Glyndwr University, Wrexham

Wrexham Glyndwr University offers a wide range of postgraduate courses, along with part-time and professional qualifications.

The university prides itself on its industry-led courses, offering links with employers. There are over 9,000 students at the university, with around 1,500 studying for a postgraduate qualification.

The main campus in Wrexham is located on the edge of town and contains the majority of student services, facilities and accommodation. There is an additional rural campus in Northop a short distance away that specialises in Animal Studies and Biodiversity as well as a cutting edge research centre in St Asaph that focuses on Opto Electronics Technology.

Wrexham Glyndwr University has two academic faculties comprising a number of departments, each of which has its own specialist staff and facilities:

• Faculty of Arts, Science and Technology
• Faculty of Social and Life Sciences

Wrexham Glyndwr University students on Whatuni say:

“Excellent with good impacts on students very impressive. Education is all about awareness in all ramifications of life. Through education one is lifted and innovated.”

“Great university with great lecturers.”

“Love the university values and the lecture content.”

There is a dedicated Careers and Employability Service, with an award-winning careers team (AGCAS Excellence Award 2018 – Supporting Student and Graduate Employability), that are available to all students. Students can make use of support to help their CV stand out, take part in mock interviews and psychometric tests to help build confidence and get guidance on a range of topics from advisers. Students can also make use of the careers service after they’ve graduated, for as long as they need.

Wrexham Glyndwr University students on Whatuni say:

“A lot of career sessions and career fairs.”

“Course has a lot of placements.”

“The uni organises a career fair to meet potential employers.”

There’s a wide range of courses that can be studied at postgraduate level at Wrexham Glyndwr University. Students can find more information about each course on the Wrexham Glyndwr website, but some example study areas include Art and Design, Business, Computing, Education, Engineering, Health, Science and Sport.

Staff at the university have previously picked up Teaching Excellence Awards for their dedication and professionalism. 

Wrexham Glyndwr University students on Whatuni say:

“The teaching style is very impressive.”

“I like that the lecturers are approachable.”

“Tutors are amazingly helpful.”

Wrexham Glyndwr Students’ Union is staffed by two full-time paid, elected officers, 16 Executive Officers which are part-time voluntary roles and a number of permanent staff who work closely with the elected officers.

As well as offering support to students, the union is also responsible for various events throughout the academic year and have a variety of clubs and societies. Students can also get help with a wide range of issues including housing and finance.

Wrexham Glyndwr University students on Whatuni say:

“Good facilities with a range of events.”

“Great students bar, good prices, friendly.”

“Brilliant.”

Students looking for halls of residence can choose from a selection of welcoming, comfortable and secure places to live, all conveniently located on or near campus.

Wrexham Village is a newer privately-run set of student accommodation based right next to the main campus and is one of the most popular options with students. Accommodation costs at Wrexham Village start at £115 per week on a 40-week contract (2020/21).

Corbishley Hall offers modern accommodation in a quiet, rural location next to Northop Campus. The accommodation is popular with students studying at the Northop campus although some still prefer to base themselves in Wrexham and take advantage of the free shuttle to Northop. As well as shared kitchen facilities, it also offers a common room and patio. Single rooms at Corbishley Hall cost £90 per week (2020/21).

Students can find more information on how to apply for accommodation on the Wrexham Glyndwr website. 

The university’s campuses feature a host of study facilities, equipment, learning tools and spaces to ensure students have everything they need to support their learning experience.

The majority of facilities are based on the Wrexham campus and include all the services a student would expect such as libraries, state of the art learning space, teaching labs, newly renovated cafes and restaurants, contemporary study spaces and sports facilities. Specialist facilities include things such as a TV studio, sound recording studio, drama studios, art galleries, and design studios, as well as specialist engineering and computing labs.

The main campus offers a mix of teaching and lecture facilities, technology, leisure spaces and much more.

Recent investments include

• State of the art learning space, the SCALE-UP classroom, equipped with a range of high-end IT infrastructure and technology has been designed as a Student Centered Active Learning Environment classroom, where academics interact with students in small groups and technology enhances learning
• The brand new Study, a £200,000 innovative social study space based at the heart of the university’s campus with a comfortable, cosy atmosphere perfect for group working.
• Acquisition of Wrexham Village a 232, modern, student accommodation, situated right next to campus
• £200,000 upgrade to catering facilities on campus including ‘United Kitchen’ food court and brands including costa coffee and Starbucks

More information on subject specific facilities can be found in the prospectus or on the Wrexham Glyndwr website.

Wrexham Glyndwr University students on Whatuni say:

“Very good.”

“Good study areas.”

“Love the new and modern look of the study area.”

