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UCAS Code: P3C5 Course Length: 3 Years Full-Time Start Dates: September 2020, September 2021 Department: Psychology Location: Edge Hill University This degree combines the study of Psychology and Criminology in a single programme, enabling you to explore multiple contrasting and complementary perspectives to a variety of aspects of the two subjects. You will develop your skills, knowledge and understanding of the major issues and perspectives Gain expert insight into psychology, criminal behaviour and the intriguing complexities of the criminal justice process on a degree accredited by the British Psychological Society. Studying Abroad Option Available Sandwich Year Option Available International Students Can Apply Professional Accreditation BSc (Hons) Psychology and Criminology https://ehu.ac.uk/p3c5 1 Published 26 Mar 2020, 09:50

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UCAS Code: P3C5

Course Length: 3 Years Full-Time

Start Dates: September 2020, September 2021

Department: Psychology

Location: Edge Hill University

This degree combines the study of Psychology andCriminology in a single programme, enabling you toexplore multiple contrasting and complementaryperspectives to a variety of aspects of the two subjects.

You will develop your skills, knowledge andunderstanding of the major issues and perspectives

Gain expert insight into psychology, criminal behaviour and the intriguing complexities ofthe criminal justice process on a degree accredited by the British Psychological Society.

Studying Abroad Option Available Sandwich Year Option Available International Students Can Apply

Professional Accreditation

BSc (Hons) Psychology and Criminology

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within psychology as required by the BritishPsychological Society (BPS). The degree will also enableyou to develop the criminological skills to research,analyse and critique the complexities of behaviourcategorised as criminal, as well as gain a detailedunderstanding of the workings of the criminal justicesystem. A compulsory dissertation provides theopportunity to combine specific aspects of your interestsacross both fields of study in an independent researchproject, conducted with the support of your tutors.

Please note, you will study a slightly higher number ofPsychology modules than Criminology modules on thisdegree. On successful completion of the programme,you will be eligible to gain the Graduate Basis forChartered Membership (GBC) with the BritishPsychological Society (BPS). If you wish to study the twosubjects equally without gaining accreditation, youshould consider our BA (Hons) Criminology andPsychology degree.

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Course in Depth

What will I study?

In Year 1 of this degree, you will be introduced to the keyconcepts and principles of Psychology and Criminology.You will study criminological theory and the criminaljustice process, receive an overview of the academic andtransferable skills required for applied psychology,discover the key approaches to research in psychologyand be introduced to various elements of behaviouralpsychology.

In Year 2, you will receive a grounding in criticalcriminological theory and its application to contemporarycriminal justice. You will also develop the skills necessaryfor designing, conducting and analysing your ownresearch. The remaining Year 2 modules focus in-depthon core psychological strands, including developmentalpsychology, social psychology, cognitive psychology andbiological psychology.

In Year 3, you will deepen your understanding of selectedareas of Psychology and Criminology. The modules willenable you to build upon your understanding of some ofthe topics presented earlier in the degree. You maychoose to study, for example, topics such as crimesperpetrated by states and powerful organisations, keyaspects of the criminal justice system, policing, and/orimprisonment. You will also be immersed in currentresearch and practice associated with personality andindividual differences in the study of human behaviour.The final element of the programme is the completion of adissertation which may draw and combine insights andconcerns from both Psychology and Criminology.

How will I study?

The programme is delivered through a combination oflectures, tutorials, student-led seminars, small groupwork, practical workshop, directed study (preparing forclasses) and independent study.

How will I be assessed?

Assessment methods include essays, formalexaminations, statistical exercises, group researchprojects, report writing, oral presentations, designing a

research proposal and completing a dissertation.

Who will be teaching me?

You will be taught by a highly-committed team ofresearch-active, expert tutors whose primary areas ofspecialism correspond directly with the themes of themodules available across this programme.

A Great Study Environment

The £6m Law and Psychology building providescontemporary teaching and learning facilities forstudents in the Department of Psychology and theDepartment of Law and Criminology.

The three-storey building includes a 250-seat lecturetheatre, seminar and tutorial rooms, and social learningareas which encourage a more informal and interactivestyle of learning. There are also specially designedexperimental facilities for psychological research.

