Please see below our provision of workshops, talks or event attendance within your school or college (virtually or physically) as well as how we are able to welcome groups of students onto our campus through a variety of opportunities and activities.
To arrange for a member of the Education Liaison and Events Team to come into your school / college or to book a visit onto campus, please email the Education Liaison Officer responsible for your region, or email [email protected]
On Campus Activities
Off Campus Activities : Presentations, Workshops, HE events/exhibitions & Virtual and online
- Pre Application Process
- Application Process
- Post Application Process
- Parent, Carers & Supporters
- HE Events & Exhibitions
- Virtual & online
Pre Application Process
Introduction to Higher Education
This session will examine the benefits of progressing onto Higher Education (HE), discuss the pros and cons of moving away or living at home for university, provide advice on how to choose a university and course, and explore the support and additional opportunities available at university.
Gatsby Benchmark 2, & 7
Why Edge Hill? (An Introduction)
This presentation introduces prospective students to Edge Hill University, exploring the courses available, campus and facilities, accommodation, student life as well as Ormskirk and the surrounding area, plus what makes Edge Hill University unique.
Gatsby Benchmark 7
Introduction to HE, Edge Hill & North West (UK Wide, Northern Ireland, Isle of Man & Channel Islands)
This presentation introduces prospective students from across England, Wales, Northern Ireland, the Isle of Man and the Channel Islands to Higher Education and Edge Hill University in particular, choosing courses and universities, pros and cons of moving away from home, additional opportunities as well as student life in the North West of England and what there is to do in local towns and cities such as Ormskirk and the surrounding area, Liverpool and Manchester.
Gatsby Benchmark 2 & 7
Student Life in the North West
This presentation give students the chance of finding out about what it would be like to move away for University and to North West England. It covers the best local places to see and do things in West Lancashire (where Edge Hill is based), Liverpool and Manchester, including restaurants, activities and nightlife. Plus some top tips from us!
Gatsby Benchmark 7
Introduction to Subjects
A presentation which introduces students to a specific field of study within the university. Students explore the faculty, related courses and the entry requirements. Students will also explore unique course features and information about applying to the subject.
More details of these can be found on our “Subject Specific Sessions” tab under On Campus events above (these sessions can also be delivered off campus in your school or college).
Gatsby Benchmarks 2, 4 & 7
Study Skills
Our suite of sessions covers four different study skills topics and can be delivered individually, as part of a programme or in tandem with our EPQ session getting started.
- The foundations for successful study (including independent study, time management, healthy study/life balance and academic resilience)
- Active Learning (including note taking and making the most of lectures, seminars and tutorials)
- Research skills (including information sources and finding information)
- Academic Writing (including question words, essay planning, referencing and critical thinking)
Gatsby Benchmark 7
Study Skills – Pitch Perfect
An Interactive workshop that helps students understand what skills they do well or need to improve on. Students work in groups to create a society which they would then have to pitch back to the Students Union.
Gatsby Benchmark 7
The Countdown to Student Life
Delivered by our fully trained student ambassadors, this interactive game based session allows prospective students to find out about our student ambassadors journey to University and discuss how they’ve found their Higher Education Experience so far including lots of hints and tips and plenty of chance to ask questions!
Gatsby Benchmark 7
Application Process
Introduction to UCAS
This session will examine the different stages of the UCAS timeline, including how to conduct your own research into universities and courses, how to apply to university through the UCAS system, dates and deadlines, and what to expect once you have applied through UCAS.
Gatsby Benchmark 7
Personal Statements
This session will discuss what information is best to include in a personal statement and how to structure this, including seeing some real examples. It will explain how to correctly use the STAR technique to help demonstrate your skills and abilities and reveal our top tips to help you write your own personal statement.
Gatsby Benchmark 7
Personal Statement Checking
A member of our team can read through, check and comment on students individual personal statements to give them advice and support on what they have included and where they can improve.
Gatsby Benchmarks 7 & 8
Gaining work experience to make your application stand out
This session covers why work experience and extra curricular activities are important in regards to your UCAS application, how to find alternative and traditional physical work experience and additional things you can do to help you application stand out. Plus, how you can reflect on these opportunities in order to make the most of them.
Gatsby Benchmarks 4 & 7
Applying to High Demand Courses
A presentation that explores the application process for high demand courses at university. Students will look at why there are high demand from applicants and also receive hints and tips to help with their application.
Gatsby Benchmark 7
Interview Skills
A presentation providing advice and guidance on the interview process for universities, jobs and/or apprenticeships. It includes what students should focus on pre, during and post interview.
Gatsby Benchmarks 7 & 8
Mock Interviews
These can be provided as part of a Year 12 or Year 13 Interview day to help build key transferable interview skills.
Gatsby Benchmarks 7 & 8
Subject Specific Sessions
More details of these can be found on our “Subject Specific Sessions” tab under On Campus events above (these sessions can also be delivered off campus in your school or college).
Gatsby Benchmarks 2, 4 & 7
Post Application Process
Making the transition to University
This session examines what happens after students submit their UCAS application, advice on how to consider and answer their offers, some finance and budgeting aspects as well as information on how to make a successful transition to University study. The session also looks at accommodation processes and what to expect in their first week, including some excellent top tips and things to look out for over the summer before they start!
Gatsby Benchmark 7
Student Finance
This session will explain the different between a Tuition Fee Loan and Maintenance Loan, how to apply for such loans through Student Finance, and how to repay your loan once you graduate. It will also cover the additional financial support available e.g. scholarships.
Gatsby Benchmark 2, 3 & 7
The Student Finance Drop
An interactive game that advises students on personal budgeting but also student finance information through a gameshow element of questions and challenges as a team.
Gatsby Benchmarks 2, 3 & 7
Budgeting
An interactive workshop that advises students on how to budget for and during university. Students will compete in a game aiming to manage and budget money over a number of scenarios. We will also provide some money saving tips as a student throughout!
Gatsby Benchmarks 3 & 7
Enhancing your Employability at University
This session discusses the ways your can enhance your employability whilst at University in preparation for finding a job upon graduation. It will explore in more details opportunities available to you such as learning a language, sandwich years, work experience, study abroad and part time jobs.
Gatsby Benchmarks 2, 4 & 7
Study Skills
Our suite of sessions covers four different study skills topics and can be delivered individually, as part of a programme or in tandem with our EPQ session getting started.
The foundations for successful study (including independent study, time management, healthy study/life balance and academic resilience)
Active Learning (including note taking and making the most of lectures, seminars and tutorials)
Research skills (including information sources and finding information)
Academic Writing (including question words, essay planning, referencing and critical thinking)
Gatsby Benchmark 7
Parent, Carers & Supporters
Introduction to Higher Education
This session is designed for parents and guardians to find out more about University and Higher Education. It explores the wide range of courses available to study at different types of HE institutions and provides guidance as to how parents and guardians can support their children in regard to their progression to university in the future.
Gatsby Benchmarks 2, 4 & 7
Introduction to the UCAS Process
A presentation that explains to parents and guardians the role that UCAS has within the university application process and exploring UCAS deadlines.
Gatsby Benchmarks 7
Student Finance
A presentation that explores the Student Finance system. Parents and guardians are introduced to the Students Loan Company, Tuition fee loan and Maintenance loan and receive information on repayments as well as bursaries and scholarships.
Gatsby Benchmarks 3 & 7
HE Events & Exhibitions
Preparing for Open Days and Higher Education Fairs
A presentation that will help students to prepare for both open days and higher education fairs and how to make the most out of these events. The session also discusses the different types of higher education fairs and open days available, including both in-person and virtual events as well as topics we’d recommend researching before attending and possible questions to ask. It also covers how to register for such events, what students should take with them and some top tips to make the most out of the day and reflect effectively afterwards.
Gatsby Benchmark 7
HE & Careers Fair
The Education Liaison and Events Team, along with recruited and trained Student Ambassadors, are able to attend a range of daytime and twilight events organised by individual schools and colleges such as HE, Careers Fairs and Open Evenings. We are able to offer information on our course provision, entry requirements and the student experience.
We aim to fulfil all requests received, however bookings will be dealt with on a first come, first served basis and are subject to availability.
Gatsby Benchmark 7
UCAS & UK University Search Exhibitions
The team attend all of the UCAS exhibitions held across England, Wales and Northern Ireland plus two in Scotland throughout the year, giving you plenty of opportunity to meet us and ask questions about our award-winning campus and courses. These occasions provide a great opportunity to pick up a prospectus and chat informally to expert representatives from the University including our Student Ambassadors who can offer an insight into university life and the student experience.
Alongside the general UCAS Exhibitions, the University also attend the majority of UK University Search events across the country throughout the year.
To find the details of your closest event for 2021/22 please visit:
Upcoming UCAS EventsUpcoming UK University Search Events
Gatsby Benchmark 7
Virtual & online
Bespoke live sessions for your school/college
Apart from Pitch Perfect and Budgeting, we are able to deliver any of our sessions on a virtual platform of your choice at a time and date to best suit you.
In the first instance, we would prefer to deliver our sessions in person, but we understand and appreciate how different each school and college preferences will be. If you would like to discuss a bespoke live virtual session for your school and college please get in touch with your regional Education Liaison Officer.
[email protected] sessions
These live evening sessions for students run every term on a Wednesday evening, focusing on relevant topics each month in line with the research and application timeline.
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Upcoming sessions
Useful resources and video content
Feature: Overview of Edge Hill UniversityChat with our students
Virtual campus visit
If you are unable to visit our campus for a bespoke visit with your school and college, we have a virtual alternative available on request.
Our on demand virtual campus visit includes pre recorded presentations, useful advice blogs and vlogs from current students as well as downloadable resources to provide information, advice and guidance on both applying/going into Higher Education and Edge Hill.
If you as a teacher, tutor or adviser would like to request access via password for our on demand virtual visit for your students, please contact your regional Education Liaison Officer.
Online safety guidance
Edge Hill University’s Student Recruitment team understands the importance of young people being able to use the internet for education and personal development. This includes social media platforms, learning platforms, games and apps. We aim to support children and young people in making use of these in our work.
As such, we have developed guidance which aims to ensure the safety and wellbeing of young people when using the internet, social media or mobile devices to access our virtual activities or content.
To find out more, please use the following links:
Online Safety – Code of Conduct for Young People
Online Safety – Information for Parents, Carers and Supporters