Edge Hill University Applicant Handbook 2016

ApplicantHandbook 2016 Entry

Contents4 The Edge Hill Experience

10 What Happens Next?

13 Applicant Visit Days

16 Accommodation

24 Finance

32 Useful Information Applicant SupportTravelling to Edge HillTerm Dates

Edge Hill University Applicant Handbook

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WelcomeCongratulations on your offer of a place atEdge Hill University.

This handbook gives you all the information youneed as an applicant to one of our courses andincludes: what happens next, things you need todo, important deadlines and how to find out more.

We will need to email you from time to time usingthe email address from your UCAS applicationform, so please make sure you check thisregularly. If you change your email address youneed to inform UCAS and also the University assoon as possible to ensure you do not miss anyvital information.

Please read the deadlines on pages 11 and 12 -which tell you when you need to apply for finance,scholarships and accommodation and when youneed to tell UCAS about your choices.

Whatever you need to know at any stage, our staffare available to help - see page 35 - 36 for contactdetails or email: [email protected].

The accuracy of the guidance in this booklet isbased on the latest information available at thetime of writing. However, such information issubject to change, sometimes at short notice.Printed October 2015.

An award-winning

160 acre campus

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The Edge Hill ExperienceOur award-winning Ormskirk Campus offerseverything you'll need on one site, from state-of-the-art teaching and learning facilities to modernstudent accommodation and a choice of places tostudy, socialise and relax.

Cutting-edge resources are designed to ensure youget experience of industry standard facilities toprepare you for the world of work. With £180million invested in campus developments in thelast decade, and with more earmarked for furtherexpansion plans, the campus is set to continue toevolve.

One of the latest campus developments, which wascompleted in September 2015 is a new eco-friendlyand ultra-modern halls of residence, providingrooms for over 140 students. Also completed inSeptember was our £15m sports complex whichincludes a 25-metre swimming pool, double sportshall and a 100-station fitness suite.

Departmental facilities are complemented by theUniversity library and access to thousands ofbooks, journals, online resources and study spaces.Extensive IT and multimedia provision is availablein the Learning Innovation Centre and there areWi-Fi enabled social learning spaces acrosscampus which are free to use.

Visit: edgehill.ac.uk/undergraduate/campusfor more details, photos and videos.

Edge Hill University is situated in the heart of the North West of England and providesyou with an excellent location in which to live and study. On campus you will find someof the best sports facilities in higher education, places to eat and meet and our veryown bar and nightclub, theatre, cinema and live music nights.

The University is based close to the town of Ormskirk which has a variety of shops, pubsand restaurants, a large supermarket and a weekly market offering budget-friendlyshopping where you can find everything from fresh fruit and veg to clothes and cleaningproducts.

With the historic architecture and cultural attractions of the cosmopolitan cities ofLiverpool and Manchester, combined with the unspoilt landscapes of Sefton’s coastlineand the natural countryside of the Lake District we are sure our location will exceedyour expectations.

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Students’ UnionEdge Hill Students’ Union represents all the students attending this university. Asa member-driven and democratic organisation our vision is to significantly addvalue to your student experience.

The Union is run by four officers elected from within the student body: President,Vice President Welfare, Vice President Academic Representation and VicePresident Activities. They represent students across a variety of issues and at anumber of university committees and boards. They are supported by a number ofpart-time officers and staff all of whom are committed to delivering the quality ofservice our members want and need.

To help achieve this we listen to your feedback and ideas, whilst ensuring we offerguidance, support and help if things go wrong.

Specifically, we aim to:

• Be recognised by Edge Hill students and the university as the provider of excellent, effective advice and representation on academic and welfare matters.

• Provide quality, well-used membership and commercial services for our diverse student body.

• Be acknowledged by our members as having made a positive difference to their lives.

Whether through our Advice and Representation Centre, which offers help in keyareas such as academic issues, housing, and financial advice; or our many societies,which are a great way to get more out of your student experience; or our CourseRep system, which helps ensure all student voices can be fairly heard up to facultylevel; or through our events, which keep you thoroughly entertained, Edge HillStudents’ Union has only one focus, you.

