Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Childhood, Welfare and Education (Top-up)

at Wrexham Glyndwr University - Wrexham Campus United Kingdom

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)

With its special focus on comics, this degree will provide you with the technical and creative skills to develop both your illustrative style and flair for storytelling. The programme introduces a broad range of creative skills, from the generation of ideas to their technical production through printmaking, bookbinding, 3D materials, life drawing, traditional and digital media, with an emphasis on drawing and the development of a unique personal style.

Students will

• Work with experienced and industry active staff, learn how to write stories, draw comics and produce a professional portfolio
• Have opportunities to explore visual sequencing, narrative imagery, anthropomorphism and character development
• Gain personal, professional and entrepreneurial skills, learning about the business of working as a freelance artist
• Be encouraged to working on live briefs and competition

Key Course Features

• You will be part of a vibrant and creative community of commercial artists including children’s book artists, illustrators, animators, game artists and designers.
• You will be taught by a teaching team with a broad range of experience working professionally in the comics and illustration industries.
• We encourage our students to self-publish and learn how to produce high-quality production prototypes to pitch to the publishing industry through the use of our in-house Bindery.
• Our students have won illustration prizes and awards such as the Oxford University Press Illustration competition, the Macmillan Children’s Book competition, the Caldecott Society and D&AD awards and been nominated for prestigious Eisner and Silver Reuben Awards.

The Construction Industry is one of the largest employment sectors in the UK and requires a constant supply of construction managers to run building and civil engineering projects of all sizes.

The BSc (Hons) Construction Management (with foundation year)degree is an ideal qualification for those who are motivated by seeing their hard work rewarded and their expertise recognised within a vibrant and challenging construction industry.

The course

• Can be studied full-time or part-time
• Extend your interest and reinforce your understanding of how projects are created, managed, constructed and are operated upon completion. 
• Can open up a wide range of career options in construction management, being as diverse or as specialist as you want it to be in pursuing your own personal goals and ambitions. 
• Is accredited by the Charted Institute of Building (CIOB)

This course is also available to study as a three year programme without a foundation year BSc (Hons) Construction Management

Key Course Features

• The course is accredited by the Charted Institute of Building (CIOB)
• A combined foundation and first year with BSc (Hons) Architectural Design Technology so that you can choose to continue with either construction management or ADT at the end of Year 2
• Visits to live construction projects to observe site operations in practice
• Further opportunities to directly engage with industry through conferences and guest lectures
• Wide-ranging industry-standard digital resources available for use on- and off-campus
• Compulsory placements that facilitate potential opportunities for employment

Our programme tackles a fascinating array of questions from why people commit crime to how it affects society, historical landmarks in the justice system and high-profile cases which had a ground-breaking impact on the legal arena.

Students will

• Study criminology from a range of perspectives including social, political and psychological, focusing on modern methods of policing, development of policy and the workings of magistrates and crown courts
• Examine criminal law and the role and work of the agencies that make up a modern criminal justice system
• Take part in site visits
• Have a variety of voluntary work opportunities
• Learn from visiting lecturers such as judges, police, probation and youth justice staff
• *Study in a subject area rated first in the UK for student satisfaction and first in the UK for graduate prospects, Complete University Guide 2021, and first in Wales for student satisfaction, (WGU analysis of unpublished National Student Survey data 2020).
• Leave ready to enter a wide range of sectors including youth justice, probation, prison, the police and voluntary organisations
• Take part in our annual real-time training exercise

Key Course Features

• 3rd in the UK for criminology (Guardian University Guide 2020)
• You will have the opportunity to become involved with the active Criminology Society
• The lecturers in this area have wide and on-going experience of working in the criminal justice sector and are research active in the areas of youth justice, prisons, homelessness, terrorism, and substance misuse.
• Good links with all criminal justice agencies and employers such as police, probation trusts, prisons, magistrates courts and the youth justice service.
• Innovative and flexible teaching methods are used with part of the course being delivered online.
• Face to face lectures take place two days a week.
• Staff are experienced practitioners and academics who bring issues to life through case studies
• *1st in the UK for student satisfaction and 1st in the UK for graduate prospects in anthropology related courses (including criminology & criminal justice), Complete University Guide 2021
• *1st in Wales and third in the UK for teaching, assessment and feedback and academic support, National Student Survey 2019 (WGU analysis of unpublished NSS 2019 data).

