theflexible mode of delivery and assessmentallows you to manage your learning and workcommitments.

Core Subjects include: • The Reflective Practitioner• Soft Skills Facilitation• Applied Adventure Pedagogy• Dissertation• Applied Coaching• Adventure Environments

Why this Course?The course provides a supportive transitionfrom the Foundation Degree in AdventureEducation and HND study.• Gain a full honours degree whilst retaining

your employment• Use your existing knowledge and

experience to support your academicdevelopment through work based tasks

• Use your learning opportunities to thebenefit of your work place

• Progression to postgraduate qualificationsincluding Masters Degrees and PGCE

Careers• Adventure facilitation• Coaching• Teaching• Management

Honours degreeGain a full honours degree in three semesterswhilst retaining your employment!

Adventure Facilitation and Education (BA – 1 Year Extension to Honours)

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Contact: 01243 816002Email: [email protected]: www.chi.ac.uk/aded Length of Programme: 11⁄2 Years Part Time Delivery: Part TimeCampus: Bishop Otter, Chichester. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Typical entry requirements - individual offersmay vary: • 120 points at level 1 and 120 points at level

2. Typically from a foundation degree orHND. Please contact Admissions for a full listof equivalent entry qualifications

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Interview:Yes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Can I combine this subject with others?No combined courses. See also FoundationDegree and BA Adventure Education; PhysicalEducation and Sports Science courses


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Community Sports Coaching (Foundation Degree leading to BSc (Hons) Community Sports Coaching)

Course InformationOur Foundation Degree in Community SportsCoaching is a vocational programme thatequips you with the practical skills andknowledge necessary to work as sportscoaches. The programme is taught by coachesfor coaches and there is an opportunity toprogress onto an Honours Degree aftersuccessful completion of the FoundationDegree. Coaching placements in the localcommunity are an integral aspect of theprogramme. These placements are deliveredin conjunction with a wide range of providersincluding Chichester District Council and localschools and sports clubs. Applicants will needto possess at least one Level 1 NationalGoverning Body Coaching award, or significantcoaching experience, and demonstrate astrong commitment to sports coaching.

Indicative Course ContentOver the two years of the Foundation Degreeyou will undertake the following modules:• Coaching Practice• Psychology within the Coaching Process• Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology• Coaching Young Performers• Acquiring Skill within Sport• Researching the Coaching Process• Coaching Placement in the Local

Community• Community Sports Development and

Coaching• Coaching Physical Performance

Why this Course?• A vocational course that focuses on how to

coach• Real work-based coaching placements in

year 2 • Opportunity to acquire additional

professional qualifications and minimumstandards for deployment workshops

• Clear entry requirements catering for awide range of applicants

• Delivered by coaches for coaches

Careers• Community sports coaches (both sport-

specific and multi-sports)• Teaching (subject to meeting the

requirements for teaching)• Sports development• Sports management

BSc (Hons) CommunitySports CoachingThere is the opportunity to pursue anadditional year of study that leads to the awardof an Honours degree in Community SportsCoaching. This requires the satisfactorycompletion of the Foundation Degree and areference from the programme co-ordinator.The extension programme that leads to theaward of the BSc (Hons) is designed tofurther inform and develop yourunderstanding of sports coaching and focuseson coach education and development and therelationship between sports coaching andsports development.

Course Content:• Independent Project• Theories of Coach Education and

Development• Coaching Alternative Sports• Sport and Exercise Action Plans• Sports Coaching at the Interface of Sports

Development• Applied Sports Policies• Managing Community Sports Events

Entry Requirements240 credits at HE level 4 and 5 in a relevantsubject area to sports coachingA Level 2 NGB Coaching AwardA current active involvement in sportscoaching

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Contact: 01243 816002Email: [email protected]: www.chi.ac.uk/sportsUCAS Code: FdSc/CSC CX61Length of Programme: 2 Years Full Time (BSc Degree – 1 Year top-up)Delivery: Full TimeCampus: Bishop Otter, Chichester. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Typical entry requirements - individual offersmay vary: • One subject at A level OR• Subsidiary Diploma – Sport-related – Pass

OR• Access Course – Sport-related – Pass OR• NVQ Level 3 – Sports Coaching – Pass OR• Level 3 National Governing Body award

(United Kingdom Coaching Certificateendorsed) OR

• International Baccalaureate: 24 points• Advanced Apprenticeship - Pass

AND• 2 GCSEs (A – C, preferably English and

mathematics)AND

• At least one National Governing BodyCoaching Award at Level 1

• Non-standard entry arrangements areavailable for mature applicants without formalqualifications


• Suitable applicants are interviewed andshould be able to demonstrate acommitment towards attaining the standardsof a professionally regulated vocation

• The Sussex Vocational ProgressionAgreement guarantees a selection interviewfor learners in Sussex with NVQ orprofessional qualifications at level 3

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Applicants with qualifications fromother countries:The University of Chichester considersapplicants from a wide range of countries withappropriate A level equivalent qualificationsNon-native speakers of English are expected tohave IELTS 6.0, or equivalent, althoughapplicants with IELTS 5.5 can study this subjectwith International English Studies.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Interview:Yes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Can I combine this subject with others?No combined coursesSee also Sports courses


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Three blondes in a boatEvery medal winner for sailing in thelast four Olympic Games hasundertaken part of their training atthe University of Chichester and wecontinue to prepare sailors for 2012.This work is funded by the RoyalYachting Association.

Physical Education and Teaching (BA Hons – leading to Qualified Teacher Status)

Course InformationPhysical Education (PE) is an importantcomponent of the curriculum in schools and isalso available for study at examination level.The subject has absorbed the implications ofthe latest developments in education andschooling, the impact of the new NationalCurriculum and the changing role of theTraining and Development Agency (TDA)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. PEat the University will enable you to:

• Deliver high quality PE to the 11-19 agerange

• Develop the range of skills andcompetencies required for effectiveteaching

• Apply your intellectual skills and subjectknowledge in a range of contexts

• Understand the organisation of the schooland its place in the community

Indicative Course ContentOver the four years you will completemodules which will extend your subjectknowledge giving you the ability andknowledge to teach PE in schools. This willinclude preparation to teach a number of keyconcepts and processes that underpin the PEprogramme of study. The breadth of activitieswill include: games, gymnastics, dance, aquatics,athletics, outdoor and adventurous activities.

You will also cover stimulating cross-disciplinary areas such as:• Exercise Physiology and Health• Skill Acquisition and Psychology of Coaching• Social and Cultural Issues• Principles of Movement and Skills of

Observation • Aesthetic and Creative Movement• Philosophical Perspectives• Education and Professional Issues

School experience forms an importantpart of the programme; you will have theopportunity to develop your teaching (acrossthe 11-19 year age range) in partnershipschools in your second, third and final years,under the supervision of mentors andprofessional tutors.

Why this Course?• Strong tradition in high quality teacher

training in physical education• Delivered on a modular basis covering

academic and pedagogical studies• Teaching methods are varied to include

lectures, group work and seminars as well aspractical and laboratory sessions

• High quality partnership with trainingschools

• Emphasis on the development of skills inproblem solving, analysis and self-management in addition to interpersonalskills

• Delivery of post-16 courses to meetdemands of an increasingly diverseeducational market

• High employment rate and career prospectswithin the teaching profession

• Specialist routeways in theory and practicalareas.

Careers• PE teaching• Sports coaching

Student Views“The PE staff are professional but approachable,their dedication to the course and students isimpeccable. I would recommend this course toanyone as it has given me the tools needed tobecome a confident, yet ever learning teacher.The department is a credit to the University andthe staff are inspirational.”National Student Satisfaction, Survey 09

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Contact: 01243 816002Email: [email protected]: www.chi.ac.uk/peUCAS Code: XC16 BA/SecPE Length of Programme: 4 Years Full TimeDelivery: Full Time only. Placement: Teachingblocks during 2nd, 3rd and final yearsCampus: Bishop Otter, Chichester. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Typical entry requirements - individual offersmay vary: • A levels: BCC normally to include a science

(e.g. PE / biology) (excluding general studies)and 7 GCSEs, at grade C or above, to includeEnglish language and mathematics. ScienceGCSE at grade B

• Edexcel National Diploma: Sport – DDMand 7 GCSEs, at grade C or above, to includeEnglish language and mathematics. ScienceGCSE at grade B

• Advanced / Progression Diploma: Grade Cplus at least 100 points from the AdditionalSpecialist Learning in a science A level orNational Award - plus 7 GCSEs, at grade C orabove, to include English language and maths.Science GCSE at grade B

• International Baccalaureate: 30 points (toinclude English language and mathematics at4 and a science higher at 5

• Access to Science HE Diploma: Pass with atleast 15 credits worth of level 3 units atMerit plus English language and mathematicsGCSEs at grade C

All successful applicants will have to obtain asatisfactory Enhanced Criminal Records BureauDisclosure before the start of the course (seePage 208 for further details) and complete asatisfactory medical declaration, demonstratingfitness to practice, before commencement of thecourse; they will also be required to provisionallyregister with the GTC(E).. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Applicants with qualifications fromother countries:The University of Chichester considersapplicants from a wide range of countries withappropriate A level equivalent qualifications.Non-native speakers of English are expected tohave IELTS 6.0, or equivalent. Applicants withoutthe above formal qualifications but who haverelevant skills and work / life experience will beconsidered on an individual basis and may beassessed through a written portfolio.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Interview:Yes. Applicants will need to demonstrateprofessional awareness, personal practical ability ina range of activities; and enthusiasm for theteaching profession including a desire to workwith children and young people in a school setting.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Can I combine this subject with others?No combined courses. See also AdventureEducation, Sports Coaching and PhysicalEducation and Sports Science courses

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Sport and Exercise Psychology (BSc Hons) *

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Course InformationSport and exercise psychology has expandedrapidly over the last few years, with increasinglevels of funding for Sport Science SupportServices and the establishment of UK Sportand National/ Regional Centres of Excellence,and the London 2012 Olympics andParalympics. There has been and there willcontinue to be, a growth in demand for wellqualified sport and exercise psychologists. Atthe University of Chichester, we are wellplaced to contribute to meeting this demand.The University of Chichester offers one of thefew British Psychological Society accreditedcourses in the UK. It is taught by well-qualifiedand enthusiastic staff who have excellentnational and international research andconsultancy profiles.

Indicative Course ContentThe course modules have been specificallydesigned to facilitate your learning whileenhancing your ability as a facilitator anddelivering key transferable skills.

Level One • Introduction to Sport and Exercise

Psychology • Scientific Inquiry in Sport and Exercise • Principles of Psychology • Psychology of Human Interaction • Acquisition and Performance of Sport Skills • Interpersonal Skills • Perspectives on Psychology

Level Two • Cognitive Psychology for Sports

Performance • Research Methods for Sport and Exercise

Sciences 2 • Biological Psychology • Developmental Psychology • Psychology of Physical Activity and Health • Psychology of Training and Competition • Social Psychology • Individual Differences Psychology

Level Three • Independent Project • Applied Sport Psychology • Exercise and Physical Activity Interventions • Group Dynamics • Historical and Conceptual Issues in

Psychology • Elective options

Why this Course?• You will be provided with the scientific

background to enable you to analyse sportsperformance and exercise participationfrom a psychological viewpoint

• You will gain knowledge and skills in how tomaintain and enhance performance andparticipation to a range of populations

• The provision of specialist education reflectsthe considerable expertise that is availablewithin the Faculty

• Preparation for entry into employment • The degree programme is accredited by the

British Psychological Society.• The programme provides an excellent

underpinning for further study in Sport and Exercise Psychology atpostgraduate level

Careers• Sport and/or exercise psychologist • Health promotion • Health, fitness and lifestyle consultant

AccreditedThis course isaccredited by theBritish PsychologicalSociety (BPS)

Contact: 01243 816002Email: [email protected]: www.chi.ac.uk/sportUCAS Code: C841 BSc/SAEPLength of Programme: 3 Years Full Time Delivery: Full and Part TimeCampus: Bishop Otter, Chichester. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Typical entry requirements - individual offersmay vary: • A levels: CCC including a science (e.g. PE /

biology) or social science (e.g. psychology /sociology)

• Edexcel Extended Diploma: Sports scienceDMM

• Advanced / Progression Diploma: Grade Cplus at least 80 points from the Additional Specialist Learning in a relevant subject Alevel or Subsidiary Diploma

• International Baccalaureate: 30 points,including English language and mathematics atgrade 4 and biology higher at grade 5

• Access to science HE Diploma: Pass with atleast 12 credits worth of level 3science/psychology units at merit (plusGCSEs as below)

• GCSEs: English language, maths and science atgrade C or above

• Applicants without the above formalqualifications but who have relevant skills andwork / life experience will be considered onan individual basis and may be assessedthrough a written portfolio

Applicants without the above formalqualifications but who have relevant skills andwork / life experience will be considered on anindividual basis and may be assessed through awritten portfolio. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Applicants with qualifications fromother countries:The University of Chichester considersapplicants from a wide range of countries withappropriate A level equivalent qualificationsNon-native speakers of English are expected tohave IELTS 6.0, or equivalent. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Interview:Generally not required but there will beopportunities to visit the department after youreceive your offer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Can I combine this subject with others?No. See also, Sport and Exercise Science, SportCoaching Science, Sports Therapy, SportDevelopment, Sport and Fitness Management,Adventure Education, Physical Education andPsychology

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Sport and Exercise Science (BSc Hons)

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Course InformationOur British Association of Sport and ExerciseSciences (BASES) endorsed Sport andExercise Science programme is built on strongfoundations as we were one of the firstinstitutions in the UK to develop a sportsrelated degree programme. The currentprogramme allows for specialisation in eitherSport Performance or Physical Activity forHealth. The courses at Chichester are taughtby well-qualified staff and further enhanced bya strong research and consultancy profile withmany staff having achieved professionalaccreditation from BASES.Sport and exercise is perhaps the one area ofsport that has expanded most rapidly over thelast decade with the introduction ofGovernment funding for Sport ScienceSupport Services on the one hand; and publichealth and well-being on the other. Theestablishment of UK Sport and National /Regional Centres of Excellence and theDepartment of Health’s National SupportTeams means that there is a growing demandfor well-qualified sport and exercise scientists.The 2012 Olympic Games are an added focusfor UK Sport; and with experience ofdelivering sport science support to Olympicmedallists, we are well placed to provide asignificant contribution to athlete services atthis exciting time.

