{"id":8442,"date":"2017-04-06T13:40:34","date_gmt":"2017-04-06T13:40:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.edgehill.ac.uk\/study\/postgraduate\/research-degrees\/"},"modified":"2026-03-02T08:36:03","modified_gmt":"2026-03-02T08:36:03","slug":"research-degrees","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.edgehill.ac.uk\/study\/postgraduate\/research-degrees\/","title":{"rendered":"Research degrees"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"lazyblock-ehu-cover-Zm9syB 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\/07\/visiting-researchers2.jpg\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background lazyload\" alt=\"a student working in a lab\" 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\/07\/visiting-researchers2-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.edgehill.ac.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/visiting-researchers2-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.edgehill.ac.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/visiting-researchers2-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.edgehill.ac.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/visiting-researchers2-640x360.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.edgehill.ac.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/visiting-researchers2.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                                                                    Research degrees                                                                    <\/span>\n                                \n                                                      <\/div>\n                      <\/div>\n                                        <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n\n                                              <div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull is-style-background-lightgrey cover-cta is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n                            <div class=\"wp-block-group cover-cta-row is-horizontal is-content-justification-right is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-1 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n                                                                                                            <a class=\"ehu-cover__link cover-cta-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.edgehill.ac.uk\/study\/apply\/applying-directly\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" aria-label=\"Apply now\">\n                                        Apply now <span class=\"fa fa-fw fa-pen\"><\/span>\n                                        <\/a>\n                                                                                                <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                     \n            <\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-intro-text\">Edge Hill is home to a thriving and dynamic research culture and offers a range of full-time and part-time research degrees. Studying on a postgraduate research degree will enable you to immerse yourself in a subject you are passionate about or to independently explore a gap in your area of research.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-default\">Our research degrees are organised and run centrally through the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.edgehill.ac.uk\/departments\/support\/graduateschool\/\">Graduate School<\/a>, who coordinate the training, supervision and support of our research students.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Our university research<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:auto 40%\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p>Staff in all subject areas across the University are engaged in research that is addressing some of society&#8217;s most pressing challenges, providing expertise to develop solutions and prompt change. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.edgehill.ac.uk\/research#research-institutes\">research centres and institutes<\/a> also work to bring together staff from different departments, alongside visiting professors and professionals from external organisations. This combined range of expertise ensures that research degrees can be pursued in the majority of subjects that we offer.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"lazyblock-ehu-icon-panel-Z2q6evc 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\/news\/2022\/05\/quality-and-impact-of-research-recognised-in-ref-2021\/\" class=\"fa-icon-linked\" rel=\"nofollow\" aria-label=\"More than half our research is classed as &#039;world-leading&#039; or &#039;internationally excellent&#039; Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2021\">\n                                                \n                                                    <div class=\"fa-icon-panel fa-icon-panel-row\">\n                                                \n                            <div class=\"fa-icon-panel-icon\">\n                                <span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-users fa\"><\/span>\n                            <\/div>\n                            \n                                                            <div class=\"fa-icon-panel-content\">\n                                    <div class=\"fa-icon-panel-title\">\n                                        More than half our research is classed as &#039;world-leading&#039; or &#039;internationally excellent&#039;                                    <\/div>\n                                    \n                                                                            <div class=\"fa-icon-panel-subtext\">\n                                            Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2021                                        <\/div>\n                                                                        \n                                <\/div>\n                                                    \n                            <\/div>                             <\/a>\n                                            <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/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\/03\/ai-research-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"A student working with a robot in the Robotics lab.\" class=\"wp-image-205962 size-full lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.edgehill.ac.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/ai-research-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.edgehill.ac.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/ai-research-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.edgehill.ac.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/ai-research-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.edgehill.ac.