Applicant Day Programme

Saturday 13 April

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 Contents
Useful information 4
How to find us 6
Chichester campus activities
Business School 8
Criminology 10
English and Creative Writing 11
History 12
Law 13
Philosophy and Ethics 14
Politics 15
Psychology 16
Sport and Exercise Sciences
(Sport and Exercise Science and Sport and Exercise Psychology) 17
Chichester campus map 18
Find out more/Contact us Back page

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 Welcome …
… to your Applicant Day
I am delighted to welcome you to your Applicant Day. The University
of Chichester is a close-knit, friendly community across two
campuses – in Chichester and Bognor Regis.

I urge you to see as much of the campuses as possible and
speak to as many people as you can to give you the best
opportunity to get a feel for student life here at the
University of Chichester.
We have so much going on that you can get involved with,
including accommodation and campus tours, workshops/
taster lectures, meet and greets with students and staff and
talks.
These very special places – with both modern and historical
buildings, exceptional specialist equipment and resources,
great social and sporting facilities, and beautifully tended
gardens – are set up to enable you to feel part of the
university from the start.
We are a community-focused university where you are
known by name. Take this opportunity to speak to our
wonderful students who will share their experience with
you and what they love about studying at the University of
Chichester.
Thank you for taking the time to visit us and we hope to see
you again soon. Do get in touch on the details below if you
need any further information about the day or the
university.

The surrounding environment includes the cultural city of

Chichester, the award-winning beach at Bognor Regis, the
outstanding digital and creative communities of the region,
and the outstanding natural beauty of the South Downs, so
if you have time, do go and take a look around the local
area.

We are proud to be gold-rated for teaching excellence in

the 2023 Teaching Excellence Framework. This rating means
we deliver consistently outstanding teaching, learning and
outcomes for our students. This represents the highest
quality within the UK. Assessors stated ‘outstanding
teaching, feedback and assessment has been embedded and
tailored towards students’. They highlighted the university’s
‘exceptional industry partnerships’, innovation and research-
based teaching. Professor Jane Longmore
Vice-Chancellor
In addition to this excellent achievement, we are a top-40
UK university in The Guardian University Guide 2023 for
the fourth year running.

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 Useful information
You will have a personalised timetable which can be found on pages 8-17.
This will include your registration time. You will need to register before
going into your sessions as our student ambassadors and staff will take
you and your guests to where you need to go.

IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
If you have an emergency whilst on site, such as
HOW TO GET THE requiring first aid, then please call our 24-hour assistance
line on 01243 816363. There are first aiders located on site
MOST FROM YOUR DAY for the day.

Register
Remember to register when you arrive on campus and
bring your ChiView booking confirmation QR code on
your phone. It will be emailed to you before the event.
Registration is in the Students' Union on the Chichester
campus. You'll also be given a complimentary soft drink
and lunch voucher.
WIFI
If you would like to access the wifi while on campus then
please go into your wifi settings and select ‘uoc-guest’. You’ll
then be prompted to register with some simple details.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
If you have any special requirements please email
studyhere@chi.ac.uk.

Explore SHARE YOUR DAY WITH US

There will be plenty of opportunity to explore the #chiuni
campus and see what your department has to offer.
You will also be able to see our accommodation,
CAMPUSES
as well as go on a campus tour.
We have two campuses at the university, one in Chichester
and one in Bognor Regis. Your Applicant Day is at the
Whilst you're in your department activities, getting
Chichester campus.
to know potential course mates and your lecturers,
your guests will attend a talk to learn more about what
happens next now an application has been made as well
as a Q&A with staff from admissions, student finance,
student support and accommodation. They can relax on
campus after whilst you finish your activities before
rejoining you for lunch and a campus and
accommodation tour.

Refreshments
In addition to drinks on arrival, you will also have a
complimentary lunch voucher to use in either Otters

Top 40
Restaurant or The Shop.

You and your guests will be able to ask our students and
staff any questions you may have.

