International Prospectus by University of Chichester

International Prospectus

Get in touch For general information: Contact the International Officers Tel: +44 (0)1243 812050 Email: international@chi.ac.uk Web: www.chi.ac.uk/international ............................................................. For information on how to apply, or entry requirements: Contact the Admissions Officers Tel: +44 (0)1243 816002 Fax: +44 (0)1243 816161 Email: admissions@chi.ac.uk ............................................................. For information on where youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be living: Contact the Accommodation Office Tel: +44 (0)1243 812120 Email: accommodation@chi.ac.uk Web: www.accomm.chi.ac.uk ............................................................. For information about your English ability or studying English: Contact the Applied Language Studies Administrator Email: als@chi.ac.uk .............................................................

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The artwork on these pages is by one of our Fine Art students.: Jane Askew, BA Fine Art 2009.

Our international student community

Local area, City of Chichester and Bognor Regis

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What can you study with us

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Contents

Where you’ll be living

• Get in touch 2 • Welcome 7 • Our successes 8 • Our international student community 10 • How we will support you 12 • Helping you with your English during your degree 13 ............................................................ • Your life with us 14 • Where you’ll be learning 17 • Local area 19 • City of Chichester 20 • Bognor Regis 22 • Where you’ll be socialising 24 • Where you’ll be living 27 ............................................................ • What you can study with us • Helping you with your English before you start

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• Our courses

• International English Studies

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Arts Business Humanities Education and Social Sciences Sport

• International continuing professional 46-47 development programmes ............................................................

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

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

.................................... Start your degree with an IELTS score of 5.5

Cloisters garden, located within the Bishop Otter Campus.

Welcome

Welcome to the University of Chichester, and thank you for your interest in one of the UK’s leading modern universities.

Consistently ranked as one of the best modern universities in the country • Ranked the best modern university in the UK for student experience The Complete University Guide 2010 • Ranked in the top 10 of all universities for student satisfaction The Times Good University Guide 2010 • We were rated in the top three alongside Oxford and Cambridge for our ‘personal relationship with teaching staff ’ Times Higher Education Student Experience Survey 2009 • We are ranked as the best modern university in the UK in two categories: satisfaction with teaching and overall student satisfaction. The Guardian University Guide 2011

If you’re reading this, you’re already thinking about which university is right for you and beginning to make some important decisions about your future. And you’re doing well to consider the University of Chichester as an international student. By studying with us, you’ll be among a diverse group of international students who have chosen to come to the University of Chichester because of our teaching reputation, the range of courses we offer, the support we provide our students in a friendly, safe environment, our size, and great location. We are a community of learning, experienced in delivering higher education since 1839. We take great pride in the rich learning experience we offer our students, which is why the University of Chichester is consistently ranked as one of the best modern universities in the UK league tables. We are fortunate to be situated in the beautiful county of West Sussex across two campuses one in the historic and cultural cathedral city of Chichester, and the other in the seaside town of Bognor Regis, the ‘sunshine capital’ of the UK, and we are less than two hours from London by train. Both campuses are within easy reach of the urban centres of Brighton, Portsmouth, Southampton and the main international airports of Gatwick and Heathrow, as well as the regional airports of Bournemouth and Southampton. Those who visit us or study here are impressed with our wide range of social, sporting and academic facilities, the friendly environment and green and spacious campuses. All of our students are known by staff and feel welcomed and supported. The University of Chichester leaves a lasting impression and we hope that you will be able to experience for yourself all it has to offer.

“ We have two beautiful campuses, one in the countryside and the other by the sea” “I decided to come to Chichester rather than go to a big city like London because it is much easier to meet friends and get to know your lecturers here. We have a campus in the countryside and another by the seaside with lovely views. It is a quiet, relaxing environment.” Chia-Fu Cheng Business Studies Taiwan

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

Employment prospects

Excellence in professional development programmes for experienced English teachers from around the world

We prepare students for future employment and many of our courses have a work placement option. We work closely with businesses to ensure that University of Chichester students have top employment prospects. Over 91% of graduates (9 out of 10) from the University of Chichester are in jobs or further study six months after graduating, making us the best on the south coast for the second year running. Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) 2010. .............................................

We are recognised by the British Council as a centre of excellence for the customised professional development programmes we offer to international English teachers around the world. Our International Short Programme Unit is one of the most successful providers in the UK and has an established network of partnerships with ministries of education and universities overseas. .............................................

Excellent completion rates

With our reputation for offering excellence in English language, together with our team of highly qualified academic staff, we are able to offer an English language support programme to our international students that few other universities can match. We can accept 5.5 IELTS for entry to a full degree programme, with insessional language support. A free academic and language support package is also provided for all international students.

We help our students to excel and fulfil their potential in a supportive culture. More than 9 out of 10 of our students complete their degrees, well above the national average. The Times Good University Guide, 2010. .............................................

English language support

Investment in the future Our students will benefit from the significant resources that we have been awarded to upgrade our estates and learning facilities. This development will also include a state-of-the-art learning resources centre and improved student support facility. .............................................

A ‘rising star’ in research Our University was described as a ‘rising star’ in research, moving more than 30 places up the league table from the national Research Assessment Exercise (RAE) (Times Higher Education, 2008). Seventy-five per cent of our research is rated as world leading, internationally excellent or internationally recognised (RAE, 2008). .............................................

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Far left, the new Learning Resources Centre at Bognor Regis Campus, left, Dr Marcus Smith with Amir Khan, right mapdance, the University’s MA student performance company.

Our successes

Our international student community We have students and staff from over 150 countries, involved in a diverse range of activities and programmes of study. From Study Abroad, trans-national education, research and collaboration, to short courses and hosting visiting scholars.

“You will love it here” “I’m really enjoying my studies at Chichester. My course is very good and the University also helps you find a work placement which is really useful to give you more experience. I have made a lot of friends both British and International and I really enjoying finding out about other cultures and backgrounds. You will love it here.” Adela Marsounova Human Resource Management Czech Republic

Our international student body, which includes students from the European Union (EU), grows strongly year on year, and international students are a vital and vibrant part of campus life at the University. We recognise the important contribution that our international students make, facilitating a shared understanding between countries and helping to develop an international awareness for future employability in a globalised world. The diversity of experience and outlooks from our international students help to form exciting scholarly activity based around achievement, open-mindedness and academic excellence. We have a network of collaborative exchanges with university partners all over the world, and regularly welcome students from institutions in Japan, Korea, the United States and Canada to study part of their degrees with us. We also help our students to experience other countries and cultures through our exchange, Study Abroad, and Socrates Erasmus programmes. We also regularly travel overseas to teach and offer English language courses delivered in a number of countries. Over the past 26 years the International Short Programme Unit (ISPU), part of our education of department, has established a network of partnerships with ministries of education and universities from around the world. The ISPU designs and runs customised programmes for international teachers, teacher trainers, university lecturers, school principals and other educational professionals from a number of countries on a regular basis, and also welcomes groups to the University of Chichester on our Bognor Regis Campus.

Socrates Erasmus and Exchange programmes The University of Chichester has strong and established international links with institutions and organisations all over the world. Socrates Erasmus is an EU-led initiative that allows mobility of students and staff between countries for training and to get a taste of foreign study. The University and our student body are active and committed participants in this activity. Each year many students from Europe and Turkey come to the University to study, and in exchange many University of Chichester students grasp the opportunity to experience other cultures and countries. Our reciprocal exchanges with partner universities throughout the world enables our students to study part of their course overseas, and for us to host students in return. If you wish to study part of your course under the Erasmus or Exchange programme, please contact us and we will advise you if this is possible under the current exchanges we hold.

Our international community

Study Abroad If you are from outside of the European Union, or from an EU or Turkish university we do not currently have an agreement with, we welcome applications from Study Abroad students to spend part of their course with us. Following successful application, and permission from your current college, it will be possible for you to study one or two semesters at the University of Chichester. The grades you receive will be transferred back to your home university or college and awarded as credit for your final degree. This is an excellent way to experience studying in the United Kingdom as part of your overall degree. Fees are rated as current international fees for the amount of time you study. Please contact us for up-to-date information. Outbound Study Abroad is open to all students and we encourage international students to make contact with our Study Abroad and Erasmus administrator to find out about available overseas opportunities. ............................................. Find out more For more information on Socrates Erasmus, or our Study Abroad programme or our International Short Programmes. â&#x20AC;˘ Email: international@chi.ac.uk

How we will support you

Studying in a new country is a transformative and positive experience. It can also seem daunting at first, especially if you havenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t spent much time abroad before. More so if the education system in your home country is very different to that of the UK, and English is not your first language.