Computing specialists are in high demand as technology now plays a role in almost everything we do. Our computing degree combines the core principles of the field with a forward-looking approach to embracing and driving new developments.

The subject area is 1st in Wales for learning opportunities and academic support (WGU analysis of unpublished 2019 NSS data).

Key Career Features

• These courses respond to identified skills gaps. They will provide you with the critical understanding, knowledge and skills needed for successful employment.
• Personal Development Planning is integrated throughout the course to develop the skills framework necessary for effective personal, academic and career management.
• The university is home to ARCLab, which specializes in research in the field of Computing and Computer Science.
• Newly refurbished IT labs.
• Host of biennial internet research conference attracting delegates from across the world.
• Optional Industrial Placement Year gives students the opportunity to experience the workplace first-hand and gain valuable employment experience for the future.
• Subject area is 1st in Wales for learning opportunities and academic support (WGU analysis of unpublished 2019 NSS data).

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 and 3rd in the UK for learning opportunities and 8th in the UK for academic support (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

• Includes foundation year to prepare you for further years of study
• First in Wales and top 20% in the UK for satisfaction with teaching (National Student Survey 2017).
• 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.
• 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.

You can also choose to study this course as a three year programme (without the foundation year) BSc (Hons) Computer Science.

Today’s businesses demand the ability to have computer systems and networks, which operate on a global scale – so there is a high demand for people with the skills to make this happen.

This subject area has been rated top in Wales for learning opportunities and academic support (WGU analysis of unpublished 2019 NSS data) and includes a mix of technology, security and networking modules with many hands-on practical opportunities.

Key Course Features

• Extensive PC and networked computer facilities with Internet access.
• A specialist computer laboratory dedicated to computer networking.
• The computing subject area is a recognised Cisco Academy. You have the opportunity to complete the Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) qualification whilst studying for your degree.
• The optional Industrial Placement Year gives students the opportunity to experience the workplace first-hand and gain valuable employment experience for the future.
• This course responds to identified skills gaps and you will develop the critical understanding, knowledge and skills needed for successful employment.
• The University is home to ARCLab, which specializes in research in the field of Computing and Computer Science.
• The optional Industrial Placement Year gives students the opportunity to experience the workplace first-hand and gain valuable employment experience for the future.
• subject area is 1st in Wales for learning opportunities and academic support (WGU analysis of unpublished 2019 NSS data)

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

Mechatronics is a modern fusion of electrical and electronic, mechanical and software engineering.

The interface between electrical and mechanical environments is the role of a Mechatronics engineer. It combines precision engineering, automatic control and real-time computing to produce innovative products, such as smartphones, the manufacture of semiconductors, electron microscopes and medical equipment. Robotic manufacturing processes, automatic vision based and vehicle navigation systems also use Mechatronics principles.

There is increasing industry demand for graduates who can work in this interdisciplinary engineering environment. International companies such as Siemens, Volkswagen, and Micron Semiconductors etc. all recruit graduates with a Mechatronics profile.

To develop Mechatronics graduate skills, the programme covers design and modelling of electromechanical systems such as positioning of robotic arms, pick and place technology using vision, recognition and feedback sensing.

The programme also includes real time control system modelling and embedded systems design, development and implementation. Programming includes both high and low level languages such as Python, C or C++, and VHDL for FPGA applications.

