University Profile

Edge Hill is a leading campus university with a strong focus on employability, delivering an outstanding student experience. Edge Hill University’s stunning campus is located in the heart of the North West, close to the thriving market town of Ormskirk and a short distance from Liverpool, Southport and Manchester.

The campus has been ranked in the top three nationally for high quality facilities (Times Higher Education Student Experience Survey 2016) and rated the safest in the North West (Complete University Guide 2016). The University has also been voted in the top two in the UK for a good environment on campus (Times Higher Education Student Experience Survey 2016).

Our combination of beautifully landscaped grounds, state-of-the-art facilities, historic architecture and lakes provides a unique and innovative place to study. Industry standard resources and cutting edge technology ensure a truly interactive student experience.

Whichever subject you choose to study, you will be taught in a modern, inspiring learning environment with access to some of the best teaching and learning resources in Higher Education.

Enhancing student employability is central to the University strategy. We recognise that a life-long capacity to learn and adapt is key to success for individuals, employers and society as a whole. The majority of our programmes lead to professional qualification, accreditation or endorsement in addition to an academic award. Placements, work experience and study abroad are widely available in all Faculties, and our excellent links with employers mean that students have many opportunities to enhance their employability while they study.

Edge Hill is one of the top public universities in the country for graduate employment, with 95% of graduates in work or further study, according to the 2015 Destination of Leavers from Higher Education (DLHE) survey.