2018 APPLICANT HANDBOOK
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The Edge Hill Experience
What Happens Next?
13 Applicant Visit Days
15 Admissions
17 Accommodation 25 Finance
31 Useful Information - Applicant Support - Travelling to Edge Hill - Term Dates
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Welcome Congratulations on your offer of a place at Edge Hill University. This handbook gives you all the information you need as an applicant to one of our courses and includes: what happens next, things you need to do, important deadlines and how to find out more. We will need to email you from time-to-time using the email address from your UCAS application form, so please make sure you check this regularly. If you change your email address you need to inform UCAS and the University as soon as possible to ensure you do not miss any vital information.
Please read the deadlines on pages 10 and 11, which tell you when you need to apply for finance, scholarships and accommodation, and when you should tell UCAS about your choices.
Whatever you need to know at any stage, our staff are available to help. See pages 34-35 for contact details or email think@edgehill.ac.uk.
The accuracy of the guidance in this booklet is based on the latest information available at the time of writing. However, such information is subject to change, sometimes at short notice. Printed October 2017.
An award-winning 160 acre campus located in the heart of the North West, close to Liverpool, Manchester, Preston and the Sefton coastline.
Our award-winning Ormskirk Campus offers everything you'll need on one site, from state-ofthe-art teaching and learning facilities to modern student accommodation and a choice of places to study, socialise and relax.
Cutting-edge resources are designed to ensure you get experience of industry standard facilities to prepare you for the world of work. With over ÂŁ250 million invested in campus developments in the last decade, and with more earmarked for further expansion plans, the campus is set to continue to evolve.
One of the latest campus developments, which was completed in September 2017, was our new townhouse accommodation for third year students. In September 2016 we opened new eco-friendly and ultra-modern halls of residence, providing rooms for over 160 students. Also completed in September 2015 was our ÂŁ30m sports centre which includes a 25-metre swimming pool, double sports hall and a 100-station fitness suite.
Work is currently getting underway on a ÂŁ36 million development that will include a new Library and Student Services Centre, due for completion in June 2018.
Departmental facilities are complemented by the University library and access to thousands of books, journals, online resources and study spaces. Extensive IT and multimedia provision is available in the Learning Innovation Centre and there are Wi-Fi enabled social learning spaces across campus which are free to use.
Visit: edgehill.ac.uk/undergraduate/campus for more details, photos and videos.
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The Edge Hill Experience
Around the region
Edge Hill University is situated in the heart of the North West of England and provides you with an excellent location in which to live and study.
On campus you will find some of the best sports facilities in higher education, places to eat and meet and our very own bar and nightclub, theatre, cinema and live music nights.
The University is based close to the town of Ormskirk which has a variety of shops, pubs and restaurants, supermarkets and a twice weekly market offering budgetfriendly shopping where you can find everything from fresh fruit and vegetables to clothes and cleaning products.
With the historic architecture and cultural attractions of the cosmopolitan cities of Liverpool and Manchester, combined with the unspoilt landscapes of Sefton’s coastline and the natural countryside of the Lake District, we are sure our location will exceed your expectations. i
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Everything we do at Edge Hill Students’ Union is shaped by students. We’re here to ensure student voices are heard, valued and acted upon. Our vision is to create the best student experience we can, for as many Edge Hill students as possible.
We want to: -
Understand the priorities of our students and respond effectively Ensure students enjoy a high quality academic experience Support and encourage students to develop their interests and shape their future Inspire students to develop new ideas, be creative, and campaign for change Provide a safe and sociable environment to help students make friends, have fun, and love university life.
We are committed to improving the quality of everything we do for our students, and to achieve this, we encourage student feedback and ideas, and offer guidance and support if things go wrong.
The Student Voice We have a team of elected Officers who are here to engage with, and represent, the student body on a variety of issues that affect our students. We want to understand the real issues facing our students today, and we represent their views at University committees and boards. We also run a range of campaigns throughout the year to highlight issues and create change, so we encourage student involvement at every opportunity.
Advice & Support Our hugely popular Advice Centre is on campus to offer students support and guidance in key areas such as academic issues, welfare issues, housing, money and debt. We are totally independent from the university and so our advice is confidential, impartial, and free (and we make a great cuppa!).
