Wrexham Glyndwr University, founded in 2008, aims to transform people and places, driving economic, social, and cultural success. With over 6000 students, the university offers undergraduate and postgraduate degrees and has three campuses in Wrexham, Northop, and St Asaph. The Wrexham campus features the Centre for the Creative Industries, the Centre for the Child, Family and Society, and the Glyndŵr University Racecourse Stadium. The Northop campus offers excellent student accommodation. The university's core values are Innovative, Ambitious, Accessible, and Supportive. Recent developments include the Study and The Gallery, Student-Centered Active Learning Environment (SCALE-UP) room, and the £5m Colliers Park National Football Development Centre. The university has received a Silver rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) and provides digitally enabled learning opportunities through the Active Learning Framework (ALF), promoting inclusive learning.
Wrexham University
Why study at Wrexham University?
- 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.
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 |
Entry requirements for interantional students
Postgraduate Programmes:
- A four-year Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology bachelor’s degree with a score of 55% minimum.
- A four-year bachelor’s degree from a good public or private university – with a score of 55% minimum and a GPA of 2.7.
- The first-class achievement in Master of Arts, Science or Commerce.
- LLM or a Master of Science in Engineering, or Master of Engineering with 50% minimum.
Foundation or Extended Programmes:
West African Senior School Certificate: Successful completion of 5 modules with grades of C6 or better (to normally include Maths and English).
UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMMES YEAR 1:
National Diploma in an appropriate subject with a minimum GPA of 2.8/4.0 or 3.5/5.0.
ADVANCED ENTRY TO UNDERGRADUATE:
- Higher National Diploma with a GPA of 2.0/4.0 or 2.5/5.0.
- Higher National Diploma with a GPA of 2.8/4.0 or 3.5/5.0.
Postgraduate Programmes:
Completion of a four-year bachelor’s degree with a minimum classification of 2.1.
English Language Entry Requirements:
To meet the English language entry requirements at Wrexham Glyndŵr University, international students are expected to have achieved one of the following qualifications listed below. All certificates/qualifications accepted are assessed based on their equivalence to the IELTS for UKVI (Academic) test.
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 the 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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
GCSE/IGCSE as a First Language | Grade C | Grade C | 3 years |
GCSE/IGCSE as a Second Language | Grade B | Grade B | 3 years |
International Baccalaureate Standard Level | Grade 5 | Grade 5 | 3 years |
International Baccalaureate Higher Level | Grade 4 | Grade 4 | 3 years |
AS / A Level English Language and/or Literature | Grade C | Grade C | 3 years |
Completed International Foundation Year studied in the UK | 6.0 (with no individual skill score below 5.5) | 6.5 (with no individual skill score below 6.0) | 2 years before the course start date |
Cameroon GCE O Level | Grade C | Grade C | 3 years* |
Foundation or Extended Programmes
Higher Secondary Certificate / Standard: Successful completion with average of 50% (including at least 50% in Maths).
Year 11: Successful completion with an average of 75% (students wishing to study IFY Science or Engineering must have a minimum of 75% in Maths).
Undergraduate Programmes for Entry Onto Year 1
- India Standard XII – 65% minimum from all state boards (Including at least 65% in Maths).
- Diploma from the State Board of Technical Education with 60% minimum (including MEng).
- International Baccalaureate Diploma with 28 points or more.
Postgraduate Programmes
Three year degree programme from any recognised Indian university:
| Programme Area | Pre-Masters | Direct Entry Masters |
|---|---|---|
| All Programmes | 55% | 60% |
Four year degree programme from any recognised Indian university:
| Programme Area | Pre-Masters | Direct Entry Masters |
|---|---|---|
| Business | 50% | 55% |
| Computing & Engineering | 55% | 60% |
DIRECT MASTER’S ENTRY
English Language Proficiency Entry Requirements:
- An overall IELTS Band Score of 6.0, with no less than 5.5 in each individual skill score, or the equivalent score in an acceptable international English language proficiency test.
- A score of 70% for the subject of English language in 12th Standard Examinations of any other recognised Board of Examinations.
PRE-MASTER’S FOLLOWED BY MASTER’S ENTRY
English Language Proficiency Entry Requirements:
- An overall IELTS Band Score of 5.5 with no less than 5.5 in each individual skill score in an acceptable international English language proficiency test.
- A score of 65% for the subject of English language in 12th Standard Examinations of any recognised Board of Examinations.
Additional Notes:
Direct MBA applicants should have a minimum of 2 years of relevant work experience.
Foundation or Extended Programmes
Successful completion of the West African Senior School Certificate, with grades of C6 or better in at least five modules including English and Maths.
Undergraduate Programmes Year 1:
- A General Certificate of Education at Advanced Level – standard UK entry requirements
- A diploma with a lower credit as a minimum
- Integrated Master of Engineering – MEng (Hons)
- A diploma with a higher credit as minimum
- Holders of the International Baccalaureate Diploma with 26 points or more will be considered for direct admission to Bachelor degree courses
Advanced Entry to Undergraduate:
- You may be considered for entry onto year 2 of an undergraduate degree programme if you have a Higher National Diploma with a GPA of 3.0/5.0
- You may be considered for entry onto year 3 of an undergraduate degree programme if you have a Higher National Diploma with a GPA of 4.0/5.0
Advanced entry into an undergraduate degree programme will depend on the subject which you are currently studying and will be decided on a case-by-case basis.
Postgraduate Programmes
A 2.2 at undergraduate degree level or a 2.5/4 GPA.
English Language Entry Requirements
To meet the English language entry requirements at Wrexham Glyndŵr University, international students are expected to have achieved one of the following qualifications listed below. All certificates/qualifications accepted are assessed based on their equivalence to the IELTS for UKVI (Academic) test.
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