Wrexham Glyndŵr University Entry Requirements & Scholarships | Student Connect

Guided by its mission to inspire and enable by transforming people and places and by driving economic, social and cultural success, Wrexham Glyndwr University traces its history to the Wrexham School of Science and Art in 1887. Subsequent merger of three main colleges Denbighshire Technical College, Cartrefle Teacher Training College and Kelsterton College led to the formation of the North East Wales Institute of Higher Education (NEWI) and in 2008, Glyndwr University was born.

Home to over 6000 students, the university offers both undergraduate and postgraduate degrees. It has three campuses in Wrexham, Northop and St Asaph.

Wrexham campus has two sites - Plas Coch site is spread over 93 acres and is home to the Centre for the Creative Industries, the Centre for the Child, Family and Society, the Glyndŵr University Racecourse Stadium, a human performance lab, the Terry Hands studio, the Catrin Finch Centre, William Aston Hall, the Oriel Sycharth Gallery, and the Welsh international hockey team. Regent Street site houses the North Wales School of Art and Design (NWSAD). The 96-acre Northop campus boasts of excellent student accommodation.

The university is focused on providing a vibrant, friendly, and supportive community and help each student reach their potential through academic excellence. Core values of the university are Innovative, Ambitious, Accessible and Supportive. Recent developments include two transformational and modern social learning spaces: The Study and The Gallery along with the Student-Centered Active Learning Environment (SCALE-UP) room and the £5m Colliers Park National Football Development Centre.

Recipient of Silver rating in the prestigious Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF), The university provides digitally enabled learning opportunities by combining on-campus learning spaces with student-focused online learning content through Active Learning Framework (ALF). ALF is a teaching and learning framework designed to promote inclusive learning.

Creating a sustainable environment is at the core of the university’s core strategies.

Why study at Glyndwr University?

  • Ranked 2nd in the UK for teaching satisfaction in The Guardian University Guide 2022

  • £5m investment into the Colliers Park National Football Development Centre offering world-class sports training facilities students.

  • Opportunity for Veterinary and Nursing students to learn in clinical settings at Veterinary Nursing clinical suite at Northop campus.

  • Student Centred Active Learning Environment (SCALE-UP) room offers state of the art cutting-edge learning technology.

  • Strategic plans include investment £60m by 2025 into the campus to enhance learning facilities as well as improve the local economy.

  • High rate of graduate employment with 92.1% students in graduate employment (Destination of Leavers Survey)

  • Excellent academic team possessing real-world practical experience in relevant field.

  • Dedicated Employability Support Team offers on-campus placement opportunities and graduate employment support through internships and industry partnerships.

  • Offers employment enhancement opportunities like competitive interviews, personalized careers advice, masterclasses, workshops and webinars, careers coaching and mentoring sessions.

  • Expert team of career specialists help to gain real-world experiences and offers employment support through careers fairs, networking events, mentoring schemes, and collaborations with employers.

  • All academic programs are created
  • in partnership with industry professionals.

  • With over 160 student societies and clubs, students can choose membership based on their passion and interests.

Entry Requirements

Qualification Entry Requirements:

  • Foundation Year- 48 Tariff points and /or relevant experience
  • Foundation Degree 48 Tariff points and /or relevant experience
  • 3-year Bachelors degree 112 Tariff points
  • Integrated Masters (4 years) 120 Tariff points
  • The academic requirements for the course are 80-112 UCAS tariff points at GCE A-level or equivalent, from a minimum of two A levels, and GCSE Mathematics and English/Welsh (First Language) at Grade C/4 or equivalent. Appropriate AS-Level and Level 3 Key Skills qualifications will also be taken into account.
  • All applications are considered individually and we consider work experience, vocational training/qualifications, as well as motivation and potential to succeed.

English Language Requirements:

Test

Undergraduate and Postgraduate (Taught)

Postgraduate (Research)

Validity Period

IELTS for UKVI (Academic)

6.0 (with no individual skill score below 5.5)

6.5 (with no individual skill score below 6.0)

2 years before course start date

Language Cert International ESOL SELT B2

Pass Overall with a Pass in Each Component

High Pass Overall with a Pass in Each Component

2 years before course start date

PTE Academic UKVI

54 (with no less than 51 for individual skill scores)

62 (with no less than 51 for individual skill scores)

2 years before course start date

Skills for English UKVI B2 (PSI Service UK Ltd)

B2

B2

2 years before course start date

Trinity College London, Integrated Skills in English (ISE)

ISE II with Distinction in all four components

ISE III with Pass in all four components

2 years before course start date

IELTS (Academic)

6.0 (with no individual skill score below 5.5)

6.5 (with no individual skill score below 6.0)

2 years before course start date

Cambridge English (All tests with the exception of Business English tests)

170 Points overall, with no component below 160.

180 Points overall with no component below 160.

2 years before course start date

Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic)

54 (with no less than 51 for individual skill scores)

62 (with no less than 51 for individual skill scores)

2 years before course start date

TOEFL (IBT)

Minimum Overall: 79

With no individual test score below:

Listening: 17

Reading: 18

Speaking: 20

Writing:    17

Minimum Overall: 89

With no individual test score below:

Listening: 17

Reading:  18

Speaking: 20

Writing:    17

 

 

2 years before course start date

AS / A Level English Language and/or Literature

Grade C

Grade C

3 years before course start date

GCSE/IGCSE as a First Language

Grade C

Grade C

3 years before course start date

GCSE/IGCSE as a Second Language

Grade B

Grade B

3 years before course start date

International Baccalaureate Standard Level

Grade 5

Grade 5

3 years before course start date

International Baccalaureate Higher Level

Grade 4

Grade 4

3 years before course start date

Cameroon GCE O Level

Grade C

Grade C

3 years*

Caribbean Examination Council General proficiency

Grade I & II

Grade I & II

3 years*

HKCEE English

Grade C

Grade C

3 years*

HKDSE English Language

Level 4

Level 4

3 years*

Scholarship

Postgraduate Funding:

Students from Wales and the EU who enroll on a master’s degree starting in September 2021 are eligible for up to £18,025 as a mixture of loans and grants.

A non-means tested loan is available to all eligible students. The amount of loan will be equal to the total support (£18,025) less the total grant a student is eligible for.

WGU Postgraduate Alumni Scholarship

Employer Sponsorship:

Degree Tuition Fees Scholarship Bursary*
Undergraduate £11,750 Up to £2,000
Postgraduate £12,500 Up to £2,000
MBA £13,000 Up to £2,000
Extended Masters - Study skills MBA programme £15,500 Up to £2,000
Extended Masters - Study skills & non-MBA programme £15,000 Up to £2,000
*The information’s are correct at the time of publishing, however it may change if university makes any changes after we have published the information. While we try our best to provide correct information, It is advisable to call us or visit university website for up to date information.

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