Social & Fun We’re at the heart of the social scene on campus, and in addition to our SU Bar, Venue club, SU shop and SUBWAY™, we also run over 70 societies and the ‘Team Edge Hill’ competitive sports teams who compete around the country as part of the BUCS league. We want our students to make lifelong friends and find like-minded people to share their university experience with, however unique their interests.
We pride ourselves on creating fantastic student events for everyone, with a jampacked Welcome Week schedule, an extensive ‘Give it a Go’ calendar, and the epic Graduation Ball! i
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What our students have to say…
“ “ “ Ellie Clarke
BA (Hons) Drama and English Literature Chancellor’s Scholar
When I first visited Edge Hill University I really liked the campus and how everything you need is on hand while places like Manchester and Liverpool are only a short journey away. Now I am studying here I can honestly say that I am loving both my degree and, just as importantly, the social element of student life! Having lots of things to do and places to visit that are easy to get to is allowing me to really enjoy my university experience.
Daniel Robinson
Claire Roberts
The University is really modern and has excellent facilities, it is so much better than the other universities I visited. Like the campus my course is really up-todate. Something might be in the news one day and in your lecture the next, so you are learning how real businesses are operating right now. You also get the historical background as well, so understand how it all fits together.
The tutors are always on hand to give advice and guidance with an example of this being when we had to organise our placement module. Knowing that I am a keen ecologist, staff in the department took the time to help me secure my placement at a local nature reserve, which turned out to be a brilliant experience that I thoroughly enjoyed. I learned a great deal from my time there, from conservation management techniques to the importance of visitor care.
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Humera Patel
Liam McGill
Edge Hill University is unique to me because from the moment you step onto campus you feel part of a community. It is so welcoming and very student-focused. As part of the course there is a lot of simulation in university which gives clear insights into some of the real-life scenarios we may face as midwives in practice. There is also ample opportunity to share experiences and provide peer support within group discussions, which is really valuable.
I love my course! Before I started at Edge Hill I thought I’d just come to university, attend a lecture and then go home, but this is so much better than I expected. Our lectures are genuinely fun, the topics are really interesting and we get to discuss issues and voice our own opinions.
I feel that I am in a great position to be able to pursue my career goals as a result of studying this course. The projects and assignments we are set are all designed to replicate scenarios that can arise in work, while the benefit of the placement means that on top of my theoretical knowledge I also possess practical experience, which can only stand me in good stead.
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Now that you have received an offer from Edge Hill University, we thought it would be helpful to let you know what you can expect over the next few months.
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What Happens Next?
What Happens Next?
Over the next few months, you will receive monthly emails which should answer some of the questions you may have about things like campus facilities, student finance and student support.
If there is anything we need from you we will write to you and, if a deadline is approaching, we will send a letter, email or text if a reminder is needed. i
Ensure your contact details (email and address) are always up-todate so that you don’t miss any important information regarding your application. If you applied using your school or college email, your account may become inaccessible once you leave and you will need to create an account elsewhere. If you change any of your contact details you should notify UCAS and also the University by emailing think@edgehill.ac.uk.
Applicant Journey The following information is a step-by-step guide to the admissions process after you have received your offer, including important deadlines and when you can expect us to contact you.
1 Visit your Applicant website – Shortly after you receive your offer You can access a range of helpful advice and guidance at edgehill.ac.uk/applicants. Information will continue to be added to the site so be sure to bookmark it and check back regularly.
2 Book an Applicant Visit Day – Shortly after you receive your offer These days are for all applicants who have been made an offer for a course which does not interview/audition as part of the Admissions process. You will be sent an invitation shortly, with full details of how to book. Go to page 13 for more information. 3 Prepare for your Professional Skills Tests – (Initial Teacher Training applicants only) Check online for information on the Literacy and Numeracy Professional Skills Tests which apply to Initial Teacher Training programmes only. Visit edgehill.ac.uk/skillstests for further details on support sessions.
4 Apply for Student Finance – From Early 2018 Apply online at gov.uk/student-finance before the end of May 2018 to make sure you receive your funding at the start of term. Go to page 25 for more information.