Indicative Course ContentLevel One In the common first year, the Sport andExercise Science and Sport Coaching Sciencedegree students experience the breadth ofdisciplines through taught modules thatunderpin each degree. These disciplinesinclude:• Scientific Inquiry into Sport and Exercise• Introduction to Sport and Exercise

Psychology• Anatomy and Kinesiology• Physiology and the Exercising Human• Introduction to Sport and Exercise

Psychology• Introduction to Sports Biomechanics• Bioenergetics for the Exercising Human

Following the strong foundation gained atLevel One, you will decide whether tospecialise in Sport Performance or PhysicalActivity for Health and your courses willreflect differing perspectives although somecommonality will remain. The structuredmodules taught at Level two and three include:

Level Two

Sport Performance• Researching Sport and Exercise• Cognitive Psychology for Sport Performance• Sport and Exercise in Extreme

Environments• Sports Injury and Prevention• Psychology of Training and Competition• Physiological Limitations to Performance• Biomechanics and Performance Analysis in

Sport and Exercise• Elective Choice

Physical Activity and Health• Researching Sport and Exercise• Cognitive Psychology for Sport Performance• Physiological Aspects of Physical Activity and

Health• Sports Injury and Prevention• Psychology of Physical Activity and Health• Nutritional Aspects in Health and Disease• Biomechanics and Performance Analysis in

Sport and Exercise• Elective Choice

Level Three

Sport Performance • Independent Project• Biomechanical Techniques• Applied Sport Psychology• Nutritional Strategies for Sports

Performance• Training Strategies for Sport Performance• Issues in Sport and Exercise Science• Elective Choice

Physical Activity and Health• Independent Project• Exercise Prescription for Health and Fitness• Physical Activity, Obesity and Diabetes• Exercise Interventions in Psychology• Issues in Sport and Exercise Science• Cardiovascular Rehabilitation• Elective Choice

Why this Course?• You will be provided with the scientific

background to enable you to analyse sportsperformance

• You will be trained to provide advice on howto maintain and enhance performance to arange of populations

• Opportunities and knowledge of how toundertake further study in Sport andExercise Science and related areas

• Preparation for entry into employment• Taught by specialists reflecting the varied

expertise available within the department

Careers• Fitness consultant• Athletic trainer• Sports psychologist• Sports science support personnel• Sports equipment consultant• Health promotion• Exercise prescription on GP referral

schemes

Student View“What do I like about Chi Uni? What DON’T Ilike! The atmosphere here is really great and youreally do make bonds for life. Sport Wednesdaysare brilliant fun.”James Hammond, Sport and Exercise Science

EndorsedThis course isendorsed by theBritishAssociation of Sport and Exercise Sciences(BASES)

Contact: 01243 816002Email: [email protected]: www.chi.ac.uk/sportUCAS Code: C604 BSc/SpExSLength of Programme: 3 Years Full TimeDelivery: Full and Part TimeCampus: Bishop Otter, Chichester. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Typical entry requirements - individual offersmay vary: • A levels: CCC including a science (e.g. PE /

biology) (excluding general studies)• Edexcel Extended Diploma: Sports Science

DMM• Advanced / Progression Diploma: Grade C



• Access to Science HE Diploma: Pass with atleast 12 credits worth of level 3 science unitsat merit

• GCSEs: English language, mathematics andscience at grade C or above. Please see page206 for general entrance requirementsregarding GCSEs

Applicants without the above formalqualifications but who have relevant skills andwork / life experience will be considered on anindividual basis and may be assessed through awritten portfolio. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Applicants with qualifications fromother countries:The University of Chichester considersapplicants from a wide range of countries withappropriate A level equivalent qualifications.Non-native speakers of English are expected tohave IELTS 6.0, or equivalent. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Interview:Generally not required but there will beopportunities to visit the department after youreceive your offer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Can I combine this subject with others?No. See also, Sports Coaching Science, Sportand Exercise Psychology, Sports Studies, SportsCoaching and PE, Sport and FitnessManagement, Sports Therapy, AdventureEducation and Physical Education

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Sport and Fitness Management (BA Hons)

Course InformationThis degree is designed to provide anunderstanding of the skills and knowledgerequired for efficient and successfulmanagement of sport and fitness provision inthe public, private and voluntary sectors. Youwill also consider the importance of sport andfitness for the welfare of individuals and groupsin society and how management can respondeffectively to their needs. The programmeaims to provide a coherent, academicallyrigorous and vocationally relevant education,which will enable you to be critical andreflective managers in the sport and fitnessindustries. An exploration of the barriers toparticipation in sport and exercise, and someof the key issues facing the sport and fitnessindustries will help to develop a critical insightinto management practice. There is going tobe an increased demand for effective sportsmanagement in the lead-up to the 2012Olympics and beyond.

Indicative Course ContentThe course modules are all designed tofacilitate both subject content and continuousdevelopment of your personal learning-management skills.

Year One In a common first year, shared with the SportDevelopment degree, you will acquire afoundation in the sociology and managementof sport and fitness underpinned by practicalcase studies of facilities and opportunities inthe local community.• Study skills for sport development and

management• Introduction to sport in society• Introduction to sport and fitness industries• Sport and social inclusion• Researching sport development and

management 1• Theories of sport development and

management• Developing and Managing Mega Sport

Events• Employment and Training in Sport

Development and Management

Year TwoIn the second and third years you will developa critical insight into the main branches ofmanagement practice as they are applied tosport and fitness. The modular scheme willenable you to customise your degree throughelective and free choice modules. • Employment Skills within Sport

Development and Management Sector• Sport and Fitness Marketing• Operational Management of sport and

fitness• Researching Sport Development and

Management 2• Planning for sport and fitness• Quality management and customer service

in sport and fitness• Free Choice/Elective

Year ThreeA work placement will allow you to applytheory and knowledge in anoperational sport or fitness setting. • Independent Project (double module)• Work Placement• Financial management• Human resource management• Strategic management• Free Choice/Elective

Why this Course?• Endorsed by the Institute of Sport, Parks

and Leisure (ISPAL) and Institute of Sportand Recreation Management (ISRM)

• Opportunities to acquire vocationallyrelevant governing body qualifications

• The course will prepare you with a range ofskills valued by employers

• Taught by specialists reflecting the variedexpertise available within the department

• Supportive learning environment

Careers• Sport or fitness facility management• Sport development• Sport administration• Sport marketing or policy planning• Commercial or corporate fitness

management

EndorsedThis course isendorsed by theInstitute of Sport,Parks and Leisure(ISPAL) and Institute of Sport andRecreationManagement (ISRM)

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Contact: 01243 816002Email: [email protected]: www.chi.ac.uk/sportUCAS Code: NC26 BA/SpFMgt Length of Programme: 3 Years Full TimeDelivery: Full and Part TimeCampus: Bishop Otter, Chichester. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Typical entry requirements - individual offersmay vary: • A levels: CCC (excluding general studies)• Edexcel Extended Diploma: DMM• Advanced / Progression Diploma: Grade C


• GCSEs: English language and mathematics atgrade C or above. Please see page 206 forgeneral entrance requirements regardingGCSEs


level 3 credits worth of units at merit plusGCSE’s in English and mathematics

Applicants without the above formalqualifications but who have relevant skills andwork / life experience will be considered on anindividual basis and may be assessed through awritten portfolio. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Applicants with qualifications fromother countries:The University of Chichester considersapplicants from a wide range of countries withappropriate A level equivalent qualifications.Non-native speakers of English are expected tohave IELTS 6.0, or equivalent. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Interview:Generally not required but there will beopportunities to visit the department after youreceive your offer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Can I combine this subject with others?No. See also, Sport and Exercise Psychology,Sport and Exercise Science, Sport CoachingScience, Sport Development, Sports Therapy,Adventure Education and Physical Education

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Sport Development(BA Hons)

Course InformationSport Development is one of the mostdynamic areas of expansion within the sportand fitness industries, boosted by the lead-upto the 2012 Olympics and Paralympics. Incontinually changing modern societies, a varietyof sport and recreation organisations areincreasingly recognising the value and need forstrategic planning to meet the new demandsand constraints on their resources. Thisnecessitates having professionals who are notonly enthusiastic in their advocacy of sport butwho also understand the political, social andcultural location of sport. This programme willequip you with an appreciation of the ways inwhich sport can contribute to individualexperiences across different social contextsand, therefore, draws largely from thediscipline of sociology.

Indicative Course ContentYear One In the common first year shared with theSport and Fitness Management degree,you will acquire a foundation in the sociologyand management of sport and fitness,underpinned by practical case studies offacilities and opportunities in the localcommunity. Study and research skills areintroduced at this stage to enable you toprogress.

Modules to be studied include:• Study Skills for Sport Development and

Management• Introduction to Sport in Society• Introduction to Sport and Fitness Industries• Sport and Social Inclusion• Researching Sport Development and

Management 1• Theories of Sport Development and

Management• Developing and Managing Mega Sport

Events• Employment and Training in Sport

Development and Management

Year TwoIn the second and third years you will developa critical insight into the mainbranches of sociology as it applies to sportdevelopment practice. The modular schemewill enable students to customise their degreethrough elective and free choice modules. • Employment Skills within the Sport

Development and Management Sector• Sport and Fitness Marketing• Sport Policy: Theories and Concepts• Researching Sport Development and

Management 2• Planning for Sport and Fitness• Sport Development and Commercialisation• Free choice/elective

Year Three A work placement allows students to applytheory and knowledge in anoperational sport or fitness setting, while theIndependent Project enables students toexplore in-depth an issue of particular interestand/or relevance to their career.• Independent Project (double module)• Work Placement• Sport Development: The International

Context • Applied Sport Policies• Sport and Sustainable Community

Development• Free choice/elective

Why this Course?• Endorsed by the Institute of Sport, Parks

and Leisure (ISPAL)• Staff delivering this programme have a

strong reputation for consultancy and highlevel research in sport

• This degree will prepare you with subjectknowledge and a range of transferable skillsvalued by employers

• Supportive learning environment

Careers• Sport development• Sport administration in national and local

government and governing bodies• Sport media• Further study to postgraduate degree or

postgraduate teacher training

EndorsedThis course isendorsed by theInstitute of Sport,Parks and Leisure (ISPAL)

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Contact: 01243 816002Email: [email protected]: www.chi.ac.uk/sportUCAS Code: C603 BA/SpDev Length of Programme: : 3 Years Full Time Delivery: Full and Part TimeCampus: Bishop Otter, Chichester. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Typical entry requirements - individual offersmay vary: • A levels: CCC (excluding general studies)• Edexcel Extended Diploma: Sport - DMM• Advanced / Progression Diploma: Grade C



• International Baccalaureate: 30 points;• Access to HE Diploma: Pass with at least 15

level 3 credits worth of units at merit plusGCSE’s in English and mathematics

Applicants without the above formalqualifications but who have relevant skills andwork / life experience will be considered on anindividual basis and may be assessed through awritten portfolio. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Applicants with qualifications fromother countries:The University of Chichester considersapplicants from a wide range of countries withappropriate A level equivalent qualifications.Non-native speakers of English are expected tohave IELTS 6.0, or equivalent. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Interview:Generally not required but there will beopportunities to visit the department after youreceive your offer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Can I combine this subject with others?No. See also, Sport and Exercise Science, Sportand Exercise Psychology, Sport CoachingScience, Sport and Fitness Management, SportsTherapy, Adventure Education and PhysicalEducation

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Sports Coaching and Physical Education (BA Hons)

Course InformationOur 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 physicaleducation and the coaching of sports activitiesas well as examining the similarities anddifferences between the two. The modularapproach to this degree will enable you todevelop an understanding of the lifespan ofathletic development of individuals whoparticipate in sport activity, from earlychildhood fun to elite performance. Thecourse content will build on your existingknowledge of sport activity and provide theopportunity to develop a sound academicfoundation on which you will build yourteaching and coaching skills.

Indicative Course ContentThe world of sport and physical activity iscurrently a very dynamic and exciting one,with a number of different careeropportunities opening up across a range ofactivities and age groups. If you have aninterest in both Physical Education and SportsCoaching and recognise that the quality ofdelivery in either context will have a powerfulinfluence on participants at all levels ofperformance then study Sports Coaching andPhysical Education at Chichester and be partof that ever changing and developing process.The course is about developing:

• Professional knowledge and understandingof the theoretical subject materialunderpinning the teaching and coachingprocess

• Knowledge and understanding ofdevelopmental aspects of the child anddeveloping young adult, specifically within aphysical activity context

• Professional attributes such ascommunication, team work, building positiverelationships and enhancing personalperformance

• Professional skills in planning, assessment andmanagement

Our degree course is delivered on a modularbasis covering academic and pedagogicalstudies. You will experience a variety ofteaching methods across the modules includinglectures, group work, seminars, practicalworkshops and laboratory sessions. In addition, there is individual directed workleading to research and enquiry. You areassigned an academic advisor who provides apersonal link for the entire duration of yourtime on the course. Your own personalexpertise and experience is valued to enhancethe overall learning of the whole groupsupplementing the formal university input.

Why this Course?The modules have been designed specificallyto allow you to study and develop the skills setnecessary for the teaching and coaching ofsport activities. Placement experiences willprovide you with the opportunity to applyyour skills and knowledge in both professionalareas.Modules will provide the opportunity to studydevelopmental issues, sports science principlesunderpinning the teaching and coachingprocesses and pedagogical issues common toboth professional areas. Modules will also teaseout the needs of the teacher when workingwithin the national curriculum and the sportscoach when working within different LongTerm Athlete Development stages anddevelop awareness of current issues withinprofessional practice.