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/ai-research-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>\n\n\n<div class=\"lazyblock-ehu-cta-1mWAHD wp-block-lazyblock-ehu-cta\">                        <div class=\"wp-block-button feature-cta\">\n                <a class=\"ehu-cta wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.edgehill.ac.uk\/research\/\">Discover how we&#8217;re making a difference<span class=\"fa fa-arrow-right\"><\/span><\/a>\n            <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Your study options<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"lazyblock-ehu-expanding-box-DFYmx wp-block-lazyblock-ehu-expanding-box\">            <div class=\"expander-wrap \">\n                <div class=\"expander__header\">\n                    <span class=\"expander__title\">Masters by Research (MRes)<\/span>\n                    <button class=\"expander__btn\" aria-label=\"Toggle\"><span class=\"fa fa-chevron-down\"><\/span><\/button>\n                <\/div>\n                                <div class=\"expander__content\" style=\"display: none;\"><p><\/p>\n\n<p>If you are looking to undertake a Masters programme with a substantial element of research, perhaps as preparation for joining a PhD, then our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.edgehill.ac.uk\/\/course\/mres\/\">Masters by Research (MRes)<\/a> course is for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our MRes course provides a short and intensive research experience in a subject area of interest. Covering both practical and theoretical aspects, you will essentially complete a subject-based research project helping you to develop the knowledge and skills to design, conduct, evaluate and communicate your own research in your chosen discipline. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As an MRes candidate, you will typically join a small group of like-minded students, studying together on a programme of research training (typically taking four months for full-time students). The remainder of the course&nbsp;will be spent developing an individual piece of research in your chosen discipline area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Masters by Research (MRes) course<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:13px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"lazyblock-ehu-courses-list-ZWiVz1 wp-block-lazyblock-ehu-courses-list\">                <div class=\"ehu-course__wrap-single\">\n            \n                \n                                        \n                    <div class=\"ehu-list__wrap\">\n                                                                                            <div class=\"courses-toggle-wrap\">\n                            <button class=\"simple-view active\">Simple View<\/button>\n                            <button class=\"detailed-view\">Detailed View<\/button>\n                        <\/div>\n                                        \n                       \n                                        <div class=\"ehu-list__simple\">\n                        <div class=\"course-list__simple-wrap course-list__items\">\n                                                            <div class=\"course-list__item\" data-subject=\"Research\"  data-study=\"Postgraduate\"  data-mode=\"Full-time, Part-time, Full-time, Part-time\"  data-year=\"2026, 2027\"  data-ucas=\"\"  data-location=\"Edge Hill University, Edge Hill University, Edge Hill University, Edge Hill University\">                                    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.edgehill.ac.uk\/course\/mres\/\" class=\"single-course__panel\">\n                                        <p class=\"single-course__course-name\">Masters by Research<\/p>\n                                                                                <p class=\"single-course__degree-type\">MRes<\/p>\n                                                                            <\/a>\n                                <\/div>\n                                                                                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                                                            <div class=\"ehu-list__detailed\">\n                        <div class=\"course-list__detailed-wrap course-list__items\">\n                        <div class=\"course-list__item\" data-subject=\"Research\"  data-study=\"Postgraduate\"  data-mode=\"Full-time, Part-time, Full-time, Part-time\"  data-year=\"2026, 2027\"  data-ucas=\"\"  data-location=\"Edge Hill University, Edge Hill University, Edge Hill University, Edge Hill University\">                                <a href=\"https:\/\/www.edgehill.ac.uk\/course\/mres\/\" class=\"single-course__panel\">\n                                    <div class=\"single-course__panel__left\">\n                                        <p class=\"single-course__course-name\">Masters by Research<\/p>\n                                                                                <p class=\"single-course__degree-type\">MRes<\/p>\n                                                                                <p>Receive substantial training in a range of research approaches, developing an appreciation of their theoretical and philosophical underpinnings, before completing a research-based dissertation that focuses on a topic in-depth.<\/p>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"single-course__panel__right\">\n                                        <dl>\n                                                                                        <dt>Course length:<\/dt>\n                                            <dd>1 year full-time, 18 months part-time<\/dd>\n                                                                                        <dt>Subject area(s):<\/dt>\n                                            <dd>Research<\/dd>\n                                                                                                                                                                                <dt>Location:<\/dt>\n                                            <dd>Edge Hill University<\/dd>\n                                                                                    <\/dl>\n\n                                    <\/div>\n                                    <p class=\"faux-cta\">View this course <span class=\"fa fa-arrow-right\"><\/span><\/p>\n                                <\/a>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                                                <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                                                        <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\n            <\/div>\n<\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\n<div class=\"lazyblock-ehu-expanding-box-2vmurA wp-block-lazyblock-ehu-expanding-box\">            <div class=\"expander-wrap \">\n                <div class=\"expander__header\">\n                    <span class=\"expander__title\">Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)<\/span>\n                    <button class=\"expander__btn\" aria-label=\"Toggle\"><span class=\"fa fa-chevron-down\"><\/span><\/button>\n                <\/div>\n                                <div class=\"expander__content\" style=\"display: none;\"><p><\/p>\n\n<p>Studying for a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.edgehill.ac.uk\/course\/phd\/\">PhD<\/a> provides you with the opportunity to make a major and original contribution to knowledge.