Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Computing (with Foundation Year)

at Wrexham Glyndwr University - Wrexham Campus United Kingdom

From sharp force trauma to spectra, from bones to bugs... Wrexham Glyndwr University will prepare you for an exciting career in science.

This degree has been designed to provide a detailed knowledge of numerous scientific disciplines and how they can be applied to investigate a wide range of crimes. The programme has been tailored to train students to become competent and skilled scientists, able to conduct the analysis of materials, interpret complex results, and present their evidence as expert witnesses.

Students will

• Be trained in a wide variety of fields, including crime scene investigation, biology and chemistry
• Use our dedicated laboratories, crime scene house, and taphonomic facility (body farm) to test and hone your scientific skills
• Benefit from our long-term collaborations with partners including North Wales Police, companies specialising in areas such as search dog training and the analysis of human remains, as well as analytical companies that provide students with opportunities to perform frontier research and publish papers
• Take part in our annual real-time training exercise:

You can also choose to study this course with a foundation year BSc (Hons) Forensic Science (four years including foundation year)

Key Course Features

• Highly specialised facilities including a  dedicated crime scene investigation house, located right on the campus, and the first, and only, licensed body farm in Wales for taphonomic study and research
• Highly experienced, research and case active staff delivering hands-on practical session with modern laboratory equipment
• Opportunities to attend a number of course-related trips and events including conferences in forensic science and eligibility for Student Membership of The Chartered Society of Forensic Sciences (additional costs apply)
• Inclusive and supportive teaching with tutorial support available through the medium of Welsh
• Established partnerships with a number of industries in the areas of forensic, chemical, analytical and materials science including collaboration with North Wales Police on research projects in forensic investigation
• *The subject area is top in Wales for overall satisfaction and 2nd in the UK for satisfaction with teaching (WGU analysis of unpublished NSS 2020 data).
• Top 20 in the UK for student satisfaction, Complete University Guide 2020.

If you are fascinated with behaviour and wonder why people do what they do, then our psychology course – which is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS) – will be ideal for your questioning mind.

As a psychology student at Wrexham Glyndwr University you will have access to a diverse range of facilities including our psychometric lab, flight simulator, high-tech sports performance lab, experimental cubicles and simulation lab.

On this hands-on, practical degree, you’ll discover the fascinating science behind how people think, act, react and interact.

Throughout the course you will gain a greater understanding of social interaction, individual development and the way in which the brain interprets information that we deal with on a daily basis.

The scientific nature of psychology is emphasised throughout the course with specific modules relating to social psychology, developmental psychology, individual differences, cognitive psychology, and psychobiology. You will develop your statistical and research skills through regular laboratory based practicals and in the final part of the course you will complete a substantial final project on a topic of your choice.

Students can take part in our annual real-time training exercise.

You can also choose to study this course as a three year degree (without a foundation year) BSc Psychology

Key Course Features

• Includes foundation year to prepare you for further years of study.
• Small and friendly department with a research-active academic team.
• Fully supportive of student research interests.
• Accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS) – students will also have the opportunity to attend and present at the BPS conference at level 6.
• Facilities used on the course include a psychometric lab, teaching laboratories with modern computing facilities, a high tech sports performance lab, experimental cubicles and a simulation lab.
• Practical sessions in each module to give hands-on experience of the applicability of theory and/or develop students research skills. We believe that as psychology is about real life, formal lectures should be enhanced by experiential learning. All set lectures in the morning are supplemented by a practical exercise in the afternoon. These practicals relate directly to the theory studied in the morning session and use the excellent and varied resources available at the university.  

Computer Science is an exciting, challenging, and dynamic field at the cutting edge of technology.  It is at the core of pioneering technologies of the 21st Century, shaping the future of both industry and society. 

This BCS accredited degree programme will equip graduates with the knowledge, understanding and skills required to analyse, design, develop, test and maintain systems for the future.  It also provides an opportunity to participate in the CISCO Academy Programmes in preparation for acquiring CISCO certified accreditation.

The Computing Department provides a friendly learning and teaching environment that operates an open door policy.

Wrexham Glyndwr University is 1st in Wales for learning opportunities and academic support for courses in the computer science subject area (WGU analysis of unpublished 2019 NSS data).

