The past is history

Alastair Crosby, 26, from Wigan, is indulging his passion for history at Edge Hill - all thanks to Clearing.

Alastair has just completed the first year of a BA (Hons) History.  Eight years ago he studied for a degree at Liverpool John Moores University but left the course in the first year after deciding higher education wasn't for him.

After working in retail for a spell he decided to return to his studies and was attracted to the stunning campus and location of Edge Hill. Alastair was also inspired by his mother Angela who graduated from Edge Hill last year with a degree in Geography and is now working at the University's Faculty of Health. 

Alastair applied through Clearing, and found the support from the University's dedicated Clearing team a massive help.

He said: "Seeing my mum graduate was a big push for me - she spoke very highly of Edge Hill and she's never wrong!

"I was surprised at how helpful Edge Hill's staff were in finding the right degree for me. The process was pretty straightforward and I am really enjoying the course.   It's great being on the one campus rather than having to visit several locations across a city centre for your lectures."

Away from his studies, Alastair has a keen interest in rugby and Archaeology.  After finishing his course he hopes to pursue a career as a history teacher.