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Undergraduate Fastrack: Preparation for Higher Education

A short, intensive and free course, our Fastrack programme has been specifically designed to support progression on to a range of undergraduate degrees at Edge Hill. Aimed at mature learners who have been out of formal education and training for at least 3 years, and do not hold the required entry qualifications, you will be equipped with the confidence, familiarisation and essential academic skills required to study at degree level.

After completing our Fastrack programme, you will have the skills and knowledge needed to proceed onto a relevant degree at Edge Hill.

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Discover Fastrack at Edge Hill University

A short, intensive and free course, our Fastrack programme has been specifically designed to support progression on to a range of undergraduate degrees at Edge Hill. Aimed at mature learners who have been out of study for at least 2 years, and do not hold the required entry qualifications, you will be equipped with the confidence, familiarisation and essential academic skills required to study at degree level.
Fiona sat on a beanbag in a therapy setting

As a mature student, completing the Fastrack course before starting my degree was a pivotal experience. It gave me the confidence to realise that I could engage fully in academic study and succeed, ultimately achieving a first-class degree. The Fastrack course truly provided a second chance at education and opened the door to studying a subject I am deeply passionate about.

Fiona Bebbington-St Clair

BA (Hons) Counselling & Psychotherapy

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Jessica Ainscough sat at a table with a pen and paper.

I came to study the fastrack course and I did not know whether I would progress further onto my chosen degree pathway, but after the short course I felt confident enough to progress onto my undergraduate degree.

Jessica Ainscough

BSc (Hons) Marketing

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I initially chose Edge Hill because they offered the access programme fastrack. Going through the fastrack route meant that I would be able to achieve enough UCAS points to progress onto the degree that I wanted to do.

Danielle McNulty

BA (Hons) Counselling & Psychotherapy

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I'm enjoying my course, my confidence has been boosted and I have a real sense of achievement.

Joyce Andrews

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Fastrack programme student tracy

I can do things now that I would never have imagined before. As a busy mum, I thought I’d struggle, but I’ve found I can sit down and put my mind to things. It’s really changed my life.

Tracy Twist

Fastrack: Preparation for higher education

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Alumni Paul Harkin shows off his business, That Prize Guy.

Similar courses were available at other institutions, but I felt that Fastrack at Edge Hill was the only place to fully prepare you for the course, giving me the confidence that I was starting on a level playing field with other students coming straight from education.

Paul Harkin

BSc (Hons) International Business

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Lorna Harvey

My degree provided me with both the theoretical knowledge and practical skills necessary for a successful graduate career.

Lorna Harvey

MSc Psychology (Conversion)

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Facilities

Based in 160 acres of beautifully landscaped grounds, the Edge Hill University campus is a unique and inspirational place to study. Industry standard resources and cutting edge technology combine to make an interactive and highly advanced teaching and learning environment.

Everything you could want is on one site, from fantastic modern spaces in which you can study and socialise, to more than 2,200 rooms in halls of residence, and 60 acres of sport and leisure facilities.

You should refer to the relevant subject page for specific information about the facilities in your intended subject area.