UK university for the

fourth year running
The Guardian University Guide 2023

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 Finding us by car
FREE PARKING ON CAMPUS
Car parking is free on a first-come, first-served basis for all
visitors so please ignore any pay stations in the university
car parks.
CHICHESTER CAMPUS
College Lane, Chichester, West Sussex, PO19 6PE
If you come into Chichester from the A27 you will pick up
the brown signs for the University of Chichester campus.
Follow these to College Lane which is off Spitalfield Lane.
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The University is on your right-hand side. Follow the road
to the top left of campus for our car park.
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OVERFLOW CAR PARKING
On-site campus parking is available on a first-come first-
served basis. Once our car parks are full you will be
directed to the closest pay and display car parks.
• Chichester: Oaklands Pavilion, PO19 6BB
Northgate car park, PO19 6AA
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CAMPUS

Finding us
by train

CHICHESTER
TRAIN STATION

CHICHESTER TRAIN STATION

It is roughly a 20-minute walk from the train station to the Chichester campus, or there are taxis outside the station.

Walking directions
Exit the Chichester train station on either side of the tracks and turn left on Southgate. Keep going straight ahead until you
see the Chichester cross. This is the centre of the city with shops and cafes to your left, right and in front. Continue to walk
straight ahead on North Street until you come to the underpass. You’ll see Jackson-Stops estate agent on your right. Take
the underpass and turn right along Oaklands Way until you reach the corner of College Lane (opposite Co-op
supermarket). Turn left onto College Lane and walk up the left hand side footpath until it ends. Cross the road and walk up
on the right hand side path until you reach our main vehicle entrance where you will see signs for registration.
Postcode: PO19 6PE
For more information visit chi.ac.uk/findus
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 Chichester campus activities

Business School
(Accounting and Finance, Business Management, Business Psychology, Marketing,
Sport Business Management)

ACTIVITY TIME LOCATION

Registration 10:30 – 11:00 Students' Union

Once you have registered, you will be able to grab a free drink. Our student ambassadors will be with
you throughout your visit and will take you to where you need to go.

Welcome to the University 11:00 – 11:20 We'll take you to the room
of Chichester talk (Applicants only)
An introduction to the University of Chichester before you are then taken to your course specific
activities. Your guests will be in a different talk whilst you’re in your sessions.

What’s next talk (Guests only) 11:30 – 12:30 We'll take you to the room

This talk is for parents and supporters. Hear about what happens next now an application has been
made. You’ll hear more about the application process, and information about student finance, student
support and wellbeing and how to apply for accommodation.

Chat with our professional services 12:30 – 13:00 We'll take you to the room
staff or relax on campus
(Guests only)
A chance to speak with our professional services staff if you have any individual queries or relax on
campus in one of our coffee shops or Students’ Union.

Department Activities 11:30 – 13:00 We'll take you to the room

(Applicants only)
You’ll hear more about the Business School and our courses which will include information such as
contact hours, staff background, employability and placements. You will also experience a taster session,
so you can get a feel for our teaching style and how we encourage creative and critical thinking.

For Accounting and Finance, Business Management, Business Psychology

and Marketing applicants:
You will have the opportunity to be part of a mini learning experience around the chocolate industry.
This will involve a short talk, followed by a team activity to come up with some interesting ideas on how
our chocolate brand can be more innovative. This is also a great opportunity to meet others who have
applied to come on your course and have informal chats with staff and our student ambassadors.
Chocolate will of course be provided!

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For Sport Business Management applicants:
You will consider ‘what’s in the news today?’ In this session, we will investigate issues published on a
major sports-news website for the day of your visit. Whatever the topic, we will appreciate why it has
happened, who is involved, and importantly what it means for those working in sport business
management. Reacting and adapting to real-world events is crucial, as is understanding the background
to the issues.
This will then be followed by time to ask our staff and students any questions you may have.

For Business Psychology students:

You will be able to attend an additional taster session on eye-tracking in psychology and
criminology at 12:20.

Lunch (Applicants and guests) 13:00 – 13:30 We'll take you to the room

Campus and accommodation 13:30 – 15:00 We'll take you to the room
tour (Applicants and guests)
During this time, you can join our student ambassadors for a campus and accommodation tour.

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 Criminology
ACTIVITY TIME LOCATION

Registration 10:30 – 11:00 Students' Union

Once you have registered, you will be able to grab a free drink. Our student ambassadors will be with
you throughout your visit and will take you to where you need to go.

Welcome to the University of 11:00 – 11:20 We'll take you to the room
Chichester talk (Applicants only)
An introduction to the University of Chichester before you are then taken to your course specific
activities. Your guests will be in a different talk whilst you’re in your sessions.

