We’re delighted to welcome you to our Open Day, where you’ll have the chance to find out everything you need to know about Edge Hill University. At the event you’ll be guided by our friendly and helpful staff and students and can explore our beautiful, vibrant campus, attend subject presentations, visit our accommodation, and ask questions at our Student Experience Fair.
There’s plenty to see and do at an Open Day – so it’s really important to plan your day ahead of time to make sure you get all the information you need. This page is packed with everything you need to know to plan your day.
Need help planning your day? Click below to access our guide.
Subject sessions
Our departments are running subject sessions where you can find out more about your chosen course, meet your lecturers and tour the facilities you’ll be using when you study here. Click below to find out what is running in your area (and you use the search function under each title to find your course).
UG: Suitable for Undergraduate students
PG: Suitable for Postgraduate students
Courses in Dance, Drama and Musical Theatre
| Activity | Time | Audience |
|---|---|---|
| Dance presentation BA (Hons) Dance | 11.15am, 1.15pm | UG |
| Drama presentation BA (Hons) Drama | 11.15am, 1.15pm | UG |
| Musical Theatre presentation BA (Hons) Musical Theatre | 11.15am, 1.15pm | UG |
| Facilities tour | Every 30 mins between 10.00am - 2.30pm | UG & PG |
Courses in Accounting, Business and Marketing
| Activity | Time | Audience |
|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Finance presentation BSc (Hons) Accounting and Finance | 11.00am, 1.00pm | UG |
| Business Management presentation BSc (Hons) Business and Economics BSc (Hons) Business and Finance BSc (Hons) Business and Marketing BSc (Hons) Business Management BSc (Hons) Business Analytics BSc (Hons) International Business | 11.00am, 1.00pm | UG |
| Marketing presentation BSc (Hons) Digital Marketing BSc (Hons) Marketing | 11.00am, 1.00pm | UG |
| Drop-in for all courses | 10.00am - 3.00pm | UG & PG |
| Bloomberg Suite viewings | 10.00am - 3.00pm | UG & PG |
Courses in Creative Writing, English, Film, Media and Broadcast Production and History
| Activity | Time | Audience |
|---|---|---|
| Animation presentation BA (Hons) Animation | 11.15am | UG |
| Creative Writing presentation BA (Hons) Creative Writing, BA (Hons) Creative Writing and English Literature | 1.15pm | UG |
| English presentation BA (Hons) English, BA (Hons) English Literature | 1.15pm | UG |
| Film, Media and Broadcast Production presentation BA (Hons) Film, BA (Hons) Film & Broadcast Production, BA (Hons) Media | 11.15am | UG |
| Graphic Design presentation BA (Hons) Graphic Design | 1.15pm | UG |
| History presentation BA (Hons) History, BA (Hons) History and Politics | 1.00pm | UG |
| Music Production presentation BA (Hons) Music Production | 11.15am | UG |
| Drop-ins for all courses | 10.00am - 3.00pm | UG & PG |
| TV Studio tours | Every 30 mins between 10.00am - 2.30pm) | UG & PG |
| Music Studio tours | Every 30 mins between 10.00am - 2.30pm) | UG & PG |
| Media Store viewings | 10.00am - 3.00pm | UG & PG |
Courses in Nursing, Midwifery, Medicine, Health & Social Care, Nutrition, Counselling, Mental Health and Social Work
| Activity | Time |
|---|---|
| Child and Adolescent Mental Health and Wellbeing subject talk BSc (Hons) Child & Adolescent Mental Health & Wellbeing | 11.15am, 1.15pm |
| Counselling and Psychotherapy subject talk BSc (Hons) Counselling and Psychotherapy | 11.15am, 1.15pm |
| Integrated Health and Social Care subject talk BSc (Hons) Integrated Health and Social Care | 11.15am, 1.15pm |
| Medicine subject talk MBChB Medicine, MBChB Medicine with Foundation Year | 11.15am, 1.15pm |
| Midwifery subject talk BSc (Hons) Midwifery | 11.15am, 1.15pm |
