Courses explained

Glyndŵr University offers a range of undergraduate courses which lead to globally recognised qualifications.

The range of courses available means that you are able to choose a course which is the right level, length and intensity for you.

There are various entry and exit points so you are able to progress at a pace that suits you.

Honours degrees

These courses usually involve three years’ full-time study or five years’ part-time study. Should you be unable or choose not to complete the degree course you may be able to leave with another award.

A Diploma in Higher Education is awarded for students who have satisfactorily completed two thirds of the degree course.

A Certificate in Higher Education is available for students who have satisfactorily completed one third of the degree course.

Foundation degrees

Two year foundation degrees include large elements of work based experience. They are sector specific and are specially designed to give you the technical and academic skills employers are looking for.

Foundation degrees are designed with progress to honours degrees in mind.

If, after you have completed your foundation degree, you want to continue your studies it is possible to progress to the third year of a relevant honours degree course.

You may need to study a bridging course to do so.

Higher National Diplomas

Higher National Diplomas (or “HNDs”) are usually full-time courses taking two years to complete. They are of a more technical nature than degree courses.

Successful completion of an HND usually allows you to go into the second year of an honours degree course.

Higher National Certificates

Higher National Certificates (“HNCs”) are part-time courses, covering fewer modules than the HND.

They are also usually completed in two years and will involve spending one day or two evenings a week in the University during term time.

Masters degrees

These postgraduate courses are studied through a programme of seminars, lectures and project work.

They would normally entail a major research dissertation/project into an area of your personal choice negotiated with your tutor.

Doctor of Philosophy and Master of Philosophy

A PhD is a postgraduate supervised research degree that usually takes three years full time to complete.

The MPhil is the same but takes two years.

Both can be studied part time. The research is written up as a substantial thesis, and must show evidence of originality and critical judgement and be at the leading edge of your chosen subject.

Examples of research projects are on our website; or for more information, ring the Admissions and Enquiries Team on 01978 293439.

Course levels

The course modules described on this website as levels 1, 2 and 3 equate to levels 4, 5 and 6 respectively in the Welsh education system. When a course is studied full time you will usually study modules from level 1 in the first year of study, level 2 in the second year and level 3 in the third year.

Undergraduate qualifications

BA: Bachelor of Arts
BSc: Bachelor of Science
BEng: Bachelor of Engineering
BN: Bachelor of Nursing
FdA: Foundation degree (Arts)
FdSc: Foundation degree (Science)
FdEng: Foundation degree (Engineering)

Postgraduate qualifications

PhD: Doctor of Philosophy
MPhil: Master of Philosophy
MA: Master of Arts
MSc: Master of Science
MRes: Master of Research
MBA: Master of Business Administration
PGCE: Professional Certificate in Education
DMin: Doctor of Ministry

Assessment methods

There are several different ways in which we assess your work while you’re at Glyndŵr University.

These will depend on the particular course you choose, but they will include a variety of the following methods:

Work-based assignments
Practical tests
Examinations
Projects
Dissertations

The types of assessment you undergo will be designed to reflect the work you do, and you will be able to discuss any concerns you have with your tutors all the way through your course.

Courses / programmes

Glyndŵr University’s degree programmes are sometimes referred to as “courses” to make sure that information is easily accessible by different groups of people.

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