University of Chichester

Study a highly practical degree with dedicated pathways that fit your interests. If you love the science of the human body and want a highly practical degree in sport and exercise science, then we have the course for you.

Gain the knowledge and skills needed for your career
This course provides you with the scientific theory and practical skills required to support individuals and teams towards achieving their optimal performance whether that is in a sport, occupational or health setting.

Explore fundamental sport and exercise topics that include:

• Biomechanics
• Nutrition
• Physiology
• Psychology
• Strength and conditioning

BASES-endorsed course
Endorsed by the British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences (BASES), you can be sure that this course covers the necessary foundation of sport and exercise science knowledge, technical skills and professional development competencies required to succeed in the profession.

CIMPSA-endorsed course
This course is endorsed by the Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA), which shows that it provides the scientific theory and practical skills required to work as a sport and exercise scientist or health and exercise practitioner.

Specialise your learning around your interests
Our course structure means that you will explore the fundamental of sport and exercise science before tailoring and personalising your degree to fit your interests and career aspirations through either our Sport Performance (SP) or Physical Activity for Health (PAH) routes.

Discover our specialist facilities and laboratories
Our range of dedicated sport and exercise science facilities support you to apply theory to practice and provide you with everything you need to succeed.

Specialist facilities include:

• Biomechanics labs
• Physiology labs
• Psychology labs
• Physiotherapy and Sports Injury Clinic
• Sports Performance and Rehabilitation Unit (SPRU)
• Environmental climate chamber

Gain real-world, hands-on experience with placement options
In the final year, there is the option to complete a placement which will allow you to apply theory and knowledge in a sport, exercise or health setting of your choice.

Learn from active sport and exercise science practitioners
You will learn from our team of experienced, applied practitioners who are active within their fields, meaning they bring their breadth of knowledge from the wider industry into the classroom.

Smaller class sizes for better learning
Our commitment to smaller class sizes means that you won’t get lost in the crowd and that our teaching staff can provide more individualised support that fits you and your ambitions.

Learn the core areas of Law and consider Britain's place in the world. Law exists to regulate pretty much everything we do, which is why it remains such a relevant and fascinating subject to study.

Prepare for your professional career

Our LLB (Hons) Law with International Relations course will develop your knowledge and understanding of legal frameworks to give you the opportunity to pursue a career as a barrister or solicitor. The course provides debate, discussion and learning on the seven core areas of knowledge, as you develop your academic and practical skills to prepare for a career within the profession.

Incorporate international relations
Our LLB (Hons) Law with International Relations course also allows you to examine Britain’s wider place in the world and gain expert skills in analysis, negotiation and international diplomacy.

Innovative assessments
We use a variety of assessment methods beyond just traditional exams in order to fully prepare you for your professional career, including mock trials and client interviews.

Gain a scientific understanding of the mind, brain, behaviour and experience. Engage in the scientific study of experience and behaviour. Our BSc (Hons) Psychology degree course allows you to explore why we act the way we do, how we interact with other people and the emotional significance we attach to these interactions.

Accreditation
Our BSc (Hons) Psychology course is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS), which means you’ll graduate with an industry-recognised qualification ready that acts as a first step to becoming a psychologist.

Explore all areas of psychology
Throughout your studies, you will explore the core principles that underline everyday human experience, as you examine how certain behaviours can be explained using psychological constructs and methods of investigation.

Undertake your own practical research
Using our range of specialist psychology equipment and facilities, you will use your own practical research and analytic skills to explain everyday experiences and complete experiments to enhance your learning.

You are also encouraged to select your own dissertation project and research method in your final year with a dedicated supervisor to support your individual approach, and you can also volunteer as a research assistant in the Psychology Department.

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Small teaching groups for more personalised support. Our small, interactive seminars mean you are seen as an individual and not just another face in the crowd, as our lecturers get to know you and how best to support your academic and personal development.

Study core principles including:
• Biological psychology
• Cognitive psychology
• Developmental psychology
• Individual difference psychology
• Mental health and forensic psychology
• Social psychology

Learn from expert and experienced practicing researchers
All our lecturers are active researchers or practitioners alongside their teaching roles, meaning that they bring their knowledge and research directly into the classroom with them, so you can be sure that you are engaged in the latest from the field of Psychology.

Prepare for your future career
Psychology graduates are sought after across a wide range of sectors including human resources, education, sport, social care and the creative industries, and so this degree will help develop your prospects in a variety of future careers.

Develop your skills as a writer and your ability to critically engage with literary texts. Our BA (Hons) Creative Writing and English course allows you to learn, and then specialise in, a wide range of creative writing disciplines and critical approaches to literature.

As you develop your creative voice and find your style, you’ll develop your ability to critically engage with a broad range of literature and critical theory from the Renaissance through to the present day.

You’ll learn from our team of practising and published poets, short story writers, novelists, dramatists and screenwriters, all of whom have extensive experience of the industry.