Psychology resources include state-of-the-art eyetrackers, transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS)methods, and near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) forexamining cognitive functioning and brain activity. Otherspecialist laboratories include a group testing laboratory,two bi-directional observation rooms, a 'bar simulationlaboratory' (for alcohol research), audio-visual suites anddedicated IT facilities equipped with subject specificsoftware installed to support experimental work.

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You are encouraged to join the student-led Edge HillUniversity Law and Criminology Society which offers arange of activities to enhance your professionaldevelopment, from mooting workshops to educational

visits, mentoring opportunities, a debating society andmonthly social events.

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Modules

Year 1

CRI1124: Introduction to Criminological Theory (20 credits)Introduction to Criminological Theory introduces you to key theoretical perspectives relevant to the study of crimeand social justice. The module will use contemporary case studies in crime, deviance and conflict to evaluate the maintheoretical traditions and recent critiques within criminology, providing a foundation in critical analysis. In particular,the module will emphasise the political underpinnings to theoretical perspectives and will encourage you to recognisethe need to locate theories of crime and deviance in their structural contexts.

CRI1125: Introduction to the Criminal Justice Process (20 credits)Introduction to the Criminal Justice Process introduces you to key aspects of the criminal justice system, primarily inEngland and Wales but with some reference to other UK and international jurisdictions. The module will criticallyanalyse official responses to 'crime' and deviance through an examination of fundamental criminal justice agenciesincluding the police, criminal courts and prisons as well as probation and youth justice services.

PSY1109: Essential Skills in Applied Psychology (20 credits)Essential Skills in Applied Psychology develops a range of academic, personal and interpersonal skills designed toenhance your potential both within and beyond university. The focus is on harnessing key undergraduate skills such asacademic reading, writing and critique, group working, finding and presenting information, time management,self-awareness and reflection, and applying them in the context of the degree subject. The module takes a holisticapproach to applications of theory.

PSY1111: Introduction to Personality, Social and Developmental Psychology (20 credits)Introduction to Personality, Social and Developmental Psychology will familiarise you with the approaches andconcepts central to the study of behaviour. The module explores the historical and theoretical concepts of personalityand individual differences, social cognition and social and cognitive development.

PSY1112: Introduction to Cognitive and Biological Psychology (20 credits)Introduction to Cognitive and Biological Psychology considers the processes underlying behaviour (such asperception, sensation and memory) and how human beings are embedded in their world (e.g. by way of their sharedbiology and learned knowledge). In this way, the module aims to equip you with a broad understanding of basictheories and concepts and a range of interrelated approaches towards the psychological study of human behaviour.

PSY1116: Investigating Methods in Psychology (20 credits)Investigating Methods in Psychology demonstrates the key approaches to research in psychology and develops yourskills in experimental design, data analysis and data interpretation. You will learn about approaches to research inareas of cognitive, developmental, social and biological psychology and will be provided with the opportunity to learnand practice these techniques yourself. The module will also enable you to gain the skills required in order to producedescriptive and inferential statistics.

Year 2

CRI2225: Critical Criminological Theory (20 credits)Critical Criminological Theory provides a grounding in critical criminological theory and its application to

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contemporary debates and issues concerning harm and criminal justice. The module will familiarise you with thedevelopment of criminological theory in historical and political contexts. You will be encouraged to apply theoreticalperspectives to issues incorporating harm and crime, as well as social and state responses, drawing on national andinternational examples. The module will challenge mainstream theories of crime and deviance by locating currentexamples of harm, criminalisation and criminal justice within determining contexts of class, gender, sexuality,neo-colonialism and age within political priorities of the neoliberal agenda.

PSY2112: Developmental Psychology (20 credits)Developmental Psychology addresses the processes involved in key aspects of human development and their relevantapplications in real world settings. It will focus mainly (though not exclusively) on development in childhood includingareas such as cognition, memory, language, emotional, and social development. Emphasis will be placed on theevaluation of key theories and psychological research that have informed our understanding of development in theseareas.

PSY2113: Social Psychology (20 credits)Social Psychology reveals the extent to which social influences and interactions are pervasive in affecting individualbehaviour, while also considering how the actions of an individual in turn affect other individuals and groups. You willdevelop an awareness of the relationship between person and situation and examine how this dynamic relationshipboth influences, and is crucial to, the understanding of behaviour.

