Applying
Find about applying, and what steps you need to take as an international student.
How to apply
English language development programme
There are two ways you can apply:
Apply online
There is an online application process for this programme
Apply onlineShould you accept an offer of a place to study with us and formally enrol as a student, you will be subject to the provisions of the regulations, rules, codes, conditions and policies which apply to our students.
Apply via one of our agents or partners
Our agent or partner will support you in making your application to Edge Hill University. Our agents and partners have had lots of experience helping people to apply to us and they will be able to guide you and make sure that you have included all the documents that we will need. Once you have submitted the application form and all the supporting documentation to our agent or partner they will send them to us.
To find your nearest representative, please visit the “Find your country” (add link here) page.
International foundation programme
There are two ways that you can apply:
Apply online
There is an online application process for this programme:
Apply hereShould you accept an offer of a place to study with us and formally enrol as a student, you will be subject to the provisions of the regulations, rules, code, conditions and policies which apply to our students.
Views the student terms and conditionsVia one of our agents or partners
Our agent or partner will support you in making your applications to Edge Hill University. Our agents and partners have had lots of experience helping people to apply to us and they will be able to guide you and make sure that you have included all the documents that we will need. Once you have submitted the application form and all the supporting documentation to our agent or partner they will send them to us.
To find your nearest representative, please visit the find your country page.
Undergraduate/bachelor degrees
There are three ways you can apply:
1. Via UCAS:
You can apply for full-time undergraduate degree programmes through UCAS (Universities and Colleges Admissions Service)
Edge Hill’s institution code is EHU E42, and you should ensure that this is entered clearly on your application form, together with the code for the course you wish to apply for. The course codes are listed on the course pages of this website.
2. Via one of our agents or partners:
Our agent or partner will support you in making your application to Edge Hill University. Our agents and partners have had lots of experience helping people to apply to us and they will be able to guide you and make sure that you have included al the documents that we will need. Once you have submitted the application form and all the supporting documentation to our agent or partner they will send them to us.
To find your nearest representative, please visit the “Find your country” (add link) page.
3. Apply direct:
If you have difficulty accessing apply online then please contact the admissions office for guidance.
ContactPostgraduate Taught degrees
There are three ways you can apply:
1. Apply online:
If you are a prospective student and want to study a taught Masters degree, Masters by Research degree, Postgraduate Certificate or Postgraduate Diploma, you will usually need to apply directly online to Edge Hill University.
Please visit the apply page which is categorised by academic department, the links will take you to the relevant application information for all of those programmes where you need to apply directly to Edge Hill University.
If you want to join a PGCE or PGDE at Edge Hill University, you will need to apply through the apply for teacher training service on GOV.UK.
Please note, applications to undergraduate initial teacher training programmes are made through UCAS and not GOV.UK.
2. Via one of our agents or partners:
Our agent or partner will support you in making your application to Edge Hill University. Our agents and partners have had lots of experience helping people to apply to us and they will be able to guide you and make sure that you have included all the documents that we will need. Once you have submitted the application form and all the supporting documentation to our agent or partner they will send them to us.
To find your nearest representative please visit the “Find your country” (change link) page.
3. Apply direct:
If you have difficulty accessing apply online then please contact the admissions office for guidance.
ContactPostgraduate research degrees
There are two ways that you can apply:
1. Apply online:
Non-GTA (graduate teaching assistant) applications to join a research degree should be completed online. For full details on how to apply please visit the graduate school. (check link)
2. Via one of our agents or partners:
Our agent or partner will support you in making your application to Edge Hill University. Our agents and partners have had lots of experience helping people to apply to us and they will be able to guide you and make sure that you have included all the documents that we will need. Once you have submitted the application form and all the supporting documentation to our agent or partner they will send them to us.
To find your nearest representative please visit the find your country page.
Pre-sessional english courses
There are 3 ways you can apply:
1. Apply online:
The Pre-sessional English language course is for those wishing to progress to further academic study at Edge Hill University on either undergraduate or postgraduate courses (taught or research). All students must meet our entry requirements for the pre-sessional course.
There is no separate application form to complete for a pre-sessional programme.
You will need to apply for your main course of study online. For Undergraduate programmes please apply via UCAS. For a postgraduate taught degree please apply online.
Edge Hill’s institution code is EHU E42, and you should ensure that this is entered clearly on your application form, together with the code for the course you wish to apply for. The course codes are listed on the course pages of this website.
