The North East Wales Institute of Higher Education

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The North East Wales Institute of Higher
Education University College of the University of
Wales
Wrexham
Rich Hebblewhite r.hebblewhite_at_newi.ac.uk Armando
Roy Delgado a.delgado_at_newi.ac.uk
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More About Wales

• Most people in Wales are bi-lingual andcan
  speak both the languages of Welsh and English
• However, the names of our towns and cities are
  ALL Welsh words, and can be difficult to
  pronounce! Here are some examples
• - Llangollen
• - Rhosddu
• - Pwllheli
• - Betws-y-coed

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A Special Example

• Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysili
  ogogogoch

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Where is Wrexham?
Wrexham is located on the border between England
and Wales It is the gateway to North Wales and
also close to the major cities of Chester,
Liverpool and Manchester.
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Wrexham Town
Wrexham Town Centre is only 10 minutes walk from
the campus.

• Wrexham is the regional 'capital' at the centre
  of an area of 250,000 people.

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Wrexham is near to the breathtaking scenery of
North Wales with its lakes, ..
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. Mountains,
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. Rivers,
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. and Castles.
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The North East Wales Institute of Higher
Education University College of the University of
Wales NEWI Founded in 1975
Institution originally formed in 1887
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International Links
In recent years we have had full time students on
computing courses at NEWI from
France Belgium Spain Greece Finland
Poland Czech Republic Germany Portugal Swe
den India China Nigeria
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Academic Subject Areas
Sport/Exercise Sciences Education Humanities Nursi
ng Social Studies
Art and Design Business Computing Engineering Natu
ral/Built Environment
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Course Portfolio
Opportunities to Study in North Wales
include University of Wales Honours
degrees Summer School Placements
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Computing Courses
Honours Degree Programmes BSc (Hons)
Computing BSc (Hons) Computer Networks BSc
(Hons) Information Technology BSc (Hons)
Internet Multimedia Computing
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BSc (Hons) Computing
Subjects Computer Systems Programming Syste
ms Analysis Database Systems Web Application
Development Individual Project
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BSc (Hons) Computer Networks
Subjects Computer Systems Computer
Networks Programming Web Systems
Development Application Development Individual
Project
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BSc (Hons) Information Technology
Subjects Systems Analysis Database
Systems Application Development Artificial
Intelligence Knowledge Based
Systems Individual Project
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BSc (Hons) Internet Multimedia Computing
Subjects Audio Visual Computing Multimedia
Systems Development Application Development
Information Knowledge Based
Systems Individual Project
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BSc (Hons) Computing Information Technology
A special course for European Students
Subjects Select 4 subjects from other
courses Individual Project
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Digital Video EditingJohn McGinn
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3D Computer Graphics, year 2Nathan
StevensFrank
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3D Computer Graphics, year 3Aled BrownThe
Ghost
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3D Computer Graphics, year 3Rob YorkeCloth
and Grass and Fire and Water
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BertMatt Griffiths
Final Year Project
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Academic Calendar 2006 / 2007
Key term dates September 18, 2006 - December
15, 2006 (3 week Christmas break) January 8,
2007 - March 30, 2007 (3 week Easter
break) April 23, 2007 May 25, 2007
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Academic Week
The academic week is from Monday to
Friday Classes are from 0930 to 1800 The
average week consists of 6 hours of
Lectures 6 hours of Tutorials 6 hours of
Directed Study 4 hours English Language plus
Private Study
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Entry Requirements
To enter our 2nd Year 60 ECTS credits
To enter our 3rd Year 145 ECTS credits
This meansComplete year 1 AND 2 of your
Spanish course25 credits in your 3rd year
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Another Option
You can study for an ORDINARY DegreeTo enter
our 2nd Year 60 ECTS CreditsTo enter our 3rd
Year 120 ECTS Credits
This meansComplete year 1 or your course40
ECTS credits in your 2nd year
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English
To enter our 3rd YearThe ability to
communicate in English is VERY importantWe use
several kinds of exam to help us test your
English skillsYou MUST have one of the
following English exam scoresIELTS 5.5TOEFL
550TOEIC 590 You can also provide us with a
letter of recommendation from your English
teacher
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Tuition Fees
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Tuition Fees
Important Notes To obtain free tuition, students
MUST complete the government DfES forms to be
eligible. Students who need to repeat the year
will have to pay tuition fees.
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CCNA
Cisco Certified Network Associate
Offered to all Computing and Engineering full
time students at NEWI free of charge
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Summer School 2006
Start Monday, 3rd July 2006 Finish
Friday, 28th July 2006

