University of Chichester, details of Chichester university

Chichester

University ranking

• 2010  67
• 2009  =71
• 2008  79

History

• The University of Chichester can trace its origins back to 1839, marking it out as one of the older institutions of higher education in the country.
• In 1873 Bishop Otter College in Chichester became a training college for women as a result of a campaign to encourage the acceptance of women as teachers; Bognor Regis College of Education was set up in 1946 as an emergency training college for men and women to meet the severe shortage of teachers after the war. The West Sussex Institute of Higher Education was formed in 1977 as a result of the merger between the two colleges.
• The Institute changed its name to Chichester Institute of Higher Education in 1995. In 1999 the Institute gained degree awarding powers in its own right and the name was changed to University College Chichester.
• The title University of Chichester was approved by the Privy Council on 12 October 2005.

Location and Transport

• Split over two campuses, students experience life in Chichester’s bustling, historic market town and relax at the seaside resort of Bognor Regis.
• Transport to both Bognor Regis and Chichester is good by rail and road. There is a mainline train station in the centre of each town, as well as bus stations, both within easy walking distance of each campus.

Accommodation

• The Bishop Otter campus in Chichester has 435 single study bedrooms: 224 ensuite rooms with a shower and WC, and 211 rooms with shared bathroom/shower facilities.
• On the Bognor Regis campus there are 205 single study bedrooms: 160 ensuite rooms with a shower and WC, and 45 rooms with shared bathroom/shower facilities.
• For more information on accommodation at the University of Chichester, click here.

Entry standards

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• Students should apply through UCAS for all full time undergraduate programmes. Applications for part-time courses should be made directly to the University of Chichester.
• The University has an alternative entry procedure for applicants who do not hold the formal qualifications.
• Click here for more information on entry standards at the University of Chichester.

Bursaries and Scholarships

In receipt of full Maintenance Grant (2009):  £1,077

In receipt of partial Maintenance Grant (2009): £0–1,026

• Tuition fees (2009): £3,225.
• Placement year tuition fee: £1,570.
• Eligibility for bursaries to be assessed using UUK/SLC model bursary scheme (HEBSS).
• For more information on bursaries and scholarships at Chichester, click here.

Student mix

• Male: female ratio 66:34.
• Approximately 5,000 full-time and part-time students.
• 34% mature students.
• 3% overseas students; 1% of students from the EU.
• 134 students taken through clearing.

Course flexibility

• Most degrees can be studied on a part-time basis. Part-time students follow the same course structure, but take fewer than eight modules per year. Transfers between day and evening study, and between full-time and part-time modes are easy, allowing students to study at their own pace.
• Combined honours programme enables students to study two subjects in depth.
• For more details on courses at the University of Chichester, click here.

Teaching standards

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• The University has repeatedly achieved good results in QAA (Quality Assurance Agency) and OfSTED inspections.
• Ranked 10th in overall satisfaction by the National Student Survey.
• History at Chichester is the top ranked History course in the country for student satisfaction.
• English & Creative Writing at Chichester is the top ranked Imaginative Writing course nationally for student satisfaction.
• Media Studies at Chichester is the 2nd ranked Media Studies course nationally for student satisfaction.
• Sports Science at Chichester is the 8th ranked Sports Science course nationally for student satisfaction. 

Research standards

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• University staff are actively encouraged to undertake research and scholarship in order to facilitate high quality teaching. Over 80% of university staff hold higher degrees and have published in their field; over 33% hold doctorates. Approximately 60 staff are qualified to supervise students who wish to pursue M.Phil or Ph.D awards by research.
• The following specialist centres have been established: Mathematics Research Centre, Sports Activity and Research Centre, Chichester Centre for Ecclesiastical Studies, Inclusion Policy Research Centre, Transpersonal Arts and Practice Research Centre.

Academic strengths

• Teacher Education, Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences, Visual and Performing Arts, Cultural Studies, Social Studies.

Student facilities, including Library and Computing

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• The library collection contains over 260,000 volumes including various specialist collections; the growing online library contains over 30,000 e-books.
• Six IT areas with 177 networked computers.
• 700 print journals and electronic access to over 4,500 journals online.
• The Media Centre offers the latest digital video-editing facilities, multimedia production, image manipulation and desktop publishing software.
• The ShowRoom is a new, multi-purpose lecture, rehearsal and performance studio, with electrically retractable seating for 212 people, and the latest sound and lighting systems.
• The Otter Gallery at Chichester has an important collection of 20th century British Art.

Disability services

• For information on the disability service at Chichester, telephone 01243 812076 (Ext 2076), minicom 01243 812013,email or visit the website. 

Students Union

• The University has an active Students’ Union which runs many events including student balls, comedy and live band nights. The union is also responsible for sporting activities and clubs as well as running two student bars, one on each campus. There are plenty of pubs and bars to choose from in the area, as well as nightclubs with music scenes to different tastes.
• Click here for more information on the Students' Union at the University of Chichester.

Sport

• As well as the sports-related courses, the University has excellent sport facilities on campus, including astroturf, gymnasium, rock climbing wall and grass pitches for both rugby and football. There are also some of the best water sport locations in the country.
• The University has a well-established Olympic heritage dating back to the 1988 Seoul Games, and continues to be involved in the training and preparation of Olympic athletes.
• The University will host Training and Holding Camps for international athletes leading up to the 2012 London Olympic Games.

Recent/prospective new builds

• Students’ Union ZeeBar and MII Bar.
• New dance studios and music rehearsal rooms.
• Bishop Otter Campus new £4-million accommodation.
• Substantial development plans for the Bognor Regis Campus.

Availability of part-time work

• Plentiful opportunities in Chichester, with its many bars, restaurants and clubs.
• For more information on part-time work while at the University of Chichester, click here.

For further information

• www.chi.ac.uk    
• admissions@chi.ac.uk 
• University of Chichester, College Lane, Chichester, West Sussex PO19 6PE
• +44 (0)1243 816000
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