Wrexham Glyndwr University Northop Campus

Wrexham Glyndwr University started in 2008 so we’re still one of the youngest universities in the UK. It is a vibrant, friendly place where each student’s learning and future is given personal attention.

Our inspiration
Our name comes from Welsh scholar and hero Owain Glyndwr and we aim to champion some of the same philosophies as him.
We are proud to name our university after a man who cherished learning, loved his country, embraced an international outlook, and constantly demonstrated an inspiring and enterprising approach to life.

His spirit lies at the heart of Wrexham Glyndwr University where we set out to be bold, enterprising and open to all in everything that we do.
We’ve been delivering education at our main Wrexham campus since 1887, when we were known as the Wrexham School of Science and Art. We first started offering degrees in 1924 but we've come a long way since then.

Our connections
Today, industry-led courses are at the heart of our offering. We pride ourselves on our links with leading local and regional employers, such as Airbus, Kellogg’s, JCB and the BBC.  Their knowledge and expertise is fed back into our courses, ensuring that out students are provided with only the most relevant skills for their future career.

Our community
We are extremely proud of the opportunities which we provide for those from non-traditional backgrounds to enter higher education. More than half of our students study part-time and we are one of the UK’s leading universities for supporting students from lower socio-economic backgrounds through university thanks to our comprehensive Widening Access programme in the local community. The university is also the first HE institution in North Wales to become a Stonewall Diversity Champion .

Our location
We began with just our two campuses in Wrexham (Plas Coch and Regent Street), but we have since grown to include campuses in St Asaph and Northop in North Wales.  We are a small university compared to many others, but with that comes a great sense of community with a fantastic support network for all our students and staff.
If you're interested in studying at Wrexham Glyndwr, or you're a local business that would like to get involved, take a look around our website to see what we have to offer.

Our mission statement
Our Mission is to work in partnership to inspire and educate our students and enable social and economic success.

Our vision
The Vision encompasses seven commitments that are carried into the main body of the Vision and Strategy 2025 document and supported by a number of actions.

Northop Campus

At Wrexham Glyndwr Northop Campus, we know what it takes to enhance our students' education.  Our unique approach to learning, top quality facilities and community vibe, makes us more than just a campus - it's a life experience.

The enriched learning environment at the Northop Campus has helped countless students get ahead. Situated in the rural village of Northop , the campus reflects the backgrounds and cultures of the areas, specialising in the teaching of Equine Science and Animal Behaviour, Welfare and Conservation.

Northop plays host to around 100 students per year, creating a community where everyone grows together and learning is provided in a much more interactive and intimate way.

In addition to lecture and teaching rooms, the campus boasts environmental and science laboratories, an organic farm production unit, ancient woodland and conservation area, and formal and informal gardens.

The site is also home to the land-based campus of our collaborative partner Coleg Cambria, with our students able to take advantage of state-of-the-art facilities such as their Small Animals Care Centre, which houses a number of small animals, and incorporates different habitats for animals ranging from marmoset monkeys and rabbits to snakes and fish, and the British Horse Society (BHS) Approved Equine Unit, which includes an indoor arena with viewing gallery, a floodlit outdoor arena, stabling, paddocks and two cross-country courses. There are also facilities for hacking in the grounds.

We also have student accommodation, Corbishley Hall , based at Northop, offering a convenient place to live while studying here, in addition to a sports hall, IT facilities, student dining area and cafe.

Corbishley Hall is ideally located on the Northop Campus. It provides modern, comfortable accommodation in a beautiful setting, and is suited to quiet study away from the distractions of the town centre.

There are excellent communal facilities including a common room equipped with TV, pool table and dartboard.  Externally there is a patio/bbq area, which provides additional space for socialising on warm evenings.

All student rooms are of a generous size and include bed, desk, washbasin and storage.  Each room has fantastic views across the North Wales countryside.
For students who wish to stay in Wrexham, a free shuttle bus to Northop is provided during term time.

Corbishley Hall
Corbishley Hall is situated in 96 acres of rural land adjacent to teaching facilities at Wrexham Glyndwr University's Northop Campus.
It provides modern comfortable accommodation in a beautiful setting and is suited to quiet studying away from a town centre location and is ideally located for students based on the Northop campus.

