International Prospectus 2013-14

www.chi.ac.uk/international-students 2 Your life with us 5 How to find us 42

Studying at 16

Courses and fees 22

2 Contents

• Your life with us 5 • Experience Chichester 6 • Explore Chichester 9 • Explore 12 ......

• Studying at Chichester 16 • Entry requirements 18 • English Language requirements 19 • English Language and Preparation Programmes 20 • MPhil and PhD Research Preparation Programme 21 • Undergraduate and Postgraduate courses 22 • Preparing for your future career 25 ......

• Life and support at Chichester 26 • Accommodation 29 • Socialising and making friends 32 • Cost of living and studying 34 • Working while studying 35 • International alumni 36 ...... Accommodation • Joining us 38 29 • Arrival and orientation 40 • How you can find us 42 • Get in touch 43

Entry requirements 18

3 “Having completed my first year I can honestly say that going to the University of Chichester was one of the best decisions of my life. The tutors here enjoy their work and are always ready to help their students so it’s great to spend time in lectures.

I’ve met a lot of interesting people. I am aware that if I stayed in my country it would be impossible to have an experience like this. It is wonderful to spend time with people from different backgrounds and cultures.

I am very happy to be here and proud of myself that I decided to study at the University of Chichester.”

Daria Artyszuk, from Poland, studying BA (Hons) Business Studies and International English Studies.

4 Your life with us

Welcome to the If you’re reading this, you’re already thinking about which university is Key facts University of Chichester, right for you. Students choose one of the UK’s leading Chichester because of our teaching • The University of Chichester is reputation, the range of high-quality in a superb location, on the modern universities. courses we offer, and the support south coast of the UK, 90 we provide our students in a minutes by train from London. friendly, safe environment, all in a superb location on the south coast • We teach in tutor-led groups of the UK. We’re ranked in the top of 10-25 students. 15 of all universities in the UK for our excellence in teaching and 5th • Chichester is ranked second to for student satisfaction (The Sunday Oxford and joint with Cambridge Times University Guide, 2012). for the personal relationships that students have with staff. At Chichester you won’t feel like just one of the crowd. We teach • We’re ranked in the top 15 in small groups of 10-25 students, of all UK universities for our and you’ll develop a close working excellence in teaching and relationship with your tutors and have high levels of student fellow students. This unique style of success and satisfaction. learning means we have high rates of student satisfaction and success.

The University of Chichester leaves a lasting impression and we hope that you’ll be able to experience for yourself all it has to offer. We are always happy to talk to you about studying at Chichester and we have friendly staff who can help you with every step.

If you can’t find the answers to your questions in this prospectus, please contact us at [email protected].

5 Experience Chichester

Chichester has a strong There are many good reasons to As a Chichester graduate you’ll have study at Chichester. One of the gained expert knowledge in your community and friendly most important is our approach subject area and you’ll know how to atmosphere so you to teaching and learning. present your ideas and arguments - just the blend of skills employers won’t be lost in the Most of our courses are taught in look for in graduates. crowd. small groups of between 10 to 25 students. This means you’ll have More than 90% of our students are much more time with tutors from the UK, so as an international compared to other universities student you’ll have one of the best in the UK. study opportunities to get to know ‘home’ students as well as meeting Teaching in small groups will give others from many different you more time to ask questions backgrounds and countries. and discuss your work with tutors and students. You’ll naturally To enjoy our unique approach you’ll develop your communication and need to have a positive attitude and presentation skills as you develop be willing to participate in our your core academic knowledge. dynamic learning environment. The benefits you’ll gain will be significant and highly valued by employers.

International students studying at Chichester European Union East Asia Africa South East Asia Middle East North America Oceania South Asia

6 A personal approach Excellent teaching and research

• We’re rated in the top three • We’ve been teaching higher universities in the country, second education since 1839 and only to Oxford and joint with Chichester is ranked 15th out Cambridge for ‘good personal of all UK universities for relationship with teaching staff’. ‘excellence in teaching’. The Sunday Times University The Times Good University Guide 2012. Guide 2012.

• We’re ranked in the top four • In the most recent research audit, “I have had an amazing two years at universities in the country, behind almost 75% of the University’s the University of Chichester. Being an Oxford, Cambridge and St research was rated as world- international student can have its Andrews for ‘helpful and leading, internationally excellent challenges, but all the tutors, student interested staff’. or internationally recognised. support and administration teams are The Times Higher Education Research Assessment Exercise all very helpful and are always there Student Experience Survey 2012. (RAE) 2008. to answer all my questions.

I love the fact that at Chichester there Satisfied students Successful students are small group sizes because I get more individual help from each tutor. • We achieve some of the highest • Employment prospects - most I have gained so much from being student satisfaction rates and are courses have work placement here and couldn’t ask for anything ranked 5th out of all universities opportunities and 90% of better.” in the UK. Chichester graduates are in jobs The Sunday Times University or further study six months Kimberly Chow, from Malaysia, Guide 2012. after graduating. studying BA (Hons) Marketing and Higher Education Statistics Event Management. Agency (HESA) 2011.

• Students succeed and fulfil their potential in a supportive environment – we’re ranked 4th in the UK for ‘highest student completion rates’. Times Good University Guide 2012 and Independent Complete University Guide 2012.

