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Guide for parents and supporters
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Guide for parents and supporters
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We’ve been helping students embark on inspirational journeys since 1885. So, we know that this is an exciting and crucial time, not only for students, but for parents and supporters too.

You will naturally have questions and want to support your student on their journey to university, ensuring that they are well-prepared for this significant step.

Your involvement can make a big difference. From researching universities to navigating the application process. By understanding how the process works you can help them make a successful application and give you peace of mind that they’re safe, happy and have made the right choice.

Why study at Edge Hill University?
5th in the UK Overall – Top 100 UK Universities
Uni Compare rankings 2026
The highest undergraduate graduate outcomes in the NW
(96.2% of 2022/23 undergraduate degree graduates are in work or further study 15 months after graduation)
Gold for Student Experience, Silver for Student Outcomes, Silver Overall
Teaching Excellence Framework 2023

Supporting your student

How you support your student will differ depending on where they are in their student journey. We have split our advice and guidance into multiple parts to try and make it as easy as possible for you to use.

Choosing a course and university

Preparing for university

Once they’ve arrived

Join our mailing list

Come and visit us

Open days

Join us and see for yourself why we’re Top 3 in the UK for university facilities (WhatUni Student Choice Awards 2025) and what’s made us one of the world’s best green spaces for 13 successive years (Green Flag Award 2024).

Book your visit

Key dates

January
UCAS application deadline for September entry.
February/March
Student Finance England applications usually open in late February/early March.
February – April
For most courses, we invite offer holders to our campus to learn more about their chosen subject.
March – April
If your student has made Edge Hill their firm choice, it’s time to register their interest in student accommodation.
March
If your student applied by the January deadline, they should receive decisions from each of their university choices by 31 March (for 2026 entry).
March – April
If your student is in Year 12, we recommend they start their university research. Attend Higher Education Fairs, order prospectuses, gather information and check course entry requirements.
May
If they have received all of their offers, your student will need to make their firm and insurance choices by 6 May before the Decline by Default deadline. The student finance deadline is also during May. Check your country’s student finance website for specific dates.
July – August
Student’s will receive their results. If they didn’t quite get the grades for their conditional offer, they can find a place through Clearing.
July – August
If your student is in Year 12 attending an open day is a great way to see if a university is right for them.
September
The UCAS application process begins for all undergraduate courses for the following year.
October – November
More opportunities become available to visit our campus for an open day.

Applying to university

Is your student ready to take that step and apply? They can apply online through UCAS for up to five courses. The institution code for Edge Hill University is E42. Let us help you make their university application count.

We’ve also put together a guide to help you support your student with their university application and deadlines, if they change their mind about their choices or if they don’t receive the grades they expected.

Apply through UCASExplore our application guidance for parents and supporters

Further guidance and support

News story

Supporters guide to University applications Part 3: June – August 

News story

Supporters guide to University applications Part 2: January – May 

News story

Supporters guide to University applications Part 1: September – December

Part-time and flexible study

Find out more about our flexible and part-time study options 

Commuting to Edge Hill

Weighing up commuting or living at Edge Hill University? Compare travel options, costs, campus access, and student life to help you choose the best option for your studies.

Get in touch

If you have any queries, please get in touch and our team will be happy to assist you.

[email protected]
01695 657000