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UCAS Code: M1M9 Course Length: 3 Years Full-Time, 5 Years Part-Time Start Dates: September 2022, September 2023 Department: Law and Criminology Location: Edge Hill University Example Offers: BBC-BBB (A Level) or DMM (BTEC) At the heart of this degree is the idea that future lawyers need to have knowledge of national, European and international laws and institutions. Primarily for LLB students wishing to study criminology and criminal justice to enhance their understanding of law’s role in Join a Qualifying Law Degree exploring the fundamentals of law and criminal justice and gain exemptions from the academic stage of training to become a solicitor or barrister. Studying Abroad Option Available Sandwich Year Option Available International Students Can Apply Professional Accreditation Learn a Language LLB (Hons) Law with Criminology http://ehu.ac.uk/m1m9 1 Published 17 Feb 2022, 16:13

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UCAS Code: M1M9

Course Length: 3 Years Full-Time, 5 Years Part-Time

Start Dates: September 2022, September 2023

Department: Law and Criminology

Location: Edge Hill University

Example Offers: BBC-BBB (A Level) or DMM (BTEC)At the heart of this degree is the idea that future lawyersneed to have knowledge of national, European andinternational laws and institutions. Primarily for LLBstudents wishing to study criminology and criminaljustice to enhance their understanding of law’s role in

Join a Qualifying Law Degree exploring the fundamentals of law and criminal justice andgain exemptions from the academic stage of training to become a solicitor or barrister.

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

Professional Accreditation Learn a Language

LLB (Hons) Law with Criminology

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society, this degree involves comprehensive study of keylegal principles, doctrines, civil and criminal justiceinstitutions and systems, together with modules thatcomprise the foundations of legal knowledge and theadded advantage of a specialist minor in criminology. Youwill be expected to take an interest in legal issues and beable to comment on developments in the law, includingnew case law and legislation, based on your analysis of

legal authorities. You will join a programme which servesas the academic stage of solicitor or barrister training,while our campus-based Pro-Bono Law Clinic providesyou with practical experience in delivering legal adviceunder the supervision of solicitors or barristers. You willalso be able to join the student Law Society, get involvedin competitions, and attend networking events both onand off campus.

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Course in Depth

What will I study?In Year 1 you will study a range of compulsory modules toensure you understand the fundamentals of law. Thisincludes legal reasoning and legal analysis, and theprinciples that regulate legally binding agreements. Youwill be introduced to the law of civil liabilities and havethe option of taking a lawyers' skills module. Focus is alsoplaced on criminal justice processes, in addition to keytheoretical perspectives relevant to the study of crimeand social justice.

Modules in Year 2 are compulsory and will cover a varietyof areas that will allow you to examine the law thatregulates the relationship between citizens andgovernment. This equips you with an understanding ofthe key principles of land law and considers what must beproved against defendants in criminal trials in Englandand Wales before individuals can be subject topunishment. You will also explore the concept of violencein its various forms and study contemporary debates andcurrent issues in criminal justice.

In Year 3 you will study a combination of compulsory andoptional modules. The options cover areas such asemployment law, human rights, company law, tax law,media law, sports law and family law. You will examine thefundamentals of European Union law and therelationships between national and EU legal orders. Youwill also study the functions, purpose and justificationsfor the use of punishment as well as the historical andpolitical contexts of contemporary policing. Taking theLaw Clinic Experience module provides the opportunityto work in the department's Pro-Bono Law Clinic andoffer legal advice under the supervision of qualifiedsolicitors.

How will I study?As well as lectures, all modules use seminars orworkshops which are smaller discussion groups in whichyou will get the opportunity to express your ideas anddevelop your legal analysis and problem solving skills. Youwill also participate in moots, visit legal institutions andbe part of the Student Law Society. Each module has acomprehensive handbook which tells you what the

classes are about, the cases and legislation to read andthe titles of coursework assignments.

The department's Pro Bono Law Clinic providesadditional opportunities for Law undergraduates to offerlegal advice, free of charge, to other students in theUniversity and members of the local community. Thestudents providing legal advice are supervised byprofessionally qualified members of the lecturing staffand there is input experienced legal practitioners basedin the region. The key aims of the Pro Bono Law Clinic areto enable students to gain experience of giving practicallegal advice and also to provide a no cost advisory legalservice to the student community.