7 Main: University House, Bishop Otter Campus. Left: The centre of Chichester.

8 Explore Chichester

Chichester is a beautiful, The city of Chichester has a wide This campus is where you’ll be variety of restaurants, cafés, bars learning if you are studying one of historic city in the and entertainment venues. our arts, humanities, social science county of West Shopping in Chichester is a pleasant or sport programmes and is only experience. There is an array of high 20 minutes by bus to our other on the south coast street, designer and boutique shops, campus in Bognor Regis. of England. plus a variety of markets throughout the year. Close by you’ll find larger cities to visit and London is only 90 minutes away.

Beyond Chichester you’ll find many interesting historic sites to explore on foot, by bicycle or by car. The surrounding area offers the perfect combination of countryside, coast, bustling cities and traditional English villages.

The South Downs National Park is close by so there are plenty of outdoor activities on offer, from “I found living in Chichester really walking and horse riding to enjoyable, there is always plenty to exploring cycle routes, while the do. You can go bowling, to the park or coastline provides sailing, water to the cinema. The town centre has sports and relaxing beaches. lots of shops and restaurants and a lovely cathedral. There are also Our Bishop Otter campus different trips too, which the university at Chichester organises for international students to Bishop Otter campus dates back go on. I often go to London because I to 1839 and is surrounded by have family there and it’s easy, just extensive parkland, playing fields, an hour and 40 minutes on the and well-maintained grounds. train.”

Chichester has recently invested in Tosin Ajiborisha from Nigeria, new learning resource and sports studying BA (Hons) Business & facilities and here you’ll also find Management. on-site accommodation, a theatre, restaurant, café, an award-winning bar and student shop.

9 Main: Goodwood race course. Above: Festival of Speed, Goodwood. Right: The acclaimed Chichester Festival Theatre.

10 The famous Goodwood Estate near Chichester has festivals celebrating world-class motor racing, horse racing, aviation and live music. Goodwood is set high on the Sussex Downs and is famous for being ‘the most beautifulThe famous racecourse Goodwood in the Estate world’. near TheChichester Goodwood has festivals racing celebratingevents are theworld-class highlight motor of the racing, British horse summer sportingracing, aviation and social and livecalendar, music. and moreGoodwood than 100,000 is set high people on the flock Sussex fromDowns around and is thefamous world for to being enjoy ‘the themost chic, beautiful relaxed racecourse and stylish in the atmosphere,world’. The Goodwood spot celebrities racing and seeevents top are racing the highlightstars. of the British summer sporting and social Thecalendar, acclaimed and more Chichester than 100,000 Festival Theatrepeople flock is one from of the around UK’s theflagship world theatresto enjoy thewith chic, a range relaxed of dazzlingand stylish productionsatmosphere, throughoutspot celebrities the andyear. Yousee top can racing see an stars. amazing variety of British and international performancesThe acclaimed withChichester leading Festival actors andTheatre directors. is one Manyof the internationally UK’s flagship acclaimedtheatres with shows a range were of first dazzling performedproductions at throughout Chichester, the before year. goingYou can to seethe anWest amazing End ofvariety London orof BritishBroadway and internationalin New York. performances with leading actors .and . . . .directors...... Many...... internationally ...... Findacclaimed out moreshows were first Toperformed find out at moreChichester, about beforeChichester andgoing the to surroundingthe West End area of Londonvisit: •or www.visitchichester.orgBroadway in New York. • www.goodwood.co.uk •. . . www.cft.org.uk ...... Find out more To find out more about Chichester and the surrounding area visit: • www.visitchichester.org • www.goodwood.co.uk • www.cft.org.uk

11 Explore Bognor Regis

Bognor Regis is a Royal Bognor Regis claims to have the most hours of sunshine of any place Did you know? town next to the sea, in the United Kingdom and is a The Dome was originally built famed for its beach and popular destination for sun-seekers. as a royal seaside palace for King George III, but now houses known as the ‘sunshine You’ll find traditional seaside cafes, our business school. capital’ of the UK. plenty of beachside attractions, an historic park and gardens, as well as a choice of high street shops, bars, Our modern Bognor Regis Campus restaurants and nightclubs. In has a brand new Learning Resource summer there are music and Centre (opened in 2012) with arts festivals. modern facilities and well-equipped teaching and study rooms. The campus is a short walk from the seaside, and during term time Wi-fi access across the campus you can often see students allows you to easily connect to peacefully making the most of the the internet or to your online fresh sea air by studying on the learning account. beach with their books or just relaxing with friends. Secure and comfortable accommodation is right on the Our Bognor Regis Campus campus, just a few minutes walk The Bognor Regis Campus is where from class. you’ll be learning if you are studying one of our business courses, English The MII Bar is a very popular language, musical theatre or place with students. A number education programmes. of different social events happen here throughout the week including A central feature on the campus is karaoke, quiz nights and live music. the prominent 18th-century building There is also a coffee shop and known as The Dome which houses cafeteria, so everything you need our business school. Eight million is right on the campus. pounds has been invested to upgrade the building into a vibrant business and research centre with ultra-modern, high-specification education and business facilities.

12 Main: Bognor Regis seafront. Left: The Dome, home of the Business School, Bognor Regis campus. Left middle and far left: Learning Resource Centre, Bognor Regis campus.

13 Main: Arundel Castle, . Left: Baron’s Hall, Arundel Castle. Far left: Hotham Park boating lake, Bognor Regis.

14 A short train ride from Bognor Regis brings you to the picturesque and historic town of Arundel, which boasts some of the UK’s oldest and most beautiful architecture. Here you can explore one of the finest castles in Britain and learn about English history.

Opposite the Bognor Regis campus is Hotham Park, where Sir Richard Hotham, the creator of Bognor, built his house in 1792. The surrounding grounds are open to the public all year round and include a new boating lake, mediterranean and tropical gardens, miniature railway, putting green and crazy golf, so it's a delightful place to sit and read or take a break from studying.