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What our students have to say…

The thing I likemost about myBSc (Hons)

Marketing withAdvertising course isthat alongside gainingknowledge of my subject,I am also learning thingsthat will help me in mylife outside of mystudies. My lecturers areall established in theirfield and share theirwealth of practicalexperience alongsidetheir theoreticalknowledge.

Harrison CallenBSc (Hons) Marketingwith Advertising

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When I firstvisited Edge HillUniversity I

really liked the campusand how everything youneed is on hand whileplaces like Manchesterand Liverpool are only ashort journey away.Now I am studying hereI can honestly say that Iam loving both mydegree and, just asimportantly, the socialelement of student life!Having lots of things todo and places to visitthat are easy to get toare allowing me to reallyenjoy my universityexperience.

Ellie ClarkeBA (Hons) Drama and English Literature

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The tutors arealways on handto give advice

and guidance with anexample of this beingwhen we had to organiseour placement module.Knowing that I am akeen ecologist, staff inthe department took thetime to help me securemy placement at a localnature reserve, whichturned out to be abrilliant experience thatI thoroughly enjoyed. Ilearned a great dealfrom my time there,from conservationmanagement techniquesto the importance ofvisitor care.

Claire RobertsBSc (Hons) Biology

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For me, the bestthing about theBA (Hons)

Primary Education withQTS programme is beingable to study with peoplewho are as passionateabout education as youare. The practicalplacements and activitiesyou undertake are otherexcellent aspects as theyreinforce the theoreticaland academic side of thecourse. As you progressthrough your studies youadvance from having anobservational andteaching assistant role tobecoming a full-timeteacher. You receive thebest possible in-schoolexperience and learn alot very quickly.

Elliot Costas-WalkerBA (Hons) PrimaryEducation with QTS

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By the time youcomplete yourstudies at Edge

Hill, you will havebecome a veryknowledgeable,questioning and focusedpractitioner. You willalso have spent timeworking in threedifferent local hospitaltrusts too, which ensuresyou have a clear idea ofwhere you would like towork in the future.

Claire LyonBSc (Hons) Midwifery

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When I firstarrived to studymy BSc (Hons)

Sports Therapy degree Iabsolutely loved howfriendly everyone wasand how people werejust so approachable andhappy to help. Also,during my third week, Ihad to complete a firstaid at work course and Iwas fascinated by all thedifferent treatmentsused, which confirmedthat my ambitions laywith treating peoplewith injuries and helpingthem back to recovery.

Evelyn RogersBSc (Hons) Sports Therapy

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What HappensNext?Now that you have received an offer from Edge HillUniversity, we thought it would be helpful to let youknow what you can expect over the next few months.

Over the next few months, you will receive monthly emails which should answersome of the questions you may have about things like campus facilities, studentfinance and student support.

If there is anything we need from you we will write to you and, if a deadline isapproaching, we will send a letter/email if a reminder is needed.

Applicant JourneyThe following information is a step-by-step guide to the admissions process afteryou have received your offer, including important deadlines and when you canexpect us to contact you.

Book an Applicant Visit Day – Shortly after you receive your offerThese days are for all applicants who have been made an offer for a coursewhich does not interview/audition as part of the Admissions process. You willbe sent an invitation shortly, with full details of how to book. Go to page 13 formore information.

Prepare for your Professional Skills Tests – (Initial Teacher Training applicants only)

Check online for information on the Literacy and Numeracy Professional SkillsTests which apply to Initial Teacher Training programmes only. Visit edgehill.ac.uk/skillstests for further details on support sessions.

Apply for Student Finance – From Early 2016Apply online at gov.uk/student-finance before the end of May 2016 to makesure you get your funding at the start of term. Go to page 24 for more information.

Apply for Accommodation – From January 2016If you make Edge Hill your firm choice via UCAS, you will receive an emailinviting you to apply online for on-campus accommodation. Go to page 16 formore information.