Fortunately, as well as having friendly approachable staff who are always ready to help, we have a complete range of support services for international students. These are available to help you adjust as seamlessly as possible, and ensure you realise your full academic potential, while getting the most out of all that the UK has to offer in your free time. Student Services Our student services provision offers practical support and advice on health, visas, study skills, accommodation and settling in to your new environment. You will have access to a dedicated international student adviser, as well as a range of University support services.

International Academic Language Support All international students are entitled to an orientation programme and ongoing language support throughout their course of study. This includes extra tutorial support, social activities, English assessment and extra time and the use of dictionaries in exams. This service is entirely free of charge.

How we will support you and Helping you with your English

Supporting you with your English language needs during your programme is important to us. It will help you to get the most of your studies, university life, and future career.

We offer an English language programme (International English Studies) and an academic and language support package to all our students for whom English is not a first language. Whether or not you choose to study International English Studies with your chosen subject, all international students are entitled to International Academic and Language Support (IALS) at no extra charge. What is IALS? • IALS is an essential and distinctive feature of the support we offer our international students. • It is a package specially designed to support international students for whom English is not a first language and/or those who have not previously been educated in the UK. • The support runs alongside your regular programme, at undergraduate or postgraduate level, and across all subjects. How does the support help? We recognise that international students may face special challenges when they enter UK university education. • IALS offers you specialised help with the development of your English language skills and with their use in a UK academic environment. • It supports you in making the transition to study in a new academic culture.

What does the package offer? • A two-day orientation programme • A language profiling service so that you, and your department(s), may be advised on the best options for language support. • Individual tutorial support, (up to three hours per student, per semester) to help you plan, carry out and check assessed work. • Social gatherings, excursions and other informal contact with international students. • English language classes (if you are not already taking the BA International English Studies programme as part of your studies; see page 30). • The use of extra time and bilingual dictionaries in University examinations. • A regular point of contact with a member of staff who can supply answers to your questions about academic life in the UK. How will I know which services to use? • You will have a regular tutor who will advise you throughout your studies. • You can, if you wish, stop using the support at any point in your studies. As an international student, you will automatically be enrolled when you begin your studies at the University and the services are provided at no extra cost to you. ............................................. Find out more • Email: international@chi.ac.uk

Your life with us Steeped in history, the University is situated on two campuses. Bishop Otter campus in the historic Roman walled city of Chichester, and the Bognor Regis campus.

The Bognor Regis campus is undergoing extensive upgrading through a multimillion pound renovation programme. Both campuses have accommodation for international students. This ranges from shared rooms with shared bathrooms to private en-suite study-bedrooms. If your course is split over both campuses then there is a shuttle bus that runs regularly throughout the day. Wherever you are studying you will benefit from the friendly campus atmosphere, excellent student to staff ratio, and exciting recreational opportunities.

Your life with us

Main image, Bognor Regis Campus

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

Where youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be learning

Where youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be learning Choosing a university is more than deciding what you want to learn on a course. Where you will be learning and your environment will also have a big impact on your university experience and success.

Bishop Otter campus This historical campus, based in Chichester, dates back to 1839. It houses the University chapel, main building and administrative offices, and is surrounded by extensive parkland, playing fields, and well-maintained grounds. Only a short walk from the bustling centre of Chichester, this campus is where you will be if you are studying one of our Arts, Humanities, Social Science or Sport programmes. As well as comprehensive sport and educational facilities, students are fully served with accommodation, a restaurant, cafe, award-winning bar and recreational facilities. Bognor Regis campus Built in the late 18th Century and originally designed to be a holiday residence for King George III, the Dome has long been a central part of Bognor Regis life and now represents the centre point of the recently renovated campus. You will be able to benefit from these newly renovated facilities first hand if you are studying one of our business related courses in the School of Enterprise Management and Leadership (SEMAL).

Recent improvements comprise a multi-million pound, high-specification, learning resource centre, classroom improvements and upgraded, secure and comfortable accommodation. Wi-Fi access allows you to connect to the internet or your online learning account anywhere on campus.

The local area

The local area West Sussex offers a perfect combination of countryside, coast, bustling cities and traditional country villages. The South Downs National Park is close by so there are plenty of outdoor activities on offer, from walking and horse riding to exploring cycling routes, while the coastline provides sailing and water sports.

City of Chichester Chichester has a rich mix of traditional pubs and modern bars, and is a city influenced by the arts, history and culture. It has galleries, cinemas, and the acclaimed Chichester Festival Theatre, one of the UKâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s flagship theatres, which hosts a range of dazzling productions throughout the year.

City of Chichester

Bognor Regis The Bognor Regis campus is a 10 minute walk from the sea and is famed for its sandy with pebble beach coastline and water sports. Here youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll find traditional seaside cafes, amusements as well as a choice of high street shops, bars, restaurants and nightclubs. In summer there are a variety of events, including music and arts festivals.

Bognor Regis

Where you’ll be socialising There’s a lot to enjoy about living in the UK, and socialising during your studies is seen as an important part of a British university education.

This is because the friends and networks you make at university help you develop and grow throughout your study and stay with you throughout your life. You will have a wide range of opportunities to meet people, not only in class, but at events organised by the University and Students’ Union; and, when using the sport and recreational facilities on campus. Free orientation and welcome party As an international student you will be invited to the free international party and orientation programme before the beginning of your course. This is a great opportunity to get to meet staff, and get to know other students. Also, look out for international events held throughout the year, such as guided trips, visits and social events.

Students’ Union The Students’ Union (SU) is a long established and important part of campus life in the UK. The SU is an actual trade union that campaigns for your rights as a student, and can provide practical help and support to students. As well as student organised clubs and societies, the SU is also responsible for running the entertainment and events that students have access to throughout the year. The SU licensed bars and canteens offer subsidised refreshments throughout the week, and well into the evening. Elected representatives manage the various parts of the SU remit, and all students are free to run and campaign for election. There is an international student officer who deals especially with overseas students and their representation within the University’s student body.

Where youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be socialising

Where you’ll be living

Where you’ll be living The University has a wide range of comfortable, secure and modern accommodation on both campuses.

This ranges from shared rooms and bathrooms, to catered private accommodation with en suite bathrooms. We also have off-campus accommodation available. This ranges from private lets, shared houses, and home stays. Living with other students is a fun and easy way to get to know other people. We have a range of accommodation available and will make every effort to cater to the needs of all residents. If you have special dietary or particular living preferences please let us know well in advance.

How to apply for accommodation To apply for accommodation you will need to complete an application form and pay a deposit to the University. You will receive complete details about how to do this once you have accepted your offer for your course. On-campus accommodation is guaranteed to all international students as long as you apply by the summer deadline (please check with the Accommodation Office).

Costs We have a selection of different rooms, and costs vary. On-campus rooms cost between £90 a week for a single room with shared facilities, up to £150 per week for private facilities and meals. This includes the cost of all utilities. Please check with the Accommodation Office for an up-to-date price list. Off-campus home stay and house or flat share accommodation varies, but on average is between £65 to £105 per week. You will need to check in advance whether or not utility bills are included. ............................................. Find out more Accommodation Office: • Chichester: Tel +44 (0)1243 812120 • Bognor Regis: Tel +44 (0)1243 816069 • Email: accommodation@chi.ac.uk • www.chi.ac.uk/accomm

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

What you can study with us You will be taught in a stimulating environment by highly qualified and accomplished academic staff. Our programmes are renowned for academic rigour and real world practicality.

British degrees involve a high level of critical and analytical thinking. This is achieved through working closely with your tutors and fellow students. There is also a significant amount of research, assessment, and self study. Our courses will also prepare you for your working life. Many courses contain an element to help you promote yourself throughout your career and give you real life work experience through placement opportunities. There is a wide range of courses available to you depending on your level of academic study and level of English. We also offer • A pre-sessional programme in academic English – to improve your English and prepare you for studying at a UK university (see facing page for more information). • A wide range of undergraduate programmes – many of which can be combined with International English Studies. International English Studies is a Joint or Minor degree programme which focuses on language studies which allows you to begin your three-year degree programme with a minimum IELTS score of 5.5 (see page 30 for more information). • Taught post-graduate programmes and research degrees • Tailor-made short courses.