What’s next talk (Guests only) 11:30 – 12:30 We'll take you to the room

This talk is for parents and supporters. Hear about what happens next now an application has been
made. You’ll hear more about the application process, and information about student finance, student
support and wellbeing and how to apply for accommodation.

Chat with our professional services 12:30 – 13:00 We'll take you to the room
staff or relax on campus
(Guests only)
A chance to speak with our professional services staff if you have any individual queries or relax on
campus in one of our coffee shops or Students’ Union.

Department Activities 11:30 – 13:00 Mitre Lecture Theatre

(Applicants only)
You’ll learn more about your course and take part in an activity which looks at what makes a good
eyewitness? You will then participate in a taster session on eye-tracking in psychology and criminology.

Lunch (Applicants and guests) 13:00 – 13:30 We'll take you to the
meeting point

Campus and accommodation 13:30 – 15:00 We'll take you to the

tour (Applicants and guests) meeting point
During this time, you can join our student ambassadors for a campus and accommodation tour.

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English and Creative Writing
ACTIVITY TIME LOCATION

Registration 11:00 – 11:30 Students' Union

Once you have registered, you will be able to grab a free drink. Our student ambassadors will be with
you throughout your visit and will take you to where you need to go.

Welcome to the University of 11:30 – 11:50 We'll take you to the room
Chichester talk (Applicants only)
An introduction to the University of Chichester before you are then taken to your course specific
activities. Your guests will be in a different talk whilst you’re in your sessions.

What’s next talk (Guests only) 12:00 – 13:00 We'll take you to the room

This talk is for parents and supporters. Hear about what happens next now an application has been
made. You’ll hear more about the application process, and information about student finance, student
support and wellbeing and how to apply for accommodation.

Chat with our professional services 13:00 – 13:30 We'll take you to the room
staff or explore the local area
(Guests only)
A chance to speak with our professional services staff if you have any individual queries or relax on
campus in one of our coffee shops or Students’ Union.

Department Activities 12:00 – 13:30 We'll take you to the room

(Applicants only)
English Literature:
‘An Introduction to gothic literature’. In this session you will be exploring the world of gothic literature,
learning about the key concerns of the genre, and discovering how twentieth century authors made use
of earlier texts in their work.

Creative Writing:
‘How to Begin a Short Story or Poem’. The scariest moment for any writer is looking at the blank page. In
this session we'll show you how to calm your nerves and get writing! You'll be shown techniques for
gathering material and think about how you can use all your sense to bring your work to life. Bring along
a pen and paper and we will put your ideas into action.

Lunch (Applicants and guests) 13:30 – 14:00 We'll take you to the
meeting point

Campus and accommodation 14:00 – 15:30 We'll take you to the

tour (Applicants and guests) meeting point
During this time, you can join our student ambassadors for a campus and accommodation tour.

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 History
ACTIVITY TIME LOCATION

Registration 11:00 – 11:30 Students' Union

Once you have registered, you will be able to grab a free drink. Our student ambassadors will be with
you throughout your visit and will take you to where you need to go.

Welcome to the University of 11:30 – 11:50 We'll take you to the room
Chichester talk (Applicants only)
An introduction to the University of Chichester before you are then taken to your course specific
activities. Your guests will be in a different talk whilst you’re in your sessions.

What’s next talk (Guests only) 12:00 – 13:00 We'll take you to the room

This talk is for parents and supporters. Hear about what happens next now an application has been
made. You’ll hear more about the application process, and information about student finance, student
support and wellbeing and how to apply for accommodation.

Chat with our professional services 13:00 – 13:30 We'll take you to the room
staff or explore the local area
(Guests only)
A chance to speak with our professional services staff if you have any individual queries or relax on
campus in one of our coffee shops or Students’ Union.

Department Activities 12:00 – 13:30 We'll take you to the room

(Applicants only)
You’ll learn more about the course you have applied for and learn from our academics about their
teaching style and use of material in a taster session.

Lunch (Applicants and guests) 13:30 – 14:00 We'll take you to the
meeting point

Campus and accommodation 14:00 – 15:30 We'll take you to the

tour (Applicants and guests) meeting point
During this time, you can join our student ambassadors for a campus and accommodation tour.

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Law
ACTIVITY TIME LOCATION

Registration 11:00 – 11:30 Students' Union

Once you have registered, you will be able to grab a free drink. Our student ambassadors will be with
you throughout your visit and will take you to where you need to go.