What Happens Next?

Ensure your contact details (email and address) are always up-to-date so that you don’t miss any important information regardingyour application. If you applied using your school or college email,your account may become inaccessible once you leave and you willneed to create an account elsewhere. If you change any of yourcontact details you should notify UCAS and also the University byemailing [email protected].

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Make your Firm and Insurance Choices – By 4 May 2016 If you received all your offers by 31 March 2016, the deadline to making your Firmand Insurance acceptances is 4 May 2016. Check ucas.com/apply/key-datesfor details of all important UCAS deadlines.

Apply for a Scholarship – From Early 2016Regardless of your course of study you can apply for a number of scholarships. Visit edgehill.ac.uk/scholarships for more information.

Pre-Course Information – June and July 2016Some courses produce pre-course information to help you prepare for startingyour course. If applicable, you will receive further information by letter or email.

Check any outstanding offer conditions – July and August 2016Ensure that you have met all the conditions of your offer. Some courses requiresatisfactory DBS clearance and medical clearance. Check UCAS Track for youroffer conditions if you are not sure. For courses starting in September 2016, thedeadline to meet all conditions is 31 August 2016. Earlier start dates will haveearlier deadlines.

Confirmation and Clearing – August and September 2016If you meet the conditions of your offer, you will receive a letter officiallyconfirming your place following the release of your results. If you do not meetthe conditions of your offer, you may still be offered a place on the course or analternative programme. A dedicated Help Line will be available during Augustand September, or you can visit our website for further information.

Enrolment and First Week – September 2016All the details you need for Enrolment and First Week will be on our website,and we will notify you when it is available to view.

Keep your documents safeEnsure you keep all your important letters and documents togetherin a safe place as you will need them when you enrol. This willinclude your confirmation of place letter and your UniversityPayment Advice Notification from Student Finance.

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Your choice of university is extremely important and you need as muchinformation as possible to be able to make the right decision about where tostudy. Applicant Visit Days are specific to the course and department that youhave applied for and offer the perfect opportunity to experience what it will belike to study and socialise as a student at Edge Hill University.

Each Visit Day incorporates a number of different activities, including a uniquesubject taster session which allows you some hands-on experience of yourchosen course. You will also be able to chat to some current students and meetthe tutors, as well as getting to know some of your future classmates. There willalso be further information regarding student support.

Who are they for?Visit Days are for applicants who are holding an offer for a course that does notinterview or audition.

If you have attended an interview or audition already but you would like to visitthe University again, you can book to attend our Open Day in June 2016 orattend one of our monthly Campus Tours.

For more information visit: edgehill.ac.uk/undergraduate/events.

Is an Applicant Visit Day the same as an Open Day?No, the Applicant Visit Days are separate, department-specific events and areonly open to applicants who already hold an offer to study on a relevantprogramme at Edge Hill University.

How do I book my place?We will send out invitations via post and email to all eligible applicants withdetails on how to book.

What if I miss my Applicant Visit Day?If there are no further dates available you are welcome to attend one of ourmonthly Campus Tours instead.

For more information visit: edgehill.ac.uk/undergraduate/events.

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Our popular

on-campus

accommodation

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AccommodationStarting University means you may be moving awayfrom home for the first time. Aside from yourcourse, where you live will probably be one of themost important decisions you’ll need to make.

Edge Hill’s vibrant on-campus community providesstudents with a safe and secure environment to live,study and socialise in. On-campus living means thatour students can find everything they need within afew minutes’ walk including department buildings,lecture theatres, the University library, IT resources,cafes and restaurants, shop, launderette and thesports centre.

Many new students appreciate the supportiveand sociable atmosphere that life in halls ofresidence can offer.

On-campus accommodationEdge Hill currently has over 2,000 single study bedrooms available within hallsof residence located on the Ormskirk campus. Approximately one fifth of all ourrooms are provided on a catered basis while the remaining accommodation isself-catered.

