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The University of Chichester is split over two campuses in the historic town of Chichester and the beach resort of Bognor Regis. Both campuses are centrally located with good transport links.
As a silver-rated institution by the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF), the University is recognised as delivering high quality teaching and learning for students. They actively embrace the unique qualities of every single student and offer a distinctive, community-based student experience.
In order to really experience the University, students will be able to choose from four Open Days throughout the year. This will allow them to tour the campuses, and talk one-to-one with teaching staff and current students from their potential course to get a sense of what it is like to live and study there.
There are 15 subject areas, each one responsible for a range of courses. These are:
The state of the art Engineering and Digital Technology Park on the Bognor Regis campus houses cutting-edge teaching labs with specialist equipment and apparatus to provide design-build-test experiences. Facilities include a large, double height engineering space; dedicated electronic, mechanics and fabrication laboratories; 3D printers and CAD technology.
The creative digital space includes a 250 square-metre, three story high sound stage – one of only three in the UK capable of holding a professional orchestra. The dedicated 75 square-metre green screen stage for motion capture and chroma work, plus Mac and PC editing and dubbing suites, recording studios and gaming labs provide a professional industry standard production environment for aspiring creative content makers.
WhatUni Student Choice Awards 2019
University of Chichester students on Whatuni say:
“LOVE IT! BEST DECISION OF MY LIFE. It’s a wonderful place to study and socialize. With great teachers, lessons and friends, I could not imagine a better place to study for me personally.”
“My experience is very good, as somebody who didn’t want to go to university and get in debt, the degree apprenticeship has offered me a debt free degree with a lot of work experience too.”
“I’m absolutely loving it – my course is great and I’ve met the best people. I’m happy with my accommodation and it’s just a short walk away from the city centre. I love the karaoke nights because they’re so chilled but they’re also a laugh, and I feel very safe on campus at night.”
Students speak highly of the careers support offered to them through the university’s Career Consultants, with many courses offering work placements. In 2018 96.5% of graduates were in employment within six months of graduation. Support is given to individuals to help hone practical skills, build connections and develop a professional mind-set. The University has extensive and collaborative links with multiple industry sectors, giving graduating students an ideal opportunity to forge and/or enhance a successful career in their chosen field.
University of Chichester students on Whatuni say:
“The careers hub is an amazing way to find part-time work and placements suitable to what you are looking for. It is very easy to use and if struggling there is so much support surrounding careers which you can book and have meetings about.”
“There is a dedicated careers officer who sources placements for all interested students. Staff also share resources to engage with to make you more attractable to employers.”
“I get emails weekly about job opportunities as well as those for volunteering and work experience. As well as this leaders on my course alert us of opportunities that are course specific such as workshops which can help us to gain experience and improve our job prospects for the future.”
The approach to learning is one that inspires and motivates, helping students to build resilience, boost their confidence and allow them to express their natural flair and abilities. The courses provide a practical-based, hands-on experience, helping to nurture transferable and vocational skills.
Students were full of praise for their lectures and lecturers. They said the lecturers were knowledgeable, passionate and taught lessons well and in an engaging way. They also applaud lecturers for being helpful both during and outside lectures, one-to-one support and commitment.
University of Chichester students on Whatuni say:
“I loved how I was a student to my course. I wasn’t a statistic, I was a valued person. The creativity of the modules and assessments was fantastic. Making change happen was by far the best module to complete. Theory was often tiring especially as a dyslexic.”
“Classes are small and taught in rooms rather than lecture theatres. Tutors get to know the students and vice versa.”
“My course is taught by tutors who actually have real life business experience so are able to back learning up with real life examples.”
The SU works closely with the University to build one of the best student communities in the UK. This relationship ensures students are put at the heart of everything. Their main objective is for their committee members to represent all students and their views to the university, as well as on local, national and international level.
The SU values are:
Friendly – Enthusiastic – Democratic – Supportive – Approachable – Open-Minded
The Students’ Union runs a number of social events throughout the year, such as the Summer Ball hosting over 2,500 students with a silent disco, karaoke, live music, and comedy, quizzes, games nights and RAG Race, a charity fundraiser.
There are a wealth of sports and societies to join, from football, rugby and adventure sports clubs, to film, LGBT+, arts and creative writing or even Harry Potter societies. With over 40 to choose from, there is something for everyone and a chance to meet like-minded people.
Students are complimentary about the SU team, in particular for how supportive and inclusive they are.
University of Chichester students on Whatuni say:
“AMAZING. So many opportunities on a daily basis. There is a high mixture of events which can cater for everybody.”
“I believe our students’ union is a very intimate place in the sense of being a lot smaller than other universities however I also believe this is a positive to Chichester. The students’ union is a place to go not only for nightlight but during the day too when anyone is always welcome.”