Student View“This course gives you chance to sample bothSports Coaching and PE giving you an insight intoboth disciplines. The course has a really good levelof practical coaching and teaching, the staff arereally friendly and always happy to help, creatingan excellent working environment. We wouldhighly recommend this course.”Alistair Jenner, Kim Pullinger, Robert Dilworth,Natalie Lamb and Jordan Fisk, Sports Coaching and PE

CareersMany students remain undecided aboutwhether they want to teach physical educationor coach. What they do know is that they arecommitted to following a career in sport andphysical activity. This degree provides theopportunity for an in depth insight into bothapproaches whilst delaying a final decision untilmore informed, it will provide a valuabledegree qualification that will take you forwardin whichever career you choose in the future. • PGCE leading to QTS;• NGB Coach Education• GTP (Sec/Primary)• Club/Professional Sports Coach• Further Degree qualification• Private Fitness/Coaching companies• County sports partnerships• Competition Manager

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Contact: 01243 816002Email: [email protected]: www.chi.ac.uk/sportUCAS Code: CX63 BA/SCPE Length of Programme: : 3 Years Full Time Delivery: Full and Part TimeCampus: Bishop Otter, Chichester. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Typical entry requirements - individual offersmay vary: • A levels: BCC (excluding general studies)• BTEC Extended Diploma: Sports science


plus at least 100 points from the AdditionalSpecialist Learning in a relevant subject Alevel or National Award


• International Baccalaureate: 30 points toinclude English language and mathematics at4 and science higher at 5

• Access to HE Diploma Science: Pass with 15level 3, credits at merit plus GCSEs in Englishlanguage and mathematics


Applicants without the above formalqualifications but who have relevant skills andwork / life experience will be considered on anindividual basis and may be assessed through awritten portfolio. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Applicants with qualifications fromother countries:The University of Chichester considersapplicants from a wide range of countries withappropriate A level equivalent qualifications.Non-native speakers of English are expected tohave IELTS 6.0, or equivalent. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Interview:Yes. Prospective students will be required toattend an interview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Can I combine this subject with others?No. See also, Sport and Exercise Psychology,Sport and Exercise Science, Sports CoachingScience, Sport Development, Sports Therapy,Adventure Education and Physical Education

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Course InformationThis 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, Physiology and Skill Acquisition.The course is delivered by highly qualifiedcoaches who have coached at the highest level,and who are coach educators with GoverningBodies of Sport. Chichester offers one of onlya few BASES-endorsed programmes in theUK. Over the last decade the vocationalopportunities for coaches have grownimmensely. Athletes at all levels look to theircoach for advice, guidance and support, thusplacing huge demands on their knowledge andskills. You will develop an understanding of theunderlying principles controlling performanceand learning. The analysis of coaching practicealso forms an important part of the degree,where traditional and non-traditional methodsare critically examined. You will be expected totake part in practical coaching sessions,culminating in a work placement in year three.With experience of delivering sport sciencesupport to Olympic medalists, Chichester iswell placed to provide a significant contributionto athlete services for the 2012 OlympicGames.

Indicative Course ContentYear One• Scientific inquiry into Sport and Exercise• Introduction to Sport and Exercise

Psychology• Physiology and the Exercising Human• Bioenergetics and the Exercising Human• Cognitive Psychology for Sports

Performance• Introduction to Sports Biomechanics

Year TwoFollowing the strong foundation gained in YearOne, you will be able to maximise yourchoices and specialise through free choicemodules. Further structured modules aretaught in: • Research Methods• Psychology of Training and Competition• Physiological aspects of Exercise and Health• Analysis of Coaching Practice (double

module)• Biomechanics and Performance Analysis in

Sport and Exercise• Free Choice Module

Year Three• Independent Project (double module)• Issues in Sports Coaching Science• Group Dynamics in Sport• Work Placement • Physiology of Training• Free Choice Module

Why this Course?• The course will provide you with the

scientific background to enable you toprepare athletes, technically, tactically,physically and mentally

• You will be able to assess player and coachperformance from the scientific backgroundthat you are taught

• Opportunities and knowledge of how toundertake further study in CoachingScience and related areas

• It will prepare you to enter into employment• Taught by specialists reflecting the varied

expertise available within the department

Careers• Professional clubs – coaching in academies,

centres of excellence, club/communitycoaches

• Amateur clubs – tennis, squash and golfclubs etc

• Industry – hotels, holiday companies, sportsdevelopment for Sports Governing Bodies,British and overseas

• Coach education – Sports Coach UK(SCUK) and equivalent overseas bodies

• Teaching

Student View“You really get to know everyone in the Uni andour tutors are very supportive which is veryhelpful as I ’m doing a very unique dissertation inmy final year!”T. Hutchings, Sports Science

Sports Coaching Science (BSc Hons)

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Contact: 01243 816002Email: [email protected]: www.chi.ac.uk/sportUCAS Code: C602 BSc/CScLength of Programme: 3 Years Full TimeDelivery: Full and Part TimeCampus: Bishop Otter, Chichester. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Typical entry requirements - individual offersmay vary: • A levels: CCC including a science (e.g. PE /

biology) (excluding general studies)• Edexcel Extended Diploma: Sports Science



• GCSEs: English language, mathematics andscience at grade C or above. Please see page206 for general entrance requirementsregarding GCSEs


• Access to Science HE Diploma: Pass with atleast 15 credits worth of level 3 units atmerit plus GCSEs in English language,mathematics and science

Applicants without the above formalqualifications but who have relevant skills andwork / life experience will be considered on anindividual basis and may be assessed through awritten portfolio. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Applicants with qualifications fromother countries:The University of Chichester considersapplicants from a wide range of countries withappropriate A level equivalent qualifications.Non-native speakers of English are expected tohave IELTS 6.0, or equivalent. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Interview:Generally not required but there will beopportunities to visit the department after youreceive your offer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Can I combine this subject with others?No. See also, Sport and Exercise Science, Sportand Exercise Psychology, Sport Development,Sports Coaching and PE, Sport and FitnessManagement, Sports Therapy, AdventureEducation and Physical Education

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Sports Therapy (BSc Hons)

Course InformationThe aim of the programme is to broaden anddeepen your understanding of sports therapythrough the academic study of sportsmedicine and sports science. As a sportstherapist you are an integral part of the multi-disciplinary team necessary to provide the bestcare, management and rehabilitation for sportand recreational participants, regardless of ageand ability. It utilises the principles of sport andexercise sciences incorporating physiologicaland pathological processes to prepare theparticipant for training, competition and whereapplicable, work.

You will gain competencies in: • First aid to injuries in a recreational, training

and competitive environment• Examination and assessment of sports

injuries (spinal and peripheral joints) andwhere appropriate, refer on for specialistadvice and intervention

• Planning and implementing appropriatetreatment regimes for the injured athlete

• Soft tissue manipulation and sports massagepre and post-activity

• The rehabilitation of the patient/athlete backto optimum levels of functional,occupational and sports specific fitness

• Utilising sports and exercise principles tooptimise preparation and injury preventionprogrammes

• Electrotherapy including modalities such asultrasound, interferential, transcutaneouselectrical nerve stimulation and laser

The degree also contains the study of sportsscience, essential elements for a practitionerprescribing exercise. These include knowledgeof human anatomy, cellular and exercisephysiology, sports psychology, sportsbiomechanics and sports nutrition. Modulesare supported by the latest research findings.

Indicative Course ContentThe course modules are all designed tofacilitate both subject content and continuousdevelopment of personal management skills

Year One• Sports Injury Management 1• Pathophysiology for Sports Therapists• Human Anatomy • Bioenergetics and the Exercising Human• Research Methods for Sport Therapy• Introduction to Sports Biomechanics• Physiology of The Exercising Human

Year Two• Sports Injury Management 2• Rehabilitation and Remedial Therapy• Researching Sport and Exercise• Physiological Aspects of Exercise and Health• Neuromusculoskeletal Manual Therapy to

the Spine• Biomechanics and Performance Analysis in

Sport and Exercise

Year Three• Independent Project• Advanced Neuromusculoskeletal Manual

Therapy• Nutrition Strategies for Sports Performance• Psychology of Injury and Rehabilitation• Clinical Placement • Therapeutic and Clinical Electrotherapy• Advanced Sports Injury Management

Why this Course?• Throughout this course there is a strong

emphasis on the ‘hands-on’ practical work• Practice-based learning experience forms an

integral component of this degreeprogramme

• You will be provided with the clinical skills toexamine, assess, treat and rehabilitate theinjured athlete to full functionality

• When you complete your honours degreeyou will have been deemed as meeting therequired levels of competencies andknowledge necessary for full membership of‘The Society of Sports Therapists’

• The programme is taught by specialists intheir respective disciplines, which reflectsthe varied clinical expertise available withinthe department

• You will be equipped to gain appropriateand rewarding employment and make animmediate and on-going contribution in theworkplace

Careers• Sports therapist for a sports club or team• Private practice• Fitness consultant• Personal training• Health promotion• Teaching

The Society of Sports TherapistsWhen you complete your honours degreeyou will have been deemed as meeting therequired levels of competencies andknowledge necessary for full membership.

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Contact: 01243 816002Email: [email protected]: www.chi.ac.uk/sportUCAS Code: CB69 BSc/SSSTLength of Programme: 3 Years Full Time(Placement Optional)Delivery: Full and Part TimeCampus: Bishop Otter, Chichester. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Typical entry requirements - individual offersmay vary: • Achieve 300 points from 3 A levels, eg: BBB

to include a minimum grade B in science (orA, B & C with an A or B in science at A level,PE accepted as a science) (excludes generalstudies)

• Achieve DDD (360 points) from BTEC inSport and Exercise Science only, plus at leastgrade B in GCSE science.

• GCSEs: English language, mathematics andscience at grade C or above

• UCAS Tariff Points: The above offers typicallytranslate to 300 - 360 UCAS tariff pointswith additional qualifications

• International Baccalaureate: 31 points withEnglish language and mathematics at grade 4and biology higher at grade 5

• Access to Science HE Diploma: Pass with atleast 12 credits worth of level 3 biology unitsat distinction plus GCSEs in English language,mathematics and science at grade C orabove

• Please see page 206 for general entrancerequirements regarding GCSEs

Applicants without the above formalqualifications but who have relevant skills andwork / life experience will be considered on anindividual basis and may be assessed through awritten portfolio. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Applicants with qualifications fromother countries:The University of Chichester considersapplicants from a wide range of countries withappropriate A level equivalent qualifications.Non-native speakers of English are expected tohave IELTS 6.0, or equivalent. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Interview:Generally not required but there will beopportunities to visit the department after youreceive your offer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Can I combine this subject with others?No combined courses

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Sport Science andMedicine Services

Sport Science and Medicineat the University ofChichester has anestablished tradition ofproviding support to GBnational squads – includingto the Amateur BoxingAssociation, GB Cycling, andTable Tennis in the past.

As the Human Performance and RehabilitationUnit (HPRU) in the Chichester Centre ofApplied Sport and Exercise Science(CCASES), we currently provide support tothe Royal Yachting Association, and staffmembers are active consultants with othergoverning bodies and organisations such asArchery GB and Paralympics GB. We have ateam of 16 consultants – many of whom areBASES Accredited, BPS Chartered, or holdanother specialist qualification - in SportPsychology, Sport Biomechanics, ExercisePhysiology, and Sports Therapy. We also haveCoaching Science specialists who areexperienced coach educators, and have beeninvolved in course delivery for governingbodies at regional and national level. We arealso involved in a programme of appliedresearch – and seek to integrate our researchinto our work with clients where appropriate,ensuring that we are at the cutting edge inboth service delivery, and in contributing tothe knowledge base to support sustainedWorld Class performance in sport in the UK.Further detail on the range of our services isprovided below.

CCASES has state-of-the-art sport sciencefacilities, including two biomechanicslaboratories, four physiology laboratories, twosport psychology laboratories and two sportsinjury clinics. Additionally, there is a fitness suiteand strength and conditioning room.

Sport PsychologyHow we think and feel has a major impact onhow we perform as athletes. SportPsychologists at CCASES will work with you toidentify how you can change what you thinkand feel to develop a winning mindset that willimpact positively on your performance. Weoffer group sessions to clubs, teams andorganisations, and support on an individualbasis. In each instance, we assess what youneed (as an individual or group), and designand deliver bespoke packages of support thatdovetail with other elements of your trainingprogramme. Sport Psychologists at CCASESare highly experienced at delivering support toelite and sub-elite athletes, and are accreditedby the British Association of Sport andExercise Sciences and/or hold Charteredstatus with the British Psychological Society.

Sports BiomechanicsSports Biomechanics sits in an area that can aidathletes, teams and coaches in performanceenhancement, and injury prevention. Wemainly deal with technique analysis, adaptation,assessment, and rehabilitation. We also havesome roots in the fields of ergonomics andengineering, and have been involved with thedesign and collection of empirical data for newdesigns of sports equipment. Ourconsultancies are performed in thebiomechanics laboratory here at CCASES.

Exercise PhysiologyPhysical activity is based upon the success of anindividual to meet one key challenge, that is,the ability to match energy demand withenergy supply. Energy systems within thehuman body are the same. However, theability to increase the rate or capacity of suchsystems through training distinguishes betweenrecreation and elite performers. We offertesting procedures that provide an insight intothe limitations of such systems, forming thebasis for future training. For those individualscompeting in extreme environments, such ashot / cold or at altitude, an understanding ofthe specific physiological challenge is requiredand the development of a strategy toovercome such conditions. Exercisephysiologists at CCASES are highlyexperienced at delivering sport sciencesupport across a range of activities andproviding support to those individualscompeting in hostile environments around theglobe. The Human Performance Laboratoriesand staff are accredited by the BritishAssociation of Sport & Exercise Sciences.

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Based within University ofChichester campus, weprovide a range of servicesthat are available to thegeneral public, students andstaff at the University as wellas elite and developmentsquad athletes and specialistsports colleges along thecoastal strip.

