Edge Hill University 1180 reviews

As part of the PhD progress, students undergo a number of professional career development training as identified by them and paid for.The university has bursary and an advertised specific funds for ideas common from students. Conferences and exhibitions in the school and other schools are arranged to provide students with the needed networking and skills for employability.

What I like most is the qualification and experience of the teachers. My supervisor is qualified and well published and experienced in his domain and this gives me assurance and I can rely on his expertise. There is not much one can dislike from a PhD study as its very independent and once you love your chosen topic. You smile all through.

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The student union is absolutely great, organising a lot of fun programs as well as listening and helping make practical changes on campus. For instance the SU successfully got a subway on campus as well as got Wednesday to have no teaching ensuring students have a day in the week to revise and write etc and they are doing even way more. Unfortunately I have not been involved in any program so far but I hope to do that soon. I have dedicated all my time to cementing the start of my research and every time counts for now.

Perfect surroundings, good security with access cards and keys allowing access to only your corridors. The ensuite rooms have their own private bath rooms so especially international students have their privacy. each room has its own TV set and mini fridge as well as a common kitchen and communal area with a flat screen TV set as well..

Facilities are excellent. I dont know what facility that is really not on campus, fantastic sports facilities, state of the art lecture rooms, well stocked library with a new building called the catalyst in the works and completing this year. Campus is a city on its own even though located in a small town, ormskirk

I am really not a fun person so not done any nigh outing so far however ormskirk seems to be a quite, serene and nice place with Thursdays and Saturdays open market days. Well there is the Macdonalds :) so that makes it great and the well known department stores. Everything needed seems to be here. I have not explored local ormskirk events yet even though I hear of a number of them so I believe the fun people will be really enjoying their stay.

there are numerous campus clubs and societies from cultural societies to academic ones, sports , LGBT etc. Its so many and amazing. I registered for a few during the induction but have never really attended any yet :( lol

The support is great. There is the spLD support that caters immensely for spLD's. Feedback is great and tutors are constantly improving their teaching experience, making them more interactive and meaningful and ensuring students are employable at the end of their courses. Counselling team are also available for consultations.

In fact there are a lot and to me they are all significant and all stand out; • Easter Appeal - Easter Eggs • March to Glory of the 300 Spartans • Knitters Needed! • Knitters Required • Mental Health Awareness Day • Charity Black Tie Event in Aid of Age UK Mid Mersey • Fundraising for The Whitechapel Centre • Fundraising for Rohingya Refugee Crisis • Used Postage Stamps

I go on placement every year to get teaching experience which will enhance my employability skills

I like the creative aspect of my course however the tutors and especially the year leader of first years lacks compassion and tends to undermine students who come to her for problems.

Lack of activities for those who don't drink often, not very interactive with students.

Had an awful experience and had to move three times after suffering from criminal damage an abuse but happy now where I am. The university is not supportive or helpful in terms of accommodation,

Although the shop is very over priced there are many areas where students can eat and relax. The library is old and outdated now however the university have invested in a new development for a new library which should be of a good quality

Ormskirk is a small village so I have to travel to Liverpool to go to the city which I very much enjoy

The university charge for some of the sports activities which I believe is unfair due to the high costs we already pay to study and live there. Unfortunately I was ill during freshers and missed the trials so will try again next year for hockey and netball !

Tutor feedback is of a high standard which has allowed me to make improvements on my assignments. However the personal support offered by the university itself is appalling. I have had an awful time during my first few months and have been offered little to no support despite their assurance of having a duty of care to students. I am in the process of making an official complaint against the wellbeing team who have ultimately let me down.

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There are lots of opportunities in are careers department, they help with CVs and job hunting. They also allow us access to appointments with careers adviser so they can advise things we could be doing weekly to achieve are overall career goal. They also host weekly events be that for part-time jobs or volunteering. They play a very active part in the university community.

The tutors are extremely helpful and having 12 contact hours with them means getting the best understanding of lectures and course content. The module choice process can be too restrictive I do not agree with having a module that is compulsory.

I don't get involved with my student union, this is because I am a mature student who lives away from campus there isn't much that interests me.

I think the university facilities are very good, we have gym on site. The library is easily accessible and the staff are very friendly and helpful. There are lots of places to eat including a subway, as a vegan I also find there are plenty of different choices for food.

As a young carer for my mother, I have been supported extremely well by staff and tutors of the university. They even helped me with the process of applying for university. They go out of there way to make adjustments for me so that my role as a carer does not have a negative impact on my studies.

The odd placements throughout the academic year. Would be better if we could find our own so we're more comfortable, it would give us more experience finding work too!

Most - the fact that we have the opportunity for independant study with our lesson planning sessions to improve our creativity Least - We aren't given enough assignment information which makes us stress out around submission time. Tutors need to inform us in more detail about what they require for us to get high marks rather than what we need to do to 'just pass'

in m first and second year the students union wasn't useful and well put together (in my opinion) however, now in my third year I find then activities they put together to be well thought out, inclusive and fun for all! Trips out, organisations coming in, mental health awareness etc. Can't fault them this year!

Lovely accommodation! Cosy and homely however, kitchen sizes are a bit small for an 8 person flat in the old-ish halls but the new halls are very spacious, bright and open!

In terms of disability inclusion, the uni could do with an upgrade, lower ramps for wheelchair users, wider doors, more automatic doors as I struggle getting my flatmates wheelchair through most of the doors. The computers need to he upgraded to be able to run the software needed for everyone's course as my friend can't use the uni computer facilities because they're too old to run the programmes he needs even though he payed to stay on campus for that reason, I had to work double shifts to buy him a laptop suitable for his computing course! I believe they need to seriously upgrade all facilities in order to benefit and include all disabled and SEN students!

Good, cheap night out. The town is small and quiet so for a proper night out Liverpool is a train ride away. However, ormskirk has something for everyone, cocktails, quiet pub night, party scenes, gin bars, speciality drinks bars, coffee rooms, cute tea rooms. Something for everyone whatever their budget.

There is a club and society for everyone's interest! You can join as many as you like and if there is nothing you find you will enjoy, it's super easy to create your own! The SU is very helpful in setting up new societies.

Support offered tutoring wise could be better, feedback is given but is very vauge even in third year when feedback is so important to gettig good grades! However, support offered by uni in terms of personal use is exceptional. When I needed counselling for my depression last year they made me an appointment within a couple of days and was really helpful and professional. With careers advice, they also are very good with dealing with our issues, well informed and you leave them feeling a lot better. All uni support from counselling to accomodation advice is exceptional!

N/A - I don't know about any major charities in the uni. I only know about the RAG (raising and giving) volunteering society I am a part of.

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Offer opportunities to make our CV better and provide support with PDP

Supportive and interesting lectures

Good academic support with assignments and good personal support

Allows community to access one facilities and Macmillan

Offer to wok at open days, give as advice and tell us their experiences

Everything. They put a lot of time and effort into helping us get the most out of our lectures

Outstanding

No time to party!! Studying parties are the only way I have a boogie

Nursing society has just started up- which is FAB! Christian union is amazing too!

Very good. I am glad I chose Edge Hill

Macmillan coffee morning