We may also be able to accept students on the pre-sessional course who are going on to other universities to complete their academic course if the pre-sessional courses at these institutions are full. We will require agreement and acceptance from other universities if we admit students on this basis.
Contact [email protected] if you require further information.
2. Via one of our agents or partners:
Our agent or partner will support you in making your application to Edge Hill University. Our agents and partners have had lots of experience helping people to apply to us and they will be able to guide you and make sure that you have included all the documents that we will need. There is no separate application form to complete for a pre-sessional programme. Our agent or partner will provide you with an application form to complete for your main course of study. Once you have completed the application form and all the supporting documentation to our agent or partner they will send them to us.
To find your nearest representative please visit the find your country page.
3. Directly to Edge Hill:
If you have difficulty accessing UCAS then please contact the admissions office for guidance.
ContactSummer programmes
There is an online application process for this programme
Apply hereShould you accept an offer of a place to study with us and formally enrol as a student, you will be subject to the provisions of the regulations, rules, codes, conditions and policies which apply to our students. These are available here
Next steps
Receive offer
If you applied directly to Edge Hill
Once you have applied we will contact you by email to let you know that we have received your application.
We will make a decision about your application as soon as possible.
If your offer is unconditional we will email your offer letter. If your offer is conditional you will receive it by email and once you have met all the conditions your offer will become unconditional.
If you applied via our agents or partners
We will keep our agent or partner informed of the progress of your application so if you have any concerns or questions please ask them so they can advise you.
Accept offer and apply for accommodation
Once you have received your offer letter (conditional or unconditional) please make sure that you let us know that you have accepted it online.
If you would like to live on campus please contact our Accommodation Team.
Pay deposit
When you have accepted your offer you will then need to pay the deposit requested.
For students requiring a Student Visa a 50% tuition fee deposit is required before a Confirmation of Acceptance of Studies (CAS) can be issued.
If you are classed as an overseas student for fees but do not require a Student Visa, a 50% tuition fees deposit is required prior to enrolment.
You can pay your deposit in a number of ways. Visit our Finance Information page for further information.
Once you have met all your conditions (academic and non-academic) and we have received your deposit payment we will then be able to issue your CAS letter.
Apply for your CAS
You will need to apply for a CAS (Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies) to be issued by Edge Hill University for your studies here, this is then used to apply for a Student Visa. Once you have accepted your offer to study with us you will receive an email from CAS shield to start the CAS application process.
We aim to process CAS requests within 48 hours, however this is dependent on all other conditions already being met.
If you do not require a Student Visa please inform the International Admissions Team.
Receive CAS and apply for Visa
In order to apply for a visa you will need to have received a CAS (Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies) letter to show to the UK Border Agency.
We will send your CAS letter by email once you have met any conditions of your offer and paid the required deposit.
Applying for a VisaEnglish language requirements
There are a number of different ways you may be able to demonstrate your English language level, for example, by your nationality, with a degree taught in a majority English-speaking country or with an approved English language qualification or test. Which of these you may be able to use will depend on the course you are going to be studying and whether or not you will need to apply for a student visa and can meet the UKVI requirements.
Please read the information below carefully to see if you can meet the English language requirements for your course.
Be aware that language needs to be verified from one of the options listed on this webpage. We do not accept letters of proficiency.
Acceptable English language tests
One way you can meet the English language requirement is through an acceptable English language test. Please click the tab that relates to your area of study for more information on the suitable tests and grades required.
Please note that your test certificate must be within its period of validity – for example, the IELTS, Pearson and Trinity ISE SELTs are only valid for two years after the test date.
International Foundation Programme
If you are applying for the International Foundation Programme, a UKVI-approved Secure English Language Test (SELT) is required.
SELTs are taken in person in a UKVI-approved Secure English Language Testing centre.