Our undergraduate and postgraduate courses are available in the following subject areas: • • • • • •

Arts Business and Management Education Humanities Social Sciences Sport

Students for whom English is not their first language can take our pre-sessional English language programme and will also receive additional support through the International Academic Language Support (IALS) package.

What you can study with us and Pre-sessional English Programme

Our Pre-Sessional English Programme focuses on the development of University-level academic language and study skills for those planning to undertake degree programmes delivered in English.

The Programme is open to all those for whom English is not a first or main working language. It is specially tailored for those who intend to study at the University of Chichester and who need to improve academic and language skills by the equivalent of 0.5 of an IELTS grade. The Programme is also open to you if, for other reasons, you wish to improve your academic language and study skills before beginning a degree programme in the medium of English. When and where is the Programme? • The Pre-Sessional Programme runs from the beginning of July to August over seven weeks. Please see website for exact dates. • The Programme is delivered on our Bognor Regis campus. What will I gain from the Programme? • Personal language development including academic English related to your future degree programme • Relevant study skills for a UK university education • Experience of studying a university-level module • Experience of studying with UK university learning and teaching approaches and resources • Individual guidance on your progress and personal development strategies • Opportunities to learn and socialise with those with similar aims from a variety of international backgrounds.

The Programme is delivered using small group workshops, individual tutorials and guided self and group study. It is delivered by a small specialist team of tutors who regularly teach on Chichester undergraduate and graduate programmes and are experienced in working with international students. There are three main elements to the programme: Language development, academic skills development and a study module. You will also need to put in approximately one additional hour of self-study for each hour you spend in class to complete the Programme successfully. Assessment is included within the three main elements of the Programme. You will need to show, in each element, that, by the end of the Programme, you have reached the level of language competence you need to begin your degree studies at the University of Chichester. Provided this is the case, the University will, on completion of the Programme, then confirm your offer as unconditional. To apply, complete the EU/International application form at: www.chi.ac.uk/ international/applyinginternational.cfm and tick the box for the Pre-sessional Programme. ............................................. Find out more • Email: international@chi.ac.uk • www.chi.ac.uk/appliedlanguagestudies /index.cfm

International English Studies International English Studies (IES) is a three-year BA degree programme specially designed for students for whom English is not a first or main language, and who wish to complete a degree in their chosen subject with integrated English and study skills support.

For example, you could study Business as your chosen degree subject, and have the opportunity to have additional English and study skills support by combining your degree with IES. This means you can: • Start your degree with an IELTS score of 5.5 (minimum) • Gain additional English and study skills support • Complete your degree with single honours in your chosen subject if you wish. • Complete your degree in just three years. • Have flexibility depending on personal preferences, needs and progress. • Be assessed and advised on making appropriate choices. How does it work? You will first be assessed to see how much English support you need. Then, for example, in Year 1 you might study the Joint Route: • 50% International English Studies • 50% Academic Subject • And then in Years 2 and 3, you have a choice of one of three routes: 1) You can continue with the Joint Route (50%/50%) 2) You can take the Major/Minor Route and study: 75% Academic Subject and 25% International English Studies 3) You can take the Embedded Route and study: 100% Academic Subject with integrated English Support.

“Chichester has very high standards in education” “The University of Chichester has very high standards in education. My course is really interesting and the modules are well organised. The campuses are very beautiful and everything is located in one place which makes things a lot easier.”

If you study

You will receive

One Semester

Credits

(Sept - Dec or Jan -May)

One Academic Year

Certificate in Higher Education

Two Academic Years

Diploma in Higher Education

Three Academic Years

BA (Hons) Degree*

Vanya Popov Tourism Management with International English studies Bulgaria

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

* If you choose route 1 or 2 you will receive a BA (Hons) Degree from the list below and or with International English Studies. * If you choose route 3 you will receive a BA (Hons) Degree from the subject list below: • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

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

* Only available with IES Minor & Embedded ** Only available with IES Joint & Embedded The International English Studies programme is made up of core modules that you have to study, and options that you can select to suit your preference and needs. Core Modules • Personal English Language Development • Awareness of contemporary use of English • Personal research into the English language • Academic English Options Subjects • Language and Politics • Language and Equality • Language and Culture • Language and Media • World Englishes ............................................. Find out more Email: international@chi.ac.uk

International English Studies

Our courses The following pages contain information about our full-time programmes. For more course information about all the courses we offer visit our website: www.chi.ac.uk/ international

Undergraduate courses

Postgraduate courses

Arts: page 34 • Commercial Music (Foundation Degree/BA Hons) • Dance (BA Hons) • Fine Art (BA Hons) • Instrumental or Vocal Teaching (Foundation Degree/BA Hons) • Music (BA Hons) • Musical Theatre (Foundation Degree) • Performing Arts (BA Hons) ............................................. Business: School of Enterprise, Management and Leadership (SEMAL): page 38 • Accounting and Finance (BA Hons) • Business Studies (BA Hons) • Event Management (BA Hons) • Human Resource Management (BA Hons) • IT Management for Business (BA Hons) • Marketing (BA Hons) • Tourism Management (BA Hons) • The Chichester Experience and Business Foundation Programmes ............................................. Humanities: page 40 • English (BA Hons) • English & Creative Writing (BA Hons) • History (BA Hons) • Media Production and Media Studies (BA Hons) • Media Studies (BA Hons) • Theology and Religion (BA Hons) ............................................. Education and Social Science: page 41 • Early Childhood Studies (BA Hons) • Mathematics and Teaching for Key Stages 2 and 3 (BA Hons) • Psychology (BSc Hons) • Social Work (BA Hons) ............................................. Sport: page 42-43 • Adventure Education (Foundation Degree/BA Hons) • Community Sports Coaching (Foundation Degree) • Physical Education and Teaching (BA Hons) • Sport and Exercise Psychology (BSc Hons) • Sport and Exercise Science (BSc Hons) • Sport and Fitness Management (BA Hons) • Sport Development (BA Hons) • Sports Coaching and Physical Education (BA Hons) • Sports Coaching Science (BSc Hons) • Sports Therapy (BSc Hons) .............................................

Arts: page 35-36 • Choral Studies (MA) • Contemporary Dance (Postgraduate Diploma) • Contemporary Music Performance (MA) • Creative Writing (MA) • Fine Art (MA) • Music Performance (MA) • Performance: Dance (MA) ............................................. Business: page 39 • International Business (MA) ............................................. Education: page 41 • Primary Education - General (Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE)) • Primary Education - Modern Languages (Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE)) • Secondary Education (Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE)) • Practical English Teaching in Japan (Graduate Diploma) ............................................. Sport: page 44 • Psychology of Sport and Exercise (MSc) • Sport and Exercise Biomechanics (MSc) • Sport and Exercise Physiology (MSc) • Sport and Exercise Psychology (MSc) .............................................

Professional training programmes 46 • International continuing professional development programmes .............................................

Our courses

Arts Commercial Music Foundation Degree/BA (Hons) 2/3 years full time This Foundation Degree in Commercial Music and BA (Hons) in Commercial Music offers you a unique opportunity to acquire a range of skills and knowledge relating to the music industry of today. This innovative course is specifically designed to interface directly with the industry and includes significant work placement experience opportunities, including the Isle of Wight Festival and Bestival. Module content includes songwriting, composition, studio recording techniques, production, music technology, live performance, event management, web design, marketing skills, music business, live sound, the release of a commercial album and a residential tour (Year 2) of the course. Students would need to be resident on the Island for the duration of their course. www.isleofwightfestival.com www.bestival.com ............................................ Dance BA (Hons) 3 years full time Studying Dance offers the opportunity to extend and develop your dance technique and choreographic skills, engage in analysis, critical theory and new technology, whilst specialising in an optional area of dance study. The understanding of dance within a wider perspective will enable you to develop your skills to the full potential with a variety of career outcomes such as dance performance, choreographer in your own company, dance teacher, stage manager, dance movement therapist, community dance artist or arts administrator. ............................................