We specialise in the treatment of sportsinjuries and can provide the best care,management and rehabilitation for sport andrecreational participants, regardless of age andability, from elite footballers, to club rugbyplayers, to youngsters taking part in schoolsports. The sports medicine support servicehas been operating at University of Chichesterfor more than ten years. In this time we haveprovided support to a wide range of sportsperformers ranging from international athletesthrough to recreational sports men andwomen. We aspire to achieving worlds bestpractice in every aspect of our support serviceand want to provide world class support toany performer who asks for our help. Ourvery experienced team of Physiotherapists andSports Therapists at University of Chichester,have post graduate qualifications in SportsTherapy and membership of the CharteredSociety of Physiotherapists (MCSP), TheSociety of Sports Therapists (MSST) and theManipulation Association of CharteredPhysiotherapists (MACP) and have or areworking towards Masters Degrees. ThePhysiotherapy and Sports Therapy team alsohas access to other support services that maycomplement the recovery and rehabilitationprocess. In addition, we offer a range of CPDactivities ranging from 'taster days' and 'shortcourses' in sports medicine for clubs, squads,Sports Therapists and Physiotherapists.

Physiotherapy, Sports Injuries andMassage ClinicThe clinic provides support from the initialonset of injury to full functional fitness. Weutilise the principles of sport and exercisesciences incorporating physiological andpathological processes to ensure that you areable to return back to your previous levels oftraining, competition and where applicable,work. Treatment can take place at the trainingand/or competition venue i.e. the side of thetrack, pool, court or in our specialist clinic. Ourtherapists will also be able to identify if yourinjury needs to be assessed further by a sportsmedicine doctor.

We can offer up to date treatment sports andwork related musculoskeletal conditions andcontinuing rehabilitation and prevention offurther injuries including:• Back Pain/ Disc Prolapse • Neck Pain/ Whiplash• Joint Problem• Muscle Injuries• Arthritis • Training/ Work Injuries• Work Related Injuries• Referred Arm and Leg pains such as Sciatica• Repetitive Strain Injuries• Tendinopathies• Headaches• Post Orthopaedic Surgery/ Post Operative

Rehabilitation:• Ligament Reconstructions • Tendon Repairs • Knee Surgery such as Meniscectomy • After Broken Bones (fractures)• Spinal Surgery such as Miscrodiscectomy • Joint Replacements – commonly hip, knee

and shoulder • Shoulder Surgery

What we offer• Comprehensive Assessments• Muscle Re-education and Exercise

Prescription• Musculoskeletal Mobilisations/ Manipulations• Soft Tissue and Myofascial Techniques• Electrotherapy/ Laser/ Ultrasound/

Interferential/ TENS• Sports and Remedial Massage• Postural Correction/ Ergonomic Advice• Pilates• Group and Individual Rehabilitation

Programmes

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Chichester has a long anddistinguished history in teachertraining, and is recognised as one ofthe leading institutions in the country.

Teaching is one of the most satisfying,interesting and valued professions aswell as being challenging and highlydemanding. Teachers are responsiblefor ensuring that children enjoylearning and gain the kind ofeducation that will equip them to liveand work in contemporary times.

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• Mathematics and Teachingfor Key Stages 2 and 3 (BA Hons)

• Primary Education and Teaching (BA Hons)• PGCE Primary Education (General) • PGCE Primary Education

(Modern Foreign Languages)• PGCE Secondary Education• Teaching and Learning Support

(Foundation Degree)

Teaching courses

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Alison Clark-Wilson Working in the Mathematics Centre at the University, principal lecturer Alisonhas received international recognition for her expertise – her textbook forprimary and secondary teachers, consultants and advisors, Exciting ICT inMaths, has sold around the world. She also played a major role in thedevelopment of the Mathematical Toolkit, software that is pre-installed onlaptop computers distributed through the Intel World Ahead programme andis also freely available to both teachers and learners through national grids fore-learning in England, Ireland, Spain, Zambia and Nigeria.

Tony Weaden A PE teacher by profession, Tony has helped to deliverprofessional development courses for fellow PE practitioners inthe UK, Argentina and Austria. He also regularly works with theRugby Football Union and the Football Association on theirCoach Education Programmes. Tony is also an experiencedOfsted inspector of secondary schools.

Carole Bignell Carole taught for 17 years in primary schools, responsiblefor English subject management, and an expert literacyteacher in Hampshire. Prior to joining the University, Carolewas headteacher of a large junior school.

Sian Howie Sian’s teaching experience has been in primary schools in WestSussex, rising to Year Leader and Maths co-ordinator in a large,urban Middle school. Now working as a senior lecturer in theMathematics Centre, she combines her role with a part-timeteaching post, working with a Year 5 class. She has alsocontributed to the Centre for British Teachers website.

Teacher Education - An Introduction Developing Teachers and Education Professionals at the University

Course InformationTeaching is one of the most satisfying,interesting and valued professions as well asbeing challenging and highly demanding.Teachers are responsible for ensuring thatchildren enjoy learning and gain the kind ofeducation that will equip them to live andwork in contemporary times. Enjoying a strongnational and international reputation, theUniversity has a long and distinguished recordin training teachers dating back to 1839. Themajority of the programmes are run at ourBognor Regis Campus; the BA (Hons) PhysicalEducation and Teaching course is based at theBishop Otter Campus in Chichester.

Diversity in the Teaching ProfessionWe are committed to supporting the Trainingand Development Agency for Schools (TDA)to increase the diversity of the routes intoteaching and to widen participation from thosegroups who are currently under-representedin the teaching profession. We, therefore,particularly welcome and encourageapplications from minority ethnic groups andfrom men.

Graduate Teacher Programme (GTP)The GTP offers a route for graduates toqualify as a teacher through employmentwithin a school. Successful completion of theprogramme will enable you to be awardedQualified Teacher Status (QTS). For generalinformation about the GTP consult the TDAwebsite www.teach.gov.uk

Continuing Professional DevelopmentWe offer a wide range of programmes,courses and activities for qualified teachers andthe wider education workforce to enable youto enhance your professional practice andbroaden your knowledge about contemporaryissues whilst gaining accreditation in a range ofqualifications, from TDA endorsed FoundationDegree through to Postgraduate Certificate,Postgraduate Diploma or a full Master’squalification. Our MA (Education) offers threepathways (Leadership and Management,Inclusion and Curriculum) with a choice ofmodules. We also offer an MA (MathematicsEducation). The University is also a TDAapproved provider for the new SENCOqualification.

Our growing national and internationalportfolio enables the University to offer shortcourses, consultancy, project management,research and evaluation work to support alleducation professionals. We can delivercustomised packages in different locations,according to your needs. Conferences withseminars and workshops are also a popularfeature of our provision.

For further information please visit ourwebsite: www.chi.ac.uk/teachered or email: [email protected]

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What age range do you want to Teach?

Yes

What age range do you want to Teach?

Teacher Training - The Choices

Do you have (or will you shortly have) a Degree?

BA (Hons) PrimaryEducation andTeachingSee Page 186 - 187

BA (Hons)MathematicsEducation andTeaching for KeyStages 2 and 3See Page 182 - 183

BA (Hons)MathematicsEducation andTeaching for KeyStages 2 and 3See Page 182 - 183

BA (Hons) PhysicalEducation andTeachingSee Page 186 - 187

3-11 Years 7-14 Years 11-19 Years

PGCE PrimarySee Pages 188 - 191

PGCE SecondarySee Pages 192 - 193

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Teaching at the University ofChichester has been ratedas an ‘Outstanding

provider for Education,

Care and Skills 2010’

by Ofsted.

Mathematics and Teaching for Key Stages 2 and 3 (BA Hons)

Course InformationMathematics has always been a particularstrength of Teacher Education at ourUniversity. This course offers you a route intoa subject-based teaching career in eitherprimary or secondary schools.

The Key Stages 2 and 3 programme will trainyou to teach the 7 to 16 age range. Aftercompleting this degree, you could be a mathsspecialist working in:• Primary schools• Middle schools• Secondary schools

You will join a community of maths teachingstudents taking a range of modules within alively, imaginative context. The course is basedat the Bognor Regis Campus.

Practical School ExperienceThe pattern of school experience is usually:• Year One - Three days a week (Mon-Wed)

for four/five weeks in the autumn term andthree/four weeks in the summer term in thesame primary school

• Year Two - Six weeks in a secondary schooland two weeks in a ‘specialist placement’

• Year Three - Ten weeks in either a primaryor secondary school, (in Year 3 you willspecialise in either primary or secondary)

Indicative Course ContentThere are five main strands that run throughthe programmes:• Study of Mathematics • Mathematics Education• Professional Studies (teaching skills such as

Lesson Planning and ClassroomManagement)

• The ‘Core’ subjects in the PrimaryCurriculum (English, Maths and Science forKS2)

• Classroom Experience in Schools

Why this Course?• Equips students to teach in either primary,

middle or secondary schools• Varied and effective model of teaching and

learning, mainly through small groupseminars and workshops with occasionallectures

• Continuous assessment of progress• Extensive practical teaching experience to

provide students with a broad view ofeducation

• Valuable support from experienced mentorteachers and link tutors

• Specialist placement in Year 2 gives traineesthe opportunity to visit and work in aneducational environment beyond thenormal school classroom

• This programme has a parallel non-QTSoption. If students change their mind aboutbecoming teachers, they can transfer to theBA (Hons) Mathematics and Education

• Small, friendly group learning environment

CommunityYou will join a community of maths teachingstudents taking a range of modules within alively, imaginative context.

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Contact: 01243 816002Email: [email protected]: www.chi.ac.uk/teacheredUCAS Code: G1X1 BA/MaEd Length of Programme: 3 Years Full Time, up to 5 years Part TimeDelivery: Full and Part TimeCampus: Bognor Regis Campus. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Typical entry requirements - individual offersmay vary: • Recent classroom experience in a UK state

school (a minimum of two weeks’ experience inthe last two years)

• A levels: CCC including Mathematics plus Englishlanguage, maths and science GCSEs, at grade Cor above

• Advanced / Progression Diploma: Grade C plusat least 60 points from Maths A level as theAdditional Specialist Learning plus EnglishLanguage, Maths and Science GCSEs, at grade Cor above

• International Baccalaureate: 28 points with Mathshigher 4 and English language and science at 4

• Access to HE Diploma: Pass with at least 12level 3 credits worth of units in maths at meritplus GCSEs in English language, maths andscience

Applicants without the above formal qualificationsbut who have relevant skills and work / lifeexperience will be considered on an individual basisand may be assessed through a written portfolio.All successful applicants will have to obtain asatisfactory Enhanced Criminal Records BureauDisclosure before the start of the course (see Page208 for further details) and complete a satisfactoryMedical Declaration, demonstrating Fitness toPractice, before commencement of the course; theywill also be required to provisionally register with theGTC(E).. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Applicants with qualifications fromother countries:The University of Chichester welcomes applicantsfrom a wide range of countries with appropriate Alevel equivalent qualifications. Non-native speakersof English are expected to have IELTS 6.0, orequivalent. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Interview:Yes. All suitable applicants are interviewed. You willneed to be able to talk at interview about somerecent (last two years) relevant experienceworking in schools. This may be as part of a workexperience scheme, a classroom assistant or avoluntary helper, and it may be in the primary orsecondary sector.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Can I combine this subject with others?No combined courses. See also: PGCE andPrimary Education and Teaching Courses

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The Mathematics Centre is based at theBognor Regis Campus. It is a nationally andinternationally renowned research,development and consultancy centre.

The Mathematics Centre’s main aims are to:• Increase confidence in the

mathematical capabilities of pupils, students, teachers and users (of mathematics);

• Promote and support an approach to the teaching and learning of mathematics which emphasises the importance of independent thinking, challenge, discussion, problem solving;

• Provide a centre for the professional development for all those involved in mathematics education and contribute towards the development of networks of practitioners;

• Provide a focal point for new and ongoing curriculum development and research in mathematics education to ensure its continuing relevance and effectiveness, particularly with reference to the role and use of new technologies;

• Establish and promote collaboration between industry, commerce and education to meet the aims of the government’s STEM agenda;

• To promote a better understanding by the public at large and parents in particular of the nature and benefits of effective mathematics education.

Many University of Chichester alumni, havingcompleted their initial teacher education,become involved in the Centre’s projects andcourses, with a healthy proportion proceedingonto the MA (Mathematics Education)programme at some time during their teachingcareers.

Focal PointThe Centre operates as a focal point (bothvirtual and physical) for local authorities,schools and individual colleagues as a place ofconstant support within a mathematicseducation community which can appear to berapidly changing. It is able to respond toinitiatives objectively and its clear missionallows it to support those with whom itcollaborates to adopt a similar approach.Consequently the Centre has a well-developed set of tools to support the reviewof programmes of educational change bypractitioners, with a view to supporting thesystematic evaluation at classroom, school andlocal authority level. A significant element ofour work has involved senior leaders to enablesuch approaches to be embedded in practice.

Our staff work with and advise agencies suchas Local Authorities, NCETM, TDA, BECTaand the mathematics’ subject associations aswell as working closely with schools on a rangeof school-based projects designed to improvelearning, teaching and management ofmathematics.

Recent projects• Lead role in the EU Comenius funded

project EdUmatics with nineteen European partners to develop teachers’ classroom uses of technology in secondary mathematics

• European research evaluation ofTI Nspire Navigator wireless handheld technology in secondary classrooms

• Development of a range of mathematics programmes for Teachers’ TV and the BBC

• Using flexible learning approaches for the continuing professional development of teachers leading toa Master’s Degree in Mathematics Education

• Local Authority projects concerned with integrating new curricula, formative assessment, 14-19 mathematics and transition issues

• Consultancy and professional development workshops for international organisations such as the Aga Khan Academies Unit and AIMGSEC

Find out moreTel: +44 (0)1243 812078Fax: +44 (0)1243 812062Email: [email protected] of ChichesterBognor Regis Campus, Upper Bognor Road,Bognor Regis, West Sussex PO21 1HR

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Primary Education and Teaching (BA (Hons) – leading to Qualified Teacher Status)

Course InformationThis three-year degree route prepares you forbecoming a primary school teacher. Theroutes provide quality training to teach in the5-11 age range (Key Stages 1 and 2) theAdvanced Study of Early Years route is if youwish to teach in the Foundation Stage and KeyStage 1 (3-7 age range). Our courses offer three integrated elementsof teacher education:• The development of your own specialist

subject knowledge• The development of professional knowledge• Substantial teaching experience in schools

and other settings (124 days)

Practical School ExperienceYou will spend time in partner schools gainingpractical experience in the classroom anddeveloping your teaching competence, forexample:• Year One - Three days a week (Mon-Wed)

for four/five weeks in the autumn term andthree/four weeks in the summer term;

• Year Two - Six weeks in another school,followed later in the year by a two-weekspecialist experience of teaching in anothereducational setting, for example a specialschool, a hearing-impaired unit, nursery orbilingual learners’ support service;

• Year Three - Ten weeks in a different schoolin the spring term.