Wrexham is the largest town in North East Wales, home to around 130,000 people. It is located between some of the best scenery in Wales in one direction, and some of the largest and most metropolitan towns in Northern England, such as Chester, Liverpool and Manchester, in the other.

There’s also a large range of nightlife choices, bars and restaurants, entertainment, sport, shopping and tourist attractions in the town itself with students also taking advantage of the facilities on offer in the City of Chester with only 15 minutes away.

Wrexham Glyndwr University students on Whatuni say:

“Great fun!”

“Lots of shops in Wrexham.”

“Plenty of places to go out with friends.”

There are lots of different clubs and societies students can join through the Students Union, including sports and other interests. Students can register interest in a society via the Wrexham Glyndwr website, as well as finding out more information about each one. If a student is unable to find a society that they like, they can set up their own, with support given to help set it up via the students’ union.

Wrexham Glyndwr University students on Whatuni say:

“Fun and interesting.”

“Amazing, easy to join.”

“Lots of societies to join.”

Lots of support is available at Wrexham Glyndwr. There’s a wellbeing service that provides counselling, study support, help for care leavers, health advice and a chaplaincy. Students can also find support to help with money problems, careers advice, disability and learning difficulties advice and childcare.

Wrexham Glyndwr University students on Whatuni say:

“A lot of support offered.”

“Everyone is here to help you. Very friendly staff.”

“Feel very supported.”

UK Students per Year: Variable depending on course (see website for more details)

International Students per Year: Variable depending on course (see website for more details)

There are funding options available through charities, foundations and trusts - students can contact the university to get information about anything which is available for postgraduate students.

Wrexham Glyndwr University is committed to driving academic excellence and supporting each and every one of their students to exceed their potential.

When a student study’s at the university, they will be taught by staff who have experience of industry and professional practice, ensuring that each student gets the right mix of practical and theoretical insights.

The university is proud of its approach to teaching, and it works - an independent study by the Teaching Excellence Framework found that the university encourages “high levels of student engagement, technology-enhanced learning and industry relevance in the curriculum.”

Number 1 in Wales for Postgraduate Employment*

The university is top in Wales for postgraduate employability which is why the university is driven to ensure students leave work-ready’. Students can get tailored advice from the university’s award-winning careers team, or benefit from the business support offered by their Enhancing Entrepreneurship service.

Personalised Support

Wrexham Glyndwr University has been commended for the personalised support they offer students by the QAA. Students at the university can benefit from the award-winning careers team, individual learning skills development, on-site DSA assessment centre, free counselling service and a vast array of other support teams here to make their university experience the best it can be.

Accreditation

Many of the university’s courses are recognised by industry and business and are accredited by appropriate, recognised bodies.

Practice-Informed Teaching

Students will be taught by staff who have experience of industry and professional practice, ensuring that they get the right mix of practical and theoretical insights. The projects students work on will range in size; from collaborating with local businesses to developing and enhancing practices. The university emphasises the importance of problem-solving through the latest cutting-edge ideas and contemporary technical knowledge.

Personal Tutor

The university provides students with a personal tutor to help them get the most out of their studies. When a student enrolls they’ll be allocated to a member of staff who will provide them with advice, pastoral and academic support throughout their studies.

Action Learning Framework

Wrexham Glyndwr University are grounded in values of being accessible, flexible, innovative and ambitious and an exciting recent development is the launch of the university’s new Active Learning Framework (ALF).

ALF supports flexible learning that makes best use of spaces on campus together with digitally-enabled learning opportunities designed to be accessed anytime, anywhere as appropriate. Even though things may be different, the university has re-imagined how students can study and how the university works.

Entry requirements vary depending on the course and course type. Students can find more examples of specific requirements on the Wrexham Glyndwr website.

As an example, entry requirements for the MA in Art Practice include an invitation to an interview, a statement of intent, and a good and relevant initial degree, or a portfolio of work which show equivalence to an initial degree.

There’s a number of postgraduate research opportunities available.

There is a Student & Programmes Centre (Postgraduate Research) which is dedicated to supporting research students and is the main point of contact for students.

Students can study towards an MPhil (Master of Philosophy) and PhD (Doctor of Philosophy) degree, if they want to complete a PhD, a student would normally be required to enter through the MPhil route, converting to a PhD.

Full information on how to apply for a research degree can be found on the Wrexham Glyndwr website.

Students can study for a taught course (MA/MSc or MBA) at Wrexham Glyndwr, with courses available across most of the subject areas. Most taught courses last for one year full-time, up to three years part-time. Students will usually be assessed via practical work, portfolios, presentations and in certain subjects, examinations. Some courses also expect students  to produce a dissertation

There are a number of courses that are delivered either wholly or partly online via distance learning as well and courses run with a combination of online teaching and block delivery.