Fine Art BA (Hons) 3 years full time The Fine Art course at Chichester enables you to specialise from the outset, or experiment with a wide range of disciplines and media to help you to establish a particular personal approach. You will be encouraged to investigate a range of working methods and visual processes in an exploration of personal ideas. You will have access to a fully equipped workshop area to develop skills and techniques, including drawing, painting, printmaking, digital art and sculpture in a range of materials. Fine art students go on to become professional artists, art teachers or technicians, art administrators or managers of galleries and museums, art therapists, art journalists or curators. ............................................ Instrumental or Vocal Teaching Foundation Degree/BA (Hons) 2 years full time Our Foundation Degree/BA Hons in Instrumental or Vocal Teaching is particularly designed to equip you for a career as a peripatetic teacher or in private practice. It can also be followed by a tailor-made third year programme to complete a BA (Hons) in Music with Instrumental or Vocal Teaching. It offers you an opportunity to acquire a range of skills in technique and repertoire development for young learners of instruments or voice as well as in music performance. ............................................ Music BA (Hons) 3 years full time Our Music programme focuses on music as an applied art, one that is engaged with the musical world in all its diversity and excitement; from improvisation, composition and professional performance to music therapy and community music, as well as traditional music analysis and critical theory. There is something available to suit all interests. You will be taught by a core team of experienced and highlyqualified tutors together with a wide-ranging team of more than 40 specialist instrumental and vocal teachers. ............................................

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

Musical Theatre Foundation Degree/BA (Hons) 2 years full time Our Foundation Degree in Musical Theatre is a practical programme, offering you an opportunity to acquire a range of performance skills on stage, and to develop a broad understanding of the technical and behind-thescenes skills, which make Musical Theatre work. A variety of work-based learning in local schools help to develop the confidence to pass on practical musical theatre performance skills to others. The two-year Foundation Degree is designed to focus on the development of performance ability. Productions, rehearsals and workshops are located in a theatre space, working with all the resources of set, lighting, sound, costume and live pit orchestra. The three-year BA (Hons) is focused on the development of vocal skills, alongside a musical theatre specialism. The course aims to equip you for a future career in private practice, in technical theatre or theatre administration, or as a teacher. ............................................ Performing Arts BA (Hons) 3 years full time Performing Arts (Theatre Performance) is designed for students who see their own processes of creating original theatre as a dynamic and empowering starting point for a career as a theatre maker. Performing Arts offers two additional self-contained routes, Theatre Performance and Dance and Theatre Performance and Music, which adopt the core of the Theatre Performance route, but for students with specialist interests in either music or contemporary dance. The focus of this programme is on new work, with a curriculum emphasising group and teamwork. You will have the opportunity to explore performance in a variety of contexts and settings. The programme will prepare you for a future career as a performance practitioner (actor, dancer, musician, director, writer or designer) a theatre worker or teacher. ............................................

Arts

Choral Studies MA 1 year full time

Contemporary Music Performance MA 12-15 months full time

Creative Writing MA 1 year full time

This is a practical performance-based Masters programme combining extensive development of skill as a member of a dedicated choral ensemble, with a range of related skills in choir training, choral arrangement and individual vocal development. The Master’s choir will undertake at least two concert tours in each academic year, both in the UK and overseas. At this level, you will be expected to demonstrate your critical awareness of current practice in your own specialist area through your skills in choral arrangement, choral direction and choral singing. This can only be done with a fluent level of technical and expressive skill, which gives you the confidence and the means to show originality in applying through your work the knowledge you have developed in research and scholarship. For this reason the range of support included for the development of your choral experience is extensive, including weekly choral rehearsals, coaching in choral conducting, regular performance experience, and two performance tours in the UK and overseas during the academic year. ............................................

This is a practical performance-based MA in association with The Academy of Contemporary Music (ACM) in Guildford. On this programme, you will demonstrate your critical awareness of current practice in your own specialist area through your playing or singing (guitar, bass, vocals or drums). This can only be done with a fluent level of technical and expressive skill, and the range of support included for the development of performance skills is extensive, including weekly individual tuition in your instrument or voice, group performance skills development, masterclass attendance, band and ensemble participation, and a consultation with an external specialist each semester. This process ensures that the regular support you receive from tutors who are familiar to you is complemented by invaluable exposure to other professional views and the experience of practising contemporary musicians. Students study the work of specialists in their own performance field, develop a lecture recital and research relevant areas of repertoire and performance practice. The dissertation takes the form of a recital, presented at the beginning of the following academic year. www.acm.ac.uk ............................................

The MA in Creative Writing is designed to give students a structure within which they can develop both their writing and imaginative critical skills, experimenting with the wide range of possibilities available to the contemporary writer. It is possible to write prose fiction (the novel or short story), poetry and drama. You will learn to ‘read as a writer’ and engage in writing exercises designed to enlarge and stimulate your writing practice. In the intensive MA workshops, you will share work, learn to write to deadlines, learn how to redraft, polish, edit imaginatively and find the creative thread which, when followed, reveals how your own writing will achieve its optimum level. This is an exciting, imaginative course and students go on to publish and win prizes. ............................................

Contemporary Dance Postgraduate Diploma 11 months full time The Postgraduate Diploma aims to provide students with full time intensive training as part of the University of Chichester’s MA student performance company, ‘mapdance’. The audition process is rigorous and this route is suitable for students who wish to commit to developing their professional skills through the creation and touring of repertory works. Performers studying for the Postgraduate Diploma do not present a dissertation but are able to develop skills to support their practice with the opportunity to select one optional module from, Pedagogical Approaches, Performing Politics and Compositional Practice. Students undertaking the Pedagogical Approaches module take part in educational work on tour linked to the mapdance repertory. See also MA Performance: Dance. www.mapdance.org ............................................

Fine Art MA 1 year full time The MA Fine Art is a broad, studio-based programme with an open and inclusive approach to fine art practice. The programme encourages both specialist and cross-disciplinary approaches enabling students to extend and deepen their knowledge and application of fine art practice. The curriculum is structured on Practice as Research, through which specialist studio disciplines are developed within cultural, aesthetic and socio-political contexts supporting creative exploration of ideas through practical skills, research methodologies, theoretical and analytical frameworks. This places individual practice at the centre of the programme. Studio-based modules run throughout the programme and maintain the dynamic interrelation between visual research, concepts and theory. Studio research can be developed within painting, textiles, sculpture (including ceramics) printmaking and digital media. ............................................

Music Performance MA 12-15 months full time This is a practical performance-based MA, in which you will demonstrate your critical awareness of current practice in your own specialist area through your playing or singing. This can only be done with a fluent level of technical and expressive skill, and the range of support included for the development of performance skills is extensive, including weekly individual tuition in your instrument or voice, group performance skills development each week, masterclass attendance at Chichester and at other institutions, ensemble participation, and a consultation with an external specialist each semester. This process ensures that the regular support you receive from teachers who are familiar to you is complemented by invaluable exposure to other professional views and experience of different institutions. ............................................ Performance: Dance MA 16 months full time The MA Performance Dance has grown from a longstanding tradition of postgraduate study in dance at Chichester. Offering dance artists at different stages of their artistic lives the chance to undertake a Masters degree or Diploma level in the UK’s leading Practice as Research department, the programme enables you to develop your dance practice as a performer with the university’s touring performance company, or as an independent researcher, individually or in collaboration with other artists. There are also opportunities to engage in cutting-edge research with interactive technologies. The MA Performance Dance has 2 routes: • On the Performers’ route you can join mapdance company. Working intensively with international guest choreographers, you will develop your technical and performance skills and deepen your understanding of the creative process. • On the Independent Researchers’ pathway you will develop your knowledge and skills through a wide range of creative and theoretical options to produce a project of your own. www.mapdance.org

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Business Accounting and Finance BA (Hons) 3 years full time 4 years with professional placement Our BA (Hons) Accounting and Finance programme will enables you to develop the experience and skills to be a highly effective financial manager. As a result, it will equip you for a career in finance or accounting. Underpinning the programme is a broad-based business and management education, which combines with the vocationally focused finance and accounting elements to provide you with a strong foundation for career development as a financial manager. ............................................ Business Studies BA (Hons) 3 years full time 4 years with professional placement Our BA (Hons) Business Studies programme is about enabling you to acquire the skills and experience necessary to flourish in a challenging business environment. A business studies graduate might typically expect to work within a commercial environment, but the skills you will develop through the degree will be equally applicable to employment within the public and ‘not for profit’ sectors of the economy. Over the course of your degree studies you will encounter a range of practice-based topics. The learning environment is based primarily around group workshop activity, and there will also be opportunities to put your learning into practice during work placement. ............................................ Event Management BA (Hons) 3 years full time 4 years with professional placement The BA (Hons) Event Management programme has been specially designed in consultation with event providers to ensure that you acquire the relevant skills and experience to work within the fastest growing and most dynamic sectors of the service economy. The programme strikes a balance between the academic context for events, and an appreciation of the applied operational elements of event management.