Indicative Course Content• Varied and effective model of teaching and

learning, including lectures, seminars, smallgroup tutorials and practical workshops

• Intensive three-year programme whichenables you to earn, not train, in the fourthyear

• Continuous assessment of progress• Extensive practical teaching experience• Valuable support from experienced mentor

teachers and link tutors• Small, friendly group learning environment• Acquire a range of communication,

interpersonal and problem-solving skills that will be invaluable in a teaching careerand beyond

Professional ModulesAll Primary Education and Teaching studentsundertake the following professional modules• English, Maths, Science, ICT and PE;

• Creativity modules in Year 1 and 2 whichinclude Music, Drama, Art, Design andTechnology, History and Geography; and inYear 3 the Creativity module ‘Makingchange happen’;

Subject Focus There are six subject study areas on offer. Youwill need to select a subject focus based onyour further education qualifications. Youstudy this subject focus across three years.These modules are designed to develop yourknowledge and understanding of the subject.

The Advanced Study of Early Years (3-7 age range)• The Early Years Curriculum • The Framework of Services for Children • Child Development• The Role of Play in the Early Years• Childhood, Children's Rights and

Approaches to Education

Citizenship (5-11 age range)• Inequality and Disadvantage: Barriers to

Citizenship• Citizenship: Local and Global • Race and Ethnicity • Rights and Responsibilities • Education and Equality

English (5-11 age range)• Literacy through Literature• Towards Subject Leadership: Developing a

Policy Framework for Literature Study • Becoming a Writer • Towards Subject Leadership: Improving

Children's Writing • Language and Literacy

ICT (5-11 age range)• Teaching the Computer • Publishing for Professional Use • Computer Games in Education • Technologies and Learning • ICT and Children

Mathematics (5-11 age range)• Problem Posing and Problem Solving • Teaching and Learning Mathematics with

ICT • Probability and Statistical Literacy• Geometry and Mathematical Reasoning• Number Theory

Modern Languages: French (5-11 age range)• Becoming a Modern Languages Teacher• French in the classroom• Primary Modern Languages and the Wider

World• Culture and Context• Leading the Way in Primary Modern

Languages• Education in France

Natural Science (5-11 age range)• Science Foundation• Green Inheritance • Field Course: Asking and Answering Natural

Science Questions • Our Earth in Time and Space• Science Project

UCAS Codes:• X121 BA/EdEY – Primary Education

(Advanced Study of Early Years) (ages 3-7)• L3X1 BA/CPE – Primary Education

(Citizenship) (ages 5-11)• Q3X1 BA/EdE – Primary Education

(English) (ages 5-11)• G5X1 BA/EdICT – Primary Education (ICT)

(ages 5-11)• G1XC BA/EdM – Primary Education

(Mathematics) (ages 5-11)• XR18 BA/PEdMFL – Primary Education

(Modern Foreign Languages) (ages 5-11)• F0X1 BA/PESci – Primary Education

(Natural Science) (ages 5-11)

Interview:Applicants need to demonstrate professionalunderstanding, an awareness of currenteducational issues and talk about their recentrelevant classroom experience in a UK statesector primary school - a minimum of twoweeks’ experience within the last two years(dates and names of schools should beincluded in your personal statement). It isstrongly advised that the school experience iscompleted prior to your application. You willalso be required to undertake a short talk andinterview as well as to complete an English andmathematics task.

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Contact: 01243 816002Email: [email protected]: www.chi.ac.uk/teacheredUCAS Code: See opposite pageLength of Programme: 3 Years Full Time 4-6 Years Part Time Delivery: Full and Part TimeCampus: Bognor Regis Campus. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Typical entry requirements - individual offersmay vary: • Recent classroom experience in a UK state

primary school (an absolute minimum of twoweeks’ experience in the last two years)

• A levels: BBB including a subject relevant toyour chosen specialism

• Early Years Route only: BTEC ExtendedDiploma. Children’s Care – DDD; OR CacheDiploma in Childcare: A; OR, A levels: BBB

• All applicants must have a good GCSE profilewith at least five passes at C or aboveincluding English language, mathematics andscience prior to application

• International Baccalaureate: 30 points (toinclude English Language, Maths and Scienceat grade 4 or higher)

• Access to HE Diploma: Pass (in a relevantsubject) with at least 24 credits worth oflevel 3 units at merit plus English Language,Maths and Science GCSEs at grade C orabove

Applicants without the above formalqualifications but who have relevant skills andwork / life experience will be considered on anindividual basis and may be assessed throughwritten tasks. You will, however, still be requiredto have 5 GCSEs (or equivalent), includingEnglish Language, Maths and Science GCSEs, atgrade C or above.

All successful applicants will have to obtain asatisfactory Enhanced Criminal Records BureauDisclosure before the start of the course (seePage 208 for further details) and complete asatisfactory Medical Declaration, demonstratingFitness to Teach, before commencement of thecourse; they will also be required to provisionallyregister with the GTC(E).. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Interview: See opposite page. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Can I combine this subject with others?No combined courses. See other TeachingCourses

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Primary Education – General (Postgraduate Certificate in Education – PGCE)

Course InformationOur 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 offeredat Masters level and successful students will beawarded 60 Masters level credits as well asrecommended for Qualified Teacher Status(QTS). The course is 39 weeks long with 18 ofthese weeks spent in schools. Students whotrain for the 5-11 age range will undertake aschool placement in two age ranges, i.e. KeyStage 1 and lower Key Stage 2, or upper andlower Key Stage 2. The course is taught inpartnership with local schools and students willbe taught and supported by a team ofexperienced tutors from the University andteachers in partnership schools. The coursehas been designed with teachers and studentsworking together to meet the demands thatprimary teachers face today. The course hasreceived good Ofsted results and has beenwell evaluated by students over the years.Employment rates are high with many traineesgaining employment in local partner schools.

Indicative Course Content• Professional Studies • Core Curriculum Studies (English,

Mathematics, Science)• Foundation Curriculum Studies (e.g. History,

PE, ICT, MFL etc.)• School Experience

In the Professional Studies module studentswill address the wider aspects of teaching, suchas issues of inclusion, as well as practicalconcerns such as planning and behaviourmanagement. Students will also take modulesin the foundation subjects.

School Experience A typical pattern of school experience wouldbe:• Autumn term - Six week school experience

in school A• Summer term - Eleven week school

experience in school B

AssessmentTo gain a Postgraduate Certificate in Education(PGCE) you need to complete threeassignments at Level M (Postgraduate), twoblocks of School Experience and TDA SkillsTests in Literacy, Numeracy and ICT.

Part Time PGCE route This route offers you the opportunity to studythe PGCE General route on a part time basis.The course will take two years to complete.Please note that placements in schools will beon a full time basis.

High employment ratesThe course has received good Ofsted resultsand has been well evaluated by students overthe years. Employment rates are high withmany trainees gaining employment in localpartner schools.

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Contact: 01243 816002Email: [email protected]: www.chi.ac.uk/teacheredGTTR Code: X100 – PGCE Primary X103 – Part Time Length of Programme: 1 Year Full Time, 2 Years Part Time Delivery: Full and Part TimeCampus: Bognor Regis Campus. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Typical entry requirements - individual offersmay vary: • First Degree with Honours – 2.2 or above

AND• GCSE/‘O’ Levels – including English, Maths

and Science (A – C)• Recent classroom experience in a UK state

primary school (a minimum of two weeks’experience in the last two years)

• All successful applicants will have to obtain asatisfactory Enhanced Criminal RecordsBureau Disclosure before the start of thecourse (see Page 208 for further details) andcomplete a satisfactory Medical Declaration,demonstrating Fitness to Practice, beforecommencement of the course; they will alsobe required to provisionally register with theGTC(E).

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Interview:Applicants need to demonstrate professionalunderstanding, an awareness of currenteducational issues and talk about their relevantclassroom experience in a UK state sectorprimary school - a minimum of two weeks’experience within the last two years (dates andnames of schools should be included in yourpersonal statement). It is strongly advised thatthe school experience is completed prior toyour application. You will also be required toundertake a short talk and complete a literacytask. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Can I combine this subject with others?No. See also PGCE Primary (Modern Languages)

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Primary Education – Modern Languages(Postgraduate Certificate in Education – PGCE)

Course InformationOur 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 studentswho wish to become a subject specialist, butwho will also be able to work as a classroomteacher with the 5-11 age range. The course isoffered at Masters level and successfulstudents will be awarded 60 Masters levelcredits as well as recommended for QualifiedTeacher Status (QTS). This route addressesthe national entitlement of primary children inKey Stage 2 to learn a modern language from2010 and will be ideal for those graduates whowish to teach primary age children whiledeveloping their skills in language teaching. Thecourse is 39 weeks long with 18 of theseweeks spent in schools. If you train for the 5-11 age range, you will undertake a schoolplacement in two age ranges, i.e. Key Stage 1and lower Key Stage 2, or upper and lowerKey Stage 2. The course is taught inpartnership with local schools and you will betaught and supported by a team ofexperienced tutors from the University andteachers in partnership schools. The coursehas been designed with teachers and studentsworking together to meet the demands thatprimary teachers face today.

Indicative Course Content• Professional Studies • Core Curriculum Studies (English,

Mathematics, Science)• Foundation Curriculum Studies (e.g. History,

PE, ICT, MFL etc.)• Specialist Module: Teaching and Learning in

Modern Languages• School Experience

School Experience Subject to continued funding (to beconfirmed) four weeks of the overall schoolexperience will be spent in a placementabroad teaching in their chosen language.We currently offer placements abroad forspeakers of French (teaching in French-speaking Belgium) and Spanish (teaching inTenerife).

A typical pattern of school experience wouldbe:• Autumn term - Six weeks school experience

in UK school A• Spring term - Four weeks school experience

abroad • Summer term - Seven weeks placement in

UK school B

AssessmentTo gain a Postgraduate Certificate in Education(PGCE) you need to complete threeassignments at Level M (Postgraduate), twoblocks of School Experience and TDA SkillsTests in Literacy, Numeracy and ICT.

Supported The course is taught in partnership with localschools and you will be taught and supportedby a team of experienced tutors from theUniversity and teachers in partnership schools.

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Contact: 01243 816002Email: [email protected]: www.chi.ac.uk/internationalGTTR Code: XRC9 - PGCE PrimaryEducation Specialist Route in ModernLanguagesLength of Programme: 1 Year Full Time Delivery: Full TimeCampus: Bognor Regis. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Typical entry requirements - individual offersmay vary: • First Degree with Honours – 2.2 or above

AND• A2 or above in a modern language at grade

A – C or equivalent and the ability to besufficiently proficient in French or Spanish tocarry out training requirements and teachingwithin a primary placement. (Evidence ofproficiency will be sought at interview) AND

• GCSE/‘O’ Levels – including English, Mathsand Science (A – C)

• Recent classroom experience in a UK stateprimary school (a minimum of two weeks’experience in the last two years)


. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Interview:Applicants need to demonstrate professionalunderstanding, an awareness of currenteducational issues and talk about their relevantclassroom experience in a UK state sectorprimary school - a minimum of two weeks’experience within the last two years (dates andnames of schools should be included in yourpersonal statement). It is strongly advised thatthe school experience is completed prior toyour application. You will also be required toundertake a short talk and complete a literacytask. Applicants will also have to demonstrateproficiency in their chosen language.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Can I combine this subject with others?No. See also PGCE Primary (General Primary)

PGCE Primary - Modern Languages

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Secondary Education(Postgraduate Certificate in Education – PGCE)

Course InformationOur Secondary PGCE programme offers highquality training for those wishing to teach inthe 11-18 age range in the following areas andis offered at Masters level. Subjects available:• Design Technology• English• History• ICT• Mathematics• Physical Education• Religious Education• Science

Indicative Course Content• Behaviour Management • Equality and Inclusion • Every Child Matters• Health and Safety • Lesson Planning • Management of Lesson Content• Monitoring and Assessment of Pupil

Progress • Personal, Social, Health and Citizenship

Education• Professional Studies• Skills to Teach• Subject Specialism• The 14–19 Curriculum

Why this Course?• High quality training and experience that will

prepare you to become a confident andeffective subject teacher

• 70% of the training will be practical, school-based experience

• You will achieve Qualified Teacher Statusand 60 Masters level credits towards a MA(Ed)

• Continuous assessment of your teachingability in schools

• You will learn how to use research toimprove your teaching skills

• Varied content includes lectures, seminars,presentations, group tasks, mini-researchprojects and written assignments

• Valuable support from experienced mentorteachers and University tutors

• You will develop a range of communication,interpersonal and problem-solving skills thatwill be invaluable in a teaching career andbeyond

AssessmentTo gain a Postgraduate Certificate in Education(PGCE) you need to complete three 4,000-word assignments at Masters level(Postgraduate), two blocks of SchoolExperience and TDA Skills Tests in Literacy,Numeracy and ICT.

DeliveryThe programme is full time over 38 weekswith 70% practical school experience inestablished partner schools and 30%University-based programme divided betweenProfessional Studies (delivered at the BognorRegis Campus) and subject study. Subjectstudy is delivered at the Bognor Regis Campusfor Mathematics, English, Religious Education,ICT and History; at Bishop Otter Campus forPhysical Education, and in Partner Schools forDesign Technology and Science. You will havetraining placements in two secondary schoolsand also complete a week’s training in aprimary school (Key Stage 2). This experienceprovides you with the opportunity to workalongside serving teachers, learning about thebroader roles and skills of teachers and otherschool staff. High quality teaching, support andguidance will be provided by mentor teachersin schools and by staff from the University.

