University Name:
See all universitiesEdge Hill University
UCAS Code: E42
Location: North West England Show on Map
Site: Main campus at Ormskirk, three other centres; partner colleges
A modern university
Student Population
| Total Students: | 20,140 |
| Undergraduates: | 64% |
| Postgraduates: | 36% |
| FE Students: | 0% |
Undergraduates
| Total undergraduates: | 12,805 |
| Male: | 22% |
| Female: | 78% |
| Full Time: | 50% |
| Mature on Entry: | 32% |
| UK Students: | 99% |
| Lower socio economic groups: | 42% |
Teaching Staff
366 full-time, 68 part-time plus 384 associate tutors.
Broad study areas
Business & management; computing; education; English; geography; health, nursing & midwifery; law; media; performing arts; social & psychological sciences; sport.
Freshers
| Admission Information: | AS-levels accepted in combination with 2+ A-levels or equivalent. UCAS tariff used, in addition to course-specific criteria. |
| First Degree Entrants: | 0 |
| Points on Entry (Avg): | 246 |
| Drop Out Rate: | 13% |
| Accommodation: | Many first years housed. |
Institution
| Founded: | 1885. University status 2006. Site: Main campus in Ormskirk (semi-rural); others at Chorley (education), Aintree and Stockport (both health). |
| Structural features: | Partner colleges include Knowsley Community College, Hugh Baird College, Liverpool College, MANCAT and Blackburne House. |
| How to get there: | To Ormskirk by coach or rail (from Liverpool Central); both train and bus stations 10 mins' walk (or university bus service). By road on M6 and M58 or A59. Liverpool, Manchester and Southport 20 minutes away. |
Student services & facilities
| Student advice & services: | Finance and welfare rights advisers, counsellors, accommodation officers, health centre, childcare, support for students with disabilities. Majority of buildings adapted for wheelchair access. |
| Amenities: | SU building with café, restaurant, fast food outlet, bar and shop; bookshop on campus. |
| Accommodation: | Many first years in university accommodation (two thirds of those who apply are successful); priority given to those living furthest from campus. 678 places available: 313 half-board, at £82 per week for 38-40 weeks (including term-time catering package); 365 self-catering (some ensuite), at £51-£66 pw. Students live in privately rented accommodation for 1-2 years: average £60-£70 pw for self-catering, plus bills. |
Study opportunities & careers
| Library & information services: | 247,000 books, 10,000 full-text e-books, 9880 journals (980 print, 8900 electronic); 500 study places. 14,000 audio-visual and reference materials; short loan collections. Information provision, £77 pa spent for each student (FTE). IT and library services converged. Ratio PCs to students 1:8, all with access to internet and electronic resources. Resource centre and IT facilities open 12 hours/weekdays (7 hours at weekends). Helpdesks at all sites give library and IT support in person, by phone or email; induction to library and information services (including use of the network, basic IT information); embedded information skills training throughout the year and bookable one-to-one session on eg Word, Excel, use of electronic resources. Dedicated centre provides support for IT, study skills and dyslexia. |
| Other learning resources: | TV studio, language laboratories, multimedia, satellite and CD-Rom facilities. |
| Careers: | Careers centre and website; volunteering and mentoring programmes linked to degrees. |
Money
| Living expenses budget: | Minimum budget of £5300-£6000 pa (excluding tuition fees) recommended by the university. |
| Term-time work: | Job club run by careers centre. |
| Financial help: | Bursaries of £500 pa for UK students whose family income is up to £25k. Also help for siblings (£1000 pa fee remission), students who have been in care (£750 pa). Four bursaries annually for those who have been disadvantaged by eg illness, bullying, dyslexia. Unicard for all UK students worth £200 for photocopying, book purchase etc. Also scholarships of approx £250-£1000 pa for excellence in eg academic, sport, performing arts, volunteering. Additional government funds £1+ million: £700,000 access to learning fund (660 students helped); £607,000 secondary shortage subject scheme (180 students helped). |
| University tuition fees: | Home students pay £3225 pa for first degrees. International students pay £7900 pa. |
Courses
Academic features:
Modular BA/BSc scheme.
Awarding body:
Edge Hill University.
Main undergraduate awards:
BA, BSc, BA/BSc(QTS).
