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Sort:Latest reviewsVery good uni, can’t fault it. Helped with all my accessibility needs
I love this uni. It’s great! What I love so much about it is how close your course is. With each year consisting of very few students you really become a family whereas, other universities you rarely even speak to people on the same course as you! The student life is good but it can be a bit dull due to the lack of student based businesses in Chichester and Bognor meaning that for anything ‘trendy’ you are expected to travel to Portsmouth or the surrounding areas. What I don’t love is the accommodation. The uni has two main off-site accomodations in Chichester and both are not nice places to live. Whilst Fishbourne has better facilities, it is a cold, dire place to live. Stockbridge on the other hand has stained carpets, showers in which you press a button for 30s of water at a time, and tiny kitchens. I am particularly disappointed in the accommodation manager, when I reported a flatmate for aggressive and threatening behaviour and asked not to be identified, he promptly told the flatmate about what I had said. This issue desperately needs to be sorted out. Overall, particularly in the Conservatoire, the uni has been dealing with some big budget cuts causing certain courses to become essentially obsolete and just made to keep funding up. This is really disappointing as it means students are being admitted to a course that wont utilise their talents therefore not preparing them for the industry that they are desperate to enter.
I really enjoy studying at the University of Chichester. The lecturers are supportive and approachable, which makes it easier to ask questions and feel confident in your learning. The campus has a friendly atmosphere and it’s quite easy to meet people through societies and different activities. The facilities and study spaces are good overall, and there are helpful support services if students need academic or wellbeing support. One thing that could be improved is communication about timetables and assignments, as it can sometimes feel a bit unclear or last minute. It would also be helpful to have more study spaces available during busy periods. Overall, it’s a welcoming university with great staff and a positive learning environment.
The Course is well presented and laid out. The lecturers are friendly and are always willing to help if you have a problem. The Tech is modern and speedy which is good. I’m excited to try out their course specific-tech which is stuff like the Motion-Capture studios and VR Headsets. Away from the course in the social side, the Students are generally very friendly and welcoming from all year groups even if you are a fresher. The Facilities are modern where my classroom is, a little more dated in other buildings. They are generally well maintained though on both campuses. There’s plenty to do in Bognor, we have found our little “local” pub which has offered good nights out and events with friends. Although it is a little bland on the Nights Out in Bognor, but there’s loads to do in Chichester, with many Clubs and Bars to explore if your a bit of a party goer, and the free University bus helps everyone get around between Campuses and Accommodation easily and efficiently. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Positives: There is a "close nit" and collective feeling at this uni. Since classes are fairly small and Chichester itself is a fairly small city, you get to know the area very well even after a few walks around the city and campuses. (The local charity and book shops are very nice, please do check them out!) If you enjoy a small town vibe where you can have charming hangouts with a few of your friends at the local bakery/coffee shop and you don't mind frequenting the same shop every week, then I would definitely recommend this uni for you. The resources for student help and support are easy to book and most needs are accounted for such as exploring counselling and neurodivergency. Moving to the university was very seamless and I integrated well into my accommodation (Stockbridge). Negatives: If you enjoy exploring a large busy city with giant buildings and that "metropolitan life", then Chichester is likely not the place for you. If you don't like commuting to your nearest shop or maybe not having access to specific amenities, then maybe do some research and have a stroll through the city on google maps.
Best: Student Support, Teaching. Worst: Lack of events, expensive area.
18-24 years
People can be rude and sometimes struggle to get on with someone, or as someone who doesn't drink struggle to fit in. I love the student support network because they're so helpful and I have a mentor and DLA.
The location of the uni is amazing; it's a whole community, and there are so many useful resources around the uni to help. To improve, I'd say maybe better communication between services around the uni (e.g., course leaders, admissions, student support, etc.), as I have experienced a few issues with little to no communication causing delays and misunderstandings with certain things.
Best: Supportive lecturers and useful clinical placements that helped build my confidence and practical nursing skills. Worst: Heavy workload and sometimes unclear communication about assignments and placements. Better organisation and clearer guidance would improve the experience
Lovely close knit campus! Can’t get lost! Lovely SIZ team. Kind and helpful lecturers. Beach just a short bus ride away.
Many of the staff aren’t helpful
Best aspect is the campus! So cosy and easy to navigate, with beautiful buildings that just get you in the mood to study. I think there should be more reasons to interact with students on different courses. E.g, pairing art and creative writing students to create a story using visuals - e.g a children's book.
It’s really good i enjoy it here. it’s blissful as it’s quiet compared to city life and just very relaxing
18-24 years
First gen student
There are a various amount of societies at the university which are fun and you have the opportunity to make your own societies tok if you feel that one is missing however I wish there were more nights at the club that are new, for example a emo night or fun themed nights that aren’t on a Wednesday, or even a silent disco.
Best is the facilities and standard of teaching Worst is the the SU management of things and some of the people can be nasty
It’s such a great place to study because it really feels like every person regardless of who they are is valued and respected 100%, your not a number but a face a human person , your lectures know you and want the best for you, the staff is super willing to help and the campus is super pritty and inviting . Even if you are not a big party person you will find your group of people , no need to drink there are plenty of other activities to do
Best aspects have been the lessons and loving what I'm learning so much. The main thing I think needs to be improved is the buses. My lessons take place across both campuses and because of the unreliability of the buses, I either get there stupidly early or really late simply because the bus is 40 minutes delayed.
Student support, whilst well advertised, is mainly advertised by posters or spam collective emails. It would be nice for academic advisors to sponsor the support and help and offer options, as well as maybe a more decorated social media presence surrounding support. The Student Union too, is well advertised and has events which cater to those who predominantly drink. I reckon the implementation of a social club ,perse, avoiding alcohol, and more activities or taster days introducing students to new and exciting skills could be beneficial to overall mental health and wellbeing for a vast majority of the student body. In addition, I think communication could be better. A lot of assessments, criteria and procedures seem to be in a grey area. And that’s at no fault of the lecturers, a large amount of it is because the wording of briefs can be ambiguous or interpreted in a misleading light. But for the most part Chichester is an amazing university to be a part of. The student body is thriving, social life is incredible and it’s a treat to study here. I wouldn’t have chosen anywhere else. Of course there are areas for improvement, but that’s a matter of opinion over fact.
I like the location of chichester and all the people here are friendly. I enjoy my course and the people on my course and my teachers! however i think WSIHE should be free for all students of at least cheaper than it is. If not we should get a free drink like a VK.
4.3
I love the uni and the facilities around it
I like the structure of the course and the blend of learning
i love my halls and have requested to live there next year too