PSY2114: Cognitive Psychology (20 credits)Cognitive Psychology will examine both classic and contemporary research that has led to the development oftheories regarding how attention, perception and memory all function. The module will also examine how each ofthese components interact during everyday tasks. You will consider how thinking, language and emotion enable us toreason about, and interact meaningfully with, the external world, gaining an understanding of the processes used tocommunicate, comprehend, and use information and knowledge.

PSY2115: Biological Psychology (20 credits)Biological Psychology studies the human nervous system, including its structure and functioning. There will be aparticular focus upon the brain. You will learn in detail the processes by which messages are passed through thesystem and the way the brain interacts with the hormones of the endocrine system in order to preserve life. Themethods by which the brain is commonly researched will also be explored in order to provide a basis for understandingmuch current research and theorising in psychology.

PSY2116: Research Methods and Data Analysis (20 credits)Research Methods and Data Analysis provides you with the skills necessary to design, execute and report your ownresearch. A particular emphasis is placed on data analysis: quantitative techniques (analysis of variance andregression) and qualitative techniques (grounded theory and phenomenological analysis). These data analysis skills willbe essential for carrying out dissertations and are also highly valued by employers.

Year 3

PSY3129: Personality and Individual Differences (20 credits)Personality and Individual Differences is a module designed to develop your appreciation of individual differences inthe study of human behaviour. In particular, the module will examine how individual differences interact in almostevery example of psychological research with experimental or situational paradigms to produce results differingprofoundly for individuals of different personalities, different capacities and different motivations.

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PSY3135: Dissertation (30 credits)Dissertation requires you to carry out a piece of research for which, with tutorial support, you have responsibility fordesigning, gathering data, analysing data, and reporting the findings. You will work independently and demonstrate ahigh degree of autonomy and initiative in managing your work.

PSY3136: Reflections and Future Directions (10 credits)Reflections and Future Directions considers the historical and conceptual issues in psychology from an informedperspective, using knowledge and understanding acquired throughout the degree. You will learn to acknowledge yourown individual role as a prospective psychology graduate within a wider context, recognising and maximising the skillsacquired throughout the programme, in preparation for future employment or further study.

You will select three of the following modules:

CRI3021: Crimes of the Powerful 1 (20 credits)Crimes of the Powerful 1 traces and explores serious harms and crimes perpetrated by states and associatedprofessional and commercial interests from the eighteenth to mid-twentieth century. Adopting a zemiological frame,the module locates such harms within a range of political forms, particularly during times of social and economicupheaval, and ethnic, national and imperial conflict. The module concludes with a detailed exploration of the origins,implementation, consequences of, and responses to, the extreme state violences of the first half of the twentiethcentury. The aim is to enable you to critically explore issues at the cutting edge of criminological thinking.

CRI3022: Crimes of the Powerful 2 (20 credits)Crimes of the Powerful 2 considers the key forms and determinants of serious contemporary harms originating in theactions or omissions of corporations, states and associated powerful organisations after the Second World War. Themodule critically examines the origins of such harms, the ways in which they are framed within dominant andalternative discourses, and critiques the responses to them. The module takes an expansive view of harm, drawingupon examples from within and without the criminal justice system, at local, national and international levels.

CRI3023: Crime and Place (20 credits)Crime and Place enables you to build your knowledge and understanding of the relationships between crime and placeand examine developments in policy relating to place, criminality and safety. The module appraises the strengths andweaknesses of different theoretical, philosophical and practical approaches to crime and place. Geographies/landscapes of crime and criminalisation are examined utilising empirical and theoretical materials.

CRI3109: The Politics of Policing (20 credits)The Politics of Policing equips you with a critical knowledge and understanding of the concept of policing, both in itsphilosophical sense and as a function of the modern liberal democratic state. The module will consider the role andfunction of the police service, and explore related issues including police powers, political accountability, protection ofcivil liberties and the concept of equality before the law. Contemporary strategies and approaches to policing will belocated within their structural, political, social and geographical contexts. The module is underpinned by theories ofauthority, power and legitimacy.

