Courses explained

Glyndŵr University offers a range of University of Wales and Edexcel 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
Foundation degrees
Higher National Diplomas
Higher National Certificates
Masters degrees
Doctor of Philosophy and Master of Philosophy
Course levels
Undergraduate qualifications
Postgraduate qualifications
Assessment methods
Courses / programmes

Honours degrees

These courses usually involve three years’ full-time study or five years’ part-time study. You may study a single subject known as a single honours degree (eg BA (Hons) English) or may in some areas combine the subject with another to form a joint or major/minor course.

If both subjects are studied equally the degree is called a joint honours degree. An example of this would be BA (Hons) English and History.

If one subject is studied more than the other the degree is known as a major/minor honours degree. For example BA (Hons) English with History. In this case the major subject would comprise about 60% of the work with the minor taking up the remaining 40%.

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 Student Information Desk (SID) 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
MBA: Master of Business Administration
PGCE: Postgraduate Certificate in Education

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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Honours degrees Foundation degrees Higher National Diplomas Higher National Certificates Masters degrees Doctor of Philosophy and Master of Philosophy Course levels Undergraduate qualifications Postgraduate qualifications Assessment methods Courses / programmes Honours degrees These courses usually involve three years’ full-time study or five years’ part-time study. You may study a single subject known as a single honours degree (eg BA (Hons) English) or may in some areas combine the subject with another to form a joint or major/minor course. If both subjects are studied equally the degree is called a joint honours degree. An example of this would be BA (Hons) English and History. If one subject is studied more than the other the degree is known as a major/minor honours degree. For example BA (Hons) English with History. In this case the major subject would comprise about 60% of the work with the minor taking up the remaining 40%. 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 Student Information Desk (SID) 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 MBA: Master of Business Administration PGCE: Postgraduate Certificate in Education 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.	Undergraduate courses For more information about our courses please telephone 01978 293439 or email SID@glyndwr.ac.uk
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