| Nursing subject talk BSc (Hons) Nursing (Adult), BSc (Hons) Nursing (Child), BSc (Hons) Nursing (Learning Disabilities), BSc (Hons) Nursing (Mental Health), MSci (Hons) Nursing | 11.15am, 1.15pm |
| Nursing and Social Work (integrated masters MNSW) subject talk MNSW (Hons) Adult Nursing & Social Work, MNSW (Hons) Children's Nursing & Social Work, MNSW (Hons) Learning Disabilities Nursing & Social Work, MNSW (Hons) Mental Health Nursing & Social Work | 11.15am, 1.15pm |
| Nursing Associate subject talk FdSc Nursing Associate | 11.15am, 1.15pm |
| Nutrition and Health subject talk BSc (Hons) Nutrition & Health | 11.15am, 1.15pm |
| Operating Department Practice subject talk BSc (Hons) Operating Department Practice, BSc (Hons) Clinical & Professional Perioperative Practice | 11.15am, 1.15pm |
| Paramedic practice subject talk BSc (Hons) Paramedic Practice, BSc (Hons) Clinical & Professional Paramedic Practice | 11.15am, 1.15pm |
| Social Work subject talk BA (Hons) Social Work | 11.15am, 1.15pm |
| Drop in sessions All UG and PG courses | 10.00am - 3.00pm |
| Clinical Skills tours All UG and PG courses | 10.00am - 2.30pm |
Courses in Education and Teaching
| Activity | Time |
|---|---|
| Education Studying Education & Teaching at Edge Hill University | 10.15am, 12.15pm |
| Teacher training interview guidance Guidance and information session | 11.00am, 12.00pm, 1.00pm |
| Education applications guidance session | 11.45am, 12.45pm, 13.45pm |
| Placement support presentation How you'll be supported on placement | 10.30am, 11.30am, 12.30pm |
| Education presentation BA (Hons) Education, BA (Hons) Education and Special Educational Needs, Disabilities, and Inclusion, BA (Hons) Education and Mental Health | 10.30am, 11.30am |
| Education: Early Years presentation FdA Early Years Education and Leadership, BA (Hons) Early Years Education, BA (Hons) Early Years Leadership, BA (Hons) Early Childhood Studies with Graduate Practitioner Competencies | 11.15am, 12.15pm, 1.45pm |
| Teaching: BA (Hons) Primary Early Years Education with QTS (3-7) presentation | 10.30am, 11.30am, 1pm |
| Teaching: BA (Hons) Primary Education with QTS (5-11)(full time and school based) presentation | Starting 10.00am and every 15 minutes until 2.15pm |
| Teaching: BA (Hons) Primary Education with QTS (SENDI) (5-11) presentation | 10.45am, 11.45am, 1.00pm |
| Drop-in for all courses | 10.00am - 3.00pm |
| Education presentation Early Years Education (MA), Education (MA), Educational Leadership (MA), Education and Mental Health (MA), Education and Special Educational Needs, Disabilities and Inclusion (MA) | 10.30am, 12.00pm |
| Education drop in PGCert Specialist Teaching and Assessment for Literacy-based Difficulties (Dyslexia) | 10.00am - 3.00pm |
| Teaching: PGCE Primary Early Years with QTS (3-7) drop-in | 10.00am - 3.00pm |
| Teaching: PGCE Primary Education with QTS drop-in PGCE Primary Education with QTS (5-11), PGCE Primary Special Educational Needs, Disabilities and Inclusion (SENDI) Specialist with QTS (5-11), PGCE Primary Mental Health and Wellbeing Specialist with QTS (5-11), PGCE Primary Mathematics Specialist with QTS (5-11), PGCE Primary Physical Education Specialist with QTS (5-11) | 10.00am - 3.00pm |
| Teaching: PGCE Secondary Education drop-in PGCE Secondary Business Studies with QTS (14-19), PGCE Secondary English with QTS (11-16), PGCE Secondary Geography with QTS (11-16), PGCE Secondary History with QTS (11-16), PGCE Secondary Mathematics with QTS (11-16), PGCE Secondary Physical Education with QTS (11-18), PGCE Secondary Psychology with QTS (14-19), PGCE Secondary Religious Education with QTS (11-16), PGCE Secondary Science (Biology) with QTS (11-16), PGCE Secondary Science (Chemistry) with QTS (11-16), PGCE Secondary Science (Physics) with QTS (11-16), PGCE Secondary Computing with QTS (11-16) | 10.00am - 3.00pm |
