Applying Directly to Edge Hill University

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)

The following programmes have an online application process:

Fastrack: Preparation for Higher Education

You can access the relevant form from the corresponding course page using the link above.

Department of Biology

The following programmes have an online application process:

You can access the relevant form from the corresponding course page using the links above.

Business School

The following programmes have an online application process:

You can access the relevant form from the corresponding course page using the links above.

Department of Computer Science

The following programmes have an online application process:

You can access the relevant form from the corresponding course page using the links above.

Department of Creative Arts

The following programmes have an online application process:

You can access the relevant form from the corresponding course page using the links above.

Faculty of Education

The following programmes have an online application process:

You can access the relevant form from the corresponding course page using the links above.

For PGCEs, you should apply through UCAS Teacher Training.

Department of English, History and Creative Writing

The following programmes have an online application process:

You can access the relevant form from the corresponding course page using the links above.

Department of Geography and Geology

The following programmes have an online application process:

You can access the relevant form from the corresponding course page using the links above.

Graduate School

The following programmes have an online application process:

You can access the relevant form from the corresponding course page using the links above.

Faculty of Health, Social Care and Medicine

The following programmes have an online application process:

Please note, for PGDip Education Mental Health Practitioner for Children and Young People, you will apply online through NHS Jobs. For MSc Physician Associate Studies, you will apply online through Health Education England (North West).

The following programmes require you to submit your CV:

For MSc Physician Associate Studies, you should apply through UCAS.

Language Centre

The following programmes have an online application process:

MA TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages)

The following programme requires you to download and complete an application form:

International Foundation Programme

You can access the relevant form from the corresponding course page using the links above.

Department of Law and Criminology

The following programmes have an online application process:

You can access the relevant form from the corresponding course page using the links above.

Department of Psychology

The following programmes have an online application process:

You can access the relevant form from the corresponding course page using the links above.

Department of Social Sciences

The following programmes have an online application process:

You can access the relevant form from the corresponding course page using the links above.

Department of Sport and Physical Activity

The following programmes have an online application process:

You can access the relevant form from the corresponding course page using the links above.

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.

Unlike UK and EU students, however, international students also have the option to apply for full-time undergraduate courses and PGCEs via direct application, if this method is preferred to using UCAS or UCAS Teacher Training.

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.