{"id":100963,"date":"2023-02-01T12:28:08","date_gmt":"2023-02-01T12:28:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.edgehill.ac.uk\/?page_id=100963"},"modified":"2026-03-02T07:43:19","modified_gmt":"2026-03-02T07:43:19","slug":"mature-students","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.edgehill.ac.uk\/study\/support-and-wellbeing\/mature-students\/","title":{"rendered":"Mature students"},"content":{"rendered":"
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We offer a range of support specifically aimed at mature students. There is advice available to you at every step of the application process as well as in person or virtual support once you become an Edge Hill University student.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What do we mean by mature student?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A mature student, sometimes referred to as an adult learner, is someone who has had a period of time out of further education and is looking to return to full-time or part-time study. At university, this can be anyone over the age of 21 who is applying to or studying on an undergraduate degree, or anyone over the age of 25 who is applying to or studying on a postgraduate degree.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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<\/p>\n Fastrack <\/span><\/span>\n\t

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If you’re a mature student and you don’t hold the required entry qualifications, you’ve got options. Take a look at our Fastrack: Preparation for Higher Education course.<\/p><\/p>\n <\/div>\n\t <\/div>\n\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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<\/p>\n Undergraduate mature student <\/span><\/span>\n\t

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You can apply to become an undergraduate student at any age. Alongside our full-time undergraduate degrees, we offer part-time degrees to allow you to work around your studies.<\/p><\/p>\n <\/div>\n\t <\/div>\n\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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<\/p>\n Postgraduate mature student <\/span><\/span>\n\t

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If you fancy a career change or want to develop your knowledge in a subject area, you might be interested in postgraduate study as a mature student. Take the opportunity to progress within your chosen field.<\/p><\/p>\n <\/div>\n\t <\/div>\n\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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<\/p>\n Support before you join <\/span><\/span>\n\t

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You don’t have to do the journey alone. We have lots of support and guidance for mature students who are looking to join us.<\/p><\/p>\n <\/div>\n\t <\/div>\n\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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<\/p>\n Support for current mature students <\/span><\/span>\n\t

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There’s a range of support available whilst you’re here. Our dedicated teams offer financial, academic, and employability advice, and are here for you every step of the way.<\/p><\/p>\n <\/div>\n\t <\/div>\n\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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<\/p>\n Student Advisory Panels <\/span><\/span>\n\t

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We run bespoke Student Panels to give current students the chance to work with us and develop our community. The panel meets regularly to review university-wide initiatives and ensure they remain inclusive to the needs of everyone.<\/p><\/p>\n <\/div>\n\t <\/div>\n\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Our Access and Participation Plan demonstrates our commitment to inclusivity and responding to the needs of everyone. Our priority is to support you and ensure that you get the guidance you need during your time with us.\u00a0<\/p><\/p>\n <\/div>\n\t <\/div>\n\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Frequently asked questions<\/h2>\n\n\n
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\n What qualifications do I need to go to university as a mature student?<\/span>\n