| Teaching: Further Education and Skills PGDiT drop-in | 10.00am - 3.00pm |
Courses in Biology, Biosciences and Geography
| Activity | Time | Audience |
|---|---|---|
| Biology and BioSciences presentation BSc (Hons) Biochemistry, BSc (Hons) Biology, BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science, BSc (Hons) Biotechnology, BSc (Hons) Ecology and Conservation, BSc (Hons) Global Infectious Disease | 11.15am, 1.15pm | UG |
| Geography BSc (Hons) Geography | 11.15am, 1.15pm | UG |
| Biology & Biosciences drop-in Conservation Management (MSc) | 10.00am - 3.00pm | PG |
| Building and facility tours | On request | UG & PG |
Courses in Criminal Justice, Criminology, Law, Politics, Policing, Psychology and Sociology
| Activity | Time | Audience |
|---|---|---|
| Criminology & Criminal Justice Presentation BA (Hons) Criminology, BA (Hons) Criminology and Law, BA (Hons) Criminology and Psychology, BA (Hons) Criminology and Sociology, BSc (Hons) Criminal Justice, BSc (Hons) Criminal Justice and Psychology | 11.15am | UG |
| Law presentation LLB (Hons) Law, BA (Hons) Law and Business, LLB (Hons) Law and Criminal Justice, LLB (Hons) Law with Politics | 12.15pm | UG |
| Policing presentation BSc (Hons) Policing and Criminal Justice, BSc (Hons) Professional Policing | 12.15pm | UG |
| Politics and International Relations presentation BSc (Hons) Politics & International Relations, MSci International Relations and Humanitarian Action | 11.15am | UG |
| Psychology presentation BSc (Hons) Psychology, BSc (Hons) Psychology with Educational Perspectives, BSc (Hons) Psychology with Clinical and Health Perspectives, BSc (Hons) Psychology with Forensic Perspectives, BSc (Hons) Psychology with Sport & Exercise Perspectives | 11.15am | UG |
| Sociology and Social Sciences presentation BA (Hons) Sociology | 12.15pm | UG |
| Drop-in for all courses | 10.00am - 3.00pm | UG |
| Law, Policing and Criminal Justice drop-in Artificial Intelligence, Digital and Cyber Law (LLM), SQE/Legal Practice (LLM), Criminal Intelligence & Data Analysis (MSc), Policing and Law Enforcement Investigation (MSc) | 10.00am - 3.00pm | PG |
| Psychology drop-in Health Psychology MSc, Psychology (Conversion) MSc | 10.00am - 3.00pm | PG |
Courses in Computer Science, Engineering and Mathematics
| Activity | Time | Audience |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Science presentation BSc (Hons) Computer Engineering, BSc (Hons) Computer Science, BSc (Hons) Computer Science & Artificial Intelligence, BSc (Hons) Computing, BSc (Hons) Cyber Security, BSc (Hons) Games Development, BSc (Hons) Software Engineering | 11.15am, 1.15pm | UG |
| Engineering Presentation BEng (Hons) Electrical and Electronic Engineering, BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering | 11.15am, 1.15pm | UG |
| Engineering Centre tours | 12.00pm, 1.00pm | UG & PG |
| Mathematics presentation BSc (Hons) Mathematics | 11.15am, 1.15pm | UG |
| Computer Science drop-in Computing (MSc), Cyber Security (MSc), Data Analytics (MSc), Data Science & Artificial Intelligence (MSc) | 10.00am - 3.00pm | PG |
Courses in Sport and Physical Activity
| Activity | Time |
|---|---|
| Sport & Physical Activity presentation (UG) BA (Hons) Physical Education and School Sport, BSc (Hons) Sport & Exercise Science, BSc (Hons) Sport, Health and Exercise Sciences, BSc (Hons) Sports Business Management, BSc (Hons) Sports Coaching, BSc (Hons) Sports Therapy | 11.15am |
| Sport, Physical Activity and Mental Health (MSc) drop-in (PG) | 10.00am - 3.00pm |
| Sport facilities tour | 12.00pm |
Talks and Activities
There’s plenty of opportunities throughout the day to get the essential information you need about university life, with a range of talks, drop-ins and tours running throughout the event. So, see what you can discover about university life with our talks and activities.