“Our student union is great. I personally don’t go to the big nights out as I have social anxiety but they do a nice mix of big nights, quieter nights and activities. It’s great and I go to the pub quiz every week.”
The University of Chichester offers many different types of accommodation to suit a range of needs. All of the University accommodation is professionally managed, secure and supported by an experienced accommodation team on a 24/7 basis.
With options of on or off campus, either catered or self-catered halls, all are well-equipped with high speed wired and Wifi internet access, heating and electricity included in the rent. Prices start from £136 per week for an average 40 week contact.
For those looking to rent from a private landlord, the University has a registered landlord scheme where all properties must be accredited through the local authority Accreditation Scheme. The scheme ensures the housing has been inspected by the University and Environmental Health Officers and meet all health and safety requirements.
University of Chichester students on Whatuni say:
“Our accommodation is cosy with good storage and en-suite showers and toilets. The kitchen is really big and has a lot of storage. It’s so close to everything on campus and is a great place to live.”
“My accommodation is so convenient and in a perfect area close to uni and essentials like shops. The house is great and I have really enjoyed living here, the area is beautiful and peaceful with access to parks and green spaces.”
“I live in uni accommodation and it’s lovely. There are always people on hand if you have a problem and everyone is really friendly.”
The University’s subject specific facilities were praised by students for their quality and range.
The £35 million Engineering and Digital Technology Park on the Bognor Regis campus offers dedicated training to aspiring STEM students.
The University also has specialised physiology labs, biomechanics labs and a sports therapy teaching clinic and rehab room for sports science programmes. Additionally, there is a gym, astro, rugby pitch, football pitches, J-track and sports dome for a multitude of sports.
The modern library and IT services are located on each campus and have Wi-Fi, open access workstations, printing facilities, individual study rooms and group working spaces. The collection houses over 260,000 volumes in total as well as over 500,000 e-books, 4,500 e-journals and 100,000 streamed media clips. The library is open 24 hours a day for the peak weeks of each semester and has extended hours during reading weeks and Easter holidays.
The Creative and Digital Technologies department has industry-standard digital video-editing facilities, multimedia production and publishing software. It also has Mac/PC-based video editing suites and professional recording studios.
The ShowRoom theatre is a multi-purpose lecture and performance studio with the latest sound and lighting systems. Dance students also use this for performances as well as a number of other studio spaces.
University of Chichester students on Whatuni say:
“The university facilities are very good. A mix of modern facilities and heritage like old building. The university is a safe place to be and the surroundings are very nice.”
“Great facilities, amazing library and wonderful teaching spaces.”
“The universities facilities are very good providing all that is needed by all courses, for example within sports therapy we are provided with teaching clinic rooms, as well as a professional laid out clinic which backs onto a rehab room. All the facilities are nearly always free to book out of utilise in order to aid our education.”
Both campuses are based in their respective city/town centres, each with a vibrant and close-knit community offering a variety of restaurants, high street and independent shops and bars. Chichester is an historic cathedral city, while Bognor Regis is a lively seaside resort, both boasting the most hours of sunshine in the UK. 95% of full time students have some form of part-time work in the area. For those who enjoy getting outdoors, both campuses are on the doorstep of the South Downs National Park which offer breath-taking views and natural beauty.
Each location is a hub of creative arts and inspiration, both with prominent theatres, especially the Chichester Festival Theatre which houses many performances that go on to become West End hits. Modern art also features highly with extensive collections of art and sculpture on display, including Pallant House described as one of the best in the country.
The University runs a bus service between the campuses and a safety bus is available during the evenings from the student bars, which students applauded them for in their reviews.
University of Chichester students on Whatuni say:
“A quieter city life, not far from Portsmouth if clubbing really is your thing, but a lovely city. More of a town feel so doesn’t feel too far from home.”
“City life is nice and calm. The town is great with a wide range of shops and restaurants.”
“Chichester is very nice for everything you need and to enjoy social life. Bognor Regis is a nice seaside location with things to do also. It’s also very easy to get to other places such as Southampton, Worthing and Brighton.”
There are more than 27 sports clubs and 40 societies to get involved with at Chichester. All clubs and societies are run by students and all members have the opportunity to gain a role on the committee of their respective clubs and societies. All societies are given a star rating based on their levels of activity, from gold (excellent) to bronze (dormant) and encompass a wide-ranging selection from fine art, aerial circus, Korean society and the Afro Caribbean society.
Students praised certain societies for their commitment and activities, with sporting societies in particular getting regular mentions. The sports teams offer recreational and competitive teams for all students to be able to join.
At the end of each academic year there are the SU Awards and Sports Awards that allow clubs and societies to nominate their peers for a variety of different awards to get recognition.