5 Apply for Accommodation – From January 2018 If you make Edge Hill your firm choice via UCAS, you will receive an email inviting you to apply online for on-campus accommodation. Go to page 17 for more information.
7 Apply for a Scholarship – Open 2018 Regardless of your course of study and academic achievement you can apply for a number of scholarships, worth up to £3,000. Visit edgehill.ac.uk/scholarships for more information.
8 Pre-Course Information – June and July 2018 Some courses produce pre-course information to help you prepare for starting your course. If applicable, you will receive further information by letter or email.
9 Check any outstanding offer conditions – July and August 2018 Ensure that you have met all the conditions of your offer. Some courses require satisfactory DBS clearance and medical clearance. Check UCAS Track for your offer conditions if you are not sure. For courses starting in September 2018, the deadline to meet all conditions is 31 August 2018. Earlier start dates will have earlier deadlines.
10 Confirmation and Clearing – August and September 2018 If you meet the conditions of your offer, you will receive a letter officially confirming your place. If you do not meet the conditions of your offer, you may still have your place confirmed on the course or an alternative. A dedicated help line will be available during August and September, or you can visit our website for further information.
11 Enrolment and First Week – September 2018 All the details you need for Enrolment and First Week will be on our website, and we will notify you when it is available to view. i
Keep your documents safe Ensure you keep all your important letters and documents together in a safe place as you will need them when you enrol. This will include your confirmation of place letter and your University Payment Advice Notification from Student Finance, which you will need to show if any of the details relating to your course or University are incorrect.
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6 Make your Firm and Insurance Choices – By 2 May 2018 If you received all your offers by 31 March 2018, the deadline to make your Firm and Insurance acceptances is 2 May 2018. Check ucas.com/apply/key-dates for details of all important UCAS deadlines.
Your choice of university is extremely important and you need as much information as possible to be able to make the right decision about where to study.
Applicant Visit Days are specific to the course and department that you have applied for and offer the perfect opportunity to experience what it will be like to study and socialise as a student at Edge Hill University.
Each Visit Day incorporates a number of different activities, including a unique subject taster session which allows you some hands-on experience of your chosen course. You will also be able to chat to some current students and meet the tutors, as well as getting to know some of your future classmates. There will also be further information regarding student support. Who are they for? Visit Days are for applicants who are holding an offer for a course that does not interview or audition.
If you have attended an interview or audition already but you would like to visit the University again, you can book to attend our Open Day in June 2018 or attend one of our monthly Campus Tours. For more information visit: edgehill.ac.uk/study/visit-us
Is an Applicant Visit Day the same as an Open Day? No, the Applicant Visit Days are separate, department-specific events and are only open to applicants who already hold an offer to study on a relevant programme at Edge Hill University.
How do I book my place? We will send out invitations via post and email to all eligible applicants with details on how to book.
What if I miss my Applicant Visit Day? If there are no further dates available you are welcome to attend one of our monthly Campus Tours or our Open Day in June 2018 instead. For more information visit: edgehill.ac.uk/applicants/avd
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Going to university is a rewarding, life changing decision and will be one of the most exciting things you ever do. When choosing which university to attend, you are making a decision which will determine where you spend your next three years.
We believe, as do most schools and colleges, that it is important to make your decision based on the university and the course you think is right for you. We are aware that some students are being made Unconditional Offers by the universities which they have applied to this year, but we believe that you should not make your decision purely based on whether a university is prepared to make your offer Unconditional if you choose them.
At Edge Hill, it is not our policy to make Unconditional Offers to applicants who are sitting their A Level, BTEC or equivalent qualifications. We set what we believe are stretching entry requirements and we encourage applicants to work hard to achieve the very best grades that they can. We have strong academic standards and we want students who are passionate about their subject and who want to be part of an exciting and dynamic community of lecturers and like-minded students. We also want students who are committed to their own success. For that reason, we do not compromise our standards by making Unconditional Offers to applicants in order to encourage them to come to us regardless of the grades they achieve.
We believe it is in your best interests to remember that your exam grades are not just about getting into university. You will need to include your grades in all of your future job applications and many employers will be influenced by the results you have achieved.