...... Find out more To find out more about Bognor Regis and the surrounding area visit: • www.sussexbythesea.co.uk • www.arundelcastle.org

15 Studying at Chichester

We offer a range of Undergraduate programmes Undergraduate International The table on pages 22-23 Exchange opportunities programmes in the arts, gives an overview of our full-time The University of Chichester has business, education, undergraduate courses and strong and established international shows our typical A-level entry exchanges with educational humanities, social requirements but we also accept a institutions and organisations all over sciences and sport. variety of internationally-recognised the world. Exchanges last from qualifications. Some subjects require three months to one academic year. maths and /or science at GCSE or equivalent level, and some subjects Chichester students have taken may require specific A-level up exchange opportunities in equivalent grades in certain subjects. Belgium, Canada, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Norway, Postgraduate programmes Portugal, Romania, Sweden, Turkey The table on page 23 gives an and the USA. overview of our postgraduate programmes. Generally, a good Study Abroad opportunities honours degree or equivalent is We have recently launched a Study required and some subjects may be Abroad programme for students looking for relevant experience in a who want to study part of their particular field. course at the University of Chichester. Visit our website for Professional programmes more details. We offer professional programmes in teaching or social work, which are ...... designed for training professionals to Find out more work in the UK. They have specific • Email: [email protected] entry requirements which assess • www.chi.ac.uk/international- students for the practical, work- students/exchanges based element of the course. Some work experience in the UK is often required before interview. If you have further questions about these programmes or the entry requirements, please contact the admissions team.

...... Find out more • Email: [email protected] • Tel: +44 (0)1243 816002 • www.chi.ac.uk/international- students

16 “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.”

Vanya Popov from Bulgaria, studying Tourism Management with International English studies.

17 Entry requirements

We are looking for Entry requirements vary from Undergraduate programmes programme to programme. We accept a wide range of bright, motivated Some require an interview, and internationally recognised students who are willing some require a specific subject qualifications. As a general guide, qualification. Specific entry most of our undergraduate to play an active role in requirements are listed on programmes accept one of our interactive and small our website. the following:

group learning approach. If you are not sure if your • A recognised and relevant qualifications meet our foundation course (minimum pass requirements, please get in touch mark for a UK-based foundation and ask, we’re always happy to programme is usually 55%). advise you. • High School Diploma (to age 18) equivalent to 3 A Level passes at BCC/CCC. • An International Baccalaureate (30 points). • BTEC National Diploma (MMM-DMM).

Postgraduate programmes As a general guide, for postgraduate study you’ll need to hold the equivalent of a good honours degree (2.1 or above) from a recognised university.

We also accept applications from students who have completed a ‘top- up’ degree at a UK university. If you hold a UK degree you don’t need to provide an IELTS or other test certificate.

We also accept HND level qualifications if you have: • relevant and substantial professional work experience and /or professional qualifications; • completed a recognised pre- masters or graduate diploma in a relevant subject.

18 English language requirements

If English is not your first We accept the following Secure For more information on our entry English Language Tests: requirements please contact the language, you will need • IELTS admissions team or visit our website to demonstrate that • TOEFL for information specific to your • Pearson English Test country’s education system. your English language • Cambridge level is sufficient to study ...... If you’re already in the UK you can Find out more in the UK. take the University of Chichester Admissions team English Language Test. Please • Email: [email protected] contact us to book a test. • Tel: +44 (0)1243 816002

For direct entry to one of our degree programmes you will need to have achieved the following IELTS level (or equivalent):

• IELTS 5.5 for joint honours undergraduate degrees with International English Studies (IES). • IELTS 6.0 for single honours undergraduate degrees . • IELTS 6.0 for MSc in International Business, Finance, Marketing with Business English Seminar course. • IELTS 6.5 for direct entry to MSc and MA courses. “If you have a problem with your If you don’t yet meet our minimum English you can always email your language requirement, you can join work to tutors who will help you. the Pre-Sessional Language and They will point out mistakes and Study Skills Programme. See page advise you on how to do it better next 20 for details. time. I found it really useful and a good way to learn academic words. The University gives you a lot of support with language.”

Mateusz Wyrebski, from Poland, studying BA (Hons) Media Production and Media Studies.

19 English Language and preparation programmes

We run courses to Pre-Sessional Language and Study Skills Programme Key facts prepare you for studying Completing the Pre-Sessional Pre-Sessional Language and Study at undergraduate or English and Study Skills Programme Skills Programme will prepare you for the UK’s cultural • Start date: 5th August 2013. postgraduate level, and and academic environment. • Duration: 7 weeks. to support your English • End date: 19th September 2013. The Programme will improve your • IELTS (or equivalent) entry and academic skills. academic English language and study requirement: 5.0 for skills, such as your comprehension, undergraduate first year entry. critical reading, note taking, • Cost: £ 1260 (£180 per week). academic writing and other key skills necessary to help you to be successful on your International English Studies (IES) degree programme. At Chichester you can start your undergraduate degree programme For our pre-sessional course, we with an IELTS of 5.5 (or equivalent) accept the following IELTS levels by opting to study a joint degree (or equivalent): (50% / 50%) with International • IELTS 5.0 for undergraduate English Studies. Over your first year first year entry for programmes your English will improve so you can, which combine with International if you wish, switch to a single English Studies. honours or major/minor • IELTS 5.5 for all other combination degree in your programmes, including second year. undergraduate second year entry. • IELTS 6.0 for masters entry. For example, you can study Accounting and Finance with IES Over the seven-week programme, in your first year. In Year 2 you you will improve your IELTS score can switch to a single honours in by at least 0.5. Accounting and Finance, study ...... Accounting and Finance as 75% Find out more of your degree (major/minor) or • Email: [email protected] continue on a joint programme. • www.chi.ac.uk/international- students/courses/applied- By studying a joint degree with IES, language-studies/pre-sessional- you can start your degree with programme an IELTS of 5.5, or equivalent and still complete your degree in just three years...... Find out more • Email: [email protected]; • www.chi.ac.uk/international- students/courses