&nbsp;Through a substantial programme of research, you will critically investigate and evaluate a specific topic and demonstrate an understanding of research methodology appropriate to the field of study.&nbsp;Topics for study may result from personal interest, an area of study related to an earlier qualification or an issue that an employer would like you to investigate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A PhD is awarded almost entirely on the quality of your thesis and your performance in an oral examination (viva voce), where you will present your chosen research topic to a group of senior academics. You will also need to demonstrate how your research findings have contributed to new knowledge or extended existing theory or understanding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A PhD will typically last a minimum of three years full-time or up to four and a half years part-time. Full-time students normally base their research at the University, although part-time students may conduct significant aspects of their work elsewhere, such as at home or in the workplace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On successful completion of a PhD&nbsp;you will have an internationally recognised and respected qualification. The skills and knowledge acquired while planning, conducting, analysing and writing up your research will significantly enhance your CV and help you stand out in a competitive graduate employment market.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) course<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:13px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"lazyblock-ehu-courses-list-1qaJ6u wp-block-lazyblock-ehu-courses-list\">                <div class=\"ehu-course__wrap-single\">\n            \n                \n                                        \n                    <div class=\"ehu-list__wrap\">\n                                                                                            <div class=\"courses-toggle-wrap\">\n                            <button class=\"simple-view active\">Simple View<\/button>\n                            <button class=\"detailed-view\">Detailed View<\/button>\n                        <\/div>\n                                        \n                       \n                                        <div class=\"ehu-list__simple\">\n                        <div class=\"course-list__simple-wrap course-list__items\">\n                                                            <div class=\"course-list__item\" data-subject=\"Research\"  data-study=\"Postgraduate\"  data-mode=\"Full-time, Part-time, Full-time, Part-time\"  data-year=\"2026, 2027\"  data-ucas=\"\"  data-location=\"Edge Hill University, Edge Hill University, Edge Hill University, Edge Hill University\">                                    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.edgehill.ac.uk\/course\/phd\/\" class=\"single-course__panel\">\n                                        <p class=\"single-course__course-name\">Doctor of Philosophy<\/p>\n                                                                                <p class=\"single-course__degree-type\">PhD<\/p>\n                                                                            <\/a>\n                                <\/div>\n                                                                                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                                                            <div class=\"ehu-list__detailed\">\n                        <div class=\"course-list__detailed-wrap course-list__items\">\n                        <div class=\"course-list__item\" data-subject=\"Research\"  data-study=\"Postgraduate\"  data-mode=\"Full-time, Part-time, Full-time, Part-time\"  data-year=\"2026, 2027\"  data-ucas=\"\"  data-location=\"Edge Hill University, Edge Hill University, Edge Hill University, Edge Hill University\">                                <a href=\"https:\/\/www.edgehill.ac.uk\/course\/phd\/\" class=\"single-course__panel\">\n                                    <div class=\"single-course__panel__left\">\n                                        <p class=\"single-course__course-name\">Doctor of Philosophy<\/p>\n                                                                                <p class=\"single-course__degree-type\">PhD<\/p>\n                                                                                <p>Focus on a research area in depth, receive substantial training in a range of research approaches and write a thesis that will demonstrate your understanding of how to develop a critical academic argument.<\/p>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"single-course__panel__right\">\n                                        <dl>\n                                                                                        <dt>Course length:<\/dt>\n                                            <dd>3 years full-time, 4.5 years part-time<\/dd>\n                                                                                        <dt>Subject area(s):<\/dt>\n                                            <dd>Research<\/dd>\n                                                                                                                                                                                <dt>Location:<\/dt>\n                                            <dd>Edge Hill University<\/dd>\n                                                                                    <\/dl>\n\n                                    <\/div>\n                                    <p class=\"faux-cta\">View this course <span class=\"fa fa-arrow-right\"><\/span><\/p>\n                                <\/a>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                                                <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                                                        <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\n            <\/div>\n<\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\n<div class=\"lazyblock-ehu-cta-298rB9 wp-block-lazyblock-ehu-cta\">                        <div class=\"wp-block-button feature-cta\">\n                <a class=\"ehu-cta wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.edgehill.ac.uk\/study\/requestprospectus\">Request a postgraduate prospectus<span class=\"fa fa-arrow-right\"><\/span><\/a>\n            <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Fees and funding<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Our postgraduate money matters guide outlines the tuition fees and financial support arrangements for UK students joining a taught Masters degree, postgraduate certificate, postgraduate diploma, PhD, MRes or MBA at Edge Hill University.