Students residing in catered halls of residence will be issued with a Unicardwhich is automatically loaded with a cash value by catering services and can beused instead of money when purchasing food from the various on-campuscatering outlets.

If you live in a self-catering hall you will have access to a fully equipped kitchenwhich includes a cooker, microwave and freezer. Also provided are a kettle,toaster, iron and ironing board.

What do I need to bring?All rooms are furnished with a bed, wardrobe, desk and chair and you areencouraged to personalise your space with posters, photos and other decorativeitems. You will need to bring your own bed linen (including a duvet and pillows)and towels as well as crockery, cutlery, glassware, cooking utensils and pots andpans (with exception of Founders Court, Graduates Court, Chancellors Court,Chancellors South and Palatine Court, where pots and pans are provided for theinduction hobs).

How much will it cost?All halls are offered on a 40 week contract, running from September to late June.Prices for 2016 will range from £68 to £115 per week, including utility bills,depending on the halls of residence you choose. You will be expected to arrangeto pay your damage deposit of £150 online and, either pay the accommodationfees in full, or arrange scheduled payment instalments before you move in.Details of this will be sent out with your Licence Agreement in the summer.

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Off-campus accommodationThere's a variety of privately owned accommodation around the Ormskirkcampus and surrounding area, including nearby Liverpool and Southport. OurAccommodation Team offer a range of support services to help you findsomewhere suitable, including a register of local student properties, househunting workshops, practical advice and the chance to meet up with otherstudents so you can look for houses together.

Additional needsEdge Hill currently has a number of fully adapted rooms and we are able to adaptfurther rooms as required. To assist the Accommodation Team in allocating asuitable room, please indicate any additional needs you may have on youraccommodation application form. If you wish to discuss any care support needsdue to a physical or sensory impairment you should contact our InclusiveServices Team on 01695 584190 to discuss your specific requirements inconfidence.

Care LeaversAdditional Support and guidance is also available for care leavers. Please visitedgehill.ac.uk/studentservices to find out more.

Applicants who accept Edge Hill University as their firm choice will be invitedto apply for accommodation in halls of residence. Details of how to apply will beemailed to the address from your UCAS application from January 2016 onwards.

On-site accommodation at Edge Hill has increased substantially over the lastthree years but, if the University finds that campus accommodation is over-subscribed, applications will be prioritised to take into account various factorsincluding the distance from the student's home address to the University.Applicants who are not allocated a room on campus will be given options for off-campus accommodation (including private halls and landlords) along withsupport in finding suitable accommodation.

When will I find out if I have been allocated a room?In August, the Accommodation Team will notify you of your place in halls bysending you an email with your Licence Agreement or, if you have not beenallocated a place in halls, details of accommodation information sessions andhow to access the list of available off-campus accommodation.

How to apply for on-campus accommodation

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20Which accommodation is right for me?Palatine Court Carrington, Glazebrook, Pankhurst and Roscoe144 rooms

Chancellors Court Binns, Blake, Booth, Boyce, Bradshaw, Byron,Fulton, Lord, Meadon, Millner, Pinfold, Tomkins,Williams and Wilson508 rooms

Chancellors South Aitken, Laverty, Jenkins, Millins and Welch245 rooms

Founders CourtBalfour, Crosfield, Dewhurst, Fennemore, Feuchsel,Holt, Matheson, McDairmid, Sarah Yelf, Sinclairand Smith380 rooms

Graduates Court Ainsworth, Annakin, Maconie, Normanton andPryce142 rooms

£115 per week for 40 weeksSelf-catered

All study bedrooms in Chancellors South, Palatine,Chancellors, Founders and Graduates Court areen-suite and clustered together in self-catered flatsof 4, 6 or 8 rooms, sharing kitchen and diningfacilities. All rooms are fitted with a mini fridge,computer (installed with standard Universitysoftware) and LCD monitor, which can be enabledto receive Freeview for TV Licence holders. Kitchenfacilities include fridge, freezer, cooker, inductionhob, microwave, kettle, iron, ironing board and 32”LCD Freeview TV (TV Licence provided by theUniversity).

