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Edge Hill University, UK
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Edge Hill University, based in Ormskirk, close to Liverpool and Manchester, is a dynamic and responsive higher education institution that opened its doors to students in the year 1885. The University offers a range of undergraduate, postgraduate, professional development and research opportunities to UK and international students. Edge Hill aims to provide an innovative, high quality and inclusive learning experience to over 25,000 students who are currently enrolled here.
As a learning-led University, Edge Hill is dedicated to developing students as skilled autonomous learners in challenging and supportive environments. The University is investing over £130 to offer a global education to students and to ensure that staff and students have the best resources and facilities available to them.
Highlights
- Student population of over 25,000
- First non-denominational teacher training college for women.
- Top Two performing University in the North West in the National Student Survey 2011
- Recognised as a Centre for Excellence in Teaching and Learning by the Higher Education Funding Council.
- Ambitious expansion plans with a planned investment of £130m.
- Top Four in England for Graduate Employment (Higher Education Statistics Agency, 2010)
- Eight dedicated research centres ranging from Sports Law to Ethics.
- Research in History, Nursing and Midwifery and English Language and Literature gained four-star classifications in the latest RAE assessment.
- In the UK's top ten for Personal Development and Assessment and Feedback (National Student Survey, 2010)
- The University is one of five institutions nationally to be shortlisted for the Times Higher University of the Year Award 2010.
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Rankings & Ratings
Rank 77
5/5
Student Reviews
Edge Hill has been a great experience
Graduation Year: 2010
Overall rating:
After graduating from university in Mumbai in 2003 I spent a number of years working as an assistant manager, however I felt that I needed a further career boost. I really wanted to climb the ladder and I knew that studying an MBA overseas woul ...
The Edge experience for a fresher
Graduation Year: 2011
Overall rating:
Thoroughly enjoyed my first year at Edge Hill and definitely looking forward to coming back for my next 2 years! ...
Courses at Edge Hill University, UK
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- Applied and Pure Sciences
- Beauty and Personal Care
- Education and Teaching
- General Management and Business
- Hotel Management and Hospitality
- Humanities
- IT and Computer Science
- International Culture, Literature and Foreign Languages
- Law
- MBA
- Mass Communication and Media
- Medicine and Life Sciences
- Music, Dance and Theatre
- Physiotherapy
- Sales, Marketing and Retailing
- Sports and Sports Management
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Location
Edge Hill University 's main campus is based on a 160-acre site located near Liverpool and Manchester in the Greater Merseyside region. Liverpool and Manchester both offer a wide range of activities t...
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Academics & Facilities
Accommodation
New students at Edge Hill live in a mix of on-campus and off-campus accommodation . On-campus accommodation The University has 31 halls of residence, which include both catered and non-catered ...
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Entry Requirements
Entry to all courses depends on a student's academic qualifications , and their English language proficiency level. Academic Requirements For undergraduate courses , students who have a qualifi...
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International Students
Edge
Hill University has a relatively small number of international
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Student Speak
Anushree Nande Being close to some big cities means you have the best of both worlds , as it were, and you get to live on a beautiful campus within a close-knit community where there is good suppor...
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Edge Hill University
Located in Northern England, UK
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