Various times and locations
(See tables below)
| Name | Description | Times | Location | Suitable for | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Discover EHU | Get an overview of life at Edge Hill, why you should study here our, award-winning accommodation and overview of Student Finance. | 10.15am, 12.15pm (45 mins) | Faculty of Health (Map location 4) | Everyone | |
| Discover research postgraduate degrees | Interested in an MRes or PhD? You can explore your options at this talk. | 10.15am, 12.15pm (30 mins) | Business School (Map location 9) | Postgraduate students (research) | |
| Discover taught postgraduate degrees | Interested in a taught postgraduate course? Join this talk to find out everything you need to know. | 10.15am, 12.15pm (30 mins) | Business School (Map location 9) | Postgraduate students (taught) | |
| Discover your first steps to university: A guide for students and supporters | Guidance through the application process, perfect if you're first in your family to go to university. | 10.15am, 12.15pm (30 mins) | Business School (Map location 9) | Everyone, first in family | |
| Edge Hill Sport | Hear all about our incredible sports centre and all the clubs, societies and activities you could get involved in. Plus we'll show you around the facilities. | 10.15am, 12.15pm (30 mins) | Sports Centre (Map location 15) | Everyone | |
| Alternative routes to university | If you're not sure you'll meet the entry requirements for your course, join this talk to explore your options and find the right route for you with The Foundation Centre - covering foundation years, access courses and equivalency tests. | 12.15pm, 2.15pm (30 mins) | Business School (Map location 9) | Everyone | |
| Personal statements | Learn how to write a standout personal statement. | 12.15pm, 2.15pm (30 mins) | Business School (Map location 9) | Everyone | |
| Meet the SU & Societies | Find out more about our Students' Union and the societies you could join with a talk and Q&A. | 12.15pm, 1.15pm (30 mins) | Students' Union (Map location 23) | Everyone |
| Name | Description | Times | Location | Suitable for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accommodation | View our accommodation at your own pace, just drop in throughout the event | 10am – 2.30pm | Various locations (see accommodation guide) | Undergraduate |
| Admissions and applying to university | Chat to our admissions team about entry requirements, applications and applying to uni | 10am - 3pm | Business School (Map location 9) | Everyone |
| Postgraduate information | Find out more specific information and ask questions about taught postgraduate study at Edge Hill | 10am - 3pm | Business School (Map location 9) | Postgraduate students (taught) |
| PGCE information | Find out more specific information and ask questions about PGCE’s at Edge Hill | 10am - 3pm | Business School (Map location 9) | Postgraduate students (PGCE) |
| Postgraduate Research information | Find out more specific information and ask questions about postgraduate research at Edge Hill | 10am - 3pm | Business School (Map location 9) | Postgraduate students (research) |
| Fastrack and Access to Higher Education | Find out more about our Fastrack programme and your options for accessing higher education if you don’t have the entry requirements you need | 10am - 3pm | Business School (Map location 9) | Undergraduate Students |
| Students’ Union | Run for students, by students. Visit their brand new building to find out about their exciting programme of events, Academic support, Welfare support and Advice and how to get involved in clubs and societies. | 10am - 3pm | Students’ Union (Map location 23) | Everyone |
| Name | Description | Times | Location | Suitable for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University library | You’ll be guided around our impressive library facilities and study spaces by a current student, who can tell you why they love to study here | 10am – 2.30pm (starting every 30 mins, duration 20 mins) | Catalyst Foyer (Map location 13) | Everyone |
| Campus Tours | Let us take you around our award-winning campus. You’ll see everything, from the Faculty of Health to The Sports Centre and everything in between | 10am – 2.30pm (starting every 15 mins, duration 45 mins) | Business School (Map location 9) | Everyone |
| Subject facilities | Tour your subject buildings and facilities | Various times (see subject session table) | Various locations | Everyone |
Student Experience Fair
At the Student Experience Fair, you’ll find our support teams situated in the Hub and Hale Hall ready to tell you all you need to know. The fair is your chance to meet them and get your all-important questions answered. See below which teams you can find there, and some questions you could ask.
