University of Chichester

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.

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 road and rail. The University runs a subsidised bus service which operates between the Chichester and Bognor Regis campuses, as well as two mini buses that run a flyer service between campuses during the day, and operate as safety buses during the evenings from the Student Union bars. There is also a mainline train station in the centre of each town, as well as bus stations, which are within easy walking distance of each campus. For entry to bachelor degrees (BA, BSc) we require a minimum of two A levels and three GCSEs (A-C) in subjects other than the A level subjects. These are the absolute minimum requirements. 

For specific course level information please see the course pages on our website. Typical offers require three A levels (or equivalent qualifications). The University has an alternative entry procedure for applicants who do not hold the formal qualifications. With almost a third of our students studying part-time, we have the infrastructure and the experience to support you if this is your preferred route. We understand that you may have other commitments that may mean you cannot devote your time to a full time degree. In these instances, a part time can be tailored to your requirements and mean that you can complete a degree over a longer time period. For example, instead of a three year degree with 4 modules per semester, you could complete a 6 year degree with 2 modules per semester. Combined honours programme enables students to study two subjects in depth. Combined honours are available on a number of our courses.