University of Chichester students on Whatuni say:
“Although I personally haven’t joined a society, anyone I know that has says it’s their favourite nights of the week, from the actual clubs themselves to the socials, everyone is always so friendly.”
“Very good. I am part of two and enjoy them very much. They’ve been very welcoming and suit a wide range of abilities.”
“They are really fun and engaging, always includes everyone of your ability and support you no matter what.”
The University of Chichester understands the commitment and personal resolve required to obtain a degree. There is a team of high qualified student support specialists on hand to help students navigate through the complexities and demands when studying, providing a confidential and non-judgemental space to discuss individual needs.
The friendly Support and Information Zone (SIZ) is the one stop shop for any student question or concern. There is a range of support for students with disabilities, continuing health conditions, autistic spectrum conditions, mental health conditions and specific learning difficulties, including dyslexia, dyspraxia and dysgraphia. Advisors can refer students to the Student Health team, which includes two registered nurses, a Mental Health Advisor and Counselling service. There is also a student money advisor to help with student finance, budgeting and bursary information.
The University is consistently praised by students for their support and has a high retention rate.
University of Chichester students on Whatuni say:
“The support is great. We have a selection of people to go to if there is a problem. There is a year tutor, a nominated personal tutor and module tutors. I have found them all very approachable. The admin office is also brilliant. Because I have been out of education for a while I decided to take up extra training sessions in IT and academic skills such as referencing.”
“The personal support offered by the uni is amazing, a few weeks after starting uni I received an email asking me to fill out a survey to ask how I was doing. After having said I was feeling quite homesick I got a call the next day asking if I would like to talk to any of the counselling staff about it, this uni really does care about the student, I cannot praise the lecturers and staff enough for that.”
“They are both positive, there is great feedback from lecturers and academic advisors to get the best out of your degree. There is great support for people who are disabled, mental health, on site nurses, careers, support in LGTBQ & black & ethnicity & international students.”
UK Students Per Year: £9,250
International Students Per Year: from £13,000
The University has a Student Money Advice Service to help support and offer advice on any financial challenges.
As a centre of excellence for Sport, the University also offers a Gifted Athlete Support Programme (GASP) for those students who compete nationally or internationally. This provides both scientific and financial support to athletes to balance their academic life with their sport.
The University’s strengths lie in their teaching quality, student satisfaction and international research. They have been ranked as the 4th best university for courses and lecturers in the WhatUni Student Choice Awards 2019.
They have also been voted the best university of the year coming 14th out of 131 institutions, above Oxford and Cambridge.
Creative and Digital Technologies: Students have access to Bafta and Oscar award winning lecturers that have real life knowledge of the technical and creative challenges faced. The tutors in Visual Effects and Animation have extensive experience working in the innovative field on Hollywood movies such as Interstellar, Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince and the Amazing Spiderman. Equally, the popular eSports programme offers insight and opportunities into this fast paced and competitive industry.
Education: The University has a steeped history in educating inquisitive minds, from when it started as a training college in 1839. As one of the first institutions to train female teachers, there is a continued drive to champion female leaders to create a gender-balanced world. School placements are offered to provide practical-based learning and the teaching courses are qualified teacher status or QTS recommended, enabling students to take up teaching upon graduation.
Humanities: Chichester has a unique cultural environment where humanities theory meets the real world of application. The degrees on offer are taught by internationally recognized research scholars who frequently interact and debate the impact of their specialist fields on television and radio. This everyday life experience is used to help students develop their own transferable and vocational skills for future employment.
Music and Musical Theatre: The music programme is one of the largest and most diverse in the UK. Students are ideally placed on the south coast with access to the Chichester Festival Theatre and Alexandra Theatre, both providing opportunities to take part in musical and orchestral productions. The University has modern facilities with well-equipped practice rooms, grand pianos supplied by Steinway & Sons, concert organs and a 130 square-metre stage complete with orchestra pit.
Psychology and Counselling: The courses are accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS) and the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), so students can be sure they are receiving a high standard of training. Tutors work with individuals on projects that contribute to the wider community through research and professional practice. There is an active research culture amongst staff and students across different laboratories, sub disciplines include Cognitive and Ageing Dementia, Child and Adolescent Socio-Emotional Development and Functional Behavioural Science.
Sport: The Tudor Hale Centre for Sport on the Chichester campus is a major flagship facility designed for sporting performance, research and recreation for students, staff and the community. Over 40 teams have entered into the British Universities & College Sport (BUCS), demonstrating the world class sporting expertise that is fostered. The University became an FA Centre of Excellence for Women’s Football in 2017 and has nurtured Olympic success in the sailing arena.
Entry requirements vary for different courses. To find out more, check the University website for more information under each of the individual subject areas.
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