"Edge Hill College opened in Liverpool in 1885 as the first non-denominational teacher training college for women. From its origins as a specialist institution with 41 female trainee teachers, Edge Hill now has almost 10,000 full time students another 3,000 part time students on a wide range of undergraduate programmes, as well as almost 5,000 full and part time postgraduate students." Edge Hill University boasts a vibrant campus community located in 160 stunning acres near Ormskirk in West Lancashire.Lakes, green spaces and even a beach can be found alongside award winning building developments which reflect almost 130 years of history and innovation. New buildings help to fulfil our vision of a visually inspiring, sustainable environment, and include the flagship £17 million Creative Edge building, which opened in September 2013, a new Arts Centre building that houses the Rose and Studio Theatres, new Biosciences and Geosciences facilities and a £13.5 million Student Hub.