Applicant Handbook 2016 Entry
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The Edge Hill Experience
10 What Happens Next?
13 Applicant Visit Days
16 Accommodation 24 Finance
32 Useful Information Applicant Support Travelling to Edge Hill Term Dates
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 also the University as soon as possible to ensure you do not miss any vital information.
Please read the deadlines on pages 11 and 12 which tell you when you need to apply for finance, scholarships and accommodation and when you need to tell UCAS about your choices.
Whatever you need to know at any stage, our staff are available to help - see page 35 - 36 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 2015.
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Welcome
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 ÂŁ180 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 2015 is a new eco-friendly and ultra-modern halls of residence, providing rooms for over 140 students. Also completed in September was our ÂŁ15m sports complex which includes a 25-metre swimming pool, double sports hall and a 100-station fitness suite. 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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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, a large supermarket and a weekly market offering budget-friendly shopping where you can find everything from fresh fruit and veg 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.
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Edge Hill Students’ Union represents all the students attending this university. As a member-driven and democratic organisation our vision is to significantly add value to your student experience.
The Union is run by four officers elected from within the student body: President, Vice President Welfare, Vice President Academic Representation and Vice President Activities. They represent students across a variety of issues and at a number of university committees and boards. They are supported by a number of part-time officers and staff all of whom are committed to delivering the quality of service our members want and need. To help achieve this we listen to your feedback and ideas, whilst ensuring we offer guidance, support and help if things go wrong. Specifically, we aim to: • • •
Be recognised by Edge Hill students and the university as the provider of excellent, effective advice and representation on academic and welfare matters. Provide quality, well-used membership and commercial services for our diverse student body. Be acknowledged by our members as having made a positive difference to their lives.
Whether through our Advice and Representation Centre, which offers help in key areas such as academic issues, housing, and financial advice; or our many societies, which are a great way to get more out of your student experience; or our Course Rep system, which helps ensure all student voices can be fairly heard up to faculty level; or through our events, which keep you thoroughly entertained, Edge Hill Students’ Union has only one focus, you.
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What our students have to say…
“ “ “ Ellie Clarke
BA (Hons) Drama and English Literature
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 are allowing me to really enjoy my university experience.
Harrison Callen
Claire Roberts
The thing I like most about my BSc (Hons) Marketing with Advertising course is that alongside gaining knowledge of my subject, I am also learning things that will help me in my life outside of my studies. My lecturers are all established in their field and share their wealth of practical experience alongside their theoretical knowledge.
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.
BSc (Hons) Marketing with Advertising
BSc (Hons) Biology
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Elliot Costas-Walker
Evelyn Rogers
By the time you complete your studies at Edge Hill, you will have become a very knowledgeable, questioning and focused practitioner. You will also have spent time working in three different local hospital trusts too, which ensures you have a clear idea of where you would like to work in the future.
For me, the best thing about the BA (Hons) Primary Education with QTS programme is being able to study with people who are as passionate about education as you are. The practical placements and activities you undertake are other excellent aspects as they reinforce the theoretical and academic side of the course. As you progress through your studies you advance from having an observational and teaching assistant role to becoming a full-time teacher. You receive the best possible in-school experience and learn a lot very quickly.
When I first arrived to study my BSc (Hons) Sports Therapy degree I absolutely loved how friendly everyone was and how people were just so approachable and happy to help. Also, during my third week, I had to complete a first aid at work course and I was fascinated by all the different treatments used, which confirmed that my ambitions lay with treating people with injuries and helping them back to recovery.
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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 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 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. 2
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.
3 Apply for Student Finance – From Early 2016 Apply online at gov.uk/student-finance before the end of May 2016 to make sure you get your funding at the start of term. Go to page 24 for more information.
4 Apply for Accommodation – From January 2016 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 16 for more information.
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6 Apply for a Scholarship – From Early 2016 Regardless of your course of study you can apply for a number of scholarships. Visit edgehill.ac.uk/scholarships for more information.
7 Pre-Course Information – June and July 2016 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.
8 Check any outstanding offer conditions – July and August 2016 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 2016, the deadline to meet all conditions is 31 August 2016. Earlier start dates will have earlier deadlines. 9
Confirmation and Clearing – August and September 2016 If you meet the conditions of your offer, you will receive a letter officially confirming your place following the release of your results. If you do not meet the conditions of your offer, you may still be offered a place on the course or an alternative programme. A dedicated Help Line will be available during August and September, or you can visit our website for further information.
10 Enrolment and First Week – September 2016 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.
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5 Make your Firm and Insurance Choices – By 4 May 2016 If you received all your offers by 31 March 2016, the deadline to making your Firm and Insurance acceptances is 4 May 2016. Check ucas.com/apply/key-dates for details of all important UCAS deadlines.
Applicant Visit Days 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 2016 or attend one of our monthly Campus Tours.
For more information visit: edgehill.ac.uk/undergraduate/events.
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 instead. For more information visit: edgehill.ac.uk/undergraduate/events.
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Our popular on-campus accommodation provides over 2,000 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 on-campus community provides students with a safe and secure environment to live, study and socialise in. On-campus living 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 can offer.
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Accommodation – What are my choices?
On-campus accommodation Edge Hill currently has over 2,000 single study bedrooms available within halls of residence located on the Ormskirk campus. Approximately one fifth of all our rooms are provided on a catered basis while the remaining accommodation is self-catered.
Students residing in catered halls of residence will be issued with a Unicard which is 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-catering 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 Court, 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 September to late June. Prices for 2016 will range from £68 to £115 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.
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Additional needs Edge Hill currently 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 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, house hunting workshops, 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 from your UCAS application from January 2016 onwards. On-site accommodation at Edge Hill has increased substantially over the last three years but, if the University finds that campus accommodation is oversubscribed, 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: edgehill.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 your Licence Agreement or, if you have not been allocated a place in halls, details of accommodation information sessions and how to access the list of available off-campus accommodation. i
Contact the Accommodation Team if you have any questions: 01695 584200 accommodation@edgehill.ac.uk
Palatine Court Carrington, Glazebrook, Pankhurst and Roscoe 144 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 Court Balfour, Crosfield, Dewhurst, Fennemore, Feuchsel, Holt, Matheson, McDairmid, Sarah Yelf, Sinclair and Smith 380 rooms Graduates Court Ainsworth, Annakin, Maconie, Normanton and Pryce 142 rooms
ÂŁ115 per week for 40 weeks Self-catered
All study bedrooms in Chancellors South, Palatine, Chancellors, Founders 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, computer (installed with standard University software) and LCD monitor, which can be enabled to receive Freeview for TV Licence holders. 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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Forest Court (en-suite) Ash, Beech, Rowan and Willow 142 rooms £92 per week for 40 weeks Self-catered
Forest Court (shared bathroom) Cedar, Elm, Holly, Larch, Maple and Oak 151 rooms £82 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 (Catered) Clough, Lady Margaret, John Dalton (female only) and Stanley 195 rooms £105 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.
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ÂŁ105 per week for 40 week Catered
Back Halls (Self-Catered) Margaret Bain (female only) and E.M.Butterworth 72 rooms ÂŁ68 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.
Residents of catered halls (Eleanor Rathbone, Lady Openshaw and Katherine Fletcher) 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.
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Back Halls (Catered) Eleanor Rathbone, Lady Openshaw and Katherine Fletcher 111 rooms
95% of students have secured jobs six months after graduating. (2014 Destination of Leavers from Higher Education survey)
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 to get some further information and answers to your questions.
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Full-time Undergraduate Degree students (UK and EU only) The standard undergraduate tuition fee will be £9,000 per year for all BA, BSc and LLB 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 2016/17 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 £21,000 per year. Loans for Living Costs Usually called a maintenance loan, this support is available for help towards the cost of accommodation, food and travel.
A loan of up to £8,200 may be available if you live away from home and study outside London (e.g. Edge Hill University).
A loan of up to £6,904 may be available if you live with your parents.
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On the Student Finance Application Form 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 your university choices. To prevent any delays with your application you can complete this section with the details of any one of your five choices. When you have made your final choice and confirmed this with UCAS, you can complete a Change of Circumstances form, if necessary. These forms are available online and are quick and easy to complete.
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Pre-registration Health and Social Care students
The following information is for UK students joining programmes from our Pre-Registration professional portfolio in September 2016 and April 2017. Financial support for Midwifery, Nursing and Operating Department Practice students If you are joining any of our pre-registration degrees in Nursing and Midwifery or Operating Department Practice, financial support arrangements are still to be announced.
As a guide to what you can expect, eligible UK students joining one of these courses last year (academic year 2015/16) could typically expect their tuition fees to be paid by the Department of Health and to be able to apply for a nonmeans-tested grant from the NHS, a means-tested bursary from the NHS, and a non-means-tested maintenance loan from the Government.
Please keep checking the relevant course pages on our website for information on financial support arrangements for students joining any of these programmes.
Financial support for Paramedic Practice students If you are joining DipHE Paramedic Practice in academic year 2016/17, you can expect your tuition fees to be paid by the NHS and to be able to apply for a maintenance grant, subject to household income, and a maintenance loan from the Government.