Forest Court (en-suite)Ash, Beech, Rowan and Willow142 rooms


Forest Court (shared bathroom)Cedar, Elm, Holly, Larch, Maple and Oak151 rooms


All Forest Court study bedrooms, both en-suite andshared bathroom options, are grouped together inself-catered flats of six rooms. Each flat shares acommunal kitchen and dining area. Kitchenfacilities include fridge, freezer, cooker, microwave,kettle, iron and ironing board.

Main Halls (Catered)Clough, Lady Margaret, John Dalton (female only)and Stanley195 rooms

£105 per week for 40 weeksCatered

Situated on the two upper floors of the mainbuilding, these halls have individual rooms withshared shower rooms, bathrooms and toilets and acompact kitchen with fridge, toaster, kettle,microwave and cooker as well as individual foodlockers. Clough, Lady Margaret and Stanley aremixed gender halls and John Dalton is female only.

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Back Halls (Catered)Eleanor Rathbone, Lady Openshaw and Katherine Fletcher111 rooms

£105 per week for 40 weekCatered

Back Halls (Self-Catered)Margaret Bain (female only) and E.M.Butterworth72 rooms


Eleanor Rathbone, E.M. Butterworth, KatherineFletcher and Lady Openshaw are mixed genderhalls while Margaret Bain is female only. Thesefeature individual study bedrooms with their ownwashbasin and shared bathrooms and/or showerrooms and toilets. Fully equipped kitchens have acooker, microwave, fridge, freezer, kettle, toaster,iron and ironing board. Residents in Back Hallsalso benefit from generous common areas wherethey can socialise with friends.

Residents of catered halls (Eleanor Rathbone, LadyOpenshaw and Katherine Fletcher) benefit from acatering charge included within their accommodationcost and are provided with a Unicard loaded weeklywith a cash value from which they can purchasefood and drinks from any of the catering outletson campus.

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Student FinanceThe information provided in this section will giveyou the basic outlines of the funding you could beentitled to. For more detailed information, wesuggest that you take the time to visit therecommended websites and attend a Universityevent, either an Applicant Visit Day or an OpenDay to get some further information and answersto your questions.

The standard undergraduate tuition fee will be £9,000 per year for all BA, BScand LLB degrees. Full-time students who are studying for their first degree canbenefit from a range of financial support.

Eligible students starting an undergraduate programme in 2016/17 will not haveto pay up-front for the cost of tuition fees. Instead, the cost can be covered by aTuition Fee Loan (applied for via Student Finance), which you do not have tostart repaying until you have left your course and are earning over £21,000 per year.

Loans for Living Costs Usually called a maintenance loan, this support is available for help towardsthe cost of accommodation, food and travel.

A loan of up to £8,200 may be available if you live away from home and studyoutside London (e.g. Edge Hill University).

A loan of up to £6,904 may be available if you live with your parents.

EU StudentsTuition fees for EU students starting a full-time undergraduate programme arethe same as for UK students. For further information on the financial supportavailable for EU students, please visit ukcisa.org.uk

Full-time UndergraduateDegree students (UK and EU only)

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On the Student Finance Application Form you will be asked to enter the details of your chosen university. You will probably NOT be able to make this decision until you have visited all your university choices. To prevent any delays with your application you can complete this section with the details of any one of your five choices. When you have made your final choice and confirmed this with UCAS, you can complete a Change of Circumstances form, if necessary. These forms are available online and are quick and easy to complete.

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The following information is for UK students joining programmes from ourPre-Registration professional portfolio in September 2016 and April 2017.

Financial support for Midwifery, Nursing and Operating DepartmentPractice studentsIf you are joining any of our pre-registration degrees in Nursing and Midwiferyor Operating Department Practice, financial support arrangements are still tobe announced.