• Cost is 350
• (approximately 510 Euro)
• Includes
• Accommodation
• Technical Tuition
• English Language Tuition
• Trips
• Evening activities
• Exchange rate 1 1.45

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Summer School 2006

• NEWI Certificate of Continuing Education in

• Applied Computing
• Electrical/Electronic Engineering
• Sound Broadcast Engineering
• Aeronautical Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Studio Technology

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Summer School 2006
NEWI Certificate of Continuing Education in
Applied Computing. Includes practical work,
working in small groups and developing
team-working skills. Programme includes
technical support and network configuration,
back-end programming and linking of databases to
on-line systems, and front-end graphic and
interface design aspects. You will study
Professional Issues Project management
Research methods Presentations Web
Systems Development
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Summer School 2006
CISCO (Cisco Certified Network Associate) Learn
about the fundamentals of computer networking,
with hands-on experience of configuring network
devices (switches and routers) and designing
small networks (LANs). In addition, the courses
will prepare you for the Cisco certification
examination. CCNA1 Network Basics CCNA2 Routers
and Routing Basics or CCNA3 Switching Basics
Intermediate Routing CCNA4 WAN technologies
You will study a comprehensive e-learning
programme, offering Web-based content On-line
assessment Practical lab sessions Instructor
support
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Summer School 2006

• Application Process
• Go to our website at http//enrolonline.newi.ac.u
  k/summer.php
• You can Register and Select your programme
• Pay your 50 (72 Euro) registration fee
• Your place is then reserved.

Note Applications are limited so Apply early!!
You will be asked to pay the remainder of
the fee (300) by April or May 2006
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Computing and Engineering Placements
Complete a project placement at NEWI No tuition
fees Plus free English language tuition
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Transport
On arrival in the U.K. you can request to be met
at the airport and brought to the campus.
Transport can be arranged to and from Liverpool
or Manchester airports at Christmas and at the
end of the academic year, free of charge.
Important You must give us 7 days notice Your
collection time must be between 8.00am and
7.00pm
There are excellent road, bus and rail links to
Wrexham.
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Accommodation
The Accommodation Officer will help you find
suitable accommodation
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Accommodation
Accommodation costs between 40.00 - 60.00 per
week (approximately 55,00 - 85,00)
We have accommodation on campus and in town
(about 10 minutes walk)
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A Typical Single Study Bedroom

• Rooms on campus are connected to the college
  network and to the Internet.

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Medical Facilities
The main regional hospital is situated within 1
mile of the campus.
A Nurse and First aid facilities are located on
campus
Bring E128 form
Help with registering with a local doctor
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Facilities Library and I.T.

• Full Intranet and Internet connections
• In campus accommodation
• In Computer suites
• In laboratories

• All students have
• Free private e-mail address
• Free access to www

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Student Life
Wrexham has a wide variety of entertainment
venues that include nightclubs, pubs and a
multi-screen cinema.
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Student Life
The cost of living is relatively low. Food and
drink costs about 25 (40) per week. There is
a Canteen, Coffee Shop and Student Bar on campus
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Student Life
NEWI sports centre with an astro turf pitch
There are plenty of opportunities to play or
watch sport, such as football, hockey, rugby,
tennis, basketball, swimming.
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...Watersports..
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Rock Climbing and Hill Walking
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Casual Work Opportunities
Most students find casual work. The UK government
permits students to do up to 20 hours casual work
per week. The average pay is about 130 a week 6
or 7 per hour. There are many local work
opportunities. On campus we have A Careers
Advice Centre, A Job Recruitment Agency that will
help students find casual work.
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.and Finally
Graduation takes place in the October following
your final examinations.
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Contact Details
North East Wales Institute of Higher
Education, Faculty of Business, Computing and
Technology, Mold Road, Wrexham, U.K. LL15 2LT
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Contact Details
Contact Details
Visit our web site at http//www.newi.ac.uk/ ht
tp//www.newi.ac.uk/computing or email
me Rich Hebblewhite r.hebblewhite_at_newi.ac.uk
or a.thomas_at_newi.ac.uk tel 00 44 (0)
1978 293050 fax [phone]
ask for an application form