However, we do recognise that sometimes exams don’t always go to plan and sometimes the grades you get are not always what you had hoped for. If that is the situation you find yourself in, then we will be happy to talk to you. If you have been committed to our University, and if we can see that you visited us and engaged with the admissions process, then we will look again at your application and your reference when we get your results. If you have narrowly missed out on your grades we will take that into account when making our decisions.
If you have any questions about your offer, please get in touch and discuss it with us and we hope you will be able to visit us soon to find out more about the student experience we offer at Edge Hill. Wherever you choose to go and study in September, we hope you have an exciting time getting to know your chosen subject in greater depth. i
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Our popular on-campus accommodation provides over 2,200 single study bedrooms and 24-hour security.
Starting University means you may be moving away from home for the first time. Aside from your course, where you live will probably be one of the most important decisions you’ll need to make.
Edge Hill’s vibrant campus community provides students with a safe and secure environment to live, study and socialise in. Living on campus means that our students can find everything they need within a few minutes’ walk including department buildings, lecture theatres, the University library, IT resources, cafes and restaurants, shop, launderette and the sports centre.
Many new students appreciate the supportive and sociable atmosphere that life in halls of residence offers.
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Accommodation
Accommodation – What are my choices?
On-campus accommodation Edge Hill currently has over 2,200 single study bedrooms available within halls of residence located on the Ormskirk campus. Most of our rooms are self-catered, however we do also offer some catered rooms.
Students residing in catered halls of residence will have their Unicard automatically loaded with a cash value by catering services and can be used instead of money when purchasing food from the various on-campus catering outlets.
If you live in a self-catered hall you will have access to a fully equipped kitchen which includes a cooker, microwave and freezer. Also provided are a kettle, toaster, iron and ironing board. What do I need to bring? All rooms are furnished with a bed, wardrobe, desk and chair and you are encouraged to personalise your space with posters, photos and other decorative items. You will need to bring your own bed linen (including a duvet and pillows) and towels as well as crockery, cutlery, glassware, cooking utensils and pots and pans (with exception of Founders East, Founders West, Graduates Court, Chancellors Court, Chancellors South and Palatine Court where pots and pans are provided for the induction hobs).
How much will it cost? All halls are offered on a 40 week contract, running from mid-September to late June. Prices for 2018 will range from £74 to £124 per week, including utility bills, depending on the halls of residence you choose. You will be expected to arrange to pay your damage deposit of £150 online and, either pay the accommodation fees in full, or arrange scheduled payment instalments before you move in. Details of this will be sent out with your Licence Agreement in the summer.
Additional needs Edge Hill has a number of fully adapted rooms and we are able to adapt further rooms as required. To assist the Accommodation Team in allocating a suitable room, please indicate any additional needs you may have on your accommodation application form. If you wish to discuss any care support needs due to a physical or sensory impairment you should contact our Inclusive Services Team on 01695 584190 to discuss your specific requirements in confidence. Care Leavers Additional support and guidance is also available for care leavers. Please visit edgehill.ac.uk/studentservices/care-leavers to find out more.
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Off-campus accommodation There's a variety of privately owned accommodation around the Ormskirk campus and surrounding area, including nearby Liverpool and Southport. Our Accommodation Team offer a range of support services to help you find somewhere suitable, including a register of local student properties, practical advice and the chance to meet up with other students so you can look for houses together.
How to apply for on-campus accommodation
Applicants who accept Edge Hill University as their firm choice will be invited to apply for accommodation in halls of residence. Details of how to apply will be emailed to the address on your UCAS application from January 2018 onwards.
