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University of Chichester
Childhood with Therapeutic Play with Integrated Foundation Year
Chichester, England, United Kingdom · UCAS X326
Level
Bachelor
Duration
4 Years
Campus
Bishop Otter Campus, Chichester
Intl. Tuition
Fee not confirmed
Intake
2026-09-21
UCAS code
X326
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Course Overview
Childhood with Therapeutic Play with Integrated Foundation Year at University of Chichester in Chichester, England, United Kingdom is a bachelor programme designed to give you both rigorous academic grounding and exposure to current practice in the field.
- Study with academics who are active researchers and industry practitioners, with regular contact through seminars, tutorials, and project work.
- Develop core knowledge in your first year before specialising through optional modules in later years tailored to your interests and career goals.
- Build practical, transferable skills — analysis, communication, teamwork, and project delivery — that employers across sectors actively look for.
- Access dedicated employability support including internships, placements, alumni mentoring, and a careers service that connects students to graduate roles.
- Join a global student community with extracurricular societies, sports, volunteering, and study-abroad opportunities to round out your university experience.
Career snapshot (indicative)
Liberal arts graduates develop broad critical thinking, communication and analytical skills that open doors across the civil service, management, education, journalism, law and the non-profit sector. Many proceed to postgraduate specialisation or professional training.
Student life (indicative)
Chester offers a solid and affordable UK student lifestyle — a good mix of pubs, cafés, local culture and student events. A welcoming community with everything a student needs close to campus.
The University at a Glance
Student Population
6,375
Staff Ratio
17.0:1
International
3.0%
Career Prospects
Employment Rate
69.0%
of graduates employed
Avg Starting Salary
£23,700
First-year earnings
Costs & Living
Intl. Tuition
Fee not confirmed
Check the university's official fee page
City & Location
Rural (<50k inhabitants)
Course Curriculum
Year 1
- Foundations of Childhood with Therapeutic Play with Integrated Foundation Year
- Academic and Research Skills
- Quantitative Methods
- Introduction to Theory and Practice
- Optional language or breadth module.
Year 2
- Intermediate Childhood with Therapeutic Play with Integrated Foundation Year topics
- Applied Methods and Tools
- Group Project
- Two optional pathway modules
- Career and Industry Insights.
Year 3
- Advanced Childhood with Therapeutic Play with Integrated Foundation Year
- Independent Dissertation or Capstone Project
- Two specialist optional modules aligned with your interests
- Employability and Professional Development.
Entry Requirements
No specific entry requirements listed.
Assessment Methods
Assessment is varied across the programme and may include: Written examinations across foundational modules; Coursework essays and analytical reports; Group and individual projects with presentations; Practical lab, studio, or fieldwork assessments where relevant; A final-year dissertation or capstone project that lets you specialise in a topic of your choice.
Campus & City Life
Student Population
6,375
Total students
Staff Ratio
17:1
Students per staff
International Students
3%
Of student body
Campus at a Glance
City Size
Rural (<50k inhabitants)
Climate (indicative)
Mild coastal
Safety Index (indicative)
8.5/10
Transport
Moderate (coach or indirect connections)
Social Scene
Friendly community | Coastal lifestyle
Student Life & City (indicative)
Chester offers a solid and affordable UK student lifestyle — a good mix of pubs, cafés, local culture and student events. A welcoming community with everything a student needs close to campus.
- Chester offers a solid and affordable UK student lifestyle — a good mix of pubs, cafés, local culture and student events.
- A welcoming community with everything a student needs close to campus.
What Students Love
- Thriving student social scene
- Active pub & club scene
- Great café culture
- Parks & green spaces
University Stats
Career & Outcomes
Graduate Employment
69%
Employed after graduation
Avg Starting Salary
£23,700
Average first-year salary
Placement Year
✗ Not offered
Industry work experience
Career Outcomes Overview (indicative)
Liberal arts graduates develop broad critical thinking, communication and analytical skills that open doors across the civil service, management, education, journalism, law and the non-profit sector. Many proceed to postgraduate specialisation or professional training.
- Liberal arts graduates develop broad critical thinking, communication and analytical skills that open doors across the civil service, management, education, journalism, law and the non-profit sector.
- Many proceed to postgraduate specialisation or professional training.
Top Industries for Graduates
- Sport
- Education
- Music
Study Abroad Opportunities
Y
- Y
Costs & Living Expenses
Intl. Tuition
Fee not confirmed
Check the university's official fee page
Overall Cost of Living (indicative)
MEDIUM
This location has moderate living costs. Standard student budget recommended.
Monthly Student Budget (indicative)
Cost Overview (indicative)
One of the UK's more affordable student cities — a $1,330/month budget (housing $770, food $290, transport $80) covers everything comfortably. A comfortable student lifestyle at costs well below London and the South East.
- One of the UK's more affordable student cities — a $1,330/month budget (housing $770, food $290, transport $80) covers everything comfortably.
- A comfortable student lifestyle at costs well below London and the South East.