Edge Hill University

Established in 1885, Edge Hill University is a campus-based public university located in Ormskirk, Lancashire. The university offers an impressive range of undergraduate, postgraduate, and continued professional development courses and is fast becoming one of the UK's most exciting modern universities.

The university opened its doors more than 130 years ago, as England's first non-denominational teacher training college for women, and has since grown in size and expanded its educational offering to support a community of around 13,500 students. There are more than 130 undergraduate courses available, spanning a large variety of subject areas and delivered by three academic faculties; the Faculty of Arts and Sciences, the Faculty of Education, and the Faculty of Health and Social Care.

The university's 160-acre campus is an award-winning landscaped site, populated by specialist academic facilities built in the 1990s, with plenty of green space and recreational facilities to ensure an enriching and well-rounded student experience. It is located in the heart of the North West, midway between Liverpool and Preston, and has excellent connections to major cities in the UK.

The university has a superb track record for student satisfaction, and has recently completed significant investment in its campus infrastructure and facilities. It has the accolade of being named the Modern University of the Year in The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2022, and continues to enhance its growing reputation for excellence.

With well over a century of educational heritage, Edge Hill University provides an extremely high quality of teaching and a student experience to match. Academic staff are highly qualified, widely experienced, and have a wealth of industry experience to draw upon. They are expert communicators and can connect with students from all backgrounds.

Most of all, staff are enthusiastic about the success of their students, and always willing to listen and provide support. It is no surprise that Edge Hill University is ranked in the top four in the North West for student satisfaction (Complete University Guide 2025), and this is reflected in the response of its student reviewers who praised the university and its teaching staff.

The university offers many options to complement undergraduate study, from a sandwich year working in industry to shorter term work placement and even studying abroad, always ensuring that its superb quality of teaching and support is always available.

Edge Hill University has been named as the Modern University of the Year in The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2022, and the quality of its teaching delivery is one of the fundamental reasons which contributed to this.

Edge Hill University offers a large selection of undergraduate and postgraduate courses, spanning a wide spectrum of subject areas, with excellent connections to regional industry and employment markets.

Courses are delivered though the university's three academic faculties, each of which is further comprised of the following subject areas:

Faculty of Arts and Sciences

• Animation and Graphic Design
• Biology and Biosciences
• Business (Edge Hill Business School)
• Computer Science
• Criminology and Social Sciences
• Engineering
• English & Creative Writing
• Geography and Geology
• History and Politics
• Foundation Centre
• Law and Criminal Justice
• Mathematics
• Media
• Performing Arts (including Musical Theatre)
• Psychology
• Sport & Physical Activity

Faculty of Education

• Early Years Education
• Children, Education and Communities
• Professional Learning
• Secondary and Further Education

Faculty of Health and Social Care

• Applied Health and Social Care
• Medicine
• Midwifery
• Nursing
• Operating Department Practice
• Paramedic Practice
• Social Work
• Postgraduate & Professional Development Courses
• CPD Modules

Edge Hill University provides a diverse array of academic programs, at undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral level, as well as professional development courses spanning various fields. Specific entry requirements vary between different programmes, and prospective students are encouraged to visit the university website before making an application. The online course catalogue is a detailed resource where applicants can easily find relevant information and compare courses.

The university admissions department is open all year round to answer any queries and questions. Certain courses may require the submission of a small portfolio of work, an essay, participating in an interview, or performing an audition. Each candidate is considered on their individual merit, and the university encourages anyone with the desire to study at Edge Hill to make an application.

Prospective students whose first language is not English may need to provide evidence of English language proficiency. The university accepts various assessment systems, and comprehensive information on accepted assessments is also accessible on the university website.

The Edge Hill University campus comprises 160 acres of award winning academic facilities and recreational spaces. The university has invested over GBP 350 million to make its campus a truly self-contained learning environment, offering its students the very best university and lifestyle experiences, and is a fantastic place to live and work.

The university library contains much more than bookshelves, with a fully modernised suite of individual and group study spaces and superb digital resources. Classrooms and lecture theatres are spacious and welcoming, while being furnished with the latest interactive teaching technologies. The recently refurbished sports centre is fit for students of all abilities, from first timers to casual users and elite competitors, while the brand-new students' union building provides a huge variety of resources for students to use year-round.

There are student bars on campus, within easy walk of student accommodation buildings. Edge Hill was recently ranked 1^st in the UK for accommodation (Uni Compare 2025 and 2026), and if this isn't enough, the university has just invested a further GBP 23.6 million to add another 232 ensuite rooms for future residents.

Edge Hill University is committed to helping its students succeed and offers a wide range of financial support so everyone can access what they need to finish their studies. The university provides scholarships for academic achievement or extracurricular accomplishments, as well as grants and bursaries to assist those facing financial challenges and offer support when necessary.

All international students receive a scholarship of at least GBP 3,000 toward tuition fees through the Global Vice-Chancellor's Award. Additional discounts apply for previous Edge Hill University students, undergraduates with 70 percent or higher in their first and second years, as well as those making full tuition fee deposits.

There is also a range of scholarships available to celebrate academic excellence, determination, creative achievement or overcoming life challenges. The university website has a useful scholarships calculator where students can quickly check their eligibility for these awards.

It's an exciting time to be a student at Edge Hill University, recently awarded University of the Year for Student Experience (Daily Mail University Guide 2026). New campus developments opened in 2024 including modern ensuite accommodation facilities, a brand-new life sciences building, and a fully revamped students union, designed in collaboration with current students to serve as the vibrant social heart of the campus.

This is all part of a GBP 35 million student life redevelopment plan, which aims to enhance the extra-curricular facilities and services available to Edge Hill students every day.

A key feature of the redevelopment is the brand-new GBP 8.5 million student union, a multi-use facility offering flexible indoor spaces for a variety of student activities. The building also includes outdoor social areas for recreation and temporary events, as well as dedicated rooms for the university's clubs and special interest societies. The union is connected to the wider university community through interactive technologies and student-focused programming, creating a dynamic campus atmosphere that encourages students to achieve their personal and academic goals.