Key Course Features

There is increasing industry demand for graduates who can work in this interdisciplinary engineering environment. International companies such as Siemens, Volkswagen, and Micron Semiconductors etc all recruit graduates with a Mechatronics profile.

The Football Coaching and the Performance Specialist degree is an innovative programme which integrates football coaching awards into an academic course. 

The degree is designed in partnership with the Football Association of Wales (FAW) to prepare students who want to work as a coach or performance specialist (Physiologist, Psychologist, Performance Analyst or Development Officer) in the world of football. Students on the programme will develop practical coaching skills in addition to developing an understanding of the application of sport science (physiology, psychology, performance analysis) and the social context of the sport of football.

Students on the programme will work towards the Football Association of Wales (Level 1) Football Leaders Award, (level 2) C Certificate and (Level 3) UEFA B coaching licence. Students completing the programme will develop the skill to work with youth and senior football teams at grassroots and a high-performance level.

You can also choose to study this course as a three year degree (without a foundation year) BSc (Hons) Football Coaching and the Performance Specialist

Key Course Features

• Includes a foundation year to prepare you for further years of study.
• Students will work towards Football Association of Wales (Level 2) C Certificate and (Level 3) UEFA B coaching licences.
• The dynamic lecture environment will support and challenge students to engage with all aspects of the coaching process including hands-on practical coaching, physiology, psychology, performance analysis and coaching pedagogy.
• Engage with research-active lecturers and industry professionals.  
• Lecturers are research active, which means that the curriculum is engaging, current and relevant.
• The staff team includes specialists who have extensive applied knowledge and practical experience of working across the performance range from grassroots to the elite environment.
• Additionally, students have the opportunity to gain applied experience working within a variety of football settings. Extensive links with partners provide students with the opportunity to develop vocational and industry-relevant skills.
• Excellent student support from approachable staff. Students engage on a journey which takes them from personal development in the early part of their degree to professional development as they progress through the course.

Today’s businesses demand the ability to have computer systems and networks, which operate on a global scale – so there is a high demand for people with the skills to make this happen.

This subject area has been rated top in Wales for learning opportunities and academic support (WGU analysis of unpublished 2019 NSS data) and includes a mix of technology, security and networking modules with many hands-on practical opportunities.

Students will

• Develop critical skills and cutting edge thinking to gain the confidence to keep up with the fast pace of change in this field
• Develop technical knowledge of the installation, operation security, and maintenance of computer systems and networks used in business and industry
• Develop industry-critical key skills such as team working, communication and business skills
• Have opportunities to work on real-life projects
• Learn the fundamentals of data communications and how to apply this knowledge to manage, design, implement, configure and operate secure networks on a professional footing
• Learn how to identify a range of significant threats to network security and formulate and implement defence strategies.
• Have the opportunity to complete the Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) qualification whilst studying for their degree
• Have access to Cisco Systems state-of-the-art equipment is used in practical sessions
• Have the option of an Industrial Placement Year 

Key Course Features

• Extensive PC and networked computer facilities with Internet access.
• A specialist computer laboratory dedicated to computer networking.
• The computing subject area is a recognised Cisco Academy. You have the opportunity to complete the Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) qualification whilst studying for your degree.
• The optional Industrial Placement Year gives students the opportunity to experience the workplace first-hand and gain valuable employment experience for the future.
• This course responds to identified skills gaps and you will develop the critical understanding, knowledge and skills needed for successful employment.
• The University is home to ARCLab, which specializes in research in the field of Computing and Computer Science.
• The optional Industrial Placement Year gives students the opportunity to experience the workplace first-hand and gain valuable employment experience for the future.
• subject area is 1st in Wales for learning opportunities and academic support (WGU analysis of unpublished 2019 NSS data)

This course is available to study with an Industrial Placement year BSc (Hons) Computer Networks and Security (with Industrial Placement)
You can also choose to study this course as a foundation year BSc (Hons) Computer Networks and Security (four years including foundation year)