How will I be assessed?Assessment is designed to ensure that you acquire a widerange of skills, particularly those required by futureemployers. You will write case reports and essays,critically analyse legal documents, give oralpresentations, defend and advise clients and take exams.Exams account for at least half of the marks of manymodules, though there are also a small number ofmodules which are assessed by coursework only. You willalways be given feedback on your work so that you learnfrom the experience.

Who will be teaching me?You will be taught by highly qualified, experienced andenthusiastic academics who are actively researching andwriting about the law as experts in their particularspecialisms. Many of the programme team are alsoinvolved in international projects, for example trainingjudges and lawyers in European Union law. All areactively engaged in the world of the law and legalinstitutions.

FacilitiesThe £6million Law and Psychology building providescontemporary teaching and learning facilities forstudents in the Department of Law and Criminology andthe Department of Psychology.

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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. Elsewhere on campus, there is a mootingroom (a mock courtroom) and Police Training andSimulation Facility.

Learning ResourcesThe mooting room is where Law and Policing studentscan train and practice their advocacy skills and

cross-examination techniques, as well as preparing forgiving evidence in court, in a mock courtroom setting.

The Police Training and Simulation Facility, part of whichis furbished as a police station, is used to simulate a widerange of crime scenes. This will enable Law and Policingstudents to work together in areas such as gathering andanalysing evidence, including forensic evidence at crimescenes, as well as practicing interview techniques used bythe police through role play, while also ensuring that therights of suspects are upheld.

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Modules

Year 1Compulsory modules:

CRI1121: Introduction to Criminological Theory (20 credits)Introduction to Criminological Theory explores the key theoretical perspectives relevant to the study of crime andsocial justice. Using contemporary case studies in crime, deviance and conflict, the module evaluates the maintheoretical traditions and recent critiques within criminology, providing a foundation in critical analysis.

CRI1122: Introduction to the Criminal Justice Process (20 credits)Introduction to the Criminal Justice Process provides an overview of the key aspects of the criminal justice system.The module critically analyses official responses to 'crime' and deviance through an examination of fundamentalcriminal justice agencies, including the police, criminal courts and prisons, as well as probation and youth justiceservices.

LAW1003: Law of Contract (20 credits)Law of Contract introduces principles that regulate legally binding agreements. The module examines when the lawrecognises agreements as binding and how such agreements are formed. You will look at the means and pretexts bywhich contracting parties may seek to escape from the obligations they have undertaken and different remedies thatthe law makes available when such obligations are breached.

LAW1005: Law of Torts (20 credits)Law of Torts introduces you to the law of civil liabilities, examining the objectives of the system as well as the mainareas such as negligence, trespass, occupiers’ and employers’ liability, vicarious liability, defamation and privacy. Thesubject is largely based on case law.

LAW1006: Lawyers' Skills (20 credits)Lawyers' Skills lays the foundations for the development of a number of skills and competences related to working inthe legal professions. The module introduces you to a number of aspects of the practical curriculum delivered on aLegal Practice Course and a Bar Professional Training Course.

LAW1001: Legal Methods and Systems (20 credits)Legal Methods and Systems examines the sources of English law, and explains the processes and the role andfunctions of the institutions and personnel involved in the English legal system. The module provides a foundation oflegal knowledge, and introduces you to legal reasoning, legal analysis and legal study skills which you can apply in yoursubsequent legal study.

You have the option to learn a language and study Arabic, French, German, Italian, Mandarin or Spanish as an integralpart of this degree. A single Language module can be studied in Year 1 instead of LAW1006 Lawyers' Skills.

TLC1010: Language 1 (20 credits)TLC1010 Language 1 is ideal if you want to learn a new language, or further develop your current language skills, as anintegrated element of your degree. You can study French, German, Arabic, Italian, Mandarin or Spanish (subject to

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minimum numbers for your preferred language). Delivered at the Edge Hill Language Centre, the module will be taughtin an interactive, communicative manner, using authentic materials in the target language. Emphasis will be placed onall four areas of reading, writing, speaking and listening. You will play an active role in the weekly two-hour classes,engaging in role-plays, short conversations, videos, authentic texts and listening materials. You will also be encouragedto reflect on your own learning needs. On enrolment to the module, you will complete a language induction form andbe placed into a language level group appropriate for your prior knowledge of your chosen language. Please note, whilewe will endeavour to accommodate varying language levels per module, this is not always possible. While you can jointhe module with some prior experience of your target language, you will not be able to study a language you arealready fluent or proficient in.