The Hub and Hale Hall
(Map location 2)
Planning to live in student accommodation? Our expert Accommodation Team can speak to you about:
- Living on campus
- How to apply for accommodation
- Finding private-sector housing
Hale Hall (Map location 2)
What else can we offer alongside your learning? Speak to the team about:
- Food and drink on campus
- 24-hour security
- Free Edge Link bus
- Support while living on campus
The Hub (Map location 2)
Build your experience to take into your future career. Ask about:
- Finding a part-time job
- Volunteering and building work experience
- Getting a graduate job
- Where your degree could take you in your career
The Hub (Map location 2)
Master an old skill or learn something new. Ask about:
- Self-guided tours of The Sports Centre facilities, including the fitness suite and swimming pool Exercise classes
- Edge Hill’s sports teams
- Our free student trial membership and discounted student memberships
The Hub (Map location 2)
We care about your wellbeing and can provide advice and guidance on a range of topics. Ask the team about:
- Advice and support available
- Wellbeing and mental health
- Counselling services
- Staying fit and healthy
The Hub (Map location 2)
Confidential space is available to ask about support with a range of additional needs, such as medical conditions, visual/hearing/ mobility impairments, autism and mental health. The team will be available throughout the day to answer any questions you have and to offer support.
The Hub (Map location 2)
The SpLD Support team support students at the University who have a wish to explore any challenges related to Specific Learning Differences (SpLD) such as dyslexia, dyspraxia, dyscalculia and ADHD.
Ask the team about:
- Academic support available
- Wellbeing support available
- Technologies available at the university
The Hub (Map location 2)
Are you an International student? Meet our International Team. They will support you and answer any questions you may have.
The Hub (Map location 2)
Want to know more about the learning support you can receive? Find out about:
- Library services
- Learning Technology Development
- Academic study skills (UniSkills)
The Hub (Map location 2)
Want to find out about maintenance and tuition fee loans? Our Money Advice Team are on hand to help. Get information about:
- Tuition fees
- Student loans and applying for student finance
- Money advice and budgeting
- Scholarships
Hale Hall (Map location 2)
Meet new people and get involved with activities outside of your lectures.
Ask about:
- Social events, clubs and societies
- Getting to know the local area
- Activities organised by our Campus Connectors
- What students love most about student life at Edge Hill
The Hub (Map location 2)
Ask our Global Opportunities Team about exciting opportunities to study overseas at one of our partner universities around the world. Opportunities range from one week to a full academic year.
The Hub (Map location 2)
Enjoy the magic of the arts at Edge Hill.
Ask about:
- Events and performances
- The Red Bar
- Student membership and tickets
The Hub (Map location 2)
At Edge Hill we believe in equal opportunity for all. We offer enhanced support to students who may be returning to learning as a mature student, are the first in their family to attend higher education, have previously been eligible for free school meals, have experience of being in care, are estranged from their family, have a disability or mental health condition, have caring or parental responsibilities, or are from a Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic background. Speak to us about:
- The dedicated pre-entry and on-course support we offer
- Joining our Student Advisory Panels
Hale Hall (Map location 2)