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Wrexham University offers a wide range of postgraduate courses, along with part-time and professional qualifications.
Renowned for its high standards of teaching and inclusive learning community, the university is home to over 9,000 students, with around 1,500 of these enrolled in postgraduate study.
The university's main campus, based in Wrexham, is where you'll find the majority of courses. There's also a rural campus a short distance away in Northop which specialises in animal studies and biodiversity, along with a cutting-edge research centre in St Asaph that focuses on opto-electronics technology.
All of Wrexham University's courses have work-related learning at their heart, and are led by research active staff with strong links to employers, ensuring students develop the advanced skills and knowledge they'll need to reach their full potential.
It's an especially exciting time to study at the university too. With a huge £80 million investment project - Campus 2025 - taking place across its sites, students will benefit from a fantastic range of new facilities and learning spaces.
If that wasn't enough, the university's league table rankings speak volumes - named 2nd in the UK for teaching quality according to The Times Good University Guide 2022.
Postgraduate
The university offers a range of subjects, both taught and research based, for postgraduate students. These are:
As well as the usual university support, postgraduates on research courses will also have access to Research Office tutors who will oversee their development.
Students can apply to study an MPhil or PhD at Wrexham University as long as they already have an undergraduate honours degree that’s at least an upper class second, or a similar qualification of an equivalent value.
As a result of its drive to ensure that students leave 'work-ready’, the university has high rates of postgraduate employability. Plus, students can get tailored advice from the university’s award-winning Careers and Employability team and benefit from business support offered by the Enhancing Entrepreneurship service.
There are a wide range of postgraduate courses that can be studied at Wrexham University. Students can find more information about each course on the university website , but just some of the areas, include art and design, business, computing, education, engineering, health, science, and sport.
Staff at the university are consistently praised by students for creating a friendly and engaging environment, and have been recognised with various Teaching Excellence Awards for their dedication and professionalism.
Many of the university’s courses are recognised by industry and business, and are accredited by appropriate, professional bodies.
Entry requirements vary depending on the course and course type, and may include a specific undergraduate degree, prior experience in a field, or a demonstratable passion for the subject. Students can discover details of specific requirements on Wrexham University's website.
As an example, entry requirements for the MA in Art Practice include an invitation to an interview, a statement of intent, along with a relevant initial degree, or a portfolio of work which shows equivalence to this.
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Wrexham University is committed to driving academic excellence and supporting each and every one of its students to exceed their potential.
Students will be taught by staff who have experience of industry and professional practice, ensuring that they receive an enviable blend of both practical and theoretical insights.
Practice-Informed Teaching
Students will be taught by staff who have experience of both industry and professional practice, ensuring that they get the right mix of practical and theoretical insights. The projects that students work on will range in size; from collaborating with local businesses to developing and enhancing industry practices. At every opportunity, 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. Students are allocated to a member of staff who will provide them with advice, pastoral, and academic support throughout their studies.
Action Learning Framework
Wrexham University is grounded in values of being accessible, flexible, innovative, and ambitious, and an exciting 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.
At Wrexham University, there is a dedicated Careers and Employability service, with an award-winning team (AGCAS Excellence Award 2018 – Supporting Student and Graduate Employability), available to all students. Those studying at the university can also make use of the careers service after they’ve graduated, for as long as they need. The service offers expertise and advice on next steps for a career, CV and personal statement writing, interview techniques, and much more. The team also connects with businesses to support students and graduates with endless opportunities.
Wrexham University's Students' Union is there to make sure that students’ experience throughout their enrolment is exciting, inspiring, and unforgettable.
As well as offering support to students, the multi-award-winning union is responsible for various events throughout the academic year, and boasts a wide variety of clubs and societies that are open to postgraduate students alongside undergraduates. Students can get help with a wide range of issues including housing and finance through the union too.
Clubs and societies
There are reams of different clubs and societies that students can join through the Students' Union. Students can register their interest in a society via the Wrexham University website, as well as finding out more information about each one, including meeting times and any fees. If students are unable to find a society that they like, they can also set up their own with support from the Students’ Union.
City life
The city of Wrexham is located in North-East Wales, and home to around 135,000 people. It boasts a diverse range of shops, a thriving entertainment and culture scene, and a vibrant nightlife as well as a fascinating heritage and stunning surroundings.
As locations go, it doesn't get much better for those who like to explore either. To the West is some of the best scenery in Wales, and to the East you'll discover many of Northern England's best cities, such as Chester, Liverpool and Manchester.
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, our campuses.
One of the most popular options is Wrexham Village. This modern and purpose-built accommodation is ideally located on the university's main campus and offers students 321 en-suite bedrooms, unlimited WIFI and secure parking.
Students can find more information on how to apply on the university’s website.
Facilities
Students at Wrexham University will discover a fantastic range of facilities to support their learning experience.
From state-of-the-art study spaces, to brand new dining options and modern accommodation, the university is upgrading every aspect of student life as part of its impressive Campus 2025 project.
Just some of these improvements include:
A cutting-edge learning space, called the SCALE-UP classroom, equipped with a range of high-end IT infrastructure to enhance studies.
The Study, an innovative new social study space based at the heart of the university’s campus with a comfortable and cozy atmosphere perfect for individual work or group assignments.
A £200,000 upgrade to catering facilities on campus, including the ‘United Kitchen’ food court and brands including Costa Coffee and Starbucks.
In addition, students will have access to modern lecture theatres, a well-equipped library and an art gallery, as well as specialist facilities for specific subject areas.
The university is dedicated to creating a caring and understanding environment. It offers a wide range of support for its students, including a wellbeing service, counselling, study support, help for care leavers and health advice, as well as a chaplaincy. Students can also find guidance when it comes to help with finances, careers advice, disability and learning difficulties advice, and childcare.
Wrexham University has been commended for the personalised support it offers students by the Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education (QAA). Those studying at the university can benefit from individual learning skills development, an on-site Assessment Centre, and a vast array of other support teams to make their university experience the best it can be.
Wrexham University recognises that students may need financial support to assist them through their postgraduate qualification. There are funding options for postgraduate students available through charities, foundations, and trusts. Students can contact the university to find out more about the scholarships and bursaries offered.
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Students can study a taught course (MA/MSc or MBA) at Wrexham University, with courses available across most of the subject areas. The majority of taught courses last for one year full-time or up to three years part-time. Students will usually be assessed via practical work within study sessions, portfolios, presentations delivered to their tutors, and in certain subjects, examinations. Some courses also expect students to produce a dissertation as part of the last few months of their qualification.
Research
Students can apply to study for an MPhil (Master of Philosophy) or an MPhil/PhD (MPhil with the opportunity to upgrade to a PhD).
Before students apply to study for a postgraduate research degree, they will need to identify a member of staff at Wrexham University who can serve as their Principal Supervisor, and they’ll need their agreement to include their name on the student’s application form. Students will also need to have written a research proposal to upload with their application. Any students that would like to discuss study at this level further should contact the university’s Student Administration team.
Full information on how to apply for a research degree can be found on the university's website.
Distance learning
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.
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