Year 2Compulsory modules:

LAW2002: Criminal Law (20 credits)Criminal Law explores the substantive criminal law in England and Wales. The module combines the basic notions andframework of criminal liability with a detailed consideration of a range of specific criminal offences.

CRI2221: Critical Criminological Theory (20 credits)Critical Criminological Theory provides a grounding in critical criminological theory, and its application tocontemporary debates and issues concerning harm and criminal justice. The module considers the development ofcriminological theory in its historical context and encourages you to apply theory to 'concrete' current issues aroundharm and crime and to social and state responses.

LAW2005: Land Law (20 credits)Land Law will provide you with an understanding of the key principles of property law which underpin the day-to-daymanagement and control of land ownership, use and transaction, and enable you to place those dealings within thesocial context.

LAW2007: Public Law 1 (20 credits)Public Law 1 introduces you to the fundamental constitutional principles of public law and demonstrates how theseprinciples are realised in the UK and how an evaluation may be made of the UK's adherence to these principles. Themodule also examines some of the unique or unusual characteristics of the UK constitution.

CRI2220: Violence and Society (20 credits)Violence and Society explores the concept of violence and the various forms it can take, ranging from intrapersonalviolence (e.g. self harm) to interpersonal violence, institutional and state violence, and violence on a global scale.

You will select one of the following modules:

LAW2008: Public Law 2 (20 credits)Public Law 2 introduces you to administrative law as it operates in the UK. It examines the operation of judicial reviewand the ways in which judicial review attempts to realise and comply with the principles of the rule of law andseparation of powers. The module also examines the rights protected by the European Convention on Human Rightsand how these rights are given effect in the UK via the Human Rights Act 1998.

LAW2028: Public Law in Practice (20 credits)Public Law in Practice equips you with a good understanding of the process involved in bringing a claim for judicial

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review. Judicial review is a way of challenging how an organisation carries out a public function. It is a specialised typeof legal proceeding. Unlike private law which involves a dispute over a person's rights and obligations, judicial reviewhas a wider public importance because it is about ensuring the state does not exceed the powers given to it by law. Thisdifference means that special rules apply to judicial review. The court's role is to look at whether a decision waslawfully available to the body which made it. Exploring the three stages of judicial review, from pre-action protocol tothe permission and substantive stages, this module will enable you to develop the skills of locating learning resourcesand engaging in case and statute analysis, legal reasoning, criticism, and oral presentation and argument.

Year 3Compulsory modules:

LAW3053: Equity and Trusts (20 credits)Equity and Trusts examines the fundamental principles of the law relating to trusts and equitable ownership ofproperty. It also considers the role and responsibilities of trustees and other fiduciaries.

LAW3051: European Union Constitutional Law (20 credits)European Union Constitutional Law examines the Constitutional Law of the European Union and the nature of therelationship with national legal orders. The module explores the nature and effects of the legal relationship andexamines in particular the doctrines, principles, legal instruments, competences, institutions and rights recognised andconferred by EU Law and the law making process in the European Union.

LAW3052: European Union Substantive Law (20 credits)European Union Substantive Law examines some of the core areas of the substantive law of the European Union. Themodule focuses on the law relating to the four freedoms and competition law in the context of the regulatorydevelopment of the EU Internal Market.

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 methodsof 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.

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.

You will select one of the following optional modules:

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LAW3054: Alternative Dispute Resolution (20 credits)Alternative Dispute Resolution recognises the importance of an understanding of the legal principles, processes andprocedures of alternative dispute resolution. This module will consider arbitration, mediation and negotiation asalternative methods of dispute resolution. It will provide an understanding of the law and practice of arbitration inEngland and Wales generally. It will also explain the fundamental principles of arbitration, mediation and negotiation,consider the Arbitration Act 1996 and contemplate the role of the courts in the arbitral process A case study of anarbitration process will be included.

LAW3032: Child Law (20 credits)Child Law examines the law governing the relationship between the State, parents and children in England and Wales.This includes exploring the law regulating conception, adoption, child abuse, juvenile crime, child rights, sterilisation,residence and the legal relationship between parents and children.

LAW3033: Company Law (20 credits)Company Law concentrates on the key features of the company as a legal institution and covers a selection of topicsaddressing some of the main policy issues relating to companies and business activity.

LAW3034: Consumer Law (20 credits)Consumer Law examines the law relating to consumer protection, focusing on sale of goods and supply of goods andservices to consumers, product liability and product safety, off-premises and distance selling contracts, consumercredit, and the laws governing unfair commercial practices.