Length of courses:
3 years
Main subjects offered:
- Accountancy
- Advertising
- Animation
- Biology
- Business Studies
- Childhood Studies
- Chinese
- Computing
- Creative/Performance Writing
- Criminal Justice
- Criminology
- Dance
- Drama
- Education
- English
- Environmental Science
- Film Studies
- Geography
- Geology
- Geoscience
- Health
- History
- Human Resource Management
- Information Technology
- Interactive Multimedia
- International Business
- Journalism
- Law
- Leisure Studies
- Management
- Marketing
- Media Studies
- Midwifery
- Multimedia
- Music Technology
- Music Theatre
- Nursing
- Performance Arts
- Physical Education
- Psychology
- Public Relations
- Social Policy
- Social Work
- Sociology
- Software Engineering
- Sports Sciences
- Sports Studies
- Systems Analysis
- Teacher Training
- Theatre Design
- TV Studies
- Web Development/Design
- Women's Studies
- Youth & Community Work
Colleges
Student view
Nic Bouchard, Students’ Union President (just graduated from BA Media: Television & Film)
Living
What's it like as a place to live? Edge Hill and Ormskirk are fantastic places to live, great fun and lively atmosphere that's safe and secure.
How's the student accommodation? Student accommodation both on and off campus are well maintained and clean and tidy. Halls are well looked after and each has a Student Assistant living in them, that helps all students with settling in and throughout their year in halls.
What's the student population like? Students are friendly and easy-going. A number of the students are from Liverpool but there is a diversity of backgrounds and there is a strong number of students from America.
How do students and locals get on? The students and the locals are not always the best of friends although there are some good times had between the locals and the students.
Studying
What's it like as a place to study? Edge Hill is a great place to study with multiple computers and facilities. The library has a number of books, most of which can be accessed online. Computer room so students can have access to the internet and computers all day and all night.
What are the teaching staff like? The teaching staff are helpful and interested in the students, and the students' wellbeing and success.
Socialising
What are student societies like? There are a number of sports teams. The SU doesn't have many societies however they are looking to have more and get the new students involved and get these set up.
What's a typical night out? A typical night out is a few drinks in the numerous pubs and bars that Ormskirk has and then off up to the University Club bar where all the students come together.
And how much does it cost? The night would usually cost around £20.
How can you get home safely? There are mini-buses that run at the end of the night back into town to drop off students so they can get home safe.
Money
Is it an expensive place to live? Edge Hill is not an excessively expensive place to live.
Average price of a pint? £2.35.
And the price of a takeaway? £3.50.
What’s the part-time work situation? There are some average paid jobs in the surrounding area and the University has a Job club where they will help you find placements and part-time work. The Uni also employs students for open days and other one-off events.
Summary
What's the best feature about the place? The best feature about Edge Hill and Ormskirk is that it's a nice pretty place to live and study. Everywhere is in easy walking distance and there are trains and buses to the surrounding areas of Southport and Liverpool
And the worst? Ormskirk town is very quiet on a Sunday and bank holidays and not much is open. Also the Campus and university is very quiet at the weekend.
And to sum it all up?A beautiful place to work, study and play.
Past Students
Ann McCormack (commercial planner, Metal Box Co), Jonathan Pryce (actor), Russell Slad (football manager), Paul Deacon (Bradford Bulls & England rugby league).
More info?
Contact students’ union on tel 01695 575457 or visit the website www.edgehillsu.com.
Applying
Open days
2010-05-06
Education open day
2010-06-19
Includes subject presentations, tours of accommodation with current students and the chance to meet tutors for one-to-one discussions.
2010-08-04
Campus tours available
2010-08-21
Programmes include subject presentations, tours of accommodation with current students and the chance to meet tutors for one-to-one discussions.
2010-08-26
Programmes include subject presentations, tours of accommodation with current students and the chance to meet tutors for one-to-one discussions.
2010-10-09
Programme includes subject presentations, tours of accommodation with current students and the chance to meet tutors for one-to-one discussions. Book online.
2010-11-20
Programme includes subject presentations, tours of accommodation with current students and the chance to meet tutors for one-to-one discussions. Book online.
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Contact
Address:
Edge Hill University
St Helens Road
Ormskirk
L39 4QP
Tel:
01695 575171
Email:
Website:
Student enquiries:
Enquiries Unit (Freephone 0800 195 5063).
Application:
UCAS
