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Guide for parents and supporters

Success starts with both inspiration and opportunity. New possibilities open up. Friends are made for life. And ambitions seem more achievable. That’s what you’ll find at Edge Hill University.

University is a unique experience like no other. Whether you went to university or not yourself, we know that you’ll want to help and support your student along the way. And we’re here to support you.

Why choose us?

Since 1885, we’ve been helping students to embark on truly inspirational journeys by creating access to knowledge and opening up opportunities.

We’re extremely proud to have been named as Modern University of the Year and shortlisted for University of the Year (The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2022). This prestigious award highlights our outstanding facilities, the quality of our teaching and our continuous investment in the student experience.

But don’t just listen to us. Our students also agree with the statistics, voting us top 15 in the UK for lecturers and teaching quality and top 5 in the UK for university halls (WhatUni? Student Choice Awards 2022). Our award-winning teaching facilities, combined with our beautiful green campus provides the perfect home-from-home for your student to grow and succeed.

A student and her parents unpack boxes as she moves into a hall of residence.

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Award-winning teaching and facilities

We have an excellent reputation for teaching in the classroom, ranked in the top 15 in the UK for lecturers and teaching quality (Whatuni Student Choice Awards 2022). In 2018 we also received international acclaim winning the Global Teaching Excellence Spotlight Award, recognising our ‘quality of support and engagement infrastructure for students’.

From a TV studio to fully operational theatres, sports therapy and rehab clinics to our clinical skills and simulation centre, we provide our students with the very best realistic working environments. Our outstanding facilities are 2nd in the UK (Whatuni Student Choice Awards 2022).

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A truly beautiful campus

Located in the heart of the North West, our stunning campus combines state-of-the-art facilities with beautifully landscaped grounds, historic architecture, two lakes and even a beach. This creates an innovative and inspiring place to learn. It’s no surprise that the campus is recognised as one of the world’s best green spaces (Green Flag Award 2021). See our campus by booking onto an open day or explore from home with our virtual tour.

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A focus on creating employable students

Many of our degrees offer accreditation or exemptions towards professional awards. Alongside this, we offer lots of opportunities for students to boost their employability. We are partnered with schools, colleges and businesses to enable students to gain vital experience working on placement in professional environments. This alongside field trips, graduate enterprise, language study, and sandwich year or year abroad options means there are opportunities to suit everyone.

There are extensive opportunities for your student to volunteer, find a part-time job and secure summer work to enhance their CV. Our award-winning careers team can also provide expert assistance and advice in securing graduate employment.

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Where every student is supported

Our Student Support ranks in the Top 10 in the UK (Whatuni Student Choice Awards 2022). Whether your student has an accommodation query, needs money advice, wants a confidential one-to-one with a qualified counsellor, or wants to make use of our health and wellbeing service, our comprehensive student support means help and advice will always be available. Dedicated assistance for students with a disability or dyslexia includes support tailored to individual learning requirements and personal needs, as well as the use of assistive technology.

Come and see for yourself

Discover Edge Hill University by attending one of our open days to see what university life will be like for your student.

  • Find out about the student support we offer.
  • Speak to our tutors.
  • Tour our subject building.
  • See our on-campus accommodation.
  • Explore our beautiful campus.

    • Book your place online
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    Application advice for parents and supporters

    We’ve put together a guide to help you support your student with their higher education choices. Find out how to support your student:

    • with their university application
    • if they apply for university after the UCAS deadline
    • if they change their mind about their choices
    • if they don’t receive the grades they expected

    University application advice for parents and supporters

    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 two 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