This course

• will equip you with the knowledge and skills required to work as a professional engineer and/or consultant in the design, configuration and management of computer systems
• has employability skills at its heart, developing team working, project management, communication and creative thinking.
• allows you to work on practical design projects, laboratory activities and group project work
• gives you the opportunity to work on a live work based project/placement
• gives you the option of an Industrial Placement Year 

Key Course Features

• Research active department in future and emerging technologies.
• The department has been successful in achieving funding for developing a range of intelligent kitchen appliances for use by elderly or disabled people and continues to develop research projects.
• The University is home to ARCLab, which specializes in research in the field of Computing and Computer Science.
• A host of biennial internet research conference attracting delegates from across the world.
• Our courses provide an opportunity to participate in the CISCO Academy Programmes and qualify for CISCO accreditation.
• Students undertake an individual project in the third year of their course. Normally each year, there are a number of ‘live’ projects available that involve working with businesses.
• 1st in Wales and 3rd in the UK for learning opportunities and 8th in the UK for academic support (WGU analysis of unpublished 2019 NSS data)

You can also choose to study this course as a foundation year BSc (Hons) Computer Science (four years including foundation year)

This course will give you the experience and knowledge of a broad range of graphic design skills enabling you to successfully produce a portfolio to gain employment in the design industry.
Students will:

• have opportunities to work on 'live briefs' in the local community
• build their confidence, presentation skills and abilities to work with real clients
• undertake placements with our extensive alumni network
• enjoy visits to design exhibitions and museums, and conferences

You can also choose to study this course as a four-year integrated masters option MDes Graphic Design  or as a foundation year BA (Hons) Graphic Design (four years including foundation year)

Key Course Features

• Small, friendly community of staff/students at our Regent Street campus.
• High contact time with the programme team.
• Develop ongoing relationships with our alumni network.
• Offer advice and resources beyond graduation.
• Contacts with top design companies throughout the UK, benefiting our students after graduation.
• Teaching staff who are practitioners and research-active in the Creative Industries.
• Visits to design exhibitions and museums, attendance at conferences.
• Opportunities to work on real life, client-based project work.
• Visiting principal cities in Europe attending conference, design exhibitions and galleries.
• Close relationship with our careers team to develop students employability prospects.

Electrical & Electronic engineering is now an important part of many cutting-edge industries.

In the automotive industry, for example, electrical & electronic engineers are required to design engine control units, dashboard indicators, air-conditioning, safety, braking, and infotainment systems. 

Electrical & Electronic engineers are also involved with signalling and advanced railway control systems, as well as telecoms, for mobile phone applications. There are also many roles for them in the energy industries, for example, designing and running complex control systems such as those needed to run the National Grid or to control a nuclear power station.

Electrical & Electronic engineering graduates are also desired for the fast moving consumer goods industry e.g. development of the latest smart screens and the use of intelligent transducers in both industrial and a home automation environment.

To prepare students for these fast-changing roles, the programme covers design, modelling and test algorithms for complex assemblies. Analysis of circuit design for both low and high frequencies is an important element of the course content.

Software development is an integral part of a modern Electrical & Electronic Engineers role and to support this, software tools such as VEE, MULTISIM and MATLAB are used extensively in the course. Consideration of sustainability, compliance with RoHS directives and obsolescence solutions are also considered.

Key course features

• Specialism's within this programme feature modern power electronics and drive systems combined with their controlling mechanisms and modelling using MATLAB and state space models.

Develop your material and design skills through Ceramics, wood, Metal, plastics, Jewellery and Silversmithing. This Applied Art course focuses on the high quality craft skills needed to be a professional maker.

The BA(Hons) Applied Art programmes enable students to understand the importance of high quality making, of originality and how to generate personal responses to materials and processes.

We encourage creativity, innovation and entrepreneurial skills to produce graduates who can combine their conceptual and technical skills in Applied Art with the professional skills needed to be a successful maker.

Designers who can respond creatively to applied art and design problems remain in high demand. We place a strong emphasis on the language of design through exploration and expression of ideas and use of materials processes and practices.

Our courses promote excellent communication skills and professional aspects of practice and encourage innovative and interdisciplinary use of media and materials. There is also a strong emphasis on developing interpersonal skills through collaborative projects and teamwork.

Key Course Features

• Includes a foundation year to prepare you for further years of study.
• Excellent gallery and commercial links, with the focus on craft skills to enable you to become exceptional makers.
• Focus is placed on developing your business skills in areas such as pricing, publicity and marketing; we are consistently praised by external examiners for how well prepared our students are for professional life.
• You will be taught by a dedicated team of research-active practitioners who exhibit their own work both nationally and internationally.
• Work on live projects, exhibitions, competitions and commissions for public and private clients; this will give you confidence for your future career, for example, when approaching galleries and retail outlets with your work.
• * the course is rated 94.4% for learning opportunities (WGU analysis of unpublished NSS data 2020)

You can also choose to study this course as a three-year programme without the foundation year BA (Hons) Applied Arts 

Electrical & Electronic Engineering is at the forefront of new technologies in a number of industries including transport, renewable energy, healthcare, communications, construction, aerospace and robotics.
Electrical and electronic engineers work at the forefront of practical technology, improving the devices and systems we use every day. From solar-energy systems to mobile phones, we innovate to meet society's communication, tech and energy needs.
You will develop the skills highly sought after in a world where graduate job markets are unpredictable and tough. With the rapid expansion of the technology sector, the demand for those who can create, understand and alter electrical systems has risen accordingly. 