PLN3006: Counter Terrorism (20 credits)Counter Terrorism examines key legislation, terminology and concepts around counter terrorism, from radicalisationand extremism to home grown terrorism, interventions, and the Government's Prevent and CONTEST strategies. Themodule will assess the organisational structures and inter relationships that exist within counter terrorism policingsuch as the Counter Terrorism Unit (CTU) and Special Branch. You will also consider the links between counterterrorism and other forms of criminality and the importance of information and intelligence within this evolving areaof policing.

PLN3003: Digital Policing and Cybercrime (20 credits)Digital Policing and Cybercrime equips you with an understanding of the complexities of digital policing and digitallyfacilitated crimes. You will be introduced to key terminology associated with digital technology and gain an insight intohow technology can be used in everyday policing and criminal investigations. Legislation and regulations relevant tothe use of technology within digital policing and digitally facilitated crimes will be examined and applied to offencessuch as hate crime, sexting, revenge porn, bullying, harassment, child grooming and fraud. The module also exploreshow digitally facilitated crimes are reported to the police and assesses the impact that these crimes have on individualsand their families. You will investigate how criminals engage in complex digital crimes such as hacking, malwareattacks, denial of service and data manipulation and consider the impact this can have on individuals and businesses.

LAW3035: Dissertation (20 credits)Dissertation is designed to allow you to carry out a substantial piece of self-directed legal research. The topic of yourresearch may draw on the practical experience of the law gained in an appropriate work placement.

LAW3036: Employment Law (20 credits)Employment Law deals with an important business resource, namely its employees and one of the most importantforms of exchange between business and clients, namely contracts for the sale and exchange of goods.

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LAW3037: Family Law (20 credits)Family Law examines the main areas of substantive law and social policy pertaining to the family. The focus is on the'family' and the rights and obligations of the adults within it.

LAW3038: Human Rights (20 credits)Human Rights introduces you to the assessment of the nature of human rights claims and their translation into law andlegal institutions. It charts the emergence of human rights arguments through legal, social and political theory, andexamines how these discourses have informed the creation of national and international law.

LAW3039: Intellectual Property Law (20 credits)Intellectual Property Law critically examines the key principles of intellectual property (IP) law, the nature and scopeof IP rights, procedures, national, regional and international, for the granting and recognition of the rights, mechanismsfor enforcement, as well as defences against the enforcement.

LAW3040: International Business Law (20 credits)International Business Law examines some of the legal aspects governing the organisation and regulation of privateinternational business, especially multi-national corporations.

LAW3041: International Criminal Law (20 credits)International Criminal Law analyses the key principles of international criminal law. It examines legislation andprosecution of international crimes such as genocide, crimes against humanity, war crimes, and aggression.

LAW3042: International Sports Law (20 credits)International Sports Law examines the complex pattern of international regulatory frameworks affecting sport. Itexplores the role of sport in society and assesses the claims that sport should be self-regulating.

LAW3043: Jurisprudence (20 credits)Jurisprudence introduces you to various theoretical perspectives on the creation and application of law and seeks toenable you to develop an appreciation of the major theories of law, justice and rights. It will explore the principlesunderpinning legal doctrine, and the way those principles can conflict.

LAW3044: Law Clinic Experience Module (20 credits)Law Clinic Experience Module provides you with the opportunity to further develop and apply a number of thepractical aspects of being employed in the legal professions.

LAW3045: Law of Evidence (20 credits)Law of Evidence examines the procedural framework which regulates the conduct of the adversarial trial. The mainfocus are the main rules of evidence which govern the conduct of a criminal trial and the extent to which the rules arean expression of the relationship between the interests of the state and the rights of the individual within the criminaljustice system.

LAW3046: Media Law (20 credits)Media Law examines current laws governing libel, social media, privacy, malicious communications and contempt ofcourt. It explores these rules within the context of areas such as press regulation, the regulation of the internet and theregulation of media broadcasting.

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LAW3047: Public International Law (20 credits)Public International Law examines the law governing relations between states. It is concerned with questions such asthe settlement of disputes, title to territory, diplomatic relations, human rights, the law of the sea, legal restraints onthe use of force, and the law governing international commercial/trade agreements.

LAW3048: Refugee Law (20 credits)Refugee Law analyses the legal obligations nation states owe to refugees and migrants. It examines the pertinentInternational and European Union legislation with attention to both the legal norms and the actual practice.