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Contact: 01243 816002Email: [email protected]: www.chi.ac.uk/teacheredGTTR Code: W9X1 – Design TechnologyQ3X1 – EnglishV1X1 – HistoryG5X1 – Information Communications

TechnologyG1X1 – MathematicsX9C6 – Physical EducationV6X1 – Religious EducationF0X1 – Science

Length of Programme: 1 Year Full Time Delivery: Full TimeCampus: Bognor Regis Campus. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Typical entry requirements - individual offersmay vary: • First Degree with Honours – at least 2.2 or

above with at least 50% subject contentrelevant to the National Curriculumrequirements for your subject. There may besome exceptions, the relevant subject co-ordinator will be able to advise

• GCSE/O level English Language and Maths atgrade C or above

• Minimum of two weeks’ classroomexperience in a UK state secondary schoolwithin the last two years


. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Interview:All suitable candidates are interviewed.Interviews for English, History, Mathematics, andICT take place at the Bognor Regis Campus, PEinterviews are held at the Bishop OtterCampus, and RE, Science and DesignTechnology take place in partner schools.Applicants may be required to undertake asubject specific task as part of the interview andall applicants complete a literacy task.Candidates will need to demonstrate anawareness of current educational issues and talkabout their recent relevant classroomexperience. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Can I combine this subject with others?No combined courses

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Teaching and Learning Support (Foundation Degree )

Course InformationThis course is for those who work in aneducational setting to support the teaching andlearning of children and young people. Forexample, you may be working in a nursery oras a teaching assistant in a primary orsecondary school. Or you may be working in aschool for children and young people withSpecial Educational Needs. Whatever the ageof the children you are working with, if youwish to develop your knowledge and skillsfurther and work towards gaining a degreethen this flexible study route is ideal for you.The Foundation Degree is designed to providea flexible and accessible route to highereducation for those working as support staff inschools, who wish to continue to work whilethey study. This course can also provide afoundation for later progression towardsgaining a BA (Hons) degree or qualifiedteacher status. The course is run at theUniversity’s Bognor Regis Campus.

Indicative Course Content• Inclusion and the Every Child Matters

agenda • Curriculum Studies • Child Development• Creativity and Supporting children and

young people with Special EducationalNeeds

• Literacy and Numeracy Skills • Research Skills

Why this Course?• Endorsed by the TDA as a recognised

programme of appropriate professionaldevelopment for school support staff

• Setting/school-based learning• Monitored by continuous assessment• Flexible delivery of programme allows

students to continue working • Opportunities to progress on to BA (Hons)

Primary Education and Teaching Degree orChildhood Studies

• Develop communication skills, problem-solving, working with others, IT andapplication of numbers

CareersExcellent foundation if you wish to transferinto teaching by completing additional LevelThree credits to gain Training DevelopmentAgency recognition for your degree ANDallow you to meet the requirements forpostgraduate study for qualified teacher status.

ProgressionThe Foundation Degree in Teaching andLearning Support, can also provide afoundation for later progression towardsgaining a BA (Hons) degree or qualifiedteacher status.

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Contact: 01243 816002Email: [email protected]: www.chi.ac.uk/teacheredUCAS Code: N/ALength of Programme: 3 Years Part Time Delivery: Part TimeCampus: Bognor Regis Campus. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Typical entry requirements - individual offersmay vary: • Advanced Apprenticeship – Pass• A minimum of 1 A level or equivalent and 2

GCSEs (A – C)• Note: GCSEs must be in subjects other than

A2 subjects• Non-standard entry arrangements are

available for mature applicants without formalqualifications

• Applicants must be employed in aneducational setting supporting teaching andlearning and have the support of theiremployer, usually the Head Teacher andGovernors. Also necessary is the ability tocommunicate clearly and accurately inspoken and written English

• Accreditation of Advanced Learning orAdvanced Experiential Learning will beconsidered

• All successful applicants will have to provideevidence of a satisfactory EnhancedDisclosure from the Criminal RecordsBureau through their current employer.

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Interview:All suitable applicants are interviewed to assessgeneral suitability, prior experience and learning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Can I combine this subject with others?No combined coursesSee also Teaching Courses

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International programmes

As an international studentat the University ofChichester you won’tfeel like just one of thecrowd. You will enjoy anindividual rapport withyour tutors and anintegrated, hardworkingand enjoyable experiencewith your fellow students.

What is Chichester like forinternational students?International students are special to us, andstudents from a wide range of countries arewelcomed into the close Universitycommunity. This means that you will havegood opportunities to integrate with ‘home’students and to meet others from manydifferent backgrounds.

By studying with us, you’ll be among a diversegroup of international students who havechosen to come to the University ofChichester because of our teachingreputation, the range of courses we offer, thesupport we provide our students in a friendly,safe environment, 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 iswhy we have been ranked as the best modernuniversity in the UK in two categories:satisfaction with teaching and overall studentsatisfaction. The Guardian University Guide 2011.

As an international student here you

will receive:

• A special language and academic support package, (see ALS Support);

• The possibility to begin a three-year degree programme at IELTS 5.5, (minimum);

• A caring, secure and personal environment;• High standards of tuition and support;• Stimulating and innovative teaching

and learning;• Small class sizes;• Attractive campuses with excellent facilities;• A south coast location with easy transport

links to London and Europe.

In the past three years we have worked with

students from the following countries:

• France• Libya• Japan• Germany• Czech Rep.• China (incl. Hong Kong)• Denmark• Brazil• Taiwan• Poland• Belgium• Spain• Lithuania• Thailand• Croatia• Latvia• India• Greece• Russia• Egypt• Hungary • Sweden• Italy• Estonia• Korea• Saudi Arabia• Turkey• Nepal• Czech Republic• Slovakia• UK• Bulgaria• Norway• Dubai• Finland• Malaysia • Afghanistan• Luxemburg• Netherlands

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How does the University support itsinternational students?Studying in another country is an exciting andoverwhelmingly positive experience for moststudents. However it does require somereadjustment, which is why we ensure that youwill receive additional support before andduring your programme so that studying in theUK is a happy, stress-free and successfulexperience for you.

Our welfare support package for

international students includes:

• Help with application procedures;• Visa/entry clearance advice;• Pre-arrival information;• Help with finding suitable accommodation;• Advice on financial issues;• Welfare support throughout your studies;• A range of social and cultural activities.

We also offer International Academic and

Language Support (IALS). The package is

available to all international students for

whom English is not the main working

language at no extra charge. It entitles you

to:

• Tutorial support, with a University tutor who has personal experience of living/working in another language & culture, (up to 3 hours per student per semester), to help you improve your academic English and other academic skills, and to help you plan, carry out and check your coursework;

• On-going support with the improvement of your English skills including resources and ideas to help you plan your own development;

• Weekly classes in English language studies, (for students with IELTS scores under 6.0 these classes must be taken as part of their BA programme in International English Studies);

• A language profiling service so that you, (and your department(s)), may be advised on your best options for language support;

• Additional time and the use of bilingual dictionaries in seen examinations;

• A point of reference if you need advice or are not sure where to turn;

• On-going contact and social opportunities with other international students.

What qualifications do I need to begina degree at Chichester?Undergraduate programmes admissions

criteria:

• A recognised relevant Foundation/Access Course OR

• High School Diploma (to age 18) where it is deemed equivalent to A Levels OR

• An International Baccalaureate (26 points) OR

• EDEXCEL (BTEC) National Diploma AND• IELTS 6.0 (or equivalent) OR• IELTS 5.5 (or equivalent) for

Joint/Minor/Embedded degrees which include International English Studies (IES)

International students can apply for any full

time degree in this prospectus. You

therefore need to choose:

• Single Honours programme (one subject 100%) e.g. BA (Hons) History;

• Joint Honours programme (two subjects 50%/50%) e.g. BA (Hons) Media Studies and International English Studies;

• Major/Minor programme (two subjects 75%/25%) e.g. BA (Hons) Music with International English Studies;

• Embedded* programmes (75% subject study/25% International English Studies with graduation in the named Major subject).

* Embedded Route students should apply as Joint Route students. You will then be able to change to an Embedded Route at the end of your first year of studies.

What IELTS level do I need to begin a

degree programme?

If you have an IELTS score of 6.0 or above, (orequivalent), you can apply for mostundergraduate programmes in this prospectus.Please note, though, that if English is not yourfirst language, it will often be recommendedthat you combine your subject choice withInternational English Studies, (IES) Joint orMinor. (As your English level improves you maythen be able to change to Single Honours inyour chosen subject.)

If you have an IELTS score, (or equivalent),under 6.0, (i.e. 5.5), you will be able to begin aJoint degree programme with InternationalEnglish Studies, (IES), as one of your subjects.Please see below for subjects which combinewith IES. (As your English level improves youmay then be able to change to Single Honoursin your chosen subject.)

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Common

European

framework

C2Mastery

C1Effectiveness

B2Vantage

B2Vantage

B1Threshold

A2Waystage

A1Breakthrough

IELTS

9.08.58.07.5

7.0

6.5

6.0

5.5

5.0

4.5

4.0

3.53.02.52.0

National

qualifications

framework

Level 3

Level 2

Level 2

Level 1

Level 1

Entry 3

Entry 3

Entry 2

Anglia

Masters

Proficiency

AdvancedLevel 12

Pre-Advanced2 Level 11

Pre-Advanced1 Level 10

TOEFL

(paper)

625 -680

625 -680

600

575

550

525

500

475

450

425

TOEFL

(internet)

100+

100+

99

89

79

69

59

49

39

29

Cambridge

CPE A

CPE B

CAE A/CPE C

CAE B

FCE A**/CAE C

FCE B**

FCE C

PET pass with merit

PET pass

KET pass with merit

KET pass

Pearson

English

Test

83-90

76-83

65-75

58-64

50-57

43-49

36-42

30-35

24-29

At and above this language

level 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 yearsfrom the date you took the exam.*Programmes whichinvolve practical teaching, e.g. PGCE, may have specificrequirements. Please contact us for details. ** FCE alone isnot acceptable as a University entrance qualification

IELTS tableTable showing relationship of IELTS to other internationally recognised Englishlanguage examinations and university and programme entrance points.


What if my IELTS level is under 5.5?If you have an IELTS score of 5.0, and yousatisfy entrance requirements for yourintended subject in all other respects, we willbe able to offer you a place on our pre-sessional programme which runs in July andAugust each year. This six-week intensiveprogramme of English and study skillsdevelopment aims to raise your IELTS score to5.5. Provided you are successful on theProgramme, you will be able to begin yourdegree programme, (with IES as a Joint subjectin your first year), in September the same year.

If your IELTS score is under this level pleasecontact our admissions teamso that we can advise you on languagepreparation programmes. These are offered atour partner institution Chichester College,and provide guaranteed progression to thedegree of your choice at the University onceyou have reached the requiredlanguage level.

What is International English Studies:(Joint, Minor and Embedded)?Core Subjects:

• Personal and Academic English Language Development

• Awareness of Contemporary Useof English

• Personal Research into the English Language

Option Subjects:

• Language and Culture• Language and Politics• Language and the Media• Language and Equality• World Englishes

For details of module content, check our on-line prospectus. You will needto select the degree title that you areinterested in combining with the InternationalEnglish Studies Joint, Minor or EmbeddedRoute (e.g. Business Studiesand International English Studies)www.chi.ac.uk/services/courses/Prospectusonline.cfm

Which subjects can be combined withInternational English Studies?Subjects that can be combined with

International English Studies (IES) are:

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

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

Can I study for periods shorter than a full

degree?

Yes, if you study successfully for one academicyear you can be awarded a Certificate ofHigher Education. After two years you can beawarded a Diploma of Higher Education. Manyinternational students use their studies atChichester to obtain credits from universitiesin their home countries.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Find out more

Applied Language Studies Administrator• Tel: +44 (0)1243 812194 • Email: [email protected]• Web: international.chi.ac.uk. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Course InformationInternational English Studies (IES) is a joint(50%), minor (25%) or embedded subjectwhich can be taken with a large range ofundergraduate degree courses. Embeddedstudents study IES for 25% of their time fromyear 2, but are able to graduate with SingleHonours in their combining subject.

This joint, minor or embedded route isavailable only to applicants for whom English isnot a first language.

Indicative Course ContentCore Subjects include: • Personal and academic English language

development• Awareness of contemporary use of English• Personal research into the English language

Option Subjects include:• Academic English• Language and culture• Language and politics• Language and the media• Language and equality• World Englishes

For details of module content, check our on-line prospectus. You will need to select thedegree title that you are interested incombining with the International EnglishStudies joint, minor or embedded route (e.g.BA (Hons) Business Studies and InternationalEnglish Studies)www.chi.ac.uk/services/courses/Prospectusonline.cfm

International English Studies(Joint, Minor or Embedded Routes)

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Contact: 01243 816002Email: [email protected]: www.chi.ac.uk/internationalUCAS Code: See listings on pages 218 – 221Length of Programme: See joint or major routeDelivery: Full and Part TimeCampus: Bognor Regis. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Typical entry requirements - individual offersmay vary: IELTS 5.5, (or equivalent), and also requirementsof joint/major subject. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Can I combine this subject with others?See pages 218 – 221. Please visit our websitefor further information or contact Admissions(see above)

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Postgraduate Research

In addition to ourundergraduate andtaught programmes we also offer postgraduate researchprogrammes in a number of areas.

Undertaking a programme of postgraduateresearch provides students with a greatopportunity to develop their knowledge andskills in a subject area which they arepassionate about. Together with anexperienced supervisory team they can definetheir own programme of study as well asdevelop generic and transferable skills thatequip them for future careers in researchand beyond.

The quality of our research, the majority ratedin the most recent Research AssessmentExercise (RAE) 2008 as being ‘internationallyrecognised or internationally excellent in termsof originality, significance and rigour’ has led toit being lauded as one of only a handful of‘rising stars’ due its significant rise up theleague tables published by the Times Higher.

