From Adversity to University
Using education to overcome adversity
From Adversity to University
Using education to overcome adversity
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Our ethos
Providing opportunities for those often left behind
At the University of Chichester, we know that education and ability are not synonymous, with opportunities not always equally available to all.
The From Adversity to University initiative revolves around the Bridging Course – a non-traditional route into higher education that hopes to create equality of opportunity and to help students to reach their unrecognised potential.
Bridging Course
Get back into education, no matter your starting point
The Bridging Course is taught in small groups and is designed to develop academic knowledge and skills based on the lived experience of participants.
Sessions consist of lectures, workshops and interactive discussions. It is run one evening a week as a group.
Successful completion of the module allows students to apply for degree courses at the University of Chichester
Build your confidence
Learn from inspirational lecturers
Flexible study options
Enhance your CV
Student view
Hear what our Bridging Course students have to say
Phil
Bridging Course graduate and current
BA (Hons) Sociology student
"It is the most fantastic opportunity. It gave me a future, it gave me hope and a chance to turn things around. To be able to achieve something is such a magical feeling."
Lucy
Bridging Course graduate and current
BA (Hons) Fine Art student
"The course gave me the drive and belief that I could do anything I put my mind to and hope for the future. It quite literally transformed my life."
From Adversity to University Toolkit
How to start your own
Bridging Course
The University of Chichester has launched a toolkit designed for Higher Education Institutions who are interested in setting up their own “From Adversity to University,” project.
Our Team
Meet the team behind the project
Our story
See our news articles and podcasts
Be You Podcast: S3, Ep8 – Being Given a Second Chance
Jess speaks to Senior Lecturer Becky Edwards and one of her students Darren on their experiences of the Bridging Course at the University of Chichester.
The Squirrel News Podcast
Listen to Becky Edwards, Senior Lecturer at the University of Chichester, speak about the origins of the Adversity to University project and where it goes from here.
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