20 MPhil and PhD research preparation programme

Our specialist MPhil and The Pre-PhD Programme can be Our main research interests are studied at the University of listed below. Please contact us if PhD Preparation Chichester or by distance learning your research area is not covered as Programme is designed over the internet utilising video we can investigate other possibilities: conferencing and other • Leadership and Management to prepare you to communication technologies. If you • Sport and Exercise Sciences undertake postgraduate choose to complete the programme • Psychology at Chichester you’ll also be offered • English and Creative Writing research at a UK additional English language classes. • History university. • Theology The Pre-PhD is tailored to suit your • Dance, Performing Arts and Music individual needs and your research • Education interest. The primary focus is to develop your research proposal. Key facts This approach will help you clearly MPhil and PhD Research define the key issues you wish Preparation Programme to investigate and your specific • You can start the Pre-Phd at approach to the problem any point. under investigation. • Duration is usually six months. • To be considered for the You’ll be assigned an individual programme you’ll need to have supervisor who will work with you successfully completed a Masters on a one-to-one basis over six level qualification, either in your tutorials. The appointed supervisor home country or in the UK. will be an experienced researcher • For fees please contact with expertise directly relevant to [email protected] your field of investigation.

On completion of the programme ...... you’ll have developed key research Find out more skills. You will also have improved • Email: [email protected]; your English language ability and will • www.chi.ac.uk/international- have developed the most important students/courses aspect of applying for a PhD programme in the UK – a clear and well thought out research proposal.

21 Undergraduate and postgraduate courses

Undergraduate study With A-Level English level required Fees** English?* requirements IELTS or equivalent (2012)

Accounting and Finance BA (Hons) Yes CCC 5.5 (with IES) or 6.0. £9,200 Adventure Education BA (Hons) No CCD 6.0 £10,500 Business Studies BA (Hons) Yes CCC 5.5 (with IES) or 6.0. £9,200 Dance BA (Hons) Yes Audition, BBC 5.5 (with IES) or 6.0. £10,500 Early Childhood Studies BA (Hons) No CCC 6.0 £9,200 English & Creative Writing BA (Hons) Yes BCC 5.5 (with IES) or 6.0. £9,200 English BA (Hons) Yes BCC 5.5 (with IES) or 6.0. £9,200 Event Management BA (Hons) Yes CCC 5.5 (with IES) or 6.0. £9,200 Fine Art BA (Hons) Yes Portfolio, BCD 5.5 (with IES) or 6.0. £10,500 History BA (Hons) Yes BCC 5.5 (with IES) or 6.0. £9,200 Human Resource Management BA (Hons) Yes CCC 5.5 (with IES) or 6.0. £9,200 Instrumental or Vocal Teaching BMus (Hons) Yes Audition, CCD 5.5 (with IES) or 6.0. £10,500 IT Management for Business BA (Hons) Yes CCC 5.5 (with IES) or 6.0. £9,200 Marketing BA (Hons) Yes CCC 5.5 (with IES) or 6.0. £9,200 Media Production BA (Hons) Yes BCC 6.0 £9,200 Media Studies BA (Hons) Yes BCC 6.0 £9,200 Music BA (Hons) Yes Audition, CCD 5.5 (with IES) or 6.0. £10,500 Music and Musical Theatre BA (Hons) Yes Audition, CCD 5.5 (with IES) or 6.0. £10,500 Musical Theatre BA (Hons) Yes Audition, CCD 5.5 (with IES) or 6.0. £10,500 Performing Arts BA (Hons) Yes Audition, BCC 6.0 £10,500 Physical Education and Sports Coaching No BCC 6.0 £10,500 BA (Hons) Psychology BSc (Hons) British Psychological No BBB 6.0 £10,500 Society Accredited Sport and Exercise Psychology BSc (Hons) No BCC 6.0 £10,500 British Psychological Society Accredited Sport and Exercise Science BSc (Hons) No BCC 6.0 £10,500 Sport and Fitness Management BA (Hons) No BCC 6.0 £10,500 Sport Coaching Science BSc (Hons) No BCC 6.0 £10,500 Sport Development BA (Hons) No BCC 6.0 £10,500 Sport Studies BA (Hons) No BCC 6.0 £10,500 Sports Therapy BSc (Hons) No BBB 6.0 £10,500 Theology and Religion BA (Hons) Yes CCC 5.5 (with IES) or 6.0. £9,200 Tourism Management BA (Hons) with work Yes CCC 5.5 (with IES) or 6.0. £9,200 placement opportunities

22 * Some subjects can be studied with International English Studies. See page 20 for more information. ** Note: These fees are for 2012 entry. Fees for 2013 will be slightly higher. Postgraduate study Typical requirements English level required Fees** IELTS or equivalent (2012)