On-site accommodation at Edge Hill has increased substantially over the last five years but, in the unlikely event that the University finds that campus accommodation is over-subscribed, applications will be prioritised to take into account various factors including the distance from the student's home address to the University. Applicants who are not allocated a room on campus will be given options for offcampus accommodation (including private halls and landlords) along with support in finding suitable accommodation. i
Further details on the application process can be found at: ehu.ac.uk/accommodation
When will I find out if I have been allocated a room? In August, the Accommodation Team will notify you of your place in halls by sending you an email with details of your room offer and a link to your Licence Agreement. If you have not been allocated a place in halls, details of how to access the list of available, registered off-campus accommodation will be provided. i
Contact the Accommodation Team if you have any questions: 01695 584200 accommodation@edgehill.ac.uk
Palatine Court Carrington, Glazebrook, Lowry, Pankhurst, Peel, Roscoe and Wilkinson 312 rooms
Chancellors Court Binns, Blake, Booth, Boyce, Bradshaw, Byron, Fulton, Lord, Meadon, Millner, Pinfold, Tomkins, Williams and Wilson 508 rooms Chancellors South Aitken, Laverty, Jenkins, Millins and Welch 245 rooms Founders East Dewhurst, Fennemore, Feuchsel and Holt 144 rooms
£124 per week for 40 weeks Self-catered
Founders West Balfour, Crosfield, Matheson, McDairmid, Sarah Yelf, Sinclair and Smith 236 rooms Graduates Court Ainsworth, Annakin, Maconie, Normanton and Pryce 141 rooms
£119 per week for 40 weeks Self-catered
All study bedrooms in Chancellors South, Palatine, Chancellors, Founders East, Founders West and Graduates Court are en-suite and clustered together in self-catered flats of 4, 6 or 8 rooms, sharing kitchen and dining facilities. All rooms are fitted with a mini fridge. Kitchen facilities include fridge, freezer, cooker, induction hob, microwave, kettle, iron, ironing board and 32” LCD Freeview TV (TV Licence provided by the University).
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Which accommodation is right for me?
Forest Court (en-suite) Ash, Beech, Rowan and Willow 142 rooms £99 per week for 40 weeks Self-catered
Forest Court (shared bathroom) Cedar, Elm, Holly, Larch, Maple and Oak 151 rooms £88 per week for 40 weeks Self-catered
All Forest Court study bedrooms, both en-suite and shared bathroom options, are grouped together in self-catered flats of six rooms. Each flat shares a communal kitchen and dining area. Kitchen facilities include fridge, freezer, cooker, microwave, kettle, iron and ironing board. Main Halls Clough, Lady Margaret, John Dalton (female only) and Stanley 180 rooms £109 per week for 40 weeks Catered
Situated on the two upper floors of the main building, these halls have individual rooms with shared shower rooms, bathrooms and toilets and a compact kitchen with fridge, toaster, kettle, microwave and cooker as well as individual food lockers. Clough, Lady Margaret and Stanley are mixed gender halls and John Dalton is female only.
Residents of Main Halls benefit from a catering charge included within their accommodation cost and are provided with a Unicard loaded weekly with a cash value from which they can purchase food and drinks from any of the catering outlets on campus.
Residents of Main Halls also benefit from generous common areas where they can socialise with friends.
ÂŁ74 per week for 40 weeks Self-catered
Eleanor Rathbone, E.M. Butterworth, Katherine Fletcher and Lady Openshaw are mixed gender halls while Margaret Bain is female only. These feature individual study bedrooms with their own washbasin and shared bathrooms and/or shower rooms and toilets. Fully equipped kitchens have a cooker, microwave, fridge, freezer, kettle, toaster, iron and ironing board. Residents in Back Halls also benefit from generous common areas where they can socialise with friends.
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Back Halls Eleanor Rathbone, E.M.Butterworth, Katherine Fletcher, Lady Openshaw and Margaret Bain (female only) 163 rooms
95.5% of students have secured jobs six months after graduating. (HESA)
The information provided in this section will give you the basic outlines of the funding you could be entitled to.
For more detailed information, we suggest that you take the time to visit the recommended websites and attend a university event, either an Applicant Visit Day or an Open Day, as an opportunity to gather further information and speak with our friendly, experienced staff should you have any questions.
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Student Finance
Full-time undergraduate degree students (UK and EU only) The standard undergraduate tuition fee at Edge Hill University will be ÂŁ9,250, subject to Government approval, for all BA, BSc, and LLB and integrated Masters degrees. Full-time students who are studying for their first degree can benefit from a range of financial support.
