University Name:
See all universitiesGlyndŵr University
UCAS Code: G53
Location: North Wales Show on Map
Site: Five sites in North Wales (2 in Wrexham, 1 in Denbighshire, 2 in Flintshire), one in London
A new university
Student Population
| Total Students: | 8,000 |
| Undergraduates: | 86% |
| Postgraduates: | 14% |
| FE Students: | 0% |
Undergraduates
| Total undergraduates: | 6,865 |
| Male: | 51% |
| Female: | 49% |
| Full Time: | 45% |
| Mature on Entry: | 59% |
| UK Students: | 67% |
| State school entry: | 100% |
Teaching Staff
190 full-time, 140 part-time.
Broad study areas
Creative industries, media & performance, natural & built environment, management, art & design, communications technology, early childhood studies, electrical engineering, computing, education, aeronautical & mechanical engineering, health & medical sciences, humanities & theology, materials & analytical science, society & community, sport & exercise sciences, Welsh
Freshers
| Admission Information: | AS-levels accepted in combination with 2+ A-levels or equivalent. UCAS tariff used on most courses. |
| Points on Entry (Mean): | 219 |
| Drop Out Rate: | 12% |
| Accommodation: | Some first years housed. |
Institution
| Founded: | 1975 from merger of teacher training and 2 technical colleges, as North East Wales Institute; associate college of Wales University 1993, full member 2002. University status (and name change) in 2008. |
| Site: | Main site on edge of Wrexham; art & design, 10 mins walk. Further sites in St Asaph, Denbighshire, and Hawarden and Northop, both in Flintshire. Also a site in central London. |
| How to get there: | Local and national bus services to Wrexham bus station (King Street, 10 mins' walk from campus); rail service to Wrexham from Chester or Shrewsbury, daily direct trains from Birmingham, Cardiff and Holyhead; by road from M56, M53, M54 to A483 Chester−Oswestry, then A541 towards city centre. Airports at Manchester (45 miles) and Liverpool (37 miles). |
Student services & facilities
| Student advice & services: | Welfare officer, counsellors, nurses, doctor surgery on campus, nursery, chaplain. |
| Amenities: | Bookshop and café; Students' guild bar, restaurant, coffee shops and shop; 900-seat concert venue; 300-seat performance venue; art gallery. |
| Sporting facilities: | 6-court sports centre with all-weather pitch. International-standard playing field and water-based hockey pitch. Swimming pools and sports centres in Wrexham. Area excellent for water sports and outdoor pursuits. |
| Accommodation: | Student village on campus, hostel and hall in town centre. Some 647 self-catering places (most ensuite), rents £65−£125 per week. Most students live in privately-owned accommodation for 2+ years, approx. £60 pw self-catering. |
Study opportunities & careers
| Library & information services: | Approx 10,000 volumes, 500 periodicals, 410 study places. Information provision, £45 pa spent for each student (FTE). IT and library services converged. Ratio workstations to students 2:3, all with access to library and internet; IT facilities open 12 hours/day with support from tutors. |
| Other learning resources: | Laboratories, computer suites, reprographic services, radio studio, recording studio, theatre studios, art gallery, art workshops, graphic design laboratories, engineering facilities, art school, flight simulator, psychology labs, complementary medicine clinic, human performance lab. |
| Study abroad: | Some opportunities to spend time abroad. |
| Careers: | Information and advice service. Student placement scheme and employment bureau. |
Money
| Living expenses budget: | Minimum budget of £120 per week (excluding tuition fees) recommended by university. |
| Term-time work: | Part-time jobs, vacation work, voluntary work, internships and placements advertised through university’s jobshop. |
| Financial help: | Awards for gifted athletes, careleavers, international students and those with eg childcare or travel costs; £248,000 funds available (average award £575). |
| University tuition fees: | Students from Wales or the EU pay £3465 pa for first degree courses; other UK students pay £5850 (business, humanities), £6950 (eg art, journalism), or £7750 (science, computing, engineering). International students paid £6950 pa. |
Courses
Awarding body:
University of Wales
Main undergraduate awards:
BA, BEng, BNursing, BSc, FdA, FdSc, FdEng.
Length of courses:
3 years, 2 years (FdA, FdEng, FdSc).