There is a ‘hands-on’ approach to learning and teaching, via direct engagement with the event industry. ............................................ Human Resource Management BA (Hons) 3 years full time 4 years with professional placement The effective management and development of staff is a key component of business strategy in an ever changing economic environment. Today’s enterprises need to be able to call on highly qualified employees to be flexible and responsive to change whilst maintaining their motivation and loyalty. On this course you will be able to learn about and experiment with the full range of well established and modern approaches to the challenges of people management and development. The majority of learning takes place in group workshops, which are more representative of the business environment than a classroom and our experienced tutors provide individual support. ............................................ IT Management for Business BA (Hons) 3 years full time 4 years with professional placement The world of Information Technology (IT) is changing within organisations. It is less about software engineering and computer science and more about the efficient utilisation of systems, processes and technology. This changing workplace is totally reliant on information systems and the people who design, implement and manage them. IT managers need to understand business, and business managers need to understand the value of IT. Our BA (Hons) IT Management for Business programme will enable you to acquire the skills and experience necessary to operate effectively across these areas through a supportive learning environment focused on small activity-based workshops. ............................................

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Marketing BA (Hons) 3 years full time 4 years with professional placement Our BA (Hons) Marketing is a vocational marketing management programme that will equip you for your career in marketing. Underpinned by a broad-based business and management education, your marketing expertise and professionalism will build and develop through the study of challenging and vocational marketing modules. Over the course of your degree studies you will encounter practice-based marketing topics in a range of learning environments focusing primarily on activity-based workshops, online study and work-based learning. ............................................ Tourism Management BA (Hons) 3 years full time 4 years with professional placement Our BA (Hons) Tourism Management has a specific focus on sustainability drawing on the award winning industry and academic experience of the staff team. The programme is designed to introduce you to the key issues facing the different sectors of the tourism industry, and to consider the sustainable management of both tourism businesses and destinations. Sustainable tourism is considered throughout the degree. Based around industry frameworks for management of sustainable tourism, the programme is designed to ensure that you acquire the relevant skills and experience to work within this diverse sector. Our goal is to move beyond the textbook and provide you with a realistic and applied consideration of the practical realities of managing sustainable tourism businesses and destinations.

Work-based learning opportunities Work-based learning opportunities are an integral part of the three-year version of all our business related degree programme. However, there is also the opportunity to undertake a four-year Professional Placement Programme that involves a 48 week work placement in Year 3. ............................................

Business

International Business MA 1 year full time This programme is designed for you if you are seeking a career in a multinational and multicultural business environment. You will develop the business knowledge, skills and cultural awareness to be able to make an impact in an international, commercial environment. This course is ideal for if you want to consolidate your knowledge of business and management at a postgraduate level in an international context. Areas covered includes the environment of international business, cross-cultural management, international marketing , project management, research methods and dissertation proposal, international business strategy, current Issues in international business and English as a global language. After completing the course, students pursue careers in large multinationals, international joint-ventures, import-exports intermediaries, businesses relying extensively on global supply chains, private or public organisations working in modern free economic zones and offshore business centres. ............................................

The Chichester Experience The University of Chichester works closely with colleges, including Chichester College, to enable you to prepare for university and seamlessly progress from foundation to degree level. Chichester College offers a wide range of courses to prepare students for university. There are two business foundation programmes offered by Chichester College which will enable you to progress to business programmes at the University of Chichester.

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

Business Foundation Diploma This is a one year programme for students who have completed their secondary school education and wish to complete a Business related degree in three years. Successful completion of this programme, with a merit profile and IELTS 6.0, guarantees students progression onto the second year of one of the following degrees at the University of Chichester: • Accounting and Finance • Business Studies • Events Management • Human Resources Management • IT Management for Business • Marketing • Tourism Management For more information about Chichester College, visit www.chichester.ac.uk/international ............................................

The programme emphasises the development of skills and knowledge required to be successful on a degree programme.

Humanities

English BA (Hons) 3 years full time

History BA (Hons) 3 years full time

Media Studies BA (Hons) 3 years full time

English is a vibrant discipline, and at the University of Chichester we offer a diverse curriculum that reflects the range and innovation of our teaching and research. You will develop your confidence and skill in writing and study literary history, language and literary theory. The course also offers approaches to new research areas, such as fantasy literature, life-writing, postcolonial literature, gothic, and contemporary literature. You will explore innovative critical approaches to literature, including new theories, recent discoveries, and new critical methods. You will also have the opportunity to spend one or two semesters studying in Canada through our exchange programme, should you wish to. The course can lead to careers in teaching, media, including journalism, publishing, arts organisations and events management, business management and administration, law (with conversion course) or marketing and public relations. ............................................

As a History student at Chichester, you will study a dynamic and challenging subject, explore diverse aspects of past cultures and gain a rich perspective on current issues. Over the course of your degree, you will develop your knowledge of British, European and international history. In addition, you will be introduced to all of the essential methodological skills that will enable you to research in your own right. For example, course time is dedicated to research methods, including interviewing techniques for oral history. Importantly, the underlying practices of history are unpacked and debated. Our History degree is an exciting, challenging and stimulating experience for all. It looks at wars, revolutions, social, religious and gender issues that shape our very identities and will prepare you for a career areas such as law, archival, library or museum work, journalism, teaching, business/administration, heritage management and tourism management. ............................................

English & Creative Writing BA (Hons) 3 years full time

Media Production and Media Studies BA (Hons) 3 years full time

Whatever course your life takes after graduation, a degree in Media Studies will offer both specific career options and transferable knowledge and skills into a wider range of professional arenas. The study of media is increasingly a modern necessity and here you will find a contemporary, challenging and enjoyable course driven by high standards. The course is supported by the use of visiting speakers who are involved in the media industries themselves. The Marketing and Advertising module, for instance, offers students the opportunity to pitch campaign ideas to either the owners of companies that the pitch might be for or to professional advertising executives. News Culture and Journalism incorporates contributions from practising journalists. This aspect of the course ensures that it remains fresh and contemporary, and enables students to develop valuable links. The programme prepares you for a career in commercials and advertising, films, such as editing and researching, television, such as writer or journalist, management training, all mediarelated professions, or public relations. ............................................

We have one of the most experienced Creative Writing teams in the UK. Working with highly qualified and experienced tutors, many of whom are practising and published poets, novelists and dramatists, you will learn how language works and shapes our lives, explore new ways of reading and develop your portfolio of writing skills with a range of styles and techniques. During the course you will have the opportunity to meet and learn from distinguished writers, and to participate in the vibrant writing culture that centres on the department. Chichester itself is an excellent environment in which to develop creative skills, boasting the prestigious Festival Theatre, the nationally renowned New Park Film Club and a thriving local writing scene. The course can provide you with the skills you need for a career in creative writing, journalism, the media professions, teaching, the arts and entertainment industries, event management and marketing and communications. ... ........................................

Our Media Production and Media Studies is designed to develop your production skills in screenwriting and video production in the context of a conventional industry model. Media Production is available as a joint programme only. On this course, you will consider real world issues such as audience needs and effective team working whilst engaged on production activity that emulates professional practices. This may include working with actors, managing projects for real clients or pitching project ideas to a panel of tutors and professional film-makers. You will be equipped to enter into a career in film, television and media content production, development and marketing, production and post-production, script editing, media production, business and management. ............................................

Theology and Religion BA (Hons) 3 years full time Our BA (Hons) Theology and Religion degree offers a wide-ranging programme that is suitable for a variety of careers, as well as forming an excellent foundation for postgraduate study and research. Modules are taught across the areas of biblical studies, world religions, ethics, spirituality and religious beliefs. The course equips you for critical and analytical thinking, understanding cultural and ethical issues and a range of transferable skills valued by employers. An important feature of the course is the career guidance offered to our undergraduates and the opportunity in years 2 and 3 to undertake work placement modules. The degree can lead to careers in the media, law, caring professions, business, human resources, teaching, heath care and community work and marketing. ............................................

Education and Social Sciences

Education and Social Sciences Early Childhood Studies BA (Hons) 3 years full time

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

this course and will be asked to meet criminal records and health checks. ............................................

This degree programme explores children, childhood, families and early years provision and will thoroughly prepare you to work with young children and their families in your future career. Whilst the degree itself is an academic degree exploring all aspects of childhood there are practice-based options in Year 2 and 3. This will signify to potential employers you are deemed as qualified in practice in an early years setting or similar context and prepare you for a career in a range of work with children between 0-8 years. ............................................