For details on the difference between Route A and Route B, please visit the International Foundation Year course page. UKVI Approved SELT International Foundation Year Entry Requirement (Route A) International Foundation Year Entry Requirement (Route B)
| UKVI approved SELT | International Foundation Year Entry Requirement (Route A) | International Foundation Year Entry Requirement (Route B) |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic (UKVI Approved Test) | Overall 5.0 with no element below 4.0 | Overall 6.0 with no element below 5.0 |
| Pearson Test of English (PTE Academic) UKVI | Scores of 51 with no element lower than 46 | Scores of 59 with no element less than 56 |
| Trinity Integrated Skills in English (ISE) (UKVI Approved) Please note ISE tests are only accepted if the test taker is in the UK | ISE Level II with Pass in each element | ISE Level II with Merit in each element |
| Language Cert International ESOL SELT | B1 Achiever SELT Pass with a minimum score of 38/50 | B2 Communicator SELT with a minimum score of 33/50 in each element |
| PSI Skills for English (4- skill tests only – UKVI approved) | B1 Pass with Merit – Overall | B2 Pass – Overall |
Undergraduate entry
| Undergraduate (UG) | |
|---|---|
| IELTS Academic (UKVI Approved Test) | Overall 6.0 with no element below 5.5 |
| IELTS Academic (Standard Test) OR IELTS Indicator | Overall 6.0 with no element below 5.5 |
| Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) internet-based (iBT) OR iBT Special Home Edition | Overall score of 78 or above with minimum elements of listening 19, reading 18, speaking 19, and writing 21 |
| Cambridge C2 Proficiency (formerly known as the Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English – CPE) | Overall score of 169 or above with at least 162 in each element |
| Cambridge C1 Advanced Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English (CAE) | Overall score of 169 or above with at least 162 in each element |
| Pearson Test of English (PTE Academic) (UKVI Approved Test) | Scores of 59 with no element less than 59 |
| Trinity Integrated Skills in English (ISE) (UKVI Approved) Please note ISE tests are only accepted if the test taker is in the UK | ISE Level II with Merit or above in each element |
| Euroexam Academic | Overall score of 75% with no sub-skill below 60% (Level B2 Distinction) |
| LanguageCert International ESOL SELT | B2 Communicator SELT with a minimum score of 33/50 in each element |
| Oxford Test of English (OTE) | OTE score 120 overall with at least 111 in each component |
| PSI Skills for English (4- skill tests only – UKVI approved) | B2 Pass – Overall |
Pre-sessional English for undergraduate applicants.
If you do not currently meet the English language level for your course, you may be able to do a pre-sessional English course before your main degree programme to improve your English language to the required level.
For pre-sessional entry, please check the specific entry requirements for your main course, and then refer to the pre-sessional entry requirements in the table below.
| UKVI Approved SELT | Pre-Sessional Entry Requirement (Undergraduate) |
|---|---|
| IELTS Academic (UKVI Approved Test) An IELTS score (overall or in any sub-skill) which is half a band lower than the required entry level for your degree. | Overall 5.5 with no element below 5.0 |
| Pearson Test of English (PTE Academic) UKVI | Scores of 56 or higher with no element lower than 51 |
| Trinity Integrated Skills in English (ISE) (UKVI Approved) | ISE Level II with Pass in each element |
| Language Cert International ESOL SELT B2 | B2 Communicator SELT Pass with a minimum score of 25/50 in each element |
Postgraduate entry
| Postgraduate (PGT) | Postgraduate (PGR) | |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic (UKVI Approved Test) | Overall 6.5 with no element below 6.0 | Overall 7.0 with no element below 6.5 |
| IELTS Academic (Standard Test) OR IELTS Indicator | Overall 6.5 with no element below 6.0 | Overall 7.0 with no element below 6.5 |
| Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) internet-based (iBT) OR iBT Special Home Edition | Overall score of 90 or above with minimum elements of listening 23, reading 23, speaking 22 and writing 26 | Overall score of 100 or above with minimum elements of listening 26, reading 26, speaking 23 and writing 28 |
| Cambridge C2 Proficiency (formerly known as the Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English – CPE) | Overall score of 176 or above with at least 169 in each element | Overall score of 185 or above with at least 176 in each element |
| Cambridge C1 Advanced Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English (CAE) | Overall score of 176 or above with at least 169 in each element | Overall score of 185 or above with at least 176 in each element |
| Pearson Test of English (PTE Academic) (UKVI Approved Test) | Scores of 61 with no element less than 59 | Scores of 76 or higher with no element less than 76 |
| Trinity Integrated Skills in English (ISE) (UKVI Approved) Please note ISE tests are only accepted if the test taker is in the UK | ISE Level II with Distinction in each element or ISE Level III with Pass in each element | ISE Level III with Merit in Each element |
| Euroexam Academic | Overall score of 60% with no sub-skill below 40% (Level C1 Pass) | Overall score of 75% with no sub-skill below 60% (Level C1 Distinction) |
| LanguageCert International ESOL SELT | B2 Communicator SELT with a minimum score of 38/50 in each element | C1 Expert SELT with a minimum score of 33/50 in each element |
| Oxford Test of English (OTE) | OTE score 130 overall with at least 111 in each component | Not accepted |
| PSI Skills for English (4- skill tests only – UKVI approved) | B2 Pass with Merit – Overall | C1 Pass – Overall |
Pre-sessional English for Postgraduate Applicants
If you do not currently meet the English language level for your course, you may be able to do a pre-sessional course before your main degree programme to improve your English language to the required level.