Eligible students starting an undergraduate programme in 2018/19 will not have to pay up-front for the cost of tuition fees. Instead, the cost can be covered by a tuition fee loan (applied for via Student Finance), which you do not have to start repaying until you have left your course and are earning over ÂŁ25,000 per year. Loans for Living Costs Usually called a maintenance loan, this money is available for help towards the cost of accommodation, food and travel. For details of loan amounts, once they are released, please check edgehill.ac.uk/study/money-matters or gov.uk/studentfinance.
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When making your Student Finance Application you will be asked to enter the details of your chosen university. You will probably NOT be able to make this decision until you have visited all of your university choices. To prevent any delays with your application we would suggest that you proceed with your application with your preferred choice of university. When you have made your final decision, and confirmed this with UCAS, you can make changes, if necessary, within your online account this process is quick and easy to complete.
Student Opportunity Fund
Undergraduate students at Edge Hill can apply for up to ÂŁ2,000 to support a careerenhancing project, initiative or opportunity that will enrich your student experience and enable you to stand out in the graduate job market.
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Edge Hill University offers a range of scholarships for prospective, full-time undergraduate students.
High Achievers Scholarship The High Achievers Scholarship, worth £1,000 (paid over first year of study only, subject to full registration), rewards eligible prospective students who achieve 144 UCAS Tariff points (AAA at A Level, DDD in BTEC) from a maximum of three grades taken and achieved in one sitting in the last three years, awarded from 1 September 2015 onwards. A combination of suitable A-Level/BTEC grades is permissible. You must have submitted your UCAS application by the 15 January UCAS deadline.
Excellence Scholarships If you can demonstrate determination, commitment and achievement outside of work or study, you could make a substantial difference to your student life and finances by applying for an Excellence Scholarship. This scholarship is worth up to £2,000 and is paid over the duration of your course.
Sports Scholarship If you are talented at sport, either competing, coaching or officiating at a high level and can demonstrate the ability and ambition to improve whilst you are studying here, you could receive a Sports Scholarship worth up to £1,000 per academic year.
Liverpool Scholarship This scholarship is awarded to the student who achieved the highest UCAS Tariff score, achieved in one sitting in the last three years, who is domiciled in the City of Liverpool (L1-L20 and L24-L28 postcodes). You must have been a permanent resident of the City of Liverpool for a minimum of 12 months and apply to a full-time undergraduate, integrated Masters, or foundation degree before the UCAS deadline.
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Earn while you learn
As a student, you will gain valuable skills and experience through working alongside your studies. With plenty of part-time job opportunities available on and off campus, this can be a perfect stepping stone from study to graduate employment. The Edge Hill Careers Centre offer an online vacancy service where you can search for part-time and casual vacancies as well as work placements and volunteering opportunities. Student Profile: Eddy Lowe
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I took on part-time work while studying in order to improve my chances of getting a graduate job, and to help fund my studies. I contribute to campus tours, accommodation tours, and campus events such as conferences, and have also done some administrative work, including mail distribution. Completing these jobs has allowed me to improve my communication skills, given me confidence and an insight into the workings of the University.
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The final section of the handbook includes some other information we think you will find useful in the coming weeks, including travelling to Edge Hill, applicant support and the term dates for 2018/19.
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Support for students
Student Services can help with almost anything to do with student life. The teams within Student Services offer advice on accommodation, money, wellbeing and much more. Some of the help offered by Student Services is detailed below: Accommodation – providing information relating to on and off-campus accommodation, paying hall fees and handling any issues in halls. Visit ehu.ac.uk/accommodationteam to find out more.
Campus Life – helping students living on campus to settle in, make friends and feel part of the Edge Hill community. Connect with the team on social media: facebook.com/EHUCampusLife
Wellbeing – help to improve your mental health and wellbeing, diet and exercise advice, and signposting to both internal and external services. Visit ehu.ac.uk/wellbeing to find out more. Counselling – get professional support, find ways of coping with university, or just a safe place to talk. Visit edgehill.ac.uk/counselling to find out more. Inclusion – for students with disabilities, autistic spectrum conditions, and physical or sensory impairments. Visit edgehill.ac.uk/inclusion to find out more. Money Advice – providing funding information, advice if you’re struggling financially, and help with budgeting. Visit edgehill.ac.uk/moneyadvice to find out more.