Mathematics has always been a particular strength of Teacher Education at our University. This course offers you a route into a subjectbased teaching career in either primary or secondary schools. The Key Stages 2 and 3 programme will train you to teach the 7 to 16 age range. After completing this degree, you could be a maths specialist working in a primary school, middle school or secondary school. It is strongly advised that some school experience is undertaken before you submit your application. ............................................

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

Psychology BSc (Hons) 3 years full time

Primary Education and Teaching BA (Hons) 3 years full time

Psychology is the scientific study of experience and behaviour – why we act the way we do, how we interact with other people and the emotional significance we attach to this. Psychological studies have gained increasing importance across a wide range of activities, including human resources, education, sport, social care and the creative industries. As well as providing a sound basis for work as a professional psychologist, a psychology degree at the University of Chichester would facilitate entry into careers in industry, the media, teaching, working with children, adults and families, IT, computing and marketing. ............................................

This three-year degree route prepares you for becoming a primary school teacher. The routes provide quality training to teach in the 5-11 age range (Key Stages 1 and 2). Our courses offer three integrated elements of teacher education, including the development of your own specialist subject knowledge, professional knowledge and substantial teaching experience in schools and other settings (124 days). It is strongly advised that some school experience is undertaken before you submit your application, preferably in a UK school. ............................................

Social Work BA (Hons) 3 years full time This course is aimed at people who wish to become professionally qualified social workers. Successful graduates from this programme will be able to register with the General Social Care Council as qualified social workers. The course begins with a carefully structured induction programme. This is designed to prepare you for the wide range of experiences and learning opportunities that you will encounter during the degree. At every level of the course there is a module to develop personal and professional skills. You will be supported by a structured tutorial programme; linking campus-based learning to the key roles of a social worker.

Primary Education – General Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) 1 year full time Our PGCE Primary Programme is a one-year course that prepares you to teach in primary schools. The General Primary route will prepare you to teach the 5-11 age range (all primary school subjects). The course is 39 weeks long with 18 of these weeks spent in schools. The course is taught in partnership with local schools and you will be taught and supported by a team of experienced tutors from the University and teachers in partnership schools. The course has been designed with teachers and students working together to meet the demands that primary teachers face today. You are recommended to gain some experience in a UK school before applying to

Our PGCE Primary Programme is a one year course that prepares you to teach in primary schools. The Modern Languages route is a development of the successful PGCE Primary Education course which prepares you for becoming a subject specialist, but will also prepare you to work as a classroom teacher with the 5-11 age range. This route is ideal for those graduates who wish to teach primary age children while developing their skills in language teaching. The course is 39 weeks long with 18 of these weeks spent in schools. The course has been designed with teachers and students working together to meet the demands that primary teachers face today. You are recommended to gain some experience in a UK school before applying to this course and will be asked to meet criminal records and health checks. ............................................ Secondary Education Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) 1 year full time Our Secondary PGCE programme offers high quality training for those wishing to teach in the 11-18 age range in the following areas: Design Technology; English; History; ICT; Mathematics; Physical Education; Religious Education; and, Science. The programme will provide you with high quality training and experience that will prepare you to become a confident and effective subject teacher. You are recommended to gain some experience in a UK school before applying to this course and will be asked to meet criminal records and health checks. ............................................

Sport Adventure Education BA (Hons) 4 years full time (3 taught years and 1 year placement). The adventure environment is both complex and dynamic. Whether it is the focus of individual employment, management development or one of a whole host of other purposes that recognise its value, it must be carefully constructed. If you are one of the increasing number of individuals who enjoy adventurous activities, you will probably have wondered why you are attracted to them. Maybe you are the type of ‘sensation seeker’ that enjoys the ‘risk’ that is central to adventurous activities, carefully challenging your personal competence against the perceived dangers in pursuits such as rock climbing, sailing, canoeing, mountain biking or windsurfing. Whilst this degree will prepare you for a career in the rapidly growing field of adventure education it also provides an opportunity for students who simply wish to further their understanding of adventure education in an applied context. This programme is four years full time, with one year as a work placement and will prepare you for a career in outdoor and adventure centre instruction, outdoor centre management, management development, coaching, teaching or youth work. ............................................ Community Sports Coaching Foundation Degree leading to BSc (Hons) 2-3 years full time Our Foundation Degree in Community Sports Coaching is a vocational programme that equips you with the practical skills and knowledge necessary to work as a sports coach. The programme is taught by coaches for coaches and there is an opportunity to progress onto an Honours Degree after successful completion of the Foundation Degree. Coaching placements in the local community are an integral aspect of the programme. The course leads to careers in community sports coaching, teaching, sports development and sports management. ............................................

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

Sport and Exercise Science BSc (Hons) 3 years full time

Physical Education (PE) is an important component of the curriculum in schools and is also available for study at examination level. The subject has absorbed the implications of the latest developments in education and schooling, which have all influenced the preparation of students training as future physical education teachers. Teachers must be adaptable in the modern school and this applies as much to physical education teachers as any others. PE at the University will enable you to deliver high quality PE to the 11-19 age range, develop the range of skills and competencies required for effective teaching, apply your intellectual skills and subject knowledge in a range of contexts and understand the organisation of the school and its place in the community. It can lead to a career in PE teaching and sports coaching. ...........................................

Our Sport and Exercise Science programme is built on strong foundations as we were one of the first institutions in the UK to develop a sports related degree programme. The current programme allows for specialisation in either Sport Performance or Physical Activity for Health. The courses at Chichester are taught by well-qualified staff and further enhanced by a strong research and consultancy profile with many staff having achieved professional accreditation from the British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences (BASES). The University of Chichester offers one of only a few BASES-endorsed programmes in the UK. Sport and exercise is perhaps the one area of sport that has expanded most rapidly over the last decade as the importance of public health and well-being by individuals and governments becomes more widely recognised. The programme will prepare you for a wide range of careers in the health sector, such as a fitness consultant, athletic trainer, sports psychologist, or sports equipment consultant. ............................................

.Sport and Exercise Psychology BSc (Hons) 3 years full time Sport and exercise psychology has expanded rapidly over the last few years. There has been, and there will continue to be, a growth in demand for well-qualified sport and exercise psychologists as the significance of the sport industry grows and its contribution to an increasing number of economies is recognised. At the University of Chichester, we are well placed to contribute to meeting this demand. The course is taught by well-qualified and enthusiastic staff who have excellent national and international research and consultancy profiles. The course is accredited by the British Psychological Society and will prepare you for entry into employment in the field of sport and/or exercise psychology, health promotion or as a health, fitness and lifestyle consultant. ............................................

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Sport and Fitness Management BA (Hons) 3 years full time This degree is designed to provide an understanding of the skills and knowledge required for efficient and successful management of sport and fitness provision. You will also consider the importance of sport and fitness for the welfare of individuals and groups in society and how management can respond effectively to their needs. The programme aims to provide a coherent, academically rigorous and vocationally relevant education, which will enable you to be critical and reflective managers in the sport and fitness industries. An exploration of the barriers to participation in sport and exercise, and some of the key issues facing the sport and fitness industries will help to develop a critical insight into management practice. ............................................

Sport Development BA (Hons) 3 years full time

Sports Coaching Science BSc (Hons) 3 years full time

Sport Development is one of the most dynamic areas of expansion within the sport and fitness industries boosted by the lead-up to the 2012 Olympics and Paralympics. In continually changing modern societies, a variety of sport and recreation organisations are increasingly recognising the value and need for strategic planning to meet the new demands and constraints on their resources. This necessitates having professionals who are not only enthusiastic in their advocacy of sport but who also understand the political, social and cultural location of sport. This programme will equip you with an appreciation of the ways in which sport can contribute to individual experiences across different social contexts and, therefore, draws largely from the discipline of sociology. ............................................

This course aims to develop effective coaches through the application of sport and exercise science. The course will develop educated coaches with a theoretical underpinning and practical skill in the fields of Biomechanics, Psychology and Physiology. The course is delivered with highly qualified coaches who have coached at the highest level. Over the last decade the vocational opportunities for coaches have grown immensely. Athletes at all levels look to their coach for advice, guidance and support, thus placing huge demands on their knowledge and skills. You will develop an understanding of the underlying principles controlling performance and learning. The analysis of coaching practice also forms an important part of the degree, where traditional and nontraditional methods are critically examined. You will be expected to take part in practical coaching sessions, culminating in a work placement in year three. ............................................

