{"id":269217,"date":"2025-03-20T15:09:35","date_gmt":"2025-03-20T15:09:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.edgehill.ac.uk\/?page_id=269217"},"modified":"2026-03-02T07:44:49","modified_gmt":"2026-03-02T07:44:49","slug":"alternative-routes-to-higher-education","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.edgehill.ac.uk\/study\/apply\/alternative-routes-to-higher-education\/","title":{"rendered":"Alternative routes to Higher Education"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"lazyblock-ehu-cover-Z1Gle0k wp-block-lazyblock-ehu-cover\">            <div >\n                                    <div class=\"wp-block-cover is-style-btm-lft-title is-style-top-right-links\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.edgehill.ac.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/support-study-landing.jpg\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background lazyload\" alt=\"A student in a support session with our wellbeing team.\" data-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, (max-width: 768px) 50vw, (max-width: 1024px) 33vw, 1920px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.edgehill.ac.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/support-study-landing-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.edgehill.ac.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/support-study-landing-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.edgehill.ac.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/support-study-landing-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.edgehill.ac.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/support-study-landing-640x360.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.edgehill.ac.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/support-study-landing.jpg 1920w\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1920px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1920\/1080;\" \/>                \n                                            <div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container-wrapper\">\n                          <div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container purple\">\n                            \n                                                        <!-- Page Attribute - Page title visible -->\n                                                                                        <span class=\"lzb-cover-title show-title\">\n                                                                    Alternative routes to Higher Education                                                                    <\/span>\n                                \n                                                      <\/div>\n                      <\/div>\n                                        <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n\n                      \n            <\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-intro-text\">We understand that everyone\u2019s journey to higher education is different, so we\u2019ve got options available if you\u2019ve not got the entry requirements for the course you want.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Fastrack<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile is-image-fill-element\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p>Running for over 25 years, this programme has helped many people return to academic study with confidence by training you in essential skills such as academic reading and writing, note-taking, revision techniques and an introduction to IT. This 7-week course is aimed at those who\u2019ve been out of compulsory education for over 3 years, and who don\u2019t have the relevant entry requirements for their course.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The course is completely <strong>free of charge<\/strong> and successful completion enables you to be considered for a place on an Edge Hill degree, subject to availability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote has-text-align-left is-style-default is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>&#8220;Honestly the best thing I could have done to prepare me for this degree. A tough but really enjoyable seven weeks that helped me gain confidence, refresh skills and learn new ones I could take with me into first year and beyond.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><em>Kimberly Major, Fastrack student<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n<div class=\"lazyblock-ehu-button-block-ZQHHOh wp-block-lazyblock-ehu-button-block\"><a class=\"ehu-buttons wp-block-button__link\" href=\"\/course\/fastrack-preparation-for-higher-education\">Discover our Fastrack programme<span class=\"fa fa-arrow-right\"><\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" data-src=\"\/\/www.edgehill.ac.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/access-to-he-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"A student smiles while talking to other students\" class=\"wp-image-269660 size-full lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/576;object-position:50% 50%\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.edgehill.ac.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/access-to-he-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.edgehill.ac.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/access-to-he-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.edgehill.ac.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/access-to-he-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.edgehill.ac.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/access-to-he-640x360.jpg 640w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Higher and degree apprenticeships<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile is-image-fill-element\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" data-src=\"\/\/www.edgehill.ac.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/EHUNursing1-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Two student nurses are stood over a hospital bed talking to a patient. One of the nurses is holding a device that is connected to the bed.\" class=\"wp-image-23425 size-full lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/576;object-position:50% 50%\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.edgehill.ac.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/EHUNursing1-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.edgehill.ac.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/EHUNursing1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.edgehill.ac.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/EHUNursing1-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.edgehill.ac.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/EHUNursing1-640x360.jpg 640w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p>Apprenticeships allow you to work as an employee while you study part-time. They combine academic study from a traditional university degree with practical on the job experience and employment skills you need for a successful career.<br><br>Apprenticeships are offered in the following areas:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-two-col\">\n<li>Operating Department Practitioner<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Registered Nurse<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nursing Associate<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Advanced Clinical Practitioner<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"lazyblock-ehu-button-block-Z1LC2nS wp-block-lazyblock-ehu-button-block\"><a class=\"ehu-buttons wp-block-button__link\" href=\"\/industry\/apprenticeships\/\">Visit our Apprenticeships page<span class=\"fa fa-arrow-right\"><\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Fair entry criteria<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile is-image-fill-element\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p>At Edge Hill, we believe in the transformative power of education to change lives, and we are committed to helping you achieve your potential. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We believe that all students should have a fair chance to come to university, no matter what their background or circumstances, and we understand that your predicted or achieved grades might not be a fair representation of your academic ability. If you meet our eligibility criteria, we may offer you a place with entry requirements lower than those advertised on our course pages.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"lazyblock-ehu-button-block-ZwBCv1 wp-block-lazyblock-ehu-button-block\"><a class=\"ehu-buttons wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.edgehill.ac.uk\/study\/apply\/entry-requirements\/fair-entry-criteria\/\">Fair entry criteria<span class=\"fa fa-arrow-right\"><\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" data-src=\"\/\/www.edgehill.ac.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Open-Day-cover-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Five students walking outside Catalyst\" class=\"wp-image-257320 size-full lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/576;object-position:53% 13%\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.edgehill.ac.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Open-Day-cover-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.edgehill.ac.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Open-Day-cover-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.edgehill.ac.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Open-Day-cover-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.edgehill.ac.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Open-Day-cover-640x360.jpg 640w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Foundation courses<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text\" style=\"grid-template-columns:49% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" data-src=\"\/\/www.edgehill.ac.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/medicine-with-foundation-year-mbchb-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"A student with a book in her hand sits and talks with four other students who are sat around her.\" class=\"wp-image-5207 size-full lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.edgehill.ac.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/medicine-with-foundation-year-mbchb-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.edgehill.ac.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/medicine-with-foundation-year-mbchb-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.edgehill.ac.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/medicine-with-foundation-year-mbchb-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.edgehill.ac.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/medicine-with-foundation-year-mbchb-640x360.jpg 640w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/576;\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">If you\u2019re looking to join one of our undergraduate degrees, but don\u2019t have the subject-specific entry requirements for direct entry, you may want to consider a foundation year. This allows you to develop the transferable skills and subject-specific knowledge to join selected degrees.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-style-default is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>&#8220;Edge Hill stood out for me because of the foundation year for medicine, which really helped me get started on my career journey.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Joshua Ballentine, Foundation student<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><br>Explore our foundation courses<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"lazyblock-ehu-icon-panel-9woBw wp-block-lazyblock-ehu-icon-panel\">            <div class=\"fa-icon-panel-outer\" style=\"justify-content:flex-start;\">\n                \n                                    <div class=\"fa-icon-panel-inner\">\n                        \n                                                    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.edgehill.ac.uk\/course\/arts-humanities-and-social-sciences\/\" 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