Main subjects offered:
- Accountancy
- Acoustic Engineering
- Acting
- Acupuncture
- Aerodynamics
- Aeronautical Engineering
- Agricultural Botany
- Agriculture
- Animal Science
- Animation
- Architectural Design
- Architectural Technology
- Architecture
- Art
- Arts Management
- Audio
- Automotive Engineering
- Avionics
- Behavioural Science
- Biblical Studies
- Biology
- Broadcasting
- Building Studies
- Building Surveying
- Building Technology
- Business Administration
- Business Studies
- Celtic Studies
- Ceramics
- Chemistry
- Childhood Studies
- Communication Engineering
- Communication Studies
- Community Studies
- Complementary Therapies
- Computer Engineering
- Computer Science
- Computer Technology
- Computing
- Construction
- Contemporary Decorative Arts/Crafts
- Counselling
- Creative/Performance Writing
- Criminal Justice
- Criminology
- Drama
- Drama Training
- Education
- Electrical Engineering
- Electronic Engineering
- Electronic Mechanics
- Electronics
- Energy Engineering
- Engineering (General)
- English
- Environmental Biology
- Environmental Engineering
- Environmental Health
- Environmental Management
- Environmental Science
- Environmental Studies
- Equine Studies
- Estate Management
- Events Management
- Film Studies
- Finance
- Forensic Science
- Garden Design
- Glass
- Graphic Design
- Health
- Heritage Studies
- History
- Horticulture
- Housing Management
- Human Resource Management
- Humanities
- Illustration
- Informatics
- Information Technology
- Interactive Games Production
- Interactive Multimedia
- Internet Technology
- Jewellery
- Journalism
- Landscape Architecture
- Landscape Studies
- Law
- Leisure Management
- Leisure Studies
- Library Studies
- Logistics
- Management
- Marketing
- Mechanical Engineering
- Media Studies
- Media Technology
- Motor Sport Engineering
- Multimedia
- Music Technology
- Nursing
- Occupational Therapy
- Oriental Medicine
- Painting
- Performance Arts
- Photography
- Physical Education
- Plant Science
- Printing/Typography
- Printmaking
- Psychology
- Quantity Surveying
- Radio Frequency Engineering
- Religious Studies
- Rural Environment Studies
- Sculpture
- Silversmithing
- Social Policy
- Social Science
- Social Studies
- Social Work
- Sports Sciences
- Sports Studies
- Surveying
- Sustainable Development
- Textiles
- Theatre Studies
- Theology
- Three-Dimensional Design
- Town/Country Planning
- TV Studies
- Urban Estate Management
- Visual Arts
- Web Development/Design
- Welsh Language
- Welsh Studies
- Youth & Community Work
- Zoology
Student view
Matthew Hart, President Student Guild
Living
What's it like as a place to live? Wrexham has the best North Wales has to offer. Close to everything including mountains, but not too far from major city centres like Manchester & Liverpool. But much much more affordable!
How's the student accommodation? Student accommodation on campus is mainly single rooms with their own bathroom and sharing a kitchen, although some accommodation has shared bathroom facilities. Other accommodation in town varies from private halls to shared houses to individual landlord offered properties. All university accommodation is very reasonably priced with good support for student tenants.
What's the student population like? The student population is very diverse with large numbers of resident international and European students studying alongside more local students of various age groups. This wide range of students from other places gives excellent opportunities to experience many different cultures and has a positive impact on the social life.
How do students and locals get on? Wrexham is quite a small town, so meeting local people is easy. On the whole, the town is very accepting of its students. Studying and socialising in Wrexham lets you meet new friends not just on campus but in the wider community, depending on how active you are socially.
Studying
What's it like as a place to study? Wide range of courses − there's something for everyone! Small class sizes and lots of personal attention.
What are the teaching staff like? Very personable and friendly, most have real world work experience that they bring into the classroom. Not just "out there" academics!
Socialising
What are student societies like? There are a number of active societies and clubs ranging from photography to mountaineering; and there are easy-to-access structures and support from the Student Guild to encourage and help students engage with a wide range of social opportunities run for students by students.
What's a typical night out? "Typical?"
And how much does it cost? Whatever you spend, some people like to spend a lot, some like to spend a little.
How can you get home safely? The centre of town has one of the best CCTV and policed areas in Wales, and is very safe. Alternatively taxis are never more than £4 within the town even after 12am.
Money
Is it an expensive place to live? Wrexham is certainly not the most expensive place to live, very reasonable in fact.
Average price of a pint? Student Bar £1.40/£1.57. Town Bars £2-£3.
And the price of a takeaway? £4 upwards depending on which of the many food outlets you choose.
What's the part-time work situation? The University has an excellent careers and job shop facilities that is really useful to students seeking part- and full-time work. Jobs available both on-campus and off.
Summary
What's the best feature about the place? The best things are the diversity of the student body, and the fact that the student opinions and voice are taken seriously by the university, along with the easy access to other parts of the country.
And the worst? Some facilities are not as good as they could be but they are improving all the time.
And to sum it all up? It's an ambitious place where anybody who has the desire will get the support they need to succeed, both in their studies and beyond.
More info?
Contact SU on 01978 293296
Open days
2nd June 2012
Open day 10 am to 3 pm. Meet the right people and get the information you need to make a fully-informed decision about studying at Glyndŵr - whether you are moving on from school or 6th form college to university, or returning to higher education as a mature student.
18th August 2012
Open day 10 am to 3 pm. Meet the right people and get the information you need to make a fully-informed decision about studying at Glyndŵr - whether you are moving on from school or 6th form college to university, or returning to higher education as a mature student.
Contact
Address:
Glyndŵr University
Plas Coch
Mold Road
Wrexham
LL11 2AW
Clwyd
Tel:
01978 293439
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