Sports Coaching and Physical Education BA (Hons) 3 years full time Our BA (Hons) Sports Coaching and Physical Education is a three year programme designed to provide you with the opportunity to experience and develop the core skills underpinning the teaching of physical education and the coaching of sports activities as well as examining the similarities and differences between the two. The modular approach to this degree will enable you to develop an understanding of the lifespan of athletic development of individuals who participate in sport activity, from early childhood fun to elite performance. The course content will build on your existing knowledge of sport activity and provide the opportunity to develop a sound academic foundation on which you will build your teaching and coaching skills. ............................................

Sports Therapy BSc (Hons) 3 years full time The aim of the programme is to broaden and deepen your understanding of sports therapy through the academic study of sports medicine and sports science. As a sports therapist you are an integral part of the multidisciplinary team necessary to provide the best care, management and rehabilitation for sport and recreational participants, regardless of age and ability. It utilises the principles of sport and exercise sciences incorporating physiological and pathological processes to prepare the participant for training, competition and where applicable, work. This programme will prepare you for a career as a sports therapist for a sports club, team, or private practice, or as a fitness consultant, personal trainer, or for a career in health promotion or teaching. ............................................

Sport Psychology of Sport and Exercise MSc 1 year full time

Sport and Exercise Physiology MSc 12-15 months full time

Sport and Exercise Psychology MSc 1 year full time

The MSc in Psychology of Sport and Exercise is an alternative route to the MSc in Sport and Exercise Psychology (which is accredited by the British Psychology Society) for those without Graduate Basis Chartership and who may not have studied a Psychology related area before. The programme is designed to develop knowledge of sports sciences, rather than an in depth focus on the psychological principals. The final assessment includes a Supervised Experience Portfolio and fulfils the initial requirement for BASES accreditation. ............................................

The MSc is designed to provide post-graduate study in a number of areas related Sport and Exercise Physiology that will help you to progress towards a career in Sport and Exercise Physiology, such as a sport and exercise scientist, researcher or teacher. The programme is based on the underpinning philosophy that the best practitioners, scientists, researchers and teachers in the field of Sport and Exercise Physiology have a strong grounding in research, theory and practice. The MSc is designed to explore the link between these three concepts and develop your knowledge of each. The modules that make up the programme have been designed to give you a broad range of learning experiences to develop both academic skills and key practical skills. Specifically, the programme aims to enhance your analytical and interpretative skills to enable independent research and professional development, together with oral and written presentation skills so that your work, both during the programme and in your future working environment, can be effectively communicated to a range of audiences. ............................................

This is a 1 year full-time programme of study designed for graduates who already have a good honours degree from a recognised institution that confers the British Psychological Societyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Graduate Basis for Chartership, and who are seeking to develop specialist knowledge in sport and exercise psychology. Students go on to work with athletes or the general public as Sport and Exercise Psychologists, consultants, academics or researchers. Within the past decade there has been a marked growth in the career opportunities available for sport and exercise psychologists. Coupled with such growth has also been an increased need for appropriately qualified and accredited individuals to fill such positions. The British Psychological Society (BPS) and the British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences (BASES) encourage individuals to have a relevant and accredited post-graduate qualification. The MSc in Sport and Exercise Psychology therefore seeks to provide students with an opportunity to study at a post-graduate level to fulfil the initial requirements for BPS Chartership to develop their knowledge of the psychological principals in the context of sport and exercise and to increase their skills in applying such knowledge in both elite performance and general populations. The BPS provides a professional training pathway which is recognised internationally. Those who successfully complete the BPS requirements can practice as a Chartered Sport & Exercise Psychologist which is a protected professional title in the UK

Sport and Exercise Biomechanics MSc 12-15 months full time The aim of the MSc in Biomechanics is to provide you with an intellectually challenging, skills-oriented learning environment, facilitating your development as either a research and / or scientific support biomechanist. The MSc is structured around the development of a theoretical framework through which, as an accomplished biomechanist, you will be able to apply analytical techniques to a sports specific environment. The programme covers Biomechanical instrumentation and measurement, tissue mechanics and assistive devices, ergonomics, applied techniques in biomechanics, research methods and statistics. The programme culminates in a Research Dissertation or Supervised Experience Portfolio. The outcome will provide you with the skills to perform either research in sports biomechanics, or to be proficient at scientific support delivery. ............................................

Sports Activity and Research Centre (SARC) SARC incorporates a sports hall that is used for basketball, netball, trampolining, badminton, volleyball, cricket, soccer, table tennis, hockey and ultimate frisbee. Additionally, there is a fitness suite, a strength and conditioning room and two seminar rooms.

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Sport

International continuing professional development programmes The International Short Programme Unit (ISPU) offers a broad range of customised professional training programmes at a range of levels in the fields of English Language Teaching, Teacher Development and Schoolbased Management.

Programmes are tailor-designed to international sponsors’ requirements from initial to post-experience levels and the ISPU provides training programmes in the UK and overseas.

• The Development and Management of INSET programmes • The Teaching of Subjects through the Medium of English

For overseas National Ministries of Education, Provincial Government Offices, Municipal Education Commissions and overseas British Council Representations, our ISPU designs programmes for: • Bilingual Primary Teachers • Educational Advisors in the field of English Language Teaching • ELT Teacher Trainers • Heads of English Departments • Pre-Service Student Teachers • Primary School English Teachers • School Inspectors in the field of English Language Teaching • School Principals • Secondary School English teachers • Secondary School Teachers teaching through the medium of English • University English Teachers

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

The ISPU provides programmes in: • Action Research Training • Bilingual Teacher Training • CLIL – Content Language Integrated Learning • Cultural Studies • Curriculum/Syllabus Development, Management, Implementation and Evaluation • English Language Teaching Methodology • Information Technology, the Multimedia & Online Learning • Instructional Design • Materials Development, Design & Creation • Mentorship Training • Personal Language Development • Professional Language Development • School Leadership • School-based Attachments • School-based Educational and Management Training for Head teachers • Testing and Assessment

The Diploma is a part-time programme taught in Osaka and Tokyo over a one-year period. It is a fully validated Graduate Diploma providing a structure for continuing professional development for Japanese Teachers of English teaching in Japan. The Diploma in Practical English Teaching has a practical orientation and focuses on developing your competence as a professional classroom teacher of English, on improving your academic study skills and on enabling you to improve your personal proficiency in English. ............................................ Institutional accreditation Our reputation in international continuing professional development is internationally recognised. In August 2010 we were acknowledged by the British Council as one of only eight organisations in the UK to score ‘excellent’ in six categories for our international teacher education provision under the AccreditationUK Scheme. The Accreditation Scheme assesses the standards of management, resources and premises, teaching and welfare and accredits organisations which meet the overall standard in each area inspected . Points of excellence were noted in the International Short Programme Unit’s course designs, academic management, academic resources, quality of teaching and pastoral care. www.britishcouncil.org/english/courses

International continuing professional development programmes

Joining us When considering your application we will look at your academic achievement and potential, any relevant experience, your English language proficiency and suitability for the course you have chosen.

Entry Requirements In addition to the general entry requirements listed below there are usually individual subject requirements for each particular course. These are available on our website www.chi.ac.uk/info/AtoZ.cfm Language requirements and International English Studies If you are a non-native speaker of English you will need to provide evidence of your ability in the English language in order to study for a university qualification in the UK. The standard entry requirements are listed below. Please also see the chart on the next page. Please contact us to find out whether you will need to sit one of the examinations listed before you can receive an unconditional offer of a place. Undergraduate study • IELTS: 6.0 overall with 6.0 writing (IELTS 5.5 for degrees including International English Studies) OR • TOEFL: PBT: 550/ 5 TWE; CBT: 215/5 TWE; IBT: 80/19+ OR • Pearson Test of English (Academic): a score of at least 50 (42 for degrees including International English Studies) OR • Cambridge Proficiency / Advanced: A – C Postgraduate study • IELTS: 6.5 overall with 6.0 writing OR • Pearson Test of English (Academic): a score of at least 60; OR • TOEFL: PBT: 575/ 5.5 TWE; CBT: 235/5.5 TWE; IBT: 90/23+OR • Cambridge Proficiency A – C / Advanced: A–B