CRI3110: The Politics of Imprisonment (20 credits)The Politics of Imprisonment provides you with a critical knowledge and understanding of the nature, functions andjustifications for the use of punishment, specifically incarceration, in modern society. The module will consider thephilosophical theories that are used to legitimise the state's use of imprisonment and the sociological theories thatexplain historical developments in the purpose of state punishment. The various divisions and functions of the prisonestate will be examined within their historical, structural, political, social and geographical contexts. Related methods

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of state punishment, such as the death penalty, will also be considered. You will adopt an international perspective andexplore penal theory and practice in a range of countries. The relationships between power, legitimacy and justice willbe central themes throughout the module.

CRI3112: Justice, Rights and the State (20 credits)Justice, Rights and the State examines the development of the discourse about rights and justice. Taking a national andinternational approach, the module will consider the development of rights historically and the new discourses ofrights. You will evaluate statutory policies and responses to the issue of rights and justice and consider how statesrespond to issues of justice and rights, including where states themselves uphold or violate citizen's rights.

CRI3113: Expanding the Criminological Imagination (20 credits)Expanding the Criminological Imagination critically reflects upon and analyses the discipline of criminology. You willexamine criminology's political, practical and theoretical strengths and limitations and explore the production andcommodification of criminological knowledge. The module will consider whether criminology has become a 'parasitic'discipline with the criminalisation of social problems, and the ever increasing techniques of crime control, forming thejustification for the discipline's existence, rather than providing a platform for resistance. You will explore the conceptof the 'criminological imagination' as an alternative way of envisaging the discipline and its utility. You will also examinethe way in which criminology has to connect with other disciplines in order to expand the range of issues it deals with.This is a necessity in order to help criminologists make sense of issues where the 'normal' boundaries of criminologywould stifle or limit an analysis.

Optional modules provide an element of choice within the programme curriculum. The availability of optional modulesmay vary from year to year and will be subject to minimum student numbers being achieved. This means that theavailability of specific optional modules cannot be guaranteed. Optional module selection may also be affected bytimetabling requirements.

Timetables

Timetables for your first week are normally available at the end of August prior to enrolment in September. You canexpect to receive your timetable for the rest of the academic year during your first week. Please note that while wemake every effort to ensure that timetables are as student-friendly as possible, scheduled teaching can take place onany day of the week. Wednesday afternoons are normally reserved for sports and cultural activities.

Disclaimer

Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of our published course information, however our programmes aresubject to ongoing review and development. Changing circumstances may necessitate alteration to, or the cancellationof, courses.

Changes may be necessary to comply with the requirements of accrediting bodies, revisions to subject benchmarksstatements, to keep courses updated and contemporary, or as a result of student feedback. We reserve the right tomake variations if we consider such action to be necessary or in the best interests of students.

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Entry Criteria 2021/22

Entry Requirements

Typical offer 112-120 UCAS Tariff points, for which nospecific subjects are required, plus GCSE English andGCSE Mathematics at Grade C or Grade 4 or above (orequivalent).

Example Offers

Some examples of how you can achieve 112-120 UCASTariff points are detailed below.

• A Level: BBC-BBB;

• BTEC Extended Diploma (or combination of BTECQCF qualifications): Distinction, Merit, Merit(DMM);

• Access to Higher Education Diploma: 45 credits atLevel 3, for example 15 credits at Distinction and30 credits at Merit or 24 credits at Distinction and21 credits at Merit. The required total can beattained from various credit combinations.

Please note, the above examples may differ from actualoffers made. A combination of A Level and BTEC awardsmay also be accepted.

As long as you have a minimum of two A Levels (orequivalent), there is no maximum number ofqualifications that we will accept UCAS points from. Thisincludes additional qualifications such as the WelshBaccalaureate and Extended Project Qualification (EPQ),AS Levels that haven't been continued to A Level, andGeneral Studies AS or A Level awards.

For further information on how you can meet the entryrequirements, including details ofalternative qualifications, please visitwww.edgehill.ac.uk/offers.

EU students can get country-specific information aboutthe University's entry requirements and equivalentnational qualifications at www.edgehill.ac.uk/eu.

International students should visit www.edgehill.ac.uk/

international for information on the entry criteria foroverseas applicants.

English Language Requirements

International students require IELTS 6.0, with a score nolower than 5.5 in each individual component, or anequivalent English language qualification.

If your current level of English is half a band lower, eitheroverall or in one or two elements, you may want toconsider our Pre-Sessional English course.

Are there any alternative ways to meet theentry requirements?