Multi-Faith Chaplaincy – pastoral guidance, support, and encouragement for students of all faiths and none. Visit edgehill.ac.uk/chaplaincy to find out more.
Care Leavers – support during your time at university through a dedicated contact and access to the Care Leaver Bursary. Visit edgehill.ac.uk/studentservices/care-leavers to find out more.
Careers Centre The Careers Centre aims to help you develop your employability, offering opportunities to learn, gain transferable skills and acquire relevant work experience. The Careers Centre can help with finding; part-time work, volunteering opportunities, and summer jobs both in the UK and abroad. Visit edgehill.ac.uk/careers to find out more.
Course Support In your first year you will be allocated a Personal Tutor who will be your first point of contact for queries and concerns. Some courses also have a Peer Mentoring Scheme where second and third year students help first years to settle into the course.
IT and Library Support You will have access to impressive library, IT and study support facilities, access to 15,000 e-journals, over 150 online databases, 70,000 e-book and 230,000 books and DVDs. There is 24-hour PC access, free wireless internet across campus and teams to support you with a range of academic skills. Visit edgehill.ac.uk/ls to find out more.
Students’ Union The Students’ Union gives students a voice and works to improve both the educational and social experience providing a wide range of activities including sports and societies, academic advice and guidance, events, student representation, welfare and campaigns. Go to page 5 or visit edgehillsu.org.uk to find out more.
Settling In We provide all our students with the warmest of welcomes. The first week can be a daunting time so we arrange activities to allow first year students to acclimatise to your new surroundings. There are activities providing course information, introductory sessions with the University Library and individual meetings with your Personal Tutor.
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Language Learning Edge Hill offers students the opportunity to learn a new language or consolidate existing knowledge of a language. You can do this either as part of your degree (subject to eligibility), or as an extracurricular evening activity. Our 20 credit language modules, which form an integral part of your degree, are offered at levels 4, 5 and 6 in Arabic, French, German and Spanish. If you would prefer to study a language as a supplement to your degree, the Language Centre runs courses in French, German and Spanish at varying levels. You can also practise your target language with a dedicated language partner as part of our Conversation Exchange Scheme. For more information about the Language Centre and the language learning opportunities available to you, please visit edgehill.ac.uk/efl.
Applicant Support
For general queries about the University you can email think@edgehill.ac.uk. You can also contact any of the support teams listed below if you have more specific questions.
Admissions For information concerning your application and the conditions of your offer you can contact our Admissions Team on: T: 01695 650950 E: admissions@edgehill.ac.uk W: edgehill.ac.uk/admissions Accommodation For any help and advice on applying for halls of residence or finding off-campus accommodation you can contact our Accommodation Team on: T: 01695 584200 E: accommodation@edgehill.ac.uk W: edgehill.ac.uk/accommodation Fees and Scholarships For information on tuition fees, payment methods and University Scholarships: T: 01695 657359 E: tuitionfees@edgehill.ac.uk W: edgehill.ac.uk/registry/fees-scholarships-and-bursaries
Inclusive Services Our Inclusive Services Team offers a range of support for students with a variety of needs arising from physical or sensory impairments, mental health needs or medical conditions. We would encourage you to make contact with the team as early as possible, to arrange to visit Edge Hill and discuss your needs in confidence: T: 01695 584372 E: inclusiveservices@edgehill.ac.uk W: edgehill.ac.uk/inclusiveservices
Part-time Work and Careers The Edge Hill Careers Centre helps students find part-time work that fits around their studies. Applicants are able to sign up for this before starting their course. For further information contact our Careers Service on: T: 01695 584866 E: careers@edgehill.ac.uk W: edgehill.ac.uk/careers International Students Information for International Students can be found on our website. Alternatively you can contact our International Office on: T: +44 1695 657122 E: international@edgehill.ac.uk W: edgehill.ac.uk/international
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Money Advice Team As an applicant, if you have any queries regarding student finance you can contact our Money Advice Team on: T: 01695 657250 E: moneyadvice@edgehill.ac.uk W: edgehill.ac.uk/studentservices/moneyadvice
Travelling to Edge Hill University
Edge Hill University’s Ormskirk Campus is located between Liverpool and Preston in West Lancashire. This section of your handbook will look at the best ways of travelling to and from the University.