As a guide to what you can expect, eligible UK students joining one of thesecourses last year (academic year 2015/16) could typically expect their tuitionfees to be paid by the Department of Health and to be able to apply for a non-means-tested grant from the NHS, a means-tested bursary from the NHS, anda non-means-tested maintenance loan from the Government.

Please keep checking the relevant course pages on our website for information onfinancial support arrangements for students joining any of these programmes.

Financial support for Paramedic Practice studentsIf you are joining DipHE Paramedic Practice in academic year 2016/17, you canexpect your tuition fees to be paid by the NHS and to be able to apply for amaintenance grant, subject to household income, and a maintenance loan fromthe Government.

Keep up-to-date on financial support arrangements for students joining DipHEParamedic Practice in academic year 2016/17 by visiting:edgehill.ac.uk/undergraduate/fees/paramedic2016

EU StudentsEU students should contact the NHS Business Services Authority directly at:www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk for clarification on arrangements for programmes in ourpre-registration professional portfolio.

For general information on the financial support available to EU students, visitukcisa.org.uk

Pre-registration Health and Social Care students

If you require any advice or guidance on financial support and entitlement please contact our Money Advice Team on 01695 657250 or email [email protected]

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Edge Hill University offers a range of scholarships for prospective, full-timeundergraduate students.

High Achievers ScholarshipThe High Achievers Scholarship, worth £1,000, rewards eligible prospectivestudents who achieve 360 UCAS Tariff points (AAA at A Level, DDD in BTEC)from a maximum of three subjects taken in one sitting in the last three years.

Excellence ScholarshipIf you can demonstrate determination, commitment and achievement outsideof work or study, you could make a substantial difference to your student lifeand finances by applying for an Excellence Scholarship. This scholarship isworth up to £2,000 and is paid over the duration of your course.

Liverpool ScholarshipUp to £3,000 will be paid to the City of Liverpool student(s) who achieves thehighest UCAS tariff score. To be eligible you must be domiciled in the City ofLiverpool and have applied to study a full-time undergraduate degree programme.

Sports ScholarshipIf you are talented at sport, participate at a competitive level and candemonstrate the ability and ambition to improve whilst you are studying here,you could receive a Sports Scholarship worth up to £1,000 per academic year.

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As a student, you will gain valuable skills and experience through workingalongside your studies, and with plenty of part-time job opportunities availableon and off the campus, this can be a perfect stepping stone from study toemployment. The Edge Hill Careers Centre offer an online vacancy service whereyou can search for part-time and casual vacancies as well as work placementsand volunteering opportunities.

Earn while you learn

Student Profile:Eddy LoweBSc (Hons) Physical Geography and Geology

I took on part-time work while studying in order toimprove my chances of getting a graduate job, andto help fund my studies. I contribute to campustours, accommodation tours, and campus eventssuch as conferences, and have also done someadministrative work, including mail distribution.Completing these jobs has allowed me to improve my communication skills, given meconfidence and an insight into the workings of the University.

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Useful InformationThe final section of the handbook includes someother information we think you will find useful in thecoming weeks, including travelling to Edge Hill,applicant support and the term dates for 2016/17.

Student Services can help with almost anything to do with student life. Mostservices are accessed via our dedicated on-campus Student Information Centre,and the teams within Student Services offer advice on accommodation, money,wellbeing and much more. The aim of Student Services is to ensure that everyonein the Edge Hill community can make the most of the opportunities for study andlearning and that all our students feel valued as individuals. Some of the helpoffered by Student Services is detailed below:

AccommodationThe Accommodation Team provides support for students living on-campus aswell as advice for those living off-campus. In addition to night support staff whoare on-hand for any issues arising out of hours, there are also AccommodationOfficers who handle student queries during the day and a Student EngagementAssistant whose job is to organise fun activities and events to help you find yourniche at Edge Hill. Visit edgehill.ac.uk/studentservices/accommodationto find out more.

Counselling The Counselling Service is an established, professional facility that offers a widerange of services. Experienced, qualified counsellors can offer help in findingsolutions to problems, ways of coping, or just a safe place to talk. Visitedgehill.ac.uk/studentservices/counselling to find out more.