The minimum language requirement for studying at the University of Chichester is IELTS 6.0. However, if you achieve 5.5 you can study International English Studies alongside some subjects (see page 36). Studying International English Studies allows you to receive additional English tuition as part of your course while continuing your studies in your chosen subject, so that you can, if you wish graduate with single honours in your chosen subject. If your language level is IELTS 5.0 minimum, please see the information on page 32 about our Pre-sessional programme. If your language level is lower, please contact us for advice on preparatory courses. Undergraduate study (BA/BSc/FdA/FdSc) The entry requirements vary from course to course but most courses require the equivalent of a minimum of two A-level passes with relevant grades. You can check the equivalence between your qualifications and the UK system with the UK National Academic Recognition Information Centre (UK NARIC) www.naric.org.uk If your grades are short of our minimum requirements, or you have not completed 13 years of school education, please contact us for further information about our foundation courses at the University of Chichester or Chichester College. For any questions about your qualifications or the application process, please contact the Admissions Office Email: admissions@chi.ac.uk Postgraduate study (MA/MSc/PGDip) International applicants for postgraduate degrees should hold the equivalent of a good honours degree from a British university or an institution of similar standing. Please contact the Admissions Office (admissions@chi.ac.uk) to find out if your degree qualification is equivalent and/or suitable. You may also wish to check the equivalence between your qualifications and the UK system with the UK National Academic Recognition Information Centre (UK NARIC)

Joining us

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

Common European framework

IELTS National qualifications framework

C2 Mastery

9.0 8.5 8.0 7.5

Level 3

7.0

Level 2

C1 Effectiveness

Cambridge

Pearson English Test

At and above this language level you can:

625 -680 100+

CPE A

83-90

Apply for any post-graduate programme*.

625 -680 100+

CPE B

76-83

Anglia

TOEFL (paper)

Masters

Proficiency

6.5

TOEFL (internet)

600

CAE A/CPE C

65-75

575

CAE B

58-64

B2 Vantage

6.0

Level 2

Advanced Level 12

550

FCE A**/CAE C

50-57

Apply for any undergraduate programme.

B2 Vantage

5.5

Level 1

Pre-Advanced 2 Level 11

525

FCE B**

43-49

Apply for any undergraduate programme which includes 50% (Joint) International English Studies at Level One.

B1 Threshold

5.0

Level 1

Pre-Advanced 1 Level 10

500

FCE C

36-42

475

PET pass with merit

30-35

Apply for University of Chichester pre-sessional Programme at 5.0.

24-29

4.5

A2 Waystage

4.0

Entry 3

450

PET pass

3.5 3.0 2.5 2.0

Entry 3

425

KET pass with merit

Entry 2

Apply for any four-year degree programme which includes a Foundation year at Chichester College.

KET pass

A1 Breakthrough

Please note that all exam scores are valid for two years from the date you took the exam. * Programmes which involve practical teaching, e.g. PGCE, may have specific requirements. Please contact us for details. **FCE alone is not acceptable as a University entrance qualification.

The cost of living and studying at Chichester The cost of living and studying will depend on the type of course you are studying and where and how you choose to live.

You will either be studying a ‘laboratory-based course’ which means that specialist equipment or resources are required to deliver your course, or a ‘classroom-based course’. Laboratory-based courses are £9990 per year, and classroom-based courses are approximately £8755 per year. In addition to this you should budget to pay for core books for your course, and any other special equipment you may need. How much this will be varies, and some students spend much more than others. Please contact us, or visit the website, for up-to-date information about the cost of your chosen course. We also have people who can advise you on how to manage your finances while studying at the University of Chichester. www.chi.ac.uk/applying/TuitionFees.cfm

The cost of living How much you will need to spend during your study can vary considerably. It will depend on: • Where you choose to live • The cost of utility bills and basic subsistence needs • How much you choose spend on socialising and entertainment • How much travel you want to do in the UK and Europe The British Council estimate you will need about £5400 for each nine month academic year, although this is a rough estimate. Uniaid have developed a helpful online budget calculator to help you work out how much money you will have to spend. www.studentcalculator.org.uk/international

Working Depending on your visa status, it may be possible for you to work during your course, and in the holidays. However, you shouldn’t rely on being able to get a part-time job to finance your studies. ............................................. Find out more For further information please contact the International Student Adviser. • Email: International@chi.ac.uk

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

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

Applying for a Visa (Entry Clearance) Students from countries outside the EEA (European Economic Area + Switzerland) either need a visa or some other form of permission to enter the UK. To find out what type of entry clearance you need and how to apply, please visit: www.ukvisas.gov.uk. You can also contact the British Embassy in your country. For further information on how to apply for permission to enter the UK and what supporting documents are needed, contact: International Student Adviser: Email: international@chi.ac.uk Tel: +44 (0)1243 812146 Fax: +44 (0)1243 812000 www.chi.ac.uk/internationalsupport Scholarships You are advised to contact the Education Department in your own country first, as they may have details of scholarship opportunities for students who want to study abroad. The British Council also holds information about funding and the cost of living in the UK. Other useful contacts relating to financial support: • www.ukcisa.org.uk/student/ source_funding.php • www.egas-online.org.uk • www.funderfinder.org • www.orsas.ac.uk (Postgraduate Research Students)

How to apply We hope you will join our community at the University of Chichester and look forward to receiving your application.

Undergraduate study (BA/BSc/FdA/FdSc) There are two ways of applying to the University of Chichester. Applying through an agent If you are applying through an agent, your agent can send your completed application form directly to our admissions office along with following documents: • Personal statement – A written piece of about yourself; why you have chosen the course you are applying for, and why you want to come to the University of Chichester. • Copies of qualifications to date – There should be copies of original certificates with translations into English • Proof of English language level – If English is not your first language • Academic reference from a teacher Your agent will need to send this to the International Admissions Office or email the documents as attachments. Please find contact details below. Applying through UCAS UCAS (Universities and Colleges Admissions Service) is the UK’s centralised university admissions service which allows you to apply for a maximum of five undergraduate degrees at different UK universities. You can apply online at www.ucas.com where you will be guided through the procedure. UCAS charge £22 for an application (for up to five choices).

Postgraduate study To apply for postgraduate study, you will need to: • download and complete the International Application Form from www.chi.ac.uk/international/ ApplyingInternational.cfm • Enclose copies of your academic qualifications and any certificates and transcripts for courses that are part-completed. • Enclose a Personal Statement • Provide evidence of an English language qualification such as IELTS, TOEFL, Pearson, or Cambridge proficiency • Enclose two academic references • Enclose a recent passport-sized photograph of yourself And then return all of the above to the International Admissions Office or email the documents as attachments. Please find contact details below. What happens when your application is received? When your application has been received, a decision to offer a place on a course and any conditions attached to that offer will be communicated to you through UCAS, or for non-UCAS applications, by a letter from the University. All offers are made on the understanding that the information you have supplied is complete and correct, and that you undertake to observe the rules and regulations of the University.

............................................. Find out more Email: admissions@chi.ac.uk Tel: +44 (0)1243 812146 International Admissions, University of Chichester, Oaklands Park House, College Lane, Chichester, West Sussex, PO19 6PE, United Kingdom

How you can find us We look forward to welcoming you to the University of Chichester, be it for a visit, open day, or to begin your studies.

Central London Heathrow Airport M25 M3

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

Gatwick Airport Southampton Airport

Southampton

Bognor Regis Campus Our Bognor Regis Campus is easily accessible by both road and rail. If you are travelling to Bognor Regis via London, the trains run from Victoria station. It is sometimes necessary to change trains at Barnham station for Bognor Regis. Please check this before travelling. chi.ac.uk/info/googlemap.cfm

A286

M27 M27

A272 A29

A23

Chichester

A3(M)

A27

Portsmouth

Brighton

Bognor Regis

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

Edinburgh Glasgow

Belfast

............................................. Manchester

Find out more If you would like to visit us, please Email: international@chi.ac.uk

Liverpool Birmingham

Cardiff

London

Chichester Southampton Portsmouth

Dover Calais

Brighton

Bognor Regis

Cherbourg

Le Havre Paris

Brussels

How you can find us

Meet us at an Open Day or in your country Open Days are an excellent opportunity to see everything we have to offer. They are informal days that include guided tours of each campus and they provide an opportunity to meet tutors and students. If you are visiting the UK but unable to come to an Open Day, we can arrange to show you around. Visit our website for more information or email international@chi.ac.uk www.chi.ac.uk/opendays/index.cfm We also regularly visit other countries. Find out if we are in your country and arrange to meet us by going to: www.chi.ac.uk/international/index.cfm

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

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