Choral Studies MA Audition and 2:2 degree or 6.5 or 6.0 with £10,775 equivalent, or related experience pre-sessional Contemporary Dance - Postgraduate Audition and 2:2 degree or 6.5 or 6.0 with £10,775 Diploma equivalent, or related experience pre-sessional Contemporary Music Performance MA Audition and 2:2 degree or 6.5 or 6.0 with £10,775 equivalent, or related experience pre-sessional Creative Writing MA 2:2 degree or equivalent, or 6.5 or 6.0 with £9,450 related experience pre-sessional Fine Art MA Portfolio and 2:2 degree or 6.5 or 6.0 with £10,775 equivalent, or related experience pre-sessional International Business MSc 2:2 degree or equivalent, or 6.5 or 6.0 with Business £10,500 related experience English Seminar International Business and Finance MSc 2:2 degree or equivalent, or 6.5 or 6.0 with Business £10,500 related experience English Seminar International Business and 2:2 degree or equivalent, or 6.5 or 6.0 with Business £10,500 Marketing MSc related experience English Seminar Audition and 2:2 degree or 6.5 or 6.0 with £10,775 Music Performance MA equivalent, or related experience pre-sessional Performance (Theatre) (Theatre Audition and 2:2 degree or 6.5 or 6.0 with £10,775 Collectives) MA equivalent, or related experience pre-sessional Performance: Dance MA Audition and 2:2 degree or 6.5 or 6.0 with £10,775 equivalent, or related experience pre-sessional Psychology of Sport and Exercise MSc Interview and 2:1 degree or 6.5 or 6.0 with £10,775 equivalent, or related experience pre-sessional Sport and Exercise Biomechanics MSc Interview and 2:1 degree or 6.5 or 6.0 with £10,775 equivalent, or related experience pre-sessional Sport and Exercise Physiology MSc Interview and 2:1 degree or 6.5 or 6.0 with £10,775 equivalent, or related experience pre-sessional Sport and Exercise Psychology MSc Interview and 2:1 degree or 6.5 or 6.0 with £10,775 British Psychological Society Accredited equivalent, or related experience pre-sessional Sports Performance Analysis MSc Interview and 2:1 degree or 6.5 or 6.0 with £10,775 equivalent, or related experience pre-sessional TESOL MA 2:2 degree or equivalent, and 2 6.5 £8,050 years teaching experience

23 Staff profile Lyn has considerable experience in developing and teaching Enterprise and Entrepreneurship courses at undergraduate and postgraduate level and teaches students across all faculties who want to start a business while at the University or after graduation. Lyn brings her practical business experience to the academic setting and her courses have resulted in award-winning student start-up businesses. Lyn Batchelor, Senior Lecturer in Enterprise.

Find out more about Lyn’s teaching and experience by visiting www.chi.ac.uk/staff/ dr-lyn-batchelor

24 Preparing you for your future career

Our degree programmes Integrated work-based learning Professional work placement opportunities opportunities are designed to provide At Chichester, we blend academic Many of our courses provide you with the skills study with a practical, project-based professional work placement approach. This will provide you with opportunities. Work placements you’ll need in your both the knowledge and skills for last from 6 to 48 weeks. future career. your chosen career. The experience gained can be substantial. As well as tutor-led seminars and self-directed research into your Work placements are integrated chosen subject, you’ll be working into your degree qualification. with other students as part of a You’ll have regular contact with team to tackle specific problems and your tutor who will guide and offer solutions. This approach assess your performance. simulates a professional work environment and will equip you Undergraduate students take with the skills you’ll need for work placements in their third year. future employment. Masters level students can take work placements as part of their Career development final three or five-month The Chichester Careers, Job Shop dissertation project. and Volunteering Services will help with your career planning, job Focus on enterprise hunting, CV writing and interview Our business courses at the School technique. They will put you in of Enterprise Management and touch with local employers offering Leadership are designed to develop part-time work, or help find a your practical business skills and placement with a local charity. have skilled staff that focus on developing future entrepreneurs and business leaders.

Key fact Chichester graduates are highly sought after by employers and many employers visit the University to recruit our talented and ‘job ready’ graduates. Nine out of 10 graduates from Chichester are in employment or further study six months after graduating. Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) 2011.

25 Life and support at Chichester

Chichester is a leading Student support Practical support services Chichester offers a level of care • The Careers, Job Shop and UK university dedicated and support few other UK Volunteering Services will to providing the best universities can match. help you plan your career, job hunting, CV writing and possible experience Our aim is to make your time at interview technique and and support for our Chichester as positive as possible help find local work or and provide practical help and volunteering opportunities. students. personal advice from friendly staff • The Chaplaincy provides an open who are always ready to help. space for all students, regardless of religion or faith, to meet and We teach in small groups of 10 to talk, or work. 25 students and you’ll get to know • The Counselling Service provides your fellow students and tutors well. confidential help with personal We’re confident you’ll feel at home and emotional issues that might in our vibrant, academic community impact your academic work or life and find the right level of support to in general. thrive and succeed in your studies. • The Dyslexia and Disability Service provides a range of support to Student Support and Information students with disabilities. Zone (SIZ) • The Student Health Centre The Chichester Student Support provides free health and and Information Zone (SIZ) is the medical advice. first point of contact for many • IT and Technical Support provides University services. SIZ is open IT support and access to the weekdays 8.00am to 10.00pm and virtual learning environment weekends 10.00am to 7.00pm. (VLE), electronic resources as and equipment loans such The International Student as netbooks and specialist Advisory Service media equipment. The International Student Advisory Service offers specialist advice for Academic support services international students, including • All students have a personal help with your learning strategies tutor. They support your studies and with issues such as finance, fees, and will guide your academic visa regulations and your cultural development. adjustment to life in the UK.

