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International programmes What is Chichester like for international students? As an international student at the University of Chichester you won’t feel like just one of the crowd. You will enjoy an individual rapport with your tutors and an integrated, hardworking and enjoyable experience with your fellow students. Compared to many UK universities, we have proportionally fewer international students. This means that you will be special to us and you will have good opportunities to integrate with ‘home’ students. As an international student here you will receive: • A special language and academic support package, (see UK Degree Study Route opposite); • The possibility to begin a three-year degree programme at IELTS 5.5, (minimum); • A caring, secure and personal environment; • High standards of tuition and support; • Stimulating and innovative teaching and learning; • Small class sizes; • Attractive campuses with excellent facilities; • A South Coast location with easy transport links to London and Europe. How does Chichester support international students? We understand that international students face challenges when they enter UK Higher Education. We ensure that you will receive additional support before and during your Programme so that studying in the UK is a happy, stress-free and successful experience for you.
Our welfare support package for international students includes: • Help with application procedures; • Visa/entry clearance advice; • Pre-arrival information; • Help with finding suitable accommodation; • Advice on financial issues; • Welfare support throughout your studies; • A range of social and cultural activities. We also offer a special package of academic support.
UK Degree Study Route This package is available to all international students and entitles you to: • English language support; • Regular individual tutorials to support you in your assessed work; • A language testing service; • A special two-day induction programme for international students; • The use of dictionaries and extra time in examinations if English is not your first language.
What qualifications do I need to begin a degree at Chichester? Undergraduate Programmes Admissions Criteria: • A recognised relevant Foundation/Access Course OR • High School Diploma (to age 18) where it is deemed equivalent to A Levels OR • An International Baccalaureate (26 points) OR • EDEXCEL (BTEC) National Diploma AND • IELTS 6.0 (or equivalent) OR • IELTS 5.5 (or equivalent) for Joint degrees which include International English Studies (IES)
International students can apply for any full time degree in this prospectus. You therefore need to choose: • Single Honours programme (one subject 100%) e.g. BA (Hons) History; • Joint Honours programme (two subjects 50%/50%) e.g. BA (Hons) Media Studies and International English Studies; • Major/Minor programme (two subjects 75%/25%) e.g. BA (Hons) Music with International English Studies
What IELTS level do I need to begin a degree programme? If you have an IELTS score of 6.0 or above, (or equivalent), you can apply for most undergraduate Programmes in this prospectus. Please note, though, that if English is not your first language, it will often be recommended that you combine your subject choice with International English Studies, (IES) Joint or Minor. (As your English level improves you may then be able to change to Single Honours in your chosen subject.) If you have an IELTS score, (or equivalent), under 6.0, (i.e. 5.5), you will be able to begin a Joint degree Programme with International English Studies, (IES), as one of your subjects. Please see below for subjects which combine with IES. (As your English level improves you may then be able to change to Single Honours in your chosen subject.)