Welcome to the University of 11:30 – 11:50 We'll take you to the room
Chichester talk (Applicants only)
An introduction to the University of Chichester before you are then taken to your course specific
activities. Your guests will be in a different talk whilst you’re in your sessions.

What’s next talk (Guests only) 12:00 – 13:00 We'll take you to the room

This talk is for parents and supporters. Hear about what happens next now an application has been
made. You’ll hear more about the application process, and information about student finance, student
support and wellbeing and how to apply for accommodation.

Chat with our professional services 13:00 – 13:30 We'll take you to the room
staff or explore the local area
(Guests only)
A chance to speak with our professional services staff if you have any individual queries or relax on
campus in one of our coffee shops or Students’ Union.

An introduction to the study of law 12:00 – 13:30 We'll take you to the room
(Applicants only)

An Introduction to the study of law: This session will delve into a number of different legal topics, which
you will have the opportunity to study at the University of Chichester. You will examine the contractual
obligations of those involved in sport, when it can be legal in criminal law for people to injure each other,
and the international mechanisms for safeguarding human rights. You will consider a range of issues,
such as, whether intellectual property law increases innovation or creates market monopolies, when we
can consent to serious harm to ourselves, and the disquiet caused by the locations chosen for high-
profile international events.

Lunch (Applicants and guests) 13:30 – 14:00 We'll take you to the
meeting point

Campus and accommodation 14:00 – 15:30 We'll take you to the

tour (Applicants and guests) meeting point
During this time, you can join our student ambassadors for a campus and accommodation tour.

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 Philosophy and Ethics
ACTIVITY TIME LOCATION

Registration 11:00 – 11:30 Students' Union

Once you have registered, you will be able to grab a free drink. Our student ambassadors will be with
you throughout your visit and will take you to where you need to go.

Welcome to the University of 11:30 – 11:50 We'll take you to the room
Chichester talk (Applicants only)
An introduction to the University of Chichester before you are then taken to your course specific
activities. Your guests will be in a different talk whilst you’re in your sessions.

What’s next talk (Guests only) 12:00 – 13:00 We'll take you to the room

This talk is for parents and supporters. Hear about what happens next now an application has been
made. You’ll hear more about the application process, and information about student finance, student
support and wellbeing and how to apply for accommodation.

Chat with our professional services 13:00 – 13:30 We'll take you to the room
staff or explore the local area
(Guests only)
A chance to speak with our professional services staff if you have any individual queries or relax on
campus in one of our coffee shops or Students’ Union.

Department Activities 12:00 – 13:30 We'll take you to the room

(Applicants only)
Take part in a taster session which will look at ‘The problem of evil and suffering: new responses to old
questions’ and learn more about what it’s like to study philosophy at Chichester.

Lunch (Applicants and guests) 13:30 – 14:00 We'll take you to the
meeting point

Campus and accommodation 14:00 – 15:30 We'll take you to the

tour (Applicants and guests) meeting point
During this time, you can join our student ambassadors for a campus and accommodation tour.

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Politics
ACTIVITY TIME LOCATION

Registration 11:00 – 11:30 Students' Union

Once you have registered, you will be able to grab a free drink. Our student ambassadors will be with
you throughout your visit and will take you to where you need to go.

Welcome to the University of 11:30 – 11:50 We'll take you to the room
Chichester talk (Applicants only)
An introduction to the University of Chichester before you are then taken to your course specific
activities. Your guests will be in a different talk whilst you’re in your sessions.

What’s next talk (Guests only) 12:00 – 13:00 We'll take you to the room

This talk is for parents and supporters. Hear about what happens next now an application has been
made. You’ll hear more about the application process, and information about student finance, student
support and wellbeing and how to apply for accommodation.

Chat with our professional services 13:00 – 13:30 We'll take you to the room
staff or explore the local area
(Guests only)
A chance to speak with our professional services staff if you have any individual queries or relax on
campus in one of our coffee shops or Students’ Union.

Department Activities 12:00 – 13:30 We'll take you to the room

(Applicants only)
You’ll learn more about the course you have applied for and learn from our academics about their
teaching style and use of material in a taster session.

Lunch (Applicants and guests) 13:30 – 14:00 We'll take you to the
meeting point

Campus and accommodation 14:00 – 15:30 We'll take you to the

tour (Applicants and guests) meeting point
During this time, you can join our student ambassadors for a campus and accommodation tour.