• Corbishley Hall contains 20 single rooms, all of generous size
• Residents have shared use of kitchens and dining rooms
• There is one accessible room providing adapted facilities
• Wireless internet (Wi-Fi) is available in all of the rooms
• There are excellent communal facilities including a common room and a patio area with BBQ outside, providing an additional area for socialising on sunny evenings
• Laundry facilities can be found on the ground floor
• Payphones can be found around Corbishley Hall and the Northop Campus
• Car parking is available

Location

15 to 20 minutes driving distance from Wrexham Glyndwr University Plas Coch campus and Wrexham town centre 10 minutes walking distance from Northop village shops.

Corbishley Hall is available to

• New UK/EU/international students
• Returning UK/EU/international students
• Pre-sessional students
• Summer School students

The refurbished sports Hall at the Northop Campus allows for basketball, badminton, netball, table tennis, 5 ‘a’ side football and volleyball.

Students can undertake activities throughout the day (subject to availability).  All commercial recreational bookings are welcome and can be hired as a 'one off' or be block booked. The hall can also be used for events, promotions & educational activities (Catering option available). The campus also provides cross country running and orienteering courses, for people and horses.

In addition to the sports facilities on the Northop campus, students will have access to all the facilities available through the Sports Centre on the Wrexham Campus. These include a water-based international hockey pitch, a sand-based pitch for football, the Human Performance Laboratory and, inside the Sports Centre, a 1000sqm wooden sprung floor, dance studio, fitness suite and spectator facilities.

1000 scholarships up for grabs at Glyndwr University

• Students with outstanding A-Level results and those from non-traditional backgrounds could receive one of 50 scholarships worth £1000 if they enrol at Glyndwr University in September.
• The Wrexham institution has launched new excellence and widening access awards to help individuals who demonstrate strong potential.
• Excellence Scholarships will be awarded in each of the university’s subject areas to applicants with the highest UCAS points tariff.
• In line with its commitment to being an institution which is open to all, students who join Glyndwr University from alternative routes that do not attract UCAS points could be eligible to receive the Widening Access Scholarship.
• This will include, for example, those who are returning to study later in life with lower qualifications but a wealth of work experience, and parents who balance study with childcare.
• All home and EU applicants who make the university their firm choice and commence study in 2015/16 without deferring will be considered for the grants.
• The scholarship is a one-off £1000 payment which will be made during the first year of study once they’ve enrolled. Students can receive only one of the two scholarships.
• Professor Graham Upton, Vice-Chancellor of Glyndwr University, said: “We’re as passionate about rewarding and attracting the highest-achieving undergraduates as we are about providing opportunities for all through our extensive widening access programme.
• “Our scholarship programme for 2015/16 recognises this in the best way possible. Glyndwr University is already one of the most affordable places to study in the UK but with the cost of living rising nationally we hope that, irrespective of their route to higher education, the scholarship will help students financially through their first year of study.”
• Qualifications achieved at A-Level count towards UCAS points, along with (for example) the Welsh Baccalaureate, Scottish qualifications and the International Baccalaureate. Extra-curricular qualifications such as music, finance, arts and maths awarded by professional bodies and organisations can also be included if they are part of the UCAS Tariff.
• A student’s overall application will be taken into account when awarding Widening Access Scholarships, taking into account references, personal statements and grades from qualifications such as Access to Higher Education Diplomas.
• Other terms and conditions apply for both scholarships. You can view more information about the scholarships on offer and the eligible courses here.

New Glyndwr University Postgraduate Scholarship

Graduates of Welsh universities and those living in Wales are being offered scholarships to undertake postgraduate study and help further their career options.

Following on from a similar scheme that ran for the first time last year, students enrolling on postgraduate courses at Glyndwr University in September will receive 50% off their course fees.

The scholarship is open to all Glyndwr University graduates, graduates of other Welsh universities and graduates who have been domiciled in Wales for three years prior to their postgraduate studies. Graduates must hold an honours degree or equivalent.  Other terms and conditions apply.

Dr Peter Heard, head of the Graduate School at Glyndwr University, said undertaking postgraduate study had the potential to provide graduates with an edge over others in an increasingly competitive employment market.

“The advanced knowledge, understanding and expertise gained from postgraduate course really can set you apart when it comes to finding employment,” Peter said. “With the UK experiencing high levels of unemployment, there has never been a better – or more important – time to gain that competitive advantage and help further your career prospects.”

Both full and part-time courses are covered by the 2010/11 Glyndwr University postgraduate scholarship, including all MA, MSc, MBA, MRes, PGCert, PGDip, MPhil and PhD qualifications.

The University offers hundreds of courses in a range of subjects, from Art and Design, Built Environment, Business and Education through to Engineering, Science and the Environment, Sport and Exercise Sciences and Youth and Community.