If you have the ability to study for a degree but lack thenecessary qualifications or confidence, our Fastrack:Preparation for Higher Education course could be foryou. This free, seven-week programme provides a greatopportunity to enhance your study skills and subjectknowledge and demonstrate that you are ready to studya particular subject with us, in lieu of achieving the UCASTariff points in the entry criteria.

Upon successful completion of a Fastrack course, you willbe well placed to progress onto a corresponding Edge HillUniversity degree, although additional entryrequirements may apply and the availability of specificprogrammes cannot be guaranteed. For moreinformation, visit www.edgehill.ac.uk/fastrack.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Edge Hill University recognises learning gainedelsewhere, whether through academic credit andqualifications acquired from other relevant courses ofstudy or through recognition of an individual'sprofessional and employment experience (also referredto as 'experiential learning'). This may include credit orlearning undertaken at another university.

Previous learning that is recognised in this way may beused towards meeting the entry requirements for aprogramme and/or for exemption from part of a

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programme. It is your responsibility to make a claim forrecognition of prior learning. For guidance, please consultthe University's academic regulations (sections C7 and

F3.1) or contact the faculty in which you are interested instudying.

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Entry Criteria 2020/21

Entry Requirements

Typical offer 120 UCAS Tariff points, for which no specificsubjects are required, plus GCSE English and GCSEMathematics at Grade C or Grade 4 or above (orequivalent).

Example Offers

Some examples of how you can achieve 120 UCAS Tariffpoints are detailed below.

• A Level: BBB;

• BTEC Extended Diploma (or combination of BTECQCF qualifications): Distinction, Distinction, Merit(DDM);

• Access to Higher Education Diploma: 45 credits atLevel 3, for example 24 credits at Distinction and21 credits at Merit. The required total can beattained from various credit combinations.

Please note, the above examples may differ from actualoffers made. A combination of A Level and BTEC awardsmay also be accepted.

As long as you have a minimum of two A Levels (orequivalent), there is no maximum number ofqualifications that we will accept UCAS points from. Thisincludes additional qualifications such as the WelshBaccalaureate and Extended Project Qualification (EPQ),AS Levels that haven't been continued to A Level, andGeneral Studies AS or A Level awards.

For further information on how you can meet the entryrequirements, including details ofalternative qualifications, please visitwww.edgehill.ac.uk/offers.

EU students can get country-specific information aboutthe University's entry requirements and equivalentnational qualifications at www.edgehill.ac.uk/eu.

International students should visit www.edgehill.ac.uk/international for information on the entry criteria for

overseas applicants.

English Language Requirements

International students require IELTS 6.0, with a score nolower than 5.5 in each individual component, or anequivalent English language qualification.

If your current level of English is half a band lower, eitheroverall or in one or two elements, you may want toconsider our Pre-Sessional English course.

Are there any alternative ways to meet theentry requirements?

If you have the ability to study for a degree but lack thenecessary qualifications or confidence, our Fastrack:Preparation for Higher Education course could be foryou. This free, seven-week programme provides a greatopportunity to enhance your study skills and subjectknowledge and demonstrate that you are ready to studya particular subject with us, in lieu of achieving the UCASTariff points in the entry criteria.

Upon successful completion of a Fastrack course, you willbe well placed to progress onto a corresponding Edge HillUniversity degree, although additional entryrequirements may apply and the availability of specificprogrammes cannot be guaranteed. For moreinformation, visit www.edgehill.ac.uk/fastrack.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Edge Hill University recognises learning gainedelsewhere, whether through academic credit andqualifications acquired from other relevant courses ofstudy or through recognition of an individual'sprofessional and employment experience (also referredto as 'experiential learning'). This may include credit orlearning undertaken at another university.

Previous learning that is recognised in this way may beused towards meeting the entry requirements for aprogramme and/or for exemption from part of aprogramme. It is your responsibility to make a claim for

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recognition of prior learning. For guidance, please consultthe University's academic regulations (sections C7 and

F3.1) or contact the faculty in which you are interested instudying.

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Career Prospects

What are my career prospects?

This programme is accredited by the British PsychologicalSociety (BPS) as conferring eligibility for the GraduateBasis for Chartered Membership (GBC), provided theminimum standard of a lower second class honours isachieved. This is the first step towards becoming achartered psychologist.

