Fastrack at Edge Hill University

04/03/2026

Long-serving staff member Ann Kennedy’s inspiring Edge Hill journey began on the Fastrack programme 25 years ago.

26/02/2026

Edge Hill alumna Lorna Harvey pursued her “natural calling” to help vulnerable children reach their full potential thanks to the University’s Fastrack programme.

06/02/2026

🌟 Thinking about taking your first step into higher education?
🌟 Know someone who’s been thinking about it but isn’t sure where to start?
Join us at the Fastrack Information Evening on:
📅 Tuesday 4th March
🕠 5:30pm
Fastrack is designed especially for mature students who want to begin a degree but don’t currently meet the entry requirements or need a confidence boost before starting university.
This event is the perfect opportunity to:
✨ Learn what Fastrack involves
✨ Meet the team who will support you
✨ Explore how the course can open doors to a wide range of degree routes
✨ Ask questions in a relaxed, friendly environment
💛 To all our former Fastrack students:
Fastrack changes lives — and no one understands that better than you.
Word of mouth is one of the biggest reasons people discover this course, so if you know someone who might benefit…
👉 Please share this post and help us reach those who need that little nudge to take their next step.
👉 Find out more & book your place: https://www.edgehill.ac.uk/event/fastrack-information-evening/

Join us at our Fastrack Open Evening to discover how this fully funded programme can prepare you for degree-level study at Edge Hill University.

19/01/2026

🎓 Did you study on our Fastrack Programme?
Whether you’re now thriving on your degree or have graduated and moved into an exciting new career, we’d love to hear from you!
We’re gathering real stories from real students to celebrate the incredible journeys our Fastrack community has taken. Every success—big or small—deserves to be shared. ✨
Your experiences could:
🌟 Inspire future Fastrack students
📣 Feature in our promotional materials, website or social media
🗞️ Even be highlighted in local press
If you’d like to take part, simply complete our short questionnaire Click the link Below
Your story has the power to motivate someone who’s just beginning their journey. We can’t wait to celebrate your success! 💛

24/07/2025

https://www.edgehill.ac.uk/news/2025/07/like-daughter-like-mother-edge-hill-duo-celebrate-graduating-from-same-course/

A mum and daughter duo are celebrating an extra special achievement as they both graduate from Edge Hill University on the same day.

21/07/2025

Huge congratulations to all our previous Fastrackers who are graduating this week.
We are extremely proud of all of you.
Well done and good luck for you future adventures.

Please post your graduation pics on here. We love seeing them. ❤️

12/07/2025

Well done Fastrack June 2025. It has been a pleasure getting to know you all over the last 6 weeks.
You have worked extremely hard and we will hopefully see most of you in campus again in September

02/07/2025

02/06/2025

Today we are excited to welcome the latest students on to the Fastrack programme.
The students starting their journeys with us today are looking to progress on to a wide variety of degree programmes from Biology and Business through to Psychology and Teaching with many more in between.
Good luck to everyone.

16/04/2025

Its that time of year again when the campus flora and fauna are springing back into life. There are chicks and rabbits appearing all over campus and the Fastrack Team are getting ready to meet our new starters in a few weeks time.
If you know any one who would be interested in applying there is still a few days left to apply for the June 2025 intake. Applications will close on the 2nd May.
Previous Fastrackers what would you say to anyone who is thinking about applying but is worried it is not for them?

09/02/2025

Want to study at Edge Hill but unsure about your qualifications? Why not try Fastrack? In just seven weeks, you’ll gain the skills and knowledge you need to progress onto a degree 🎓.

Join us for our next open evening to learn more about the programme: https://orlo.uk/7MGHo

📆 Wednesday 19 February
⏰ 5.30pm – 7pm
📍 Business School, Edge Hill University

Fastrack is an intensive, seven-week preparation for higher education programme it's ideal if you are seeking to enhance your subject knowledge and skills.

22/01/2025

Do you know any family friends or colleagues who you think would make a great mature student, but don't currently have the relevant level 3 qualifications to enter a degree programme?
Do you think they would be interested in one of the degrees that we offer following the Fastrack Programme?
We have an open Evening on the 19th February where potential applicants can hear more about Fastrack, how it works, the degrees they can progress on to and the support available to them.

Fastrack is an intensive, seven-week preparation for higher education programme it's ideal if you are seeking to enhance your subject knowledge and skills.