Key Course Features

• Focus on practical as well as academic study - access to electronic design and testing labs, power electronics lab, programmable logic controllers (PLC) lab and computer-aided design (CAD) labs.
• Access to industry-standard software packages – Arduino, Raspberry Pi, MATLAB and Simulink, Multisim and Ultiboard, Texas Instruments Code Composer Studio, Microchip MPLAB, Keysight Vee Pro and Siemens Step 7 software.
• Strong industry links. Opportunities to visit local and regional companies to gain invaluable work experience in the engineering industry.
• Focus on specialisms within Power, Electronics, Instrumentation and Control.
• Dedicated maths support centre for students.
• This degree programme is accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET)

Electrical & Electronic Engineering is at the forefront of new technologies in a number of industries including transport, renewable energy, healthcare, communications,construction, aerospace and robotics.
Electrical and electronic engineers work at the forefront of practical technology, improving the devices and systems we use every day. From solar-energy systems to mobile phones, we innovate to meet society's communication, tech and energy needs.
You will develop the skills highly sought after in a world where graduate job markets are unpredictable and tough. With the rapid expansion of the technology sector, the demand for those who can create, understand and alter electrical systems has risen accordingly.

You can also choose to study this course as a three-year programme (without a foundation year) BEng (Hons) Electrical and Electronic Engineering

Key Course Features

• Focus on practical as well as academic study - access to electronic design and testing labs, power electronics lab, programmable logic controllers (PLC) lab and computer-aided design (CAD) labs.
• Access to industry-standard software packages – Arduino, Raspberry Pi, MATLAB and Simulink, Multisim and Ultiboard, Texas Instruments Code Composer Studio, Microchip MPLAB, Keysight Vee Pro and Siemens Step 7 software.
• Strong industry links. Opportunities to visit local and regional companies to gain invaluable work experience in the engineering industry.
• Focus on specialisms within Power, Electronics, Instrumentation and Control.
• Dedicated maths support centre for students.
• This degree programme is accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET)

The BA (Hons) Childhood, Welfare and Education (level 6 top-up) is an exciting opportunity to take your understanding and practice of Childhood Studies and Education to the next level. The programme

• Is offered to you as a fully supported e-learning programme
• Encourages independent study
• Deepens academic knowledge and understanding
• Can be studied over one or two years depending on your own work and family commitments.

Key Course Features

• Study in the comfort of your own home, with the flexibility to fit study around your work and life commitments.
• Join an engaging course which values communication and support. We use chat forums, e-mail, Skype, telephone and Moodle messages to keep in contact with students and our tutors are hands-on and readily accessible.
• We offer Saturday study days for students to get together and work with tutors face to face (optional).
• We have an experienced, friendly and supportive team who fully understand the challenges of balancing study with family and work commitments.
• We welcome students from outside the UK, with course materials and assignments written to enable students to bring their own context and experiences to the course.

This popular degree is ideal for those interested in working with children and young people in informal and formal education settings. You'll learn the statutory requirements of curricula for primary education in both England and Wales, explore learning dispositions, and discover how to support pupils both academically and pastorally.

The course:

• Has a long history of providing a well-respected, successful and alternative pathway into mainstream primary teaching via a Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE – Primary Education) or Post-compulsory qualification (PcET – Adult and Further Education 404 ).
• Keeps options open for a range of other career opportunities that involve work with children and young people.
• Is predominantly geared towards working with children between the ages of 3-13 years of age.
• Combines academic study and work experience.
• Draws upon theoretical perspectives from a wide range of disciplines including education, sociology, psychology, philosophy, health and social welfare/justice.
• Considers educational policies, processes and perspectives relating to the statutory requirements of early years’ curricula and Key Stage 2 of the National Curriculum in both England and Wales.
• Covers factors that impact the wellbeing and learning dispositions of children and young people.

*Is part of a subject area rated 3rd in Wales for teaching quality in the Education subject league tables, Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2022.

Key Course Features

• Study contemporary topics which are directly related to the education of children.
• Experience extended placements within the children’s workforce.
• Engage in research whilst out on placement, guided by experienced practitioners.
• Use your current relevant employment as your placement or seek exciting new experiences.
• Receive support from an experienced staff team and academic tutorial system.