There are two clearly identifiable career routes forPsychology and Criminology graduates. Firstly, successfulcompletion of this programme will open up a number ofpostgraduate training and career opportunities, notablyforensic psychology, educational psychology, clinicalpsychology, work psychology, health psychology andresearch.

Alternatively, you will be well placed to pursue a career ina range of professions including areas such as probationwork, youth and community work, research, the policeservice, the prison service and criminal justice agencies.

It is important to recognise that training in Psychology isacquired through postgraduate education and supervisedpractice, not through an undergraduate degree. Oncompletion of this programme, you will require furthertraining to practice as a psychologist.

How can I enhance my employability?

It is useful to consider, even before you apply, how you

will spend your time while studying and make the most ofyour university experience.

Optional, additional activities may be available on thisdegree which could help to prepare you for a stimulatingand rewarding career. These include:

• Sandwich Years - you may have the opportunity toapply to complete a sandwich year placement,usually as the third year of a four year degree, andgain highly relevant work experience;

• Erasmus+ and Study Abroad - you may have theopportunity to apply to spend time studying orworking abroad, usually as the third year of a fouryear degree, enabling you to immerse yourself in adifferent culture;

• Learning a Language - you may be able toparticipate in Language Steps classes, delivered atthe Edge Hill Language Centre, as additional study.

Please note, the availability of these additional activitiescannot be guaranteed for all students. Depending onavailability and the number of students wanting toparticipate, there may be a competitive applicationprocess for sandwich year placements or studying abroadopportunities or you may be required to secure a relevantplacement yourself.

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Finance

Tuition Fees

If you are a prospective UK or EU student who will bejoining this undergraduate degree in academic year2020/21, the tuition fee will be £9,250 per annum.Tuition fees for international students enrolling on theprogramme in academic year 2020/21 are £12,250 perannum.

The University may administer a small inflationary rise intuition fees, in line with Government policy, insubsequent academic years as you progress through thecourse.

Financial Support

Subject to eligibility, UK and EU students joining thisundergraduate degree can apply for a Tuition Fee Loanfrom the Government to cover the full cost of tuition fees.UK and EU students enrolling on the programme mayalso be eligible to apply for additional funding to helpwith living costs.

For comprehensive information about the financialsupport available to eligible UK and EU students joiningthis programme in academic year 2020/21, together withdetails of how to apply for potential funding, please viewour Money Matters 2019/20 guide atwww.edgehill.ac.uk/undergradfinance2020.

Financial support information for international studentscan be found at www.edgehill.ac.uk/international/fees.

Scholarships

Edge Hill University offers a range of scholarships with acompetitive application process for prospective full-timeundergraduate students.

These scholarships aren't linked to academic success andcelebrate determination, talent and achievement beyondyour coursework, for instance in creativity, enterprise,ICT, performance, sport or volunteering.

To find out more about scholarships, to assess youreligibility, and to meet some of our dedicated scholarshipwinners, visit www.edgehill.ac.uk/scholarships.

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Apply

How to Apply

Apply online through UCAS at www.ucas.com.

Visit www.edgehill.ac.uk/applyucas to find out moreabout the application process.

Further information for international students about howto apply is available at www.edgehill.ac.uk/applyinternational.

Should you accept an offer of a place to study with us andformally enrol as a student, you will be subject to theprovisions of the regulations, rules, codes, conditions andpolicies which apply to our students. These are availableat www.edgehill.ac.uk/studentterms.

Visit Us

If you are considering applying to study at Edge Hill

University, the best way to gain an insight into studentlife is to discover our stunning campus for yourself byattending an open day. You can view dates and book yourplace at www.edgehill.ac.uk/opendays.

Alternatively, if you are unable to attend an open day, youcan find out more about all of our events for prospectivestudents, including monthly campus tours, atwww.edgehill.ac.uk/visitus.

Request a Prospectus

If you would like to explore our full range of degreesbefore you apply, you can order an undergraduateprospectus at www.edgehill.ac.uk/undergradprospectus.

Get in Touch

If you have any questions about this programme or whatit's like to study at Edge Hill University, please contact:

• Course Enquiries

• Tel: 01695 657000

• Email: [email protected]

International students should visit www.edgehill.ac.uk/international or email [email protected] withany queries about overseas study.

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