Edge Hill University: Rankings, Courses & Admissions

Address of The University

St Helens Rd, Ormskirk L39 4QP, United Kingdom (UK)

Affiliation

The university is affiliated with ‘Universities UK’.

Edge Hill University Ranking

Edge Hill University, UK, has been ranked among the top universities across the globe. Below are some top global rankings:

1. Edge Hill University is ranked in the range of 801-1000 in the World University Rankings 2022 by Times Higher Education.

2. Times Higher Education ranks Edge Hill University in the range of 201–250th in Young University Rankings 2022.

3. Times Higher Education ranks Edge Hill University as 201+ for the best European Teaching Rankings.

4. Edge Hill University has been named the Modern University of the Year in The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2022.

Infrastructure

Edge Hill University has a very beautiful and vibrant campus spread across 160 acres at the heart of the city near West Lancashire.

The university campus is well designed with all kinds of world-class facilities for learning and research work along with accommodation for international students. The  Sports Centre worth £30 million was opened in September 2015 and allows student and staff to enjoy their time at the campus. It has all kinds of facilities like a gymnasium, laboratory, restaurant, bars, research centers, sports center, and society.

Edge Hill University has a wide range of research centers and institutes, including:

1. Health Research Institute

2. Centre for Child Protection and Safeguarding in Sport (CPSS)

3. Centre for Data and Complex Systems (CDCS)

4. Research Centre for Arts and Wellbeing (RCAW)

5. Centre for Data Science STEM Research

6. Centre for Human-Animal Studies (CfHAS)

7. International Centre on Racism (ICR)

Language of Instruction: English

Admission

The university offers around 100 postgraduate courses and 150 undergraduate courses. Applications can be submitted through the UCAS website or the online portal. The application fee for a graduate position is £26.50 (INR 2700). The UCAS application fee is £20 (INR 2000) for one course or £26 (INR 2600) for up to five choices. There is no application fee for the students that are applying directly through the university portal. Edge Hill University’s acceptance rate is 26% which makes it moderately selective for students to get admission.

Edge Hill University Admission Requirments for UG Courses:

1. GCSE English Language at Grade C or Grade 4 or above

2. Official academic transcripts

3. IELTS score should be a minimum of 6.0

4. TOEFL score is 78

5. Cambridge English test Overall score of 169 or above with at least 162 in each element

6. Completed application form

7. Personal statement

8. Proof of financial support, bank statements, and certification of finances

9. Letter of recommendation

10. Passport copy

11. Resume

Edge Hill University Admission Requirements for PG Courses

1. Official academic transcripts

2. Completed application form

3. Personal statement of about 500 words

4. Letter of recommendation

5. Passport copy

6. IELTS score should be a minimum of 6.5

7. TOEFL score should be a minimum of 100

8. GMAT or GRE score as applicable

9. Proof of financial support, bank statements, and certification of finances

10. Work experience if applicable

11. Professional Certificates

12. A resume

13. Writing Sample

Admission Cycle

The admission cycle at Edge Hill University takes place in three intakes.

September – the main admission intake starts in mid of September.

October – all students applying for medicine courses and programs need to submit the application by end of October.

January – the initial closing date for the receipt of UK and EU applications for all courses.

The students need to apply through the UCAS platform online which is available throughout the year for applications. It is very important to keep in mind the admission deadlines after which the application is canceled automatically. Admission decisions are taken on a rolling basis beginning in late September.

Edge Hill University Admission Process

1. Register in the UCAS Hub and complete the registration questions – confirming you want to start your studies in 2022 and are interested in this level of study.

2. Complete and fill up all your detail and information accurately. Verify the fact and sign the application form after entering all relevant information about demographic background, citizenship, and course information

3. Add education history

4. Choose the courses

5. Write a personal statement

6. Submit your application

7. Get a reference and pay your application fee.

Courses

The institution is well known for the following courses and programs. They are:

1. Humanities

2. Engineering

3. Health and Social Care

4. Architecture

5. Engineering

6. Social science

7. Archeology

8. Nursing

9. Computing

10. Astronomy

11. Business

12. Law

13. Applied sciences

14. Religion

15. MBA

16. Engineering

17. Business administration

18. Arts and Creative Industries

Some of the popular courses with annual fees are:

1. MBA Programmes – £14,500 (INR 15 lakhs)

2. BBA – £13600 (INR 14 lakhs)

3. Arts – £11,500-13,000 (INR 13 lakhs approx)

4. BSc – £12200 (INR 12 lakhs)

5. BA Business Management – £13500 (INR 13 lakhs)

6. MSc in International Finance – £14200 (INR 14 lakhs)

College Calendar

Academic Year Calendar

Term 1 All students: 05-10-22 – 18-12-22

Term 2 All students: 04-01-22 – 26-03-22

Term 3 All students: 12-04-22 – 04-06-22

Extracurricular Activities

Cheerleading – compete in national competitions or just for fun;

Harry Potter – activities, team competitions, and big-screen movie marathons

Diversity

As per 2020 data, the university had 13,540 students including domestic and international students from multiple countries globally.

Industrial Connection

1. Google

2. Microsoft

3. Bentley

4. Barclays

5. BBC

6. Network Rail

7. General Electric

8. Monster Worldwide

9. KPMG

10. Deloitte

11. Verizon Wireless, Boston

Work Opportunities

Edge Hill University maintains a careers vacancy portal and it is a vital tool for all students, to get lucrative career opportunities and job prospects both on a full-time and part-time basis. Around 80% of the students are placed before completing the course or program. The average salary package ranges between £22,400-£43,000 (INR 43 lakhs).

Alumni

The university has an impressive list of alumni, where there are business elites, celebrities, scholars, etc. Take a look at a few notable names in the university’s alumni association.

1. Joe Ainsworth (Scriptwriter for BBC drama Holby City)

2. Julie Cooper MP (Member of Parliament and Shadow Health Minister)

3. Murray Dron (TV reporter/presenter)

4. Danny Howard (British DJ)

5. Kerry Howard (Actress)

6. Simon Kerrigan (Cricketer)

7. Ruth Madeley (Actress)

8. Nazia Mogra (News presenter)

9. Jonathan Pryce (Actor)

10. Sue Smith (Footballer)

Financial

Edge Hill University Fees

Average annual tuition fees:

1. International Foundation Programme – £13,000 (INR 13 lakhs)

2. Undergraduate Programmes – £15,000 (INR 15 lakhs)

3. Postgraduate Programmes – £13,500 (INR 14 lakhs)

4. PhD – £14,000 (INR 14 lakhs)

Average living expenses: £1,995 (INR 2 lakhs)

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