Accounting Degrees at the
University of Glamorgan
Elaine Shellard
eshellar@glam.ac.uk
WHERE ARE WE ?
HOW TO FIND US
UK
South Wales
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Getting There:
1. By Plane:
Nearest airport is Cardiff. Scheduled services to Amsