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UCAS code: E42

At Edge Hill University, we’ve been helping students embark on truly inspirational journeys since 1885. Creating access to knowledge and opening up opportunities. Now it’s your time. Based on our beautiful Ormskirk campus in Lancashire, we have it all. Teaching excellence. Award-winning facilities. A diverse and tight-knit community. With halls located on campus, meaning you’ll live, study and socialise in one place. That’s why we’ve been recognised as a UK Top 35 University and one of the highest climbers in this year’s Guardian Good University Guide. Providing you with the foundations to expand your opportunities and shape your future.
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How students describe this university

We asked more than 11,000 undergraduates to say how far they would describe their uni as having the following characteristics. We carry out this analysis where we have scores from at least 30 students. You can also see whether these ratings are high, medium or low compared to other universities.

Diverse local nightlife

48%

Low

Sporty

78%

High

Political

58%

Medium

Creative

74%

High

Varied union activities

76%

High

Vital stats

Sources: NSS, DLHE & HESA
% of graduates in work or further study 97% Medium
Average graduate salary £21.5k Medium
Student satisfaction score 73% Low

Number of students

14,715

students attended last year

Undergraduate / Postgraduate

73%

of students are undergrads

Full-time / Part-time

5%

of students are part-time

Male / Female

29%

of students are male

Young / Mature

28%

of students aged over 21

UK / Non-UK

1%

of students here are from outside the UK

What students say about this university

222 comments (67 students)
    • In most buildings facilities are great however some such as older building eg.. biology need improvements to general areas e g. Toilets

      2024, 3rd year student, Biology

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    • The library has a wide range of resources for all subjects. Staff are always willing to help. There are lots of SU events on throughout the year. There is wide range pf accomodation and events on for everyone. The financial support is amazing e.g. student opportunity funds. Course there is a wide range of modules (some compulsory though) although some tutors e.g. plants modules dont provide help

      2024, 3rd year student, Biology

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    • Amazing support and welfare. Benefits all students and staff. Very kind and knowledgeable

      2024, 3rd year student, Biology

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    • Five stars: Excellent

      2024, 3rd year student, Biology

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    • Decent facilities including the library a D subject buildings. Could do with better toilets in some buildings, including more diverse toilets, as well as more lifts in accommodation buildings, and working vending machines.

      2024, 3rd year student, English Language

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    • The SU has a fair few events throughout the academic year, but has slowed down this academic year which is umdidue to a new SU building is currently being built.

      2024, 3rd year student, English Language

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