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 Psychology
ACTIVITY TIME LOCATION

Registration 10:30 – 11:00 Students' Union

Once you have registered, you will be able to grab a free drink. Our student ambassadors will be with
you throughout your visit and will take you to where you need to go.

Welcome to the University of 11:00 – 11:20 We'll take you to the room
Chichester talk (Applicants only)
An introduction to the University of Chichester before you are then taken to your course specific
activities. Your guests will be in a different talk whilst you’re in your sessions.

What’s next talk (Guests only) 11:30 – 12:30 We'll take you to the room

This talk is for parents and supporters. Hear about what happens next now an application has been
made. You’ll hear more about the application process, and information about student finance, student
support and wellbeing and how to apply for accommodation.

Chat with our professional services 12:30 – 13:00 We'll take you to the room
staff or relax on campus
(Guests only)
A chance to speak with our professional services staff if you have any individual queries or relax on
campus in one of our coffee shops or Students’ Union.

Department Activities 11:30 – 13:00 We'll take you to the room

(Applicants only)
You’ll learn more about your course and take part in an interactive lecture titled 'Find your Mind'
before participating in a taster session on eye-tracking in psychology and criminology.

Lunch (Applicants and guests) 13:00 – 13:30 We'll take you to the
meeting point

Campus and accommodation 13:30 – 15:00 We'll take you to the

tour (Applicants and guests) meeting point
During this time, you can join our student ambassadors for a campus and accommodation tour.

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Sport and Exercise Sciences
(Sport and Exercise Psychology, and Sport and Exercise Science including Performance Sailing and foundation options)

ACTIVITY TIME LOCATION

Registration 11:00 – 11:30 Students' Union

Once you have registered, you will be able to grab a free drink. Our student ambassadors will be with
you throughout your visit and will take you to where you need to go.

Welcome to the University of 11:30 – 11:50 We'll take you to the room
Chichester talk (Applicants only)
An introduction to the University of Chichester before you are then taken to your course specific
activities. Your guests will be in a different talk whilst you’re in your sessions.

What’s next talk (Guests only) 12:00 – 13:00 We'll take you to the room

This talk is for parents and supporters. Hear about what happens next now an application has been
made. You’ll hear more about the application process, and information about student finance, student
support and wellbeing and how to apply for accommodation.

Chat with our professional services 13:00 – 13:30 We'll take you to the room
staff or relax on campus (Guests only)
A chance to speak with our professional services staff if you have any individual queries or relax on
campus in one of our coffee shops or Students’ Union.

Department Activities (Applicants only) 12:00 – 13:30 We'll take you to the room
You'll experience two interactive sessions on these topics followed by a tour of our other sports facilities.

Thriving under Pressure: Sport Psychology in Action: You will participate in a golf putting
session to examine the role of stress in performance. We will consider questions such as 'how can we
work with an athlete to help them to see competition as a challenge rather than a threat?'

Exercise at High Altitude: How hypoxia (low oxygen availability) effects human
performance: This session will take place in our Environmental Chamber. This purpose-built facility
supports a range of teaching, research and knowledge exchange activities exploring thermal stress and
physiological function during exercise for health, occupational and sporting purposes. In this session, the
environmental chamber will be set to simulate an altitude of ~4000m to allow us to examine how
hypoxia (low oxygen availability) effects human performance.

Lunch (Applicants and guests) 13:30 – 14:00 We'll take you to the
meeting point
Campus and accommodation 14:00 – 15:30 We'll take you to the
tour (Applicants and guests) meeting point
During this time, you can join our student ambassadors for a campus and accommodation tour.

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 Chichester campus map
Visit maps.chi.ac.uk to search for rooms and see which ßoor they are on.
Our friendly Student Ambassadors are available to help you Þnd your way.

Registration point
and free refreshments

Main
entrance

Academic Building

Tudor Hale Centre

for Sport

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 Car park

School of Nursing
and Allied Health

The Chapel

Accommodation
Office

Music Building

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Take a look at our FAQs and other information Reception and Switchboard
that you may find useful: chi.ac.uk/applicant • +44 (0)1243 816000
• studyhere@chi.ac.uk
#CHIUNI Admissions Office
• +44 (0)1243 816002
• admissions@chi.ac.uk
Accommodation Office
• +44 (0)1243 816069
• accommodation@chi.ac.uk

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