Health and Wellbeing If you are finding things difficult, the Student Wellbeing team are able to offerassessments, support and advice, short-term Cognitive Behavioural Therapysessions and signposting and liaison with both internal and external teams.Regular GP surgeries are also held at Milton House which is just a short walk fromcampus. Visitedgehill.ac.uk/studentservices/the-health-well-being-centreto find out more.

InclusionThe Inclusion team can support you with a range of needs arising from physicalor sensory impairments, mental health needs or other disabilities. The team providesone-to-one academic or personal support and can also organise a Needs Assessment,advice on exam modifications, alternative assessments or adapted accommodation.Visit edgehill.ac.uk/studentservices/inclusive to find out more.

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Money AdviceThe Money Advice team holds regular drop-in sessions and can help you toplan a budget, access emergency funds and apply for hardship grants. They alsooffer financial health checks as well as advice and support. Visit edgehill.ac.uk/studentservices/moneyadvice to find out more.

Careers CentreThe Careers Centre aims to help you develop your employability, offeringopportunities to learn, gain transferable skills and acquire relevant workexperience. The Careers Centre can help with finding; part-time work,volunteering opportunities and summer jobs both in the UK and abroad.Visit edgehill.ac.uk/careers to find out more.

Course SupportIn your first year you will be allocated a Personal Tutor who will be your firstpoint of contact for queries and concerns. Some courses also have a PeerMentoring Scheme where second and third year students help first years to settleinto the course.

IT and Library SupportYou will have access to an impressive library, IT and study support facilities,access to 15,000 e-journals, over 150 online databases, 70,000 e-books and230,000 books and DVDs. There is 24-hour PC access, free wireless internetacross campus and teams to support you with a range of academic skills.Visit edgehill.ac.uk/ls to find out more.

Students’ UnionThe Students’ Union gives students a voice and works to improve both theeducational and social experience providing a wide range of activities includingsports and societies, academic advice and guidance, events, studentrepresentation, welfare and campaigns. Go to page 6 or visit edgehillsu.org.ukto find out more.

Settling inWe provide all our students with the warmest of welcomes. The first week canbe a daunting time so we arrange activities to allow first year students toacclimatise to their new surroundings. There are group activities providingcourse information, introductory sessions with the University Library andindividual meetings with their Personal Tutor.

Applicant SupportFor general queries about the University you can email [email protected] can also contact any of the support teams listed below if you have morespecific questions.

AdmissionsFor information concerning your application and the conditions of your offeryou can contact our Admissions Team on:T: 01695 650950E: [email protected]: edgehill.ac.uk/admissions

Student Funding and FinanceAs an applicant, if you have any queries regarding student finance you cancontact our Student Financial Support Team on:T: 01695 657250E: [email protected]: edgehill.ac.uk/fees

AccommodationFor any help and advice on applying for halls of residence or finding off-campusaccommodation you can contact our Accommodation Team on:T: 01695 584200E: [email protected]: edgehill.ac.uk/accommodation

Inclusive ServicesOur Inclusive Services Team offers a range of support for students with a varietyof needs arising from physical or sensory impairments, mental health needs ormedical conditions. We would encourage you to make contact with the team asearly as possible, to visit Edge Hill and discuss your needs in confidence:T: 01695 584372E: [email protected]: edgehill.ac.uk/inclusiveservices


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Part-time Work and CareersThe Edge Hill Careers Centre runs a Job Club to help students find part-timework that fits around their studies. Applicants are able to sign up for this beforestarting their course, for further information contact our Careers Service on:T: 01695 584866E: [email protected]: edgehill.ac.uk/careers

International StudentsInformation for International Students can be found on our website. Alternativelyyou can contact our International Office on:T: +44 1695 657122E: [email protected]: edgehill.ac.uk/international

Edge Hill University’s Ormskirk Campus is located between Liverpool andPreston in West Lancashire. This section of your handbook will look at the bestways of travelling to and from the University.

