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The student experience

Whether you are joining for the first time or returning as a postgraduate, heading to university can be a mixture of nerves and excitement. Rest assured our campus has all you’ll need to feel at home and make friends.

Starting out at University

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Aimee and Charlie are here to tell you what it’s like starting out at university, discussing their hopes, fears and what worked for them.

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Here for you

The Student Life team is a mix of staff and students, including our large team of Campus Connectors.

Our Campus Connectors are an excellent source of guidance as you start your university journey. From questions about accommodation, to recommendations on what to do in your free time and how to make friends, they’re here to help you settle into life at Edge Hill.

They’ll also be around to help you move into your new home if you choose to live on campus, helping us to offer you the best moving in experience (Global Student Living Awards 2024). 

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Our brand new Students’ Union

We’ve invested £8.4m in your new Students’ Union (SU) building. Gather your friends for a fun night out at the Union bar.

Put your brains together for a quiz, watch the big match or head down to one of our legendary karaoke nights. With so much to do, a night out at the SU is guaranteed to be entertaining.

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Join a club or society

Clubs and societies give you the chance to meet new people, learn a new skill or develop an interest you already have. The Students’ Union manages almost 100 diverse and dynamic societies adding an element of fun to student-led activities on campus.

Societies cover everything from book clubs to maintaining an eco-garden, to all things gaming, Marvel and Harry Potter, as well as active pursuits such as climbing and mountaineering. You’re sure to find something to inspire you and make friends along the way.

Want to put forward a new idea for a society? There’s an option to do that to
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Food and drink

Across campus, you’ll find a wide range of food and drink options, suitable for all tastes, dietary requirements and budgets. Looking for breakfast, lunch or a quick snack on campus?

Rather cook yourself? We have a Morrisons store conveniently located on campus.

We’ve got you covered:
  • Our Edge Hill Market offers an ever changing mix of foods from across the world from gyros to curries to Yorkshire pudding wraps. And our well loved Chips and Bits stand.

  • Find lots of choice at our vegetarian restaurant Root, treat yourself to a freshly baked pizza from our roaming pizza truck or grab a sandwich from our on-campus Subway, located in the Hub.

  • Or, if you want to grab a drink while you work or relax, you’ll be spoilt for choice with Starbucks in the Sports Centre, Costa in the Hub, as well as our Hale Hall 53 and Catalyst coffee shops.

Edge Hill Sport

Edge Hill Sport is home to the likes of our Sports Centre, gym, 25-metre swimming pool, athletics track, exercise courts and pitches. And it’s open to all our students at a discounted membership price. 

We also offer a range of fitness classes, from yoga and Pilates to high impact aerobic sessions. It’s a great way to meet new people, make new friends and maintain your physical and mental health.

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Travel or volunteer

Studying abroad provides an exciting opportunity to experience a new country and a different culture. Forge new friendships. Give yourself the perfect conversation starter. Be involved in an invaluable experience, which will broaden your horizons and boost your employability.

Volunteering can open the door to new opportunities throughout your time at Edge Hill University and inspire your future career. By volunteering you can connect with others who are making a difference within the community, as well as enhancing your future career prospects by developing your skills through valuable experience.

You might qualify for our Student Opportunity Fund which contributes financial support towards career-enhancing project, initiative and opportunities that enrich your student experience and enable you to stand out in a competitive marketplace.
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Improve your skills

Want some help with your revision? Wondering how Harvard referencing works? Our UniSkills workshops are designed to address these questions and more. In these helpful sessions you’ll develop your academic writing skills, master exam preparation, learn how to manage dissertation writing, and how to deliver an engaging presentation.

We’ve also designed a suite of TechSkills workshops, where you can develop specific skills in technology. Learn how to design creative materials, build a blog, or set up a basic website – all skills that will be useful in your university journey and beyond.

Building your career

Take the opportunity to spend time in your industry of interest and gain first-hand knowledge of the world of work with a sandwich year placement. Develop transferable skills, learn from experienced professionals and gain practical work experience.

While UK universities can charge fees for sandwich years, we waive these charges to encourage and support students who wish to take up these valuable opportunities.

Our Careers Team are on hand to offer support and guidance with these types of work experience and in your journey to your future career. They can also help to advise about applying for financial support towards career enhancing opportunities with our Student Opportunity Fund. 

Building your career

According to Graduate Outcomes data released in 2024 from 2021/22 graduates:

96.9%
of our students are employed or in further study within 15 months of graduating
94.4%
of taught Masters graduates are in work or further study within 15 months of graduating
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