For Pre-sessional entry, please check the specific entry requirements for your main course, and then refer to the Pre-sessional entry requirements in the table below.
| UKVI Approved SELT | Pre-sessional entry requirement (postgraduate taught) | Pre-sessional entry requirement (postgraduate research) |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic (UKVI Approved Test) An IELTS score (overall or in any sub-skill) which is half a band lower than the required entry level for your degree. | Overall 6.0 with no below than 5.5 | Overall 6.5 with no below 6.0 |
| Pearson Test of English (PTE Academic) UKVI | Scores of 59 with no element lower than 59 | Scores of 61 with no element lower than 59 |
| Trinity Integrated Skills in English (ISE) (UKVI Approved) | ISE Level II with Merit or above in each element | ISE Level II with Distinction in each element |
| Language Cert International ESOL SELT B2 | B2 Communicator SELT with a minimum score of 33/50 in each element | B2 Communicator SELT with a minimum score of 38/50 in each element |
Other English language qualifications accepted at Edge Hill University
The qualifications in this list are acceptable for undergraduate entry with the scores stated. If you are a postgraduate student, please note that a higher score may be required by your department.
Edge Hill University reserves the right to ask the applicant to provide further evidence of English language proficiency in the form of a UKVI accepted Secure English Language Test (SELT) if an applicant has taken one of the qualifications below a long time ago and has not used English in a work or study environment.
If you have an English language qualification that does not appear in the list below, please contact the International Admissions Team.
| Africa | ||
| Qualification | Country | Score or Grade |
| West African Senior School (WASSC) | Ghana | English Grade C6 |
| GCE O-Level in English | Ghana | English Grade C |
| West African Examination Council (WAEC) National Examinations Council (NECO) Senior Secondary Certificate Examination (SSCE) | Nigeria | English Grade C6 |
| National Senior Certificate (NSC) | South Africa | Grade 5 in English as First/Home language |
| Zimbabwe Schools Examination Council (ZIMSEC) O Level | Zimbabwe | English Language grade C or above |
| Asia | ||
| Qualification | Country | Score or Grade |
| Hong Kong Diploma in Secondary Education (HKDSE) | Hong Kong | English Language Grade 4 |
| Secondary School Certificate English Standard XII | India | 70% or higher |
| Malaysian 1119 (UCLES) | Malaysia | English Grade C or above |
| Europe | ||
| Qualification | Country | Score or Grade |
| French Baccalaureate (I’option Internationale English) | France | Grade 12 or above |
| German Arbitur English | Germany | Grade 12 or above |
| Netherlands VWO English | Holland | Grade 7 or above |
| Global | ||
| Qualification | Country | Score or Grade |
| iGCSE in English | All | English Language Grade C or above (Cambridge Board, Pearson/Edexcel Board, Oxford/AQA Board) |
| GCSE in English | All | English Language Grade C/Level 4 or above |
| A Level in English Language | All | English Language Grade C or above |
| International Baccalaureate Standard or Higher English Language Syllabus A | All | Grade 4 |
| International Baccalaureate Standard or Higher English Language Syllabus B or English Language and Literature (combined) or English Literature | All | Grade 5 |
Demonstrating your English language level using a qualification from a ‘majority English-speaking’ country or by nationality
You can demonstrate your English Language level by providing a UK degree (undergraduate or postgraduate) or an academic qualification that is equivalent to a UK degree (this needs to be confirmed by UK NARIC) that was taught in any of the following countries:
Antigua and Barbuda, Australia, The Bahamas; Barbados, Belize, Dominica, Grenada, Guyana, Jamaica, Malta, New Zealand, Republic of Ireland, St Kitts and Nevis, St Lucia, St Vincent and the Grenadines, Trinidad and Tobago, USA.
You can also demonstrate your English Language level by providing your passport showing you are a national of Canada or any of the countries in the list above.
International baccalaureate
We are happy to accept students who have completed the IB qualification. We will use UCAS Tariff scores to assess a student’s suitability. Subject-specific requirements at Higher Level (HL) Grade 5 may apply. For clarity of entry requirements for the course you’re interested in, please contact the International Office.