Public TransportOrmskirk has one railway station which is located a short distance from the busstation, and within walking distance of the campus. There are regular trains toand from Preston via Northern Rail and all stations to Liverpool Central onMerseyrail’s Northern Line.

A number of buses connect Ormskirk to the surrounding area, most of whichstop at the bus station in the town centre. Edge Hill students can benefit fromunlimited travel on Arriva buses throughout the North West region bypurchasing an Arriva North West Student Saver ticket.

The Edge Link (EL1) bus service is a fast, cheap and reliable way to get to thecampus from Ormskirk bus station. During term-time this service runs every 15minutes, 8.05am – 8.45pm, Monday-Friday (excluding Bank Holidays) and8.05am – 5.45pm on Saturdays. This service is FREE with your student ID card.

If you live locally or you are allocated a room in halls of residence the cheapestand easiest way to get around is on your own two feet! You’ll find it easy to walkfrom the campus into town, a journey that takes no more than about 15 minutes.

Alternatively, you may decide to cycle to campus and we offer a variety of securestorage solutions for bikes and motorcycles/scooters.

Travelling by CarThe Ormskirk campus is easily accessible by road via the M6 motorway. Leavethe M6 at Junction 26, join the M58 towards Skelmersdale and leave at Junction3, taking the A570 towards Ormskirk and Southport. The campus can also bereached from Preston or Liverpool via the A59.

Parking on-campusCar parking on-campus is limited and cannot always accommodate all vehiclesduring peak periods. We therefore recommend, wherever possible, that studentsuse public transport.

Students coming to study at Edge Hill for the first time will need to enrol andreceive a student number before a parking permit application can be made.Students who are living in halls of residence are not eligible to park on-campus.There are some exceptions for students on placement.

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The issuing of parking permits is based on clear eligibility criteria, however theprovision of a permit does not guarantee a parking space due to the limitedcapacity on-campus. Even if you do have a permit, we suggest that you build insufficient time to park off-campus when necessary.

Please visit edgehill.ac.uk/sustainability/travel/car-parking to find outmore about parking on-campus and see details of alternative parking provisionclose to the University.

Other Edge Hill SitesIf you are studying the BSc (Hons) Operating Department Practice or the DipHEParamedic Practice in Manchester you will find travel information on ourwebsite at: edgehill.ac.uk/location

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Sligo

Knock

GalwayDublin

Athlone

Wexford

Waterford

Shannon

Limerick

CorkKerry

Aberdeen

Dundee

EdinburghGlasgow

CarlisleNewcastle

Preston

Manchester

Leeds

Sheffield

Nottingham

Birmingham

Cambridge

London

Norwich

Portsmouth

Bristol

Exeter

Cardiff

Isle of Man

Liverpool

PrestonBlackburn

Bolton

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Wigan

WarringtonLIVERPOOL

Chester

Southport

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Useful Websites

Public Transport in North West - traveline-northwest.co.uk

Public Transport in Merseyside -www.merseytravel.gov.uk

Arriva Student Saver Pass - arrivabus.co.uk

Railpass - merseyrail.org/tickets-passes/season-tickets/railpass

Car Sharing - sharedwheels.co.uk or liftshare.com

Autumn TermMonday 19 September 2016 – Friday 16 December 2016

Spring TermTuesday 5 January 2017 – Friday 7 April 2017

Summer TermTuesday 2 May 2017 – Friday 2 June 2017

If you are starting one of the following programmes, you will receive your termdates shortly before starting your course:

BSc (Hons) MidwiferyBSc (Hons) Nursing (all pathways)Bsc (Hons) Operating Department PracticeDipHE Paramedic PracticeBA (Hons) Social WorkBA (Hons) Early Years Education with QTSBA (Hons) Primary Education with QTSBA (Hons) Secondary Education with QTS

Term Dates 2016/17

To read full terms and conditions relating to your offer, and studying at Edge Hill University, please visit ehu.ac.uk/studentterms

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