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We can help explain what student funding you may be entitled to receive and how to apply for it. You are encouraged to explore all potential sources of additional funding for your postgraduate studies to maximise the total amount you have to support the payment of tuition fees and your living costs.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"lazyblock-ehu-button-block-ZRs9YX wp-block-lazyblock-ehu-button-block\"><a class=\"ehu-buttons wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.edgehill.ac.uk\/study\/fees-and-funding\/postgraduate-2025\/\">Postgraduate fees and funding guide: 2025\/26 entry<span class=\"fa fa-arrow-right\"><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"lazyblock-ehu-expanding-box-ZCquM4 wp-block-lazyblock-ehu-expanding-box\">            <div class=\"expander-wrap \">\n                <div class=\"expander__header\">\n                    <span class=\"expander__title\"><h3>Progress to Postgraduate Award<\/h3><\/span>\n                    <button class=\"expander__btn\" aria-label=\"Toggle\"><span class=\"fa fa-chevron-down\"><\/span><\/button>\n                <\/div>\n                                <div class=\"expander__content\" style=\"display: none;\"><p><\/p>\n\n<p>If you are an Edge Hill graduate, you may be eligible for a 20% fee reduction if you start an eligible full-time or part-time postgraduate programme in the 2025\/2026 academic year. To be eligible, you must have recently completed your undergraduate award, PGCE, PGDE or Postgraduate Diploma in Teaching at Edge Hill University.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This offer is available to eligible UK students, EU\/EEA and Swiss students who have settled or pre-settled status, and Irish nationals.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"lazyblock-ehu-cta-Z1kClGu wp-block-lazyblock-ehu-cta\">                        <div class=\"wp-block-button feature-cta\">\n                <a class=\"ehu-cta wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.edgehill.ac.uk\/document\/alumni-fee-remission-procedure\/\">See the full details and eligibility criteria for your chosen year of entry <span class=\"fa fa-arrow-right\"><\/span><\/a>\n            <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n<\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Next steps<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"lazyblock-ehu-card-2kfI1 wp-block-lazyblock-ehu-card\">        <div class=\"related__panel\">\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.edgehill.ac.uk\/study\/apply\/applying-directly\/\" class=\"related__panel\">\n                                                <figure class=\"related__image-wrap\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.edgehill.ac.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/people-working-at-computer.jpg\" alt=\"\"  src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1920px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1920\/1080;\">\n                    <\/figure>\n                \n                <div class=\"related__content\">\n                                        <p class=\"related__tag\"><\/p>\n                                                            <span class=\"related__title\">Apply with us direct <span class=\"fa fa-arrow-right\"><\/span><\/span>\n\t                                                        <div class=\"card-subtext\">\n                        <p class=\"ehu-card-subtext\"><p>If you are interested in joining a research degree at Edge Hill University, you will need to apply directly using the online application form for your preferred course. Please refer to individual course pages to access the relevant application form.<\/p><\/p>\n                    <\/div>\n\t                                <\/div>\n\n                                                        <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n        <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"lazyblock-ehu-card-1AKRG9 wp-block-lazyblock-ehu-card\">        <div class=\"related__panel\">\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.edgehill.ac.uk\/study\/visit-us\/postgraduate-events\/\" class=\"related__panel\">\n                                                <figure class=\"related__image-wrap\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.edgehill.ac.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/EHU894-OpenDay2022-039.jpg\" alt=\"\"  src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1920px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1920\/1080;\">\n                    <\/figure>\n                \n                <div class=\"related__content\">\n                                        <p class=\"related__tag\"><\/p>\n                                                            <span class=\"related__title\">Come to one of our postgraduate events <span class=\"fa fa-arrow-right\"><\/span><\/span>\n\t                                                        <div class=\"card-subtext\">\n                        <p class=\"ehu-card-subtext\"><p>We run postgraduate specific events to help you make your decision about further study. Get the answers to your questions, explore our range of knowledge enhancing and industry focused courses and discover what matters most to you.<\/p><\/p>\n                    <\/div>\n\t                                <\/div>\n\n                                                        <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n        <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"lazyblock-ehu-card-165A9y wp-block-lazyblock-ehu-card\">        <div class=\"related__panel\">\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.edgehill.ac.uk\/study\/accommodation\/living-off-campus\/\" class=\"related__panel\">\n                                                <figure class=\"related__image-wrap\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.edgehill.ac.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/walking-in-orskirk.jpg\" alt=\"\"  src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1920px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1920\/1080;\">\n                    <\/figure>\n                \n                <div class=\"related__content\">\n                                        <p class=\"related__tag\"><\/p>\n                                                            <span class=\"related__title\">Explore your accommodation options <span class=\"fa fa-arrow-right\"><\/span><\/span>\n\t                                                        <div class=\"card-subtext\">\n                        <p class=\"ehu-card-subtext\"><p>As a postgraduate student, there is a range of off campus accommodation to suit you. 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