Keep up-to-date on financial support arrangements for students joining DipHE Paramedic Practice in academic year 2016/17 by visiting: edgehill.ac.uk/undergraduate/fees/paramedic2016
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If you require any advice or guidance on financial support and entitlement please contact our Money Advice Team on 01695 657250 or email moneyadvice@edgehill.ac.uk
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Scholarships Edge Hill University offers a range of scholarships for prospective, full-time undergraduate students.
High Achievers Scholarship The High Achievers Scholarship, worth £1,000, rewards eligible prospective students who achieve 360 UCAS Tariff points (AAA at A Level, DDD in BTEC) from a maximum of three subjects taken in one sitting in the last three years. Excellence Scholarship 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.
Liverpool Scholarship Up to £3,000 will be paid to the City of Liverpool student(s) who achieves the highest UCAS tariff score. To be eligible you must be domiciled in the City of Liverpool and have applied to study a full-time undergraduate degree programme.
Sports Scholarship If you are talented at sport, participate at a competitive 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.
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As a student, you will gain valuable skills and experience through working alongside your studies, and with plenty of part-time job opportunities available on and off the campus, this can be a perfect stepping stone from study to 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 2016/17.
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Support for students Student Services can help with almost anything to do with student life. Most services are accessed via our dedicated on-campus Student Information Centre, and the teams within Student Services offer advice on accommodation, money, wellbeing and much more. The aim of Student Services is to ensure that everyone in the Edge Hill community can make the most of the opportunities for study and learning and that all our students feel valued as individuals. Some of the help offered by Student Services is detailed below: Accommodation The Accommodation Team provides support for students living on-campus as well as advice for those living off-campus. In addition to night support staff who are on-hand for any issues arising out of hours, there are also Accommodation Officers who handle student queries during the day and a Student Engagement Assistant whose job is to organise fun activities and events to help you find your niche at Edge Hill. Visit edgehill.ac.uk/studentservices/accommodation to find out more. Counselling The Counselling Service is an established, professional facility that offers a wide range of services. Experienced, qualified counsellors can offer help in finding solutions to problems, ways of coping, or just a safe place to talk. Visit edgehill.ac.uk/studentservices/counselling to find out more.
Health and Wellbeing If you are finding things difficult, the Student Wellbeing team are able to offer assessments, support and advice, short-term Cognitive Behavioural Therapy sessions and signposting and liaison with both internal and external teams. Regular GP surgeries are also held at Milton House which is just a short walk from campus. Visit edgehill.ac.uk/studentservices/the-health-well-being-centre to find out more.
Inclusion The Inclusion team can support you with a range of needs arising from physical or sensory impairments, mental health needs or other disabilities. The team provides one-to-one academic or personal support and can also organise a Needs Assessment, advice on exam modifications, alternative assessments or adapted accommodation. Visit edgehill.ac.uk/studentservices/inclusive to find out more.
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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 an impressive library, IT and study support facilities, access to 15,000 e-journals, over 150 online databases, 70,000 e-books 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 6 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 their new surroundings. There are group activities providing course information, introductory sessions with the University Library and individual meetings with their Personal Tutor.
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Money Advice The Money Advice team holds regular drop-in sessions and can help you to plan a budget, access emergency funds and apply for hardship grants. They also offer financial health checks as well as advice and support. Visit edgehill.ac.uk/studentservices/moneyadvice to find out more.
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
Student Funding and Finance As an applicant, if you have any queries regarding student finance you can contact our Student Financial Support Team on: T: 01695 657250 E: financialadviceteam@edgehill.ac.uk W: edgehill.ac.uk/fees
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
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 visit Edge Hill and discuss your needs in confidence: T: 01695 584372 E: inclusiveservices@edgehill.ac.uk W: edgehill.ac.uk/inclusiveservices
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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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Part-time Work and Careers The Edge Hill Careers Centre runs a Job Club to help 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
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. During term-time this service runs every 15 minutes, 8.05am – 8.45pm, 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.
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.
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Please visit edgehill.ac.uk/sustainability/travel/car-parking 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 the BSc (Hons) Operating Department Practice or the DipHE 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 - sharedwheels.co.uk or liftshare.com
Edge Hill University Applicant Handbook
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.
Term Dates 2016/17 Autumn Term Monday 19 September 2016 – Friday 16 December 2016
Spring Term Tuesday 5 January 2017 – Friday 7 April 2017 Summer Term Tuesday 2 May 2017 – Friday 2 June 2017
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 DipHE 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
To read full terms and conditions relating to your offer, and studying at Edge Hill University, please visit ehu.ac.uk/studentterms
Edge Hill University Applicant Handbook
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Birmingham
London
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