We welcome postgraduate students in thefollowing areas of study:• Sports Sciences, Physical Education and

Sports-Related Studies• English Language, Literature and

Creative Writing• Theology• History • Dance and Performing Arts• Social Policy

We offer a number of bursaries topostgraduate students and details can beprovided by the Research and EmployerEngagement Office. [email protected]

Research staffThe majority of our staff are involved inresearch and scholarship in order to underpinthe high quality teaching of our courses. Ouracademic staff are involved in consultancy withprivate and public sector organisations, workwith professional associations, acting asadvisers on government bodies, conductingresearch, and work in collaboration withacademics at home and abroad.

Professional and Postgraduateprogrammes• Trinity College Cert TESOL • Diploma in Practical English Teaching

(taught in Japan)• Graduate Certificate in Maths Education• Graduate Certificate in Practice Teaching• Postgraduate Certificate in Learning and

Teaching in Higher Education • Postgraduate Certificate in Professional

Practice (Workplace Learning Development)

• Graduate Diploma in Professional Studies (Specialist Award in Social Work with Children, Young People, their Familiesand Carers)

• Graduate Diploma in Professional Studies (Specialist Award in Social Work with Adults)

• Postgraduate Diploma in Contemporary Dance Performance

• Postgraduate Diploma in Strategic Leadership

• PGCE Modern Foreign Languages• PGCE Primary Education• PGCE Secondary Education• Master in Social Work – (Subject to

approval)• MA Choral Studies • MA Contemporary Music Performance

(In association with The Academy of Contemporary Music (ACM) in Guildford)

• MA Creative Writing• MA Education • MA English – Cultures of the Self (Subject

to Approval) • MA Fine Art• MA Leadership and Management (Health

and Social Care Services) • MA Mathematics Education• MA Music Performance • MA Performance: Dance• MA Professional Studies • MSc in Psychology of Sport and Exercise • MSc in Sport and Exercise Biomechanics • MSc in Sport and Exercise Psychology • MSc in Sport and Exercise Physiology • MA Strategic Leadership• MA Theatre Collectives• MA Theology

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The Clem Burke DrummingProject examines the variousart forms of drumming, anduses knowledge of thephysical effort required toconsider how it could be usedin the future to tacklechildhood obesity and autism.

Postgraduate Research

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Image: Jennie Kurnutt, BA Fine Art 2009

Applying to us

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Admissions, criteria and procedures

Our admissions criteria forspecific courses areindicated in the ‘Fact File’ onthe relevant course page. Ifyou have any queries aboutthe criteria listed, pleasecontact us.

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Find out more

Admissions• Tel: 01243 816002• Email: [email protected]. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Minimum requirements,including GCSEsFor entry to bachelor degrees (BA / BSc), wemay ask for a minimum of two A2s - and alsothree GCSEs (A – C) in subjects other thanthe A2 subjects. These are the absoluteminimum requirements. Please see theindividual course ‘Fact File’ for specific courselevel information. Typical offers normallyrequire three A2s.

Some degree courses require specific GCSEs,normally English and / or Mathematics and/ orScience. Please refer to the ‘Fact File’ on therelevant course page.

Teacher Training and Social Work havestatutory requirements for specific GCSEpasses (A – C grades) in English Language,Mathematics and, for Primary Education,Science.

Alternatives to A levelsWe not only welcome applicants with A levelsbut also applicants with a range of other LevelThree qualifications such as the ExtendedDiploma, Access to HE Diploma, CACHEDiploma and Advanced Diploma.

Non-standard entry We have an alternative entry procedure forapplicants who do not hold the formalqualifications outlined in the courseinformation pages but who do have relevantskills, experience (e.g. report writing) andsubject knowledge. Students should still applythrough UCAS for all full time undergraduateprogrammes included in this prospectus.

Students applying for non-standard entry tocourses in initial teacher training and socialwork must still have a minimum of GCSE/‘O’Level grade C or above (or other TDArecognised equivalent) in English, Mathematicsand, for Primary Education, Science.

Candidates seeking further information onnon-standard entry procedures should contactthe Admissions Office.

International qualificationsQualifications gained outside the UK may beaccepted for entry to our courses, provided thequalifications are considered to be equivalent tothe admissions criteria outlined on the courseinformation sheets. The University uses the UKNational Academic Recognition InformationCentre (NARIC) as a guide.

Non-native speakers of English will berequired to provide evidence of Englishlanguage proficiency. This is normallyevidenced through an exam such as IELTS.For further information contact ourAdmissions Office.

Documentary evidenceAll offers of a place at the University,

whether “conditional” or “unconditional”,

are conditional upon proof of the applicant’s

qualifications. Applicants will be required to

provide original certificates. This includesexams taken at CSE/GCSE/‘O’ Level. Failure toprovide evidence of meeting the entrancerequirements may result in the withdrawal ofthe place.

If you are unable to locate your certificates,you must provide original result slips or a letterfrom the school/college/university where youobtained the qualification. Failing this, youmust contact the relevant exam boards toobtain duplicate certificates. The formerregional exam boards have merged into newbodies (see opposite) but records have beenmaintained back to the 1960’s.

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Examination Boards:

AQA

• www.aqa.org.uk• Tel: 01483 506506. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CACHE

• www.cache.org.uk• Tel: 01727 818616. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . City & Guilds

• www.city-and-guilds.co.uk• Tel: 02072 942800. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Edexcel

• www.edexcel.org.uk• Tel: 0870 240 9800. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . NCFE

• www.ncfe.org.uk• Tel: 0191 239 8000. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Northern Ireland Council for the

Curriculum Examinations and Assessment

• www.ccea.org.uk• Tel: 02890 261200. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . OCR

• www.ocr.org.uk• Tel: 01223 553998. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Scottish Qualifications Authority

• www.sqa.org.uk• Tel: 0845 279 1000. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Welsh Joint Education Committee

• www.wjec.co.uk• Tel: 02920 265000. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Council for National Academic Awards

(CNAA)

• www.open.ac.uk/validate• Tel: 02074 302322

Course

Full time undergraduatecourses leading to BA, BSc,or Foundation Degreequalifications

Professional GraduateCertificate in Education(PGCE)

Taught Master’s and all part-time courses (including part-time Foundation Degrees)

BA Hons/DiplomaHumanistic Counsellingand Certificate inCounselling Skills

International Students: forundergraduate courses

International Short(Summer) Coursesfor Non-native Speakersof English

Application form from

Universities and CollegesAdmissions Service (UCAS). The applicationprocess is online atwww.ucas.ac.uk/students/apply. If you are applyingfrom your school or collegeask your tutor or careersadviser for the buzzword tolink your application to yourschool or college.

Graduate Teacher TrainingRegistry (GTTR)The application process isonline atwww.gttr.ac.uk/applyonline

Direct from the Universitywww.chi.ac.uk/applying

Direct from the Universitywww.chi.ac.uk/applying

Universities and CollegesAdmissions Service(UCAS). The applicationprocess is online atwww.ucas.ac.uk/students/apply

Direct from the University(International ShortCourse Unit)www.chi.ac.uk/international

Contact details

• Tel: 0871 468 0468• www.ucas.ac.uk

• Tel: 0871 468 0469• www.gttr.ac.uk

• Tel: 01243 816002 • Email: [email protected]

• Tel: 01243 816002 • Email: [email protected]

• Tel: 0044 871 468 0468• www.ucas.ac.uk

• Tel: +44 (0)1243 812081• Email: [email protected]

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Application process – UCAS and GTTRThe UCAS / GTTR institution code name forthe University is CHICH. The UCAS / GTTRinstitution code number is C58. You will needto use these codes when submitting anapplication via UCAS or GTTR. Anadministration charge of £22* is required ifyou are applying to more than one institutionvia UCAS. For applicants wishing to apply toone institution only, a reduced fee applies £11.The GTTR charges £19 to apply.

When do I apply?Ideally, you should apply via UCAS between 30September and 15 January. Late applications (between 15 January until theend of June) should still be submitted in thesame way. However, late applications may ormay not be considered, depending if there arestill vacancies on the course. Please ensure thatyou allow time before the deadline for anacademic reference to be completed by yourreferee.

Applications to the PGCE are considered on asequential basis (i.e. by one institution at atime). Therefore, applicants must carefullycheck the entry requirements for their firstchoice institution before sending their GTTRapplication form. All PGCE applications areconsidered in the order that they are receivedfrom the GTTR.

The closing date for PGCE primary teachingapplications is 1st December. Primary PGCEapplications received after this deadline may beconsidered if there are still vacancies available.

There is no closing date for secondary teachingapplications. If there are no vacancies left on acourse, however, it will be closed via theGTTR.

Can I apply for deferred entry in2013 now?Yes, however, we do not accept deferredapplications for PGCE courses.

When will I hear from the University?We aim to respond to you within a month ofthe University receiving your completedapplication from UCAS. Please check UCAS /GTTR Track to monitor the progress of yourapplication or contact the Admissions Office.For oversubscribed courses we may not issueoffers until all on-line applications have beenreceived and considered.

InterviewsWill I be called for interview/audition?

Practice varies from course to course. Forsome courses, such as teacher training, socialwork, counselling, childhood studies: earlyyears, dance, fine art, music, musical theatreand performing arts, applicants who havemade a good application and meet therelevant admissions criteria are called forinterview/audition. For other courses, adecision will be based on the application form.If your application is successful (without aninterview), you will normally be invited toattend a post application admissions day, soyou will have the opportunity to see thecampus and meet tutors and support staff. Westrongly recommend you visit the universitiesyou are thinking of studying at, in order to helpyou make the right choice for you.

Teacher education interviews

The interview is designed to assess theapplicant’s suitability for the teachingprofession, as well as academic ability. Allapplicants will be expected to demonstrate anunderstanding of professional requirementsand an awareness of current educationalissues. To fulfill this requirement, you will needto have spent at the very least of two weeksobserving/helping out in a UK state schoolwithin the last two years before you apply.

Social work interviews

The interview is designed to assess theapplicant’s suitability for the social workprofession. It is expected that most, but not all,students will have significant experience of astatutory care agency or voluntary/privateorganisation providing a social work or socialcare service.

Creative arts

Dance, music, musical theatre and performingarts interviews/auditions candidates may beasked to prepare a set piece in advance andasked to perform the piece in front of a group.Fine Art applicants will be required to providea portfolio of work.

Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) – Enhanced

Disclosure

Successful applicants to courses which involvecontact with children or vulnerable adults arerequired, prior to the start of the course, toobtain at their own cost, a satisfactoryEnhanced Disclosure from the CriminalRecords Bureau (CRB). We do not currentlyaccept CRB Enhanced Disclosures gained inthe name of a different registered body. Wereserves the right to refuse admission /terminate the registration of any applicant /student whose CRB check proves to beunsatisfactory. If you have not initiated theCRB application process prior to the start ofterm you will not be able to register on thecourse, which will impact upon your access tofunding. We have numerous opportunities forapplicants to provide proof of identity which isneeded to start the process. For furtherinformation please contact the admissionsoffice.

Independent Safeguarding Authority (ISA)

At the time of writing the ISA may or may notcontinue. If it does continue, applicants mayalso have to register with the IndependentSafeguarding Authority prior to being acceptedonto a course which involves contact withchildren or vulnerable adults. Many applicantsmay be ISA registered before they apply to theUniversity. For further information pleasecontact the admissions office, or visit ISAwebsite www.isa-gov.org.uk

Occupational health declaration (teacher

education, counselling and social work)

In accordance with the regulations for thetraining of teachers, counsellors and socialworkers, all successful applicants are requiredto have their mental and physical healthchecked by occupational health professionals,before beginning their studies. Failure tocomplete a medical questionnaire will result inwithdrawal of the student’s place.

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European and international exchanges

Taking part in an exchangecan be a great learningexperience and allows youto discover another country,grow in confidence andmeet new friends from allcorners of the globe.

We run a number of exchanges with partneruniversities around the world, giving you theopportunity to spend part of your degree(normally one semester or one year) studyingat a university abroad. Whilst abroad, youfollow courses at your host institution whichare recognised by Chichester.

ErasmusWe are part of the European Union’s Erasmusprogramme, which enables you to go on studyexchanges and work placements with partneruniversities and businesses in other Europeancountries. The programme encourages co-operation between European universities andhelps participating students by giving them agrant to help fund their time abroad.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Find out more

• chi.ac.uk/collabprogs/Erasmushomepage.cfm. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

“You will love it here”“I’m really enjoying my studies at Chichester. My course is very good and the University alsohelps you find a work placement which is reallyuseful to give you more experience. I have madea lot of friends both British and Internationaland I really enjoying finding out about othercultures and backgrounds. You will love it here”.Adela Marsounova, Human ResourceManagement Czech Republic

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Additional information

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Visit our website

For all our latest news,up-to-date courseinformation, details aboutopen days, campus toursand everything else we do,please visit our website.

www.chi.ac.uk

Useful website links:

Accommodation

www.chi.ac.uk/accomm

Open Days

www.chi.ac.uk/opendays

Admissions

www.chi.ac.uk/admissions

Campus Maps

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Contacting Us

www.chi.ac.uk/contactus

Education Liaison

www.chi.ac.uk/educationliaison

How to Apply

www.chi.ac.uk/applying

Latest News

www.chi.ac.uk/news

Order an Undergraduate Prospectus

www.chi.ac.uk/prospectusrequest

Student Support Services

www.chi.ac.uk/studentsupport

Student Finance

www.chi.ac.uk/studentfinance

Mature Students

www.chi.ac.uk/mature

Social Media Links

www.chi.ac.uk/socialmedia

What's On

www.chi.ac.uk/events

Undergraduate Courses

www.chi.ac.uk/undergraduate

How to find us

Our two campuses in Chichester and BognorRegis are both located on the South Coast ofWest Sussex. situated between Portsmouthand Brighton, they have excellent road and raillinks to London.

