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Welcome to the School of Law, Criminology and Policing. We provide the opportunity to study in a dynamic, relevant and professionally informed manner, and in an engaging and supportive environment.
When you study politics at Edge Hill, you will enhance your employability through networking opportunities, conferences and events. You will also put your knowledge into practice with report writing, debates and presentations, which are designed to give you a working knowledge of political structures and organisations. Gain the tools to lead the next generation and shape the political landscape for the better.
Offer holder day
Join us for your politics offer holder day where you can be fully immersed in your subject with a 90 minute taster session. You’ll also be able to discuss your module options, meet your tutors, chat to our students and meet other applicants.
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You’ll benefit from studying in our dedicated Law and Psychology building, home to contemporary teaching and learning facilities.
The 3-storey building includes a 265-seat lecture theatre, seminar and tutorial rooms, an authentic original courtroom and social learning areas that encourage a more informal and interactive style of learning.
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Politics news
How consecutive Conservative governments destroyed union rights – a timeline of the UK’s anti-strike laws since the 1970s
Report by Edge Hill University students highlights lack of trust in police
Rishi Sunak’s new law could force workers to break strikes
Student politics blog: Do independent candidates have a chance of success in today’s politics?
Student politics podcast: why you should vote – and how to do it
Student politics podcast: runners and riders in the West Lancashire by-election

How consecutive Conservative governments destroyed union rights – a timeline of the UK’s anti-strike laws since the 1970s
In a new article for The Conversation, Dr Steven Daniels explores how union rights in the UK have been watered down by Conservative governments.
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Report by Edge Hill University students highlights lack of trust in police
Students from Edge Hill University have provided evidence to the Home Affairs Select Committee on policing priorities at a time when public confidence in the police is low.
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Rishi Sunak’s new law could force workers to break strikes
In a new article for The Conversation, Senior Lecturer in Law & Politics Dr Steve Daniels examines the governments new minimum service law for striking workers.
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Student politics blog: Do independent candidates have a chance of success in today’s politics?
Since local MP Rosie Cooper announced that she would be standing down from Parliament, parties have been gearing up for the forthcoming by-election.
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Student politics podcast: why you should vote – and how to do it
Edge Hill students discuss voting: why you should vote, and how to register.
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Student politics podcast: runners and riders in the West Lancashire by-election
Edge Hill University Politics Lab students preview the prospects of the parties challenging Labour in the West Lancashire by-election.
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Offer holder days
If you would like to experience Edge Hill in person you can come to an offer holder day. Join a subject taster session, meet your tutors and show the campus to your loved ones.
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Immerse yourself in our campus with the virtual tour. Explore the buildings from your own home. Get a feel for our learning, living, and leisure spaces and roam the halls of our iconic buildings.