You’ll also work with experienced English Literature academics who use the latest research and pedagogical techniques in their teaching to ensure you have access to the latest creative developments and critical debates in fiction, poetry and dramatic work.

On this course you will:
• Study the craft of writing in many genres, including short fiction, poetry, novels, screenplays, digital writing and creative non-fiction
• Gain a critical insight into literature from a variety of contexts and time periods
• Learn from our expert team of published writers and leading academics
• Engage with contemporary issues in your writing such as climate change, race and sexuality
• Build your degree around your interests
• Meet and talk with agents and editors at our annual publishing panel

Our BEng (Hons) Electronic and Electrical Engineering course provides you with a deep understanding of the core aspects of electronic and electric engineering within the context of the rapidly growing fields of electronics, communications, smart systems, electrical power and machines.

Institute of Engineering and Technology (IET) accreditation
This course is accredited by the IET, one of the world’s leading professional societies for engineers and technicians. The accreditation means that it will be easier for you to apply for professional registration as a chartered or incorporated engineer after graduation.

Learn the science behind electrical and electronic systems
From circuit design and analysis to power electronics, you will develop a strong level of knowledge and understanding of a wide range of electronic and electrical engineering systems and applications.

Study specialist areas including:
• Circuit design and analysis
• Digital systems
• Signal processing
• Communcation systems engineering
• IoT software control and instrumentation
• Power electronics
• Electrical machines

Discover our specialist engineering laboratories
Our dedicated engineering teaching and practice spaces allow you to use first-class, industry-standard equipment throughout your studies, as you gain a professionally relevant and engaging engineering learning experience.

Facilities include:
• Dedicated teaching labs
• Machine tool workshop
• Project workshop
• Computer-aided engineering suite
• students working in engineering room

Develop the right skills to thrive within the industry
This course has been designed in partnership with local businesses to ensure you are ready for the industry when you graduate, and you will complete multiple design-build-test challenges that test your theoretical engineering understanding and practical skills in line with current industry standards.

Gain vital industry experience with work placement opportunities
We can support you in finding and applying for a suitable year-long work placement for between your second and third years of study, which gives you the opportunity to put your studies in practice, improve your CV and develop your professional network ahead of your career within the industry.

Apply your learning to practical projects
The University of Chichester is a member of the unique CDIO (Conceive – Design – Implement – Operate) worldwide initiative, which means our courses are designed to be practical and lab-focused from the beginning. This ensures that you receive an engaging experience that encourages interdisciplinary teamworking to solve open-ended problems and develop your communication skills, which will help you stand out in a competitive industry.

Extend your creativity through choreography, research, performance and contextual studies. Our BA (Hons) Dance course allows you to explore all aspects of the diverse and growing dance industry, pursue your love of dance in daily technique classes and prepare for a variety of careers within the dance industry.

Explore a wide range of areas within dance
With an approximately even practice-to-theory ratio, this course introduces you to the breadth and depth of aspects of dance study, as you explore areas that extend beyond your technical development. These aspects are designed to both inform your dance practice but also allow you to understand the power and reach of contemporary dance.

Build your course around your interests
From choreography to teaching dance, and applied dance practice to dance history, this course offers you a vibrant and broad range of optional modules that allow you to focus on the areas of dance that interest you the most.

Discover topics that include:
• Dance technique
• Choreography
• Dance research and applied practice
• Dance philosophy and theory
• History of dance
• Dance science and psychotherapy
• Teaching

Develop your dance technique with daily classes
Daily technique classes keep your love of dancing at the heart of your experience, as you learn with students from across our dance department to help create an integrated dance community. You will also engage in weekly choreography classes to develop your own creative ‘voice’ and help develop your performance skills, with opportunities to perform throughout your studies including at end of semester shows.

Experience a range of exciting contemporary dance classes informed by:
• Cunningham
• Limon
• Ballet
• Release
• Technique
• Partnership skills
• Somatic practices

Learn from sector-active dance practitioners
Our lecturers and dance tutors are all experienced, professional and practicing choreographers, technique tutors, dance artists and dance science specialists. Our tutors approach each class as an opportunity to share their expertise with you to nurture your talent and extend your creativity, as they get to know you and your aspirations.

Collaborative and supportive community
Studying and training at the University of Chichester means that you will join our close, collaborative community of dancers, choreographers, writers and researchers.

International exchange opportunities
As part of your dance course, you can take part in an international exchange programme during your second year, as you experience new cultures whilst you continue your dance training.

Prepare for your career
With work placement and study exchange opportunities, this course expands your network of professional contacts and provides you with vital experience within commercial dance spaces that help prepare you for your chosen career within the sector.

High School Diploma with GPA minimum 3.0 plus:

SAT Reasoning Test (SATR) score of 1050 or higher or
3 Advanced Placement (AP) tests: 3 or higher each or
ACT score of 23 or higher or
Associate degree: GPA 2.7/4.0 or higher