RoadsThere are excellent road links to bothChichester and Bognor Regis. For an onlinemap visit: chiuni.ac.uk/info/googlemap or visitthese websites for a route planner:• RAC Route planner

www.rac.co.uk/web/routeplanner• AA Route planner

www.theaa.com/travelwatch/planner

Postcodes: Chichester: PO19 6PE, Bognor Regis: PO21 1HR

RailChichester: Approximately 1hr 35mins fromLondon Victoria (direct route). Chichestertrain station is a 20 minute walk from theChichester campus. For more informationplease visit National Rail Enquiries:www.nationalrail.co.uk

Bognor Regis: The direct London Victoria andLondon Bridge line takes approximately 1hr45mins. The train station is a 10 minute walkaway from the Bognor Regis campus. Formore information please visit National RailEnquiries: www.nationalrail.co.uk

AirportsGatwick Airport has flights to all internationaldestinations and it's approximately 1hr 15minsby road or 1hr by rail. Heathrow Airport is theUK's busiest airport, and like Gatwick it hasconnections to all international locations. It is1hr 45 mins by road. By train you will need togo into central London and change onto theUnderground. Check National Rail Enquiriesfor details. Southampton Airport is our closestairport at only 45 mins away by car. Thisairport has regular flights from all over the UKand Europe, as well as flights to someinternational destinations.

Edinburgh

Chichester

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Birmingham

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Heathrow Airport

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Southampton Airport

Southampton M27

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Map key

Disabled parking

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Car parking

Car parking between 8.00 am and 5.00 pmMonday to Friday. During the University’steaching year parking is restricted to vehiclesdisplaying a valid parking permit or anauthorised visitor’s permit. Contact receptionon Tel: 01243 816000 for further informationregarding visitor's permits.

There is a charge to use any of the on-campuscar parks between 8.00 am and 5.00 pmMonday to Friday. The rate is 50p per day (75pfor most staff). There is an additional chargefor overnight parking but at all other times,(after 5.00 pm and before 8.00 am) it is free.For off campus parking please see mapopposite for details.

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Car parking

Car parking between 8.00 am and 5.00 pmMonday to Friday. During the University’steaching year parking is restricted to vehiclesdisplaying a valid parking permit or anauthorised visitor’s permit. Contact receptionon Tel: 01243 816000 for further informationregarding visitor's permits.

There is a charge to use any of the on-campuscar parks between 8.00 am and 5.00 pmMonday to Friday. The rate is 50p per day (75pfor most staff). There is an additional chargefor overnight parking but at all other times,(after 5.00 pm and before 8.00 am) it is free.For off campus parking please see mapopposite for details.

Map key

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Course index

If you know the course you wishto study at Chichester, use ourindex to find its UCAS code andpage number for more detailedinformation.

Course index

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BA Honours, Single HonoursName of courses UCAS code Campus/Centre Page

Accounting and Finance NN43 BRC 96Accounting and Finance - Professional Placement NN4H BRC 96Adventure Education X390 BOC 146Business Studies N101 BRC 98Business Studies - Professional Placement N103 BRC 98Dance W500 BOC 72Early Childhood Studies X310 BOC 134English Q300 BOC 114English & Creative Writing QW38 BOC 116Event Management N820 BRC 100Event Management - Professional Placement N821 BRC 100Fine Art W100 BOC 76History V100 BOC 118Human Resource Management N600 BRC 102Human Resource Management - Professional Placement N601 BRC 102IT Management for Business G500 BRC 104IT Management for Business - Professional Placement GN5C BOC 104Marketing N500 BRC 106Marketing - Professional Placement N501 BRC 106Media Studies P300 BOC 122Music W300 BOC 82Music (Performance) W311 BOC 82Music with Community Music W390 BOC 82Music with Musical Theatre W391 BOC 82Performing Arts (Theatre Performance and Dance) WW4N BOC 86Performing Arts (Theatre Performance and Music) WW4J BOC 86Performing Arts (Theatre Performance) W405 BOC 86Social Work L500 BOC 140Sport and Fitness Management NC26 BOC 162Sport Development C603 BOC 164Sports Coaching and Physical Education CX63 BOC 166Theology and Religion V601 BOC 124Tourism Management N8N2 BRC 108Tourism Management - Professional Placement N832 BRC 108

Teacher Education, BA Honours (with recommendation for QTS) Name of courses UCAS code Campus/Centre Page

Mathematics and Teaching for Key Stages 2 & 3 G1X1 BRC 182Physical Education and Teaching (Secondary) (4-year course) XC16 BOC 156Primary Education (Advanced Study of Early Years) (ages 3-7) X121 BRC 186 Primary Education (Citizenship) L3X1 BRC 186Primary Education (English) (ages 5-11) Q3X1 BRC 186 Primary Education (ICT) (ages 5-11) G5X1 BRC 186 Primary Education (Mathematics) (ages 5-11) G1XC BRC 186 Primary Education (MFL) (ages 5-11) XR18 BRC 186 Primary Education (Science) F0X1 BRC 186

Campus Codes: BOC - Chichester | BRC - Bognor Regis | IOW/PL1 - Isle of Wight - Platform One

UCAS institution code name: CHICH | UCAS institution code: C58

Course index

BSc Honours , Single Honours Name of courses UCAS code Campus/Centre Page

Psychology C800 BOC 138Sport and Exercise Psychology C841 BOC 158Sport and Exercise Science C604 BOC 160Sports Coaching Science C602 BOC 168Sports Therapy CB69 BOC 170

BA Honours , Major/Minor Subject Combinations Name of courses UCAS code Campus/Centre Page

Accounting and Finance with International English Studies N4Q3 BRC 96/200Business Studies with International English Studies N1Q3 BOC 98/200Dance with International English Studies W5Q3 BOC 72/200English & Creative Writing with History W8V1 BOC 116/118English & Creative Writing with Music W8WH BOC 116/82English with History Q3V1 BOC 114/118English with Instrumental/Vocal Teaching Q3XD BOC 114/80English with International English Studies Q391 BOC 114/200English with Music Q3W3 BOC 114/82English with Theology and Religion Q3VP BOC 114/124Event Management with International English Studies N8Q3 BRC 100/200Fine Art with International English Studies W1QJ BOC 76/200 History with English V1Q3 BOC 118/114History with International English Studies V1QJ BOC 118/200History with Theology and Religion V1VP BOC 118/124Human Resource Management with International English Studies N6Q3 BRC 102/200IT Management for Business with International English Studies G5Q3 BRC 104/200Marketing with International English Studies N5Q3 BRC 106/200 Music with English W3Q3 BOC 82/114Music with History W3V1 BOC 82/118Music with Instrumental/Vocal Teaching W3XD BOC 82/80Music with International English Studies W3QH BOC 82/200Music with Music, Marketing and Administration W3N5 BOC 82/81Music with Theology and Religion W3V6 BOC 82/124Theology and Religion with English V6QH BOC 124/114Theology and Religion with History V6VC BOC 124/118Theology and Religion with International English Studies V6QJ BOC 124/200Tourism Management with International English Studies N8QH BRC 108/200

BA Honours , Joint Honours Combinations (Continued on next page)Name of courses UCAS code Campus/Centre Page

Accounting and International English Studies NQ43 BRC 96/200 Business Studies and Event Management NN1V BRC 98/100Business Studies and Event Management - Placement NNC8 BRC 98/100 Business Studies and Finance NN13 BRC 98/96 Business Studies and Finance - Placement NN1H BRC 98/96 Business Studies and Human Resource Management NN16 BRC 98/102 Business Studies and Human Resource Management - Professional Placement NN1P BRC 98/102 Business Studies and International English Studies QN31 BOC 98/200Business Studies and IT Management for Business NG15 BRC 98/104 Business Studies and IT Management for Business - Professional Placement NG1N BRC 98/104



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BA Honours , Joint Honours Combinations (Continued on next page)Name of courses UCAS code Campus/Centre Page

Business Studies and Marketing NN15 BRC 98/106Business Studies and Marketing - Placement NN1M BRC 98/106 Business Studies and Tourism Management NN18 BOC 98/108 Business Studies and Tourism Management - Placement NND8 BRC 98/108 Dance and International English Studies WQ53 BOC 72/200 English & Creative Writing and History WV81 BOC 116/118 English & Creative Writing and Media Production PQ3H BOC 116/120English & Creative Writing and Media Studies WP83 BOC 116/122 English & Creative Writing and Music WW83 BOC 116/82 English & Creative Writing and Theology and Religion W8V6 BOC 116/124 English and History QV31 BOC 114/118 English and International English Studies Q390 BOC 114/200 English and Media Studies PQ33 BOC 114/122 English and Music QW33 BOC 114/82 English and Theology and Religion VQ63 BOC 114/124 Event Management and Finance NN83 BRC 100/96 Event Management and Finance - Placement NN8J BRC 100/96 Event Management and Human Resource Management NN86 BRC 100/102 Event Management and Human Resource Management - Placement NN8Q BRC 100/102 Event Management and IT Management for Business NG85 BRC 100/104 Event Management and IT Management - Placement NG8M BRC 100/104 Event Management and Tourism Management N890 BRC 100/108 Event Management and Tourism Management - Placement N891 BRC 100/108 Fine Art and International English Studies W1QH BOC 76/200 History and International English Studies QV3C BOC 118/200 History and Media Studies PV31 BOC 118/122 History and Music VW13 BOC 118/ 82 History and Theology and Religion VV61 BOC 118/124 Human Resource Management and Finance NN36 BRC 102/96 Human Resource Management and International English Studies NQ63 BRC 102/200 International English Studies and Media Studies QP33 BOC 200/122 International English Studies and Music QW3H BOC 200/82 International English Studies and Theology and Religion QV36 BOC 200/124 IT Management for Business and Finance GN51 BRC 104/96IT Management for Business and Accounting and Finance GN54 BRC 104/96 IT Management for Business and Finance - Placement GN53 BRC 104/96 IT Management for Business and Human Resource Management GN56 BRC 104/102 IT Management for Business and Human Resource Management - Placement NG65 BRC 104/102 IT Management for Business and International English Studies QG35 BRC 104/200 IT Management for Business and Tourism Management GN58 BRC 104/108 IT Management for Business and Tourism Management - Placement GNM8 BRC 104/108 Marketing and Events Management NN58 BRC 106/100Marketing and Events Management (Placement) NN84 BRC 106/100Marketing and Finance NN53 BRC 106/96 Marketing and Finance (Placement) NN35 BRC 106/96Marketing and Human Resource Management NN56 BRC 106/102 Marketing and Human Resource Management (Placement) NN65 BRC 106/102Marketing and IT Management for Business NG55 BRC 106/104Marketing and Information Technology Management (Placement) NG45 BRC 106/104Marketing and International English Studies NQ53 BRC 106/200 Marketing and Tourism Management NN5V BRC 106/108



Course index

BA Honours , Joint Honours Combinations (Continued)Name of courses UCAS code Campus/Centre Page

Marketing and Tourism Management (Placement) NN8M BRC 106/108 Media Production and Media Studies P390 BOC 120/122 Media Production and Music PW3H BOC 120/82 Media Studies and Music PW33 BOC 122/82 Tourism Management and Finance NN8H BRC 102/90 Tourism Management and Human Resource Management NN8P BRC 108/102Tourism Management and International English Studies QN38 BRC 108/200

Foundation Degrees, 2-year courses Name of courses UCAS code Campus/Centre Page

Commercial Music W340 IOW/PL1 66Community Sports Coaching CX61 BOC 150 Instrumental and Vocal Music Teaching XW13 BOC 74 Musical Theatre WW34 BOC 80

Top up Degrees, 1-year courses Name of courses UCAS code Campus/Centre Page

Commercial Music W341 IOW/PL1 70Community Sports Coaching CX6C BOC 152Musical Theatre WW3K BRC 84

Part Time coursesName of courses UCAS code Campus/Centre Page

Counselling (Certificate) N/A BOC 130Early Childhood (Foundation Degree) N/A VARIOUS 132Humanistic Counselling (BA Degree) N/A BOC 136Adventure Education (Foundation Degree) N/A BOC 148Adventure Facilitation and Education (Top up Degree) N/A BOC 150Teaching and Learning Support N/A BRC 194

PGCE coursesPlease refer to pages 176-195



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Main Photography by Nicky Norris andGraham Sherlock.

Additional Photography by Chris Anderson,Graham Roy Donaldson, Chichester andBognor Regis Tourist Board, Cass SculptureFoundation, Joanne Wood, Cheryl Shepperd,Andrew Clegg, Jem Kelly, Bob Marshall, KevinPurdy, Steve Rendle, Andrew Worsfold,Chris Nash, Robin Sykes, Andrew Framptonand Hannah Williams.

DisclaimerThe information given in this prospectusis intended as a guide and does not forma contract or the terms of a contractbetween the University of Chichester anda student or third party. The information iscorrect at the time of going to press andanticipated changes have been indicated asfar as possible. The University reservesthe right to amend courses, and to alteror relocate facilities in the interests ofimproving its overall provision to students.

The University undertakes to take allreasonable steps to provide the teachingand other educational services indicated,but it does not guarantee the provision ofsuch services. Should industrial action orcircumstances beyond the control of theUniversity interfere with its ability to providethese educational services, the Universitywill use all reasonable means to minimisethe disruption so caused.

Once you are a student at the University,should you have a reasonable cause forcomplaint about information or advicegiven, an internal procedure exists fordealing with such complaints, please see ourwebsite: www.chi.ac.uk for furtherinformation. The University has a numberof regulations and policies which are availableon our website. If you enter the Universityyou will agree to abide by those. If you enterthe University you will also receive a detailedHandbook which will set out importantinformation about your chosenprogramme of study.

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Contact us

Reception and Switchboard

• Tel: 01243 816000• Fax: 01243 816080

Admissions Office

• Tel: 01243 816002• Fax: 01243 816161Email: [email protected]

Accommodation OfficeTel: 01243 816069Email: [email protected]: accomm.chi.ac.uk

Post for Chichester:

University of ChichesterBishop Otter CampusCollege LaneChichesterWest SussexPO19 6PE

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University of ChichesterBognor Regis CampusUpper Bognor RoadBognor RegisWest SussexPO21 1HR

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