26 • If English is not your first or main language you’ll automatically be enrolled in the International Academic and Language Support (IALS) package of free weekly workshops, individual tutorials and online support. This will help you plan, carry out and check your coursework and develop your academic skills, such as essay writing and presentations. It will also develop the language skills required for your course. IALS support runs alongside your regular programme of study and is entirely free of charge.

“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 from Czech Republic, studying Human Resource Management. 27 Halls of residence, Bishop Otter campus.

28 Accommodation

Finding somewhere to Living with other students is a fun • If you accept your place after and easy way to get to know other the 1st August we’ll do our live in a different people and an important part of best to provide University country can seem like a your Chichester experience. accommodation or we’ll help you find private accommodation challenging task. We’ll The University has a range of with one of our landlords. make every effort to comfortable, secure and modern accommodation to suit your needs...... ensure your stay with us The majority of our rooms are on- Find out more is as comfortable and campus with a small number a short Accommodation Office walk away. We also have private and • Chichester enjoyable as possible. home stay accommodation available. Tel: +44 (0)1243 812120 • Bognor Regis The vast majority of rooms are Tel: +44 (0)1243 816069 single occupancy and some have • Email: [email protected] private bathrooms. We have a small • www.chi.ac.uk/student- number of twin rooms available if life/accommodation you are looking for a cheaper option. We offer self-catered accommodation (where you’ll share a kitchen with three to seven other students), or you can choose one of our catered options which includes breakfast and dinner from Monday to Friday with brunch at weekends (you’ll also have access to a kitchen so you can prepare other meals).

How to apply for University accommodation “When I first got here I was in Halls You can apply for University and was a little nervous but as accommodation once you have everyone else was new too. Living accepted your offer and paid next door to each other I found your deposit. easy to make friends, we asked each other questions and discovered the • The application deadline is the University together. My advice to 1st August 2013. new students would be not to be • You can apply for accommodation nervous and just speak to people through the online applications and make friends!” portal between the end of May and the beginning of August. Ahmed Bucheeri, from United Please ensure we receive your Arab Emirates, studying application by 1st August to BA (Hons) Marketing. be guaranteed accommodation.

29 30 Accommodation costs

Prices are inclusive of insurance and utilities. Accommodation fees are payable in three instalments (September, January and the final payment in April).

Chichester Halls of Residence

On-campus (Bishop Otter Campus) Price per week

Single, en-suite facilities, catered £155.05 Single, shared facilities, catered £136.85 Single, en-suite facilities, self-catered £121.62 Single, shared facilities, self-catered £105.63 Single, shared facilities, self-catered £91.00 (Off-campus, 10 minutes walk to campus)

Off-campus (University-managed houses) Price per week

Single, shared facilities, self-catered £117.25 - £141.26 (a variety of housing, maximum 30 minutes walk from campus) Single, en-suite facilities, self-catered £128.00 (30-50 minutes walk to campus) Single, shared facilities, self-catered £128.80 (30-50 minutes walk to campus)

Bognor Regis Halls of Residence

On-campus (Bognor Regis Campus) Price per week

Single, en-suite facilities, catered £155.05 Single, shared facilities, catered £136.85 Twin, shared facilities, catered £116.41

31 Socialising and making friends

Socialising and making There’s a lot to enjoy about living in We run many different activities Chichester and the people you and fitness classes such as Zumba, friends during your meet will become lifelong friends. circuit training, yoga, pilates, tai chi, studies is an important judo, aerobics, cheerleading and You’ll have many opportunities to climbing so you’re sure to find part of a British meet people at events organised by something that interests you. You university education. the Students’ Union, when using the will also have access to the local sport and recreational facilities, or swimming pool and our on-campus when working, volunteering or sports facilities include: socialising outside the University. • Two multi-purpose gyms As a Chichester student you’ll be • Indoor and outdoor climbing walls able to join one of the many existing • Tennis courts student societies or set up your • Netball courts own if you have an interest or • Grass pitches hobby not already represented. • A full size floodlit artificial turf pitch

See the website for a list of societies Music at Chichester: www.chi.ac.uk/ The University of Chichester has student-life/life-campus/societies one of the biggest music departments of any university in the Sport UK and the Chichester Chamber Chichester is well known for sports Orchestra travels the world and there is plenty on offer if you performing concerts. They have want to participate, whatever your recently performed in the United level. You can join one of the many States and Switzerland. University sports teams that represent the University at national If you play a musical instrument or competitions, or just join for leisure sing you’ll be welcomed into one of and relaxation. our music societies or you may like to take music lessons offered by our Our sports hall is used for students. As well as concerts from basketball, netball, trampolining, the Chamber Orchestra, you can badminton, volleyball, cricket, also enjoy the frequent soccer, table tennis, hockey and performances from the Choir, Jazz ultimate frisbee. Band, or the Pops Orchestra, who play orchestral rock and pop. There’s a fitness suite and strength conditioning room and we have There’s always some kind of music a number of qualified fitness you can participate in or listen to. instructors and personal trainers to offer advice. To find out more visit our website: www.chi.ac.uk/music/ performance-programme

32 “The university makes it so easy to meet people. With all the social gatherings and different events, it takes your social life to the next level. There is so much available, all sorts of activities. At the start of the academic year, you can sign up for any of the groups you might be interested in, and join the societies. There’s also an events calendar where there’s always something going on, like pub quizzes for example.”

