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Wrexham Glyndwr University is based in north east Wales. Our main campus in Wrexham is ideally located to give students a great experience of studying in the UK. Wrexham is a vibrant and safe town with plenty to see and do. Being only an hour from the major cities of Liverpool and Manchester but also having beautiful scenery, heritage and outdoor activities right on the doorstep gives students the ability to have it all.

We offer vocationally relevant courses at undergraduate and postgraduate levels in a wide range of subjects including business, engineering, science, computing and the creative arts. Our career-focused facilities give students the ability to apply their knowledge and learn from practising their skills. Students are also given opportunities to engage with industry and showcase their work in competitions and exhibitions.

By choosing Wrexham Glyndwr University you will become part of a friendly, supportive community. All our international students are guaranteed accommodation on campus and our lecturing teams are supportive with small class sizes meaning that students are able to easily gain support.

Academic entry requirements

These are examples of the qualifications that we may accept from your country. These lists are not exhaustive and may not show all qualifications that we will accept. All applications are subject to approval.

 

Undergraduate Degree

 

 Postgraduate (Masters)

Postgraduate (MPhil/PhD) 

 

English entry requirements

To meet the English Language Entry Requirements  at Wrexham Glyndwr University, International students are expected to have achieved one of the qualifications listed‌. All certificates/qualifications accepted are assessed based on their equivalence to the IELTS for UKVI (Academic) test.

 

Test

Undergraduate and Postgraduate (Taught)

Postgraduate (Research)

Validity Period

IELTS for UKVI (Academic)

6.0 (with no individual skill score below 5.5)

6.5 (with no individual skill score below 6.0)

2 years before course start date

Trinity College London, Integrated Skills in English (ISE)

ISE II with Distinction in all four components

ISE III with Pass in all four components

2 years before course start date

IELTS (Academic)

6.0 (with no individual skill score below 5.5)

6.5 (with no individual skill score below 6.0)

2 years

Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic)

54 (with no less than 51 for individual skill scores)

62 (with no less than 51 for individual skill scores)

2 years

Cambridge English (All tests with the exception of Business English tests)

170 Points overall, with no component below 160.

180 Points overall with no component below 160.

2 years

TOEFL (IBT)

Minimum Overall: 79

With no individual test score below:

Listening: 17

Reading: 18

Speaking: 20

Writing: 17

Minimum Overall: 89

With no individual test score below:

Listening: 17

Reading: 18

Speaking: 20

Writing: 17

2 years

GCSE/IGCSE as a First Language

Grade C

Grade C

3 years

GCSE/IGCSE as a Second Language

Grade B

Grade B

3 years

International Baccalaureate Standard Level

Grade 5

Grade 5

3 years

International Baccalaureate Higher Level

Grade 4

Grade 4

3 years

AS / A Level English Language and/or Literature

Grade C

Grade C

3 years

Completed International Foundation Year studied in the UK

6.0 (with no individual skill score below 5.5)

6.5 (with no individual skill score below 6.0)

2 years before course start date

Cameroon GCE O Level

Grade C

Grade C

3 years*

Caribbean Examination Council General proficiency

Grade I & II

Grade I & II

3 years*

HKCEE English

Grade C

Grade C

3 years*

HKDSE English Language

Level 4

Level 4

3 years*

Hong Kong AS Level

Grade C

Grade C

3 years*

India standard XII (ISC and CBSE Boards Only)

65%

70%

3 years*

Kenya KCSE

Grade C

Grade C

3 years*

Malaysian SPM / 1119

Grade 6c

Grade 5c

3 years*

NECO

Grade C6

Grade C6

3 years*

Singapore Cambridge O Level

Grade C

Grade C

3 years*

South African National Senior Certificate

Grade 5 / C

Grade 5 / C

3 years*

Sri Lankan O Level

Grade B (Merit)

Grade B (Merit)

3 years*

Tanzania Certificate of Education

Grade C

Grade C

3 years*

Uganda Certificate of Education

Grade 6

Grade 6

3 years*

WAEC

Grade C6

Grade C5

3 years*

Zambian School Certificate

Grade 6 / C

Grade 6 / C

3 years*

Zimbabwe General Certificate of Education at Ordinary Level

Grace C

Grade C

3 years*

*We will normally accept a certificate that has been issued no longer than 3 years before the course start date, this decision will however be made on an individual basis.

For further information on English language qualifications accepted by the UKVI, please visit the UKVI website

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