Public Transport Ormskirk has one railway station which is located a short distance from the bus station, and within walking distance of the campus. There are regular trains to and from Preston via Northern Rail and all stations to Liverpool Central on Merseyrail’s Northern Line.
A number of buses connect Ormskirk to the surrounding area, most of which stop at the bus station in the town centre. Edge Hill students can benefit from unlimited travel on Arriva buses throughout the North West region by purchasing an Arriva North West Student Saver ticket.
The Edge Link (EL1) bus service is a fast, cheap and reliable way to get to the campus from Ormskirk bus station. Currently during term-time this service runs every 15 minutes, 8.05am – 9.25pm, Monday-Friday (excluding Bank Holidays) and 8.05am – 5.45pm on Saturdays. This service is FREE with your student ID card.
If you live locally or you are allocated a room in halls of residence the cheapest and easiest way to get around is on your own two feet! You’ll find it easy to walk from the campus into town, a journey that takes no more than about 15 minutes.
Alternatively, you may decide to cycle to campus and we offer a variety of secure storage solutions for bikes and motorcycles/scooters.
Travelling by Car The Ormskirk campus is easily accessible by road via the M6 motorway. Leave the M6 at Junction 26, join the M58 towards Skelmersdale and leave at Junction 3, taking the A570 towards Ormskirk and Southport. The campus can also be reached from Preston or Liverpool via the A59.
Parking on-campus Car parking on-campus is limited and cannot always accommodate all vehicles during peak periods. We therefore recommend, wherever possible, that students use public transport.
The issuing of parking permits is based on clear eligibility criteria, however the provision of a permit does not guarantee a parking space due to the limited capacity on-campus. Even if you do have a permit, we suggest that you build in sufficient time to park off-campus when necessary.
Please visit edgehill.ac.uk/sustainability/travel to find out more about parking on-campus and see details of alternative parking provision close to the University.
Other Edge Hill Sites
If you are studying Operating Department Practice or Paramedic Practice in Manchester you will find travel information on our website at: edgehill.ac.uk/location
Preston
Blackburn
M65
M6
Southport
M62
M66
Ormskirk
Wigan
Bolton
M61
M60
M58
MANCHESTER
M57
M67 M62 M60
LIVERPOOL
Aberdeen
Warrington
M53 Dundee
M56 Edinburgh
Glasgow
Carlisle
Derry
Donegal
Galway
M6
Belfast
Sligo Knock
Isle of Man
Athlone
Dublin
M6
Leeds
Preston Liverpool
M62
Manchester Sheffield
M6
Kerry
Waterford
M1
Nottingham
Shannon
Limerick
Chester
Newcastle
Norwich
Birmingham
Wexford
Cambridge
M1
Cork
M5
Cardiff
Exeter
Bristol
M4
London
Portsmouth
M25
Useful Websites
Public Transport in North West - traveline-northwest.co.uk
Public Transport in Merseyside - www.merseytravel.gov.uk Arriva Student Saver Pass - arrivabus.co.uk
Railpass - merseyrail.org/tickets-passes/season-tickets/railpass Car Sharing - liftshare.com
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Students coming to study at Edge Hill for the first time will need to enrol and receive a student number before a parking permit application can be made. Students who are living in halls of residence are not eligible to park on-campus. There are some exceptions for students on placement.
Term Dates 2018/19
Autumn Term Monday 17 September 2018 – Friday 14 December 2018 Spring Term Monday 7 January 2019 – Friday 5 April 2019 Summer Term Monday 29 April 2019 – Friday 7 June 2019
If you are starting one of the following programmes, you will receive your term dates shortly before starting your course:
BSc (Hons) Midwifery BSc (Hons) Nursing (all pathways) BSc (Hons) Operating Department Practice BSc (Hons) Paramedic Practice BA (Hons) Social Work BA (Hons) Early Years Education with QTS BA (Hons) Primary Education with QTS BA (Hons) Secondary Education with QTS i
Terms and conditions relating to your offer can be found on the reverse of your offer letter. For full terms and conditions regarding studying at Edge Hill University, please visit ehu.ac.uk/studentterms
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