University of Wales

Can I verify if The Turning Point is validated by The University of Wales?

Yes, you can. You can visit the University of Wales website, at http://www.wales.ac.uk.

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Can students go to University of Wales to collect their final Degree Certificate?

Yes of course! Once every year, a Graduation Celebration Ceremony takes place at Cardiff for students studying in validated institutes of University of Wales. All students are invited to attend this ceremony. Students who do not wish to go for the ceremony can get their degree certificates right here in Singapore.

As a student, will I get the same degree certificate as that received by a student studying within the University of Wales, UK?

Yes, the degree certificate you will receive from the University of Wales is the same as that received by the students within the University. It will also include reference to your enrolment at The Turning Point in line with the UK Governments’ Quality Assurance Guidelines.

How do University of Wales and The Turning Point ensure that the quality of programmes is maintained?

The quality of the degree programmes is maintained by means of regular contact between the staff of both institutions and by the use of external examiners, annual reports and periodic reviews. Various staff development programmes are conducted by University of Wales on an ongoing basis. Staff from University of Wales is also invited to attend various meetings such as the Board of Examiners meetings, Programme Committee meetings. Board of Studies meetings, etc. Such measures ensure that the students experience & the quality of the programmes is comparable to that pertaining to similar qualifications offered within the University of Wales itself.

Which are the other Federal Universities in UK?

There are 4 Federal Universities in UK. The other 3 are University of London, University of Oxford and University of Cambridge.

How is University of Wales rated against other British Universities?

University of Wales, being a Federal University, is made up of various Constituent Institutions, University Colleges and Associated Institutions. To know the rating of University of Wales, the rating of each of the constituent institutions will have to be looked at separately. All the constituent institutions of University of Wales are very highly rated and some of them figure in the top 20 Universities within UK.

More information about the accredited institutions for which the University of Wales is the degree awarding body can be found at: http://www.wales.ac.uk/defaultpage.asp?page=E14

Are validated programmes as good as the ones conducted within British University campuses?

Yes, degree programmes are validated following an extensive process of evaluation and all validated programmes are subject to rigorous quality assurance mechanisms to ensure that they are operating at the requisite academic level. For validated institutions and their students, the granting of the University's award guarantees the high academic standing and integrity of a programme and confers and internationally recognised status.

Is the purchase of textbooks compulsory for each subject?

All lecturers assume that students have a copy of the required textbooks recommended for each subject, and assessments are set with this assumption.

Readings, cases, examination preparation questions, and even assignments may be assigned out of the textbook.

The photocopying of copyrighted material is subject to strict legal regulation, and failure to adhere to these laws may be punishable both civilly and criminally. The Turning Point does not condone or encourage any actions that violate copyright law, whether or not our facilities are used. Generally, the photocopying of print materials without the consent of the copyright owner is an infringement of the owner's rights.