LAW3049: Sports Law (20 credits)Sports Law examines the claims that the volume of sports related case law and statute combined with thedevelopment of discrete legal doctrines unique to sport has contributed to the emergence of a new legal area - sportslaw.

LAW3050: Tax Law (20 credits)Tax Law provides you with a solid grounding in the law and principles relating to taxation, including the taxation ofbusiness. It provides you with a general understanding of the operation of the tax system, to enable you to analyseaccurately the tax consequences of a given set of facts, and to make critical assessments of the law covered in themodule.

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.

DisclaimerEvery effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of our published course information, however our programmes are

subject to ongoing review and development. Changing circumstances may necessitate alteration to, or the cancellation of,

courses. Changes may be necessary to comply with the requirements of accrediting bodies, revisions to subject benchmarks

statements, to keep courses updated and contemporary, or as a result of student feedback. We reserve the right to make

variations if we consider such action to be necessary or in the best interests of students.

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Entry Criteria

Entry RequirementsTypical offer 112-120 UCAS Tariff points. No specificsubjects are required.

Example OffersSome 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);

• T Level: Overall grade of Merit;

• International Baccalaureate (IB): We are happy toaccept IB qualifications which achieve the requirednumber of UCAS Tariff points;

• 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.

If you have a minimum of two A Levels (or equivalent),there is no maximum number of qualifications that wewill accept UCAS points from. This includes additionalqualifications such as Extended Project Qualification(EPQ), AS Levels that haven't been continued to A Level,and General 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 RequirementsInternational 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 tomeet the entry 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.

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Career Prospects

What are my career prospects?The programme is accredited by the Solicitors RegulationAuthority (SRA) for the Bar Standards Board and equipsyou with the practical and substantive knowledge topractise law in a law firm. You will be provided with a solidfoundation and preparation for a legal or legal-relatedprofession. Graduates are also equipped to pursuecareers in areas such as banking, insurance, retailmanagement and journalism, as well as local and nationalpublic administration.

How can I enhance myemployability?It is useful to consider, even before you apply, how youwill 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;

• Studying Abroad - you may have the opportunity toapply to spend time studying or working abroad,usually as the third year of a four year degree,enabling you to immerse yourself in a differentculture;

• Learning a Language - you may be able to selectlanguage modules, delivered at the Edge HillLanguage Centre, as an integral part of your degree(for which you will gain academic credits).Alternatively, it may be possible to participate inLanguage Steps classes 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 FeesIf you are a prospective UK student who will be joiningthis undergraduate degree on a full-time basis inacademic year 2022/23, the tuition fee will be £9,250 ayear (subject to final Government approval). Tuition feesfor international students enrolling on the programme ona full-time basis in academic year 2022/23 are £15,000 ayear.

If you are a prospective UK student who will be joiningthis undergraduate degree on a part-time basis inacademic year 2022/23, the tuition fee will be £77 percredit (subject to final Government approval). This isequivalent to £1,540 per 20 credit module. 360 creditsare required to complete an undergraduate degree.

EU/EEA and Swiss students who have settled orpre-settled status under the EU Settlement Scheme, aswell as Irish nationals, may be eligible for the UK tuitionfee rate.

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

Financial SupportSubject to eligibility, UK students joining thisundergraduate degree can apply for a Tuition Fee Loanfrom the Government to cover the full cost of tuition fees.UK students enrolling on the programme may also beeligible to apply for additional funding to help with livingcosts.

For comprehensive information about the financialsupport available to eligible UK students joining thisprogramme in academic year 2022/23, together withdetails of how to apply for potential funding, please viewour Money Matters 2022/23 guide for your intendedmode of study.

• Money Matters 2022/23 Full-Time:www.edgehill.ac.uk/undergradfinance2022

• Money Matters 2022/23 Part-Time:www.edgehill.ac.uk/undergradfinance2022pt

EU/EEA and Swiss students who have settled orpre-settled status under the EU Settlement Scheme maybe eligible to apply for financial support. Irish nationalsshould ordinarily apply to Student Universal SupportIreland (SUSI). Please see www.edgehill.ac.uk/eufinancefor further details.

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 ApplyIf you wish to study full-time, apply online through UCASat www.ucas.com. Visit www.edgehill.ac.uk/applyucas tofind out more about the application process.

If you wish to study part-time, apply directly to Edge HillUniversity at www.edgehill.ac.uk/apply-part-time.

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 our full range of events forprospective students, including campus tours and virtualactivities, at www.edgehill.ac.uk/visitus.

Request a ProspectusIf 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 TouchIf 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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