Sebastian Boatic, from Sweden, studying BA (Hons) Business & Management.

33 Cost of living and studying

Chichester is an It’s generally recommended that Scholarships you have at least £800 per month We offer scholarships of £1,500 to affordable place to to cover all your living costs ambitious and motivated students live and study. How including rent, food, clothes, who are applying for one of our books, and socialising. The MSc programmes in International much money you need minimum amount you need is Business. To be considered you’ll will depend on your defined by the UK Borders need at least a 2:1 or equivalent in Agency. Please check their website your first degree, or substantial lifestyle. www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk. professional work experience.

How much you actually need will For other scholarship opportunities, depend on your lifestyle and the you are advised to contact the amount of socialising you expect to Education Department in your own do. Make sure you join the country, as they may have details of Students’ Union to qualify for scholarship opportunities for discounts in shops, restaurants, students who want to study abroad. entertainment venues and on the trains and buses. The British Council also holds information about funding and the cost of living in the UK. Price check (2012) www.educationuk.org/ • Cup of coffee at our campus scholarships-for-UK-study café is £1.40. • Meal at our canteen is between Other useful contacts relating £3.00 and £4.00. to financial support: • Ticket to the local cinema is • Undergraduate students between £4.50 and £9.00 . www.ukcisa.org.uk/student/ • Tickets for the Chichester source_funding.php Festival Theatre are available • Postgraduate research students from £8.50. www.orsas.ac.uk • Train ticket to London is £10.50 (with a student discount card). • Meal at a top restaurant can be expensive, but you’ll find many affordable places to eat, with meals between £5.00 and £10.00.

• See page 22 for course fees. • See page 31 for accommodation fees.

34 Working while studying

You can gain valuable If you’re from outside the European Voluntary work Union you are normally allowed Volunteering is an enjoyable way to experience and learn to work up to 20 hours per week meet people and make a difference more about UK culture during term time and 40 hours a in the local community whilst also week during vacations, depending developing your key skills for your by working part time or on your visa status. However, you future career and learning about the on a voluntary basis shouldn’t rely on being able to UK. The Students’ Union Project V get a part- time job to finance scheme provides volunteering while you study at your studies. opportunities that benefit both Chichester. students and the wider community. The UK Border agency has recently To find out more visit the Students’ made changes to the rules on Union web pages: www.chisu.org. working in the UK so please check their website for the latest Working in the UK after graduation information. At the time of going The rules over working in the to press, students entering the UK UK after graduation have recently on a Tier 4 visa were allowed to: changed, and may well have • Take part-time work during changed again by the time you term time. read this. It’s advisable to check • Take full-time work during the UKBA website to get the vacations. latest information. • Take a work placement as part www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk of a course. • Work as a Students’ Union sabbatical officer for up to two years. • UK Council for International Student Affairs (UKCISA) provides clear information on working in the UK during your studies: www.ukcisa.org.uk/ student/working_during.php.

Finding part-time work The University can help you find part-time work with local employers. The Chichester Job Shop lists many jobs on offer. Recent examples include: app developers; graphic designers; events organisation staff; sales and promotion staff; waiting, bar and shop assistant staff.

35 International alumni

On graduation from We have a growing community of alumni around the world and we the University all hope the people you meet during international students your time of study at Chichester will become friends for life and be automatically become valuable members of your members of our international network.

growing worldwide The Alumni Society will help alumni society. you stay in touch with friends and colleagues from Chichester. You will receive the Alumni News and be invited to meet up with former students at the formal and informal reunions we hold around the world.

Main: Hong Kong. 36 “The reason I chose the University of Chichester is because of the location, exclusive teaching method and excellent rates of student satisfaction.

I am now working as a Business Analyst for an IT company in Hong Kong. The joint Business and IT course was a huge advantage, as business cannot survive without Technology, and IT cannot survive without business concepts.

In my opinion, employers are looking for people who are passionate, confident, well-educated and enthusiastic, with good language and communication skills, who are good team players and have excellent presentation skills. The University of Chichester provided opportunities for me to practice and learn those skills and my work placement experience (at JP Morgan) was a real bonus.”

Ashley Wan, 2009 Alumnus. Read more about Ashley www.chi.ac.uk/ international-students

37 Joining us

We look forward Applying directly to the University Supporting documents You’ll find an application form on You’ll need to send the following to receiving your our website. Download and supporting documents with your application. complete the form, attach your completed application form: supporting documents and email it to [email protected]. • Personal statement. A written piece about yourself stating Applying through one of our why you are applying for the appointed representatives course and why you want to We work with a number of come to the University of representatives around the world. Chichester. They know the University well and • Copies of your qualifications to can guide you through the date. There should be copies of application process. For a full list of original certificates and transcripts who we work with please visit the translated into English. international section of our website. • English language qualification. If English is not your first language Applying through UCAS, you’ll need to send us recognised undergraduate degrees language test certificate (IELTS, UCAS (Universities and Colleges TOEFL, Pearson’s and Admissions Service) is the UK’s Cambridge). If you are in the UK centralised university admissions you can take the University of service which allows you to apply Chichester English language test. for a maximum of five • Academic reference letters undergraduate degrees at different from a teacher (two references UK universities. You can apply for postgraduate taught online at www..com where programmes). you’ll be guided through the procedure. UCAS charge £22 for ...... an application. Find out more • Email: [email protected] • Tel: +44 (0)1243 816002 • www.chi.ac.uk/international- students/applying-chichester/ how-apply

38 Confirming your place Applying for a Visa (Entry at Chichester Clearance) If we offer you a place you’ll need Students from countries outside the “There are lots of places to visit near to confirm your acceptance and pay EEA (European Economic Area + and around Bognor, like Arundel a deposit of £1,000 towards your Switzerland) need a visa or some Castle for example. It’s not far from tuition fees (this applies to all other form of permission to enter here and it is so beautiful, with its non-EU students). the UK. To find out what type of lake… it’s really nice there. Bognor is entry clearance you need and how a good place to live when you are You must pay this deposit and to apply, please visit www.ukba. studying as it is fairly quiet and meet any other academic and homeoffice.gov.uk. You can also peaceful, but there are also things to language conditions before the contact the British Embassy in do. Plus in summer you can study on University can agree to sponsor your country. the seafront … just take your books your student visa application...... and start reading! When it’s nice and Find out more hot, it’s good!” Once you meet all the conditions For further information on how to and have paid the deposit, we’ll issue apply for permission to enter the Milan Anderovsky, from Slovakia, you a CAS (Confirmation of UK and what supporting documents studying Event Management with Acceptance for Studies) to allow are needed contact: International English Studies. you to apply for a visa. International Student Advisory Service • Email: [email protected] • Tel: +44 (0)1243 812146 • www.chi.ac.uk/international support

39 Arrival and orientation

We look forward to Arrival Orientation On confirming your place at the We provide a free orientation event welcoming you to University you’ll be able to book before the start of term to help you Chichester. We provide an airport transfer through our settle in to your life at Chichester. Online Shop. It’s very important that you arrive an arrival and orientation in time to join your orientation programme to introduce A taxi transfer from Heathrow will programme as this is also when cost approximately £75 and takes you need to officially register as you to the University 90 minutes to reach the campus. a student of the University and to help you settle in. From Gatwick it will cost about £60 of Chichester. and takes 80 minutes. Your orientation programme will Our international arrival days are on give you the chance to meet key Tuesday 17th September and staff and fellow students, find out Wednesday 18th September 2013. more about the support services available and help you find your During the arrival days, our Student way around campus. There will Ambassadors will be at Heathrow also be a chance to meet current airport to offer a Meet and Greet students, ask questions and get service to help you find your taxi. advice on what it is like to be a Make sure you tell us your flight student at Chichester. number before you depart so we can meet you at Heathrow, or help There will also be practical and you with your travel arrangements if fun events, such as karaoke, games you are arriving at another airport. and dancing in the evening to help you settle in to your new life at When you arrive at the University the University. your taxi will take you to the Accommodation Office. You can The orientation programme will collect your room key and a Student also introduce you to the local area Ambassador will show you to your so you know where to buy food room and make sure you know and where to go for relaxation what to do and where to go next. and entertainment.

...... Find out more Please read our Pre-Arrival Guide on our website before you travel. www.chi.ac.uk/international- students/downloads

For details on how to book your taxi visit: store.chi.ac.uk

40 Key start dates

For students who are joining … Your start date will be … For …

Pre-Sessional English and Study Monday 5th August 2013 Mini international orientation in Skills Programme the morning

Postgraduate programmes Friday 6th September 2013 International and EU Orientation or and Registration MSc Business English Seminar or Direct entry to Year 2 and 3 or Exchange programmes

Undergraduate Year 1 programmes Thursday 19th - Friday 20th International and EU Orientation September 2013 and Registration

MSc International Business Monday 30th September 2013 Mini international orientation in the Programmes morning

Meet and Greet at Heathrow Airport on Tuesday 17th and 18th September 2013.

41 How you can find us

We’re located in a beautiful part of the Central London south of England, only Heathrow Airport

90 minutes from M25

London by train. Our M3 location means you can Gatwick Airport

experience the city, Southampton Airport A286 A272 A29 A23 M27 A3

countryside and seaside. M27 A3(M) Chichester Southampton A27 Brighton Portsmouth Bishop Otter Campus Bognor Regis (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. Edinburgh Glasgow Bognor Regis Campus Our Bognor Regis Campus is easily accessible by both road and rail. If Belfast you are travelling to Bognor Regis via London, the trains run from Manchester Victoria station. It is sometimes necessary to change trains at Liverpool Barnham station for Bognor Regis. Birmingham Please check this before travelling.

Cardiff London Airports The closest airports are London Chichester Dover Calais Gatwick and London Heathrow. Southampton Brighton London Gatwick is approximately Portsmouth Bognor Regis Brussel 50 miles from Chichester and Bognor Regis and takes about 1 Le Havre hour 15 minutes by road. London Cherbourg Heathrow is approximately 70 Paris miles from Chichester and Bognor Regis or about 1 hour and 45 minutes by road.

42 Get in touch

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

Open Days If you are visiting or already in the UK, 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.

Individual visits If you are visiting the UK, but are unable to come to an Open Day, we can arrange to show you round. Visit our website for more information or email us to arrange a suitable time. Email: [email protected]

Meet us in your country We also regularly visit other countries. You can find out if we’re in your country and arrange to meet us by visiting our website.

...... Find out more • Email: [email protected] • www.chi.ac.uk/international- students/meet-us-your-country www.chi.ac.uk/international-students

43 Contact us International Office • Tel: +44 (0)1243 812050 • Email: [email protected] ...... Admissions Office • Tel: +44 (0)1243 816002 • Fax: +44 (0)1243 816161 • Email: [email protected] ...... Accommodation Office • Tel: +44 (0)1243 812120 • Email: [email protected] • Web: www.chi.ac.uk/accomm ...... Applied Language Studies • Email: [email protected]

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