If you are a prospective student and want to study a taught Masters degree, Masters by Research degree, Postgraduate Certificate or Postgraduate Diploma, or a part-time undergraduate course, you will usually need to apply directly to Edge Hill University.
For the vast majority of these courses, this will involve an online application, although for a handful of programmes you will need to download and complete an application form. A small number of courses require you to submit a CV instead.
The links below, categorised by academic department, will take you to the relevant application information for all of those programmes where you need to apply directly to Edge Hill University.
Access Programmes (Fastrack)
Department of Biology
Business School
Department of Computer Science
Department of Creative Arts
Faculty of Education
Department of English, History and Creative Writing
Department of Geography and Geology
Graduate School
Faculty of Health, Social Care and Medicine
Language Centre
Department of Law and Criminology
Department of Psychology
Department of Social Sciences
Department of Sport and Physical Activity
The online application process involves supplying standard information such as qualifications, employment history and personal details, as well as answering relevant questions which are tailored for each programme. You will need to create an account if it is your first time applying through the system.
Some courses have multiple intake dates and are available on a full-time or part-time basis. Please ensure that you choose the link to the correct application form for your preferred start date and mode of study.
Once you have begun your application, you must complete it before the deadline date. We recommend trying to complete it within a fortnight. Your account will be active for 90 days.
Upon submission, your application will be sent to us for consideration. There is no fee to apply directly to Edge Hill University.
International Students
International students have the option to apply directly to Edge Hill University for most of the full-time postgraduate courses listed above.
Further details about the range of options available to international students in how to apply, as well as comprehensive visa information and English language requirements, are available on the International website.
Get in Touch
If you have any queries about the application process, please do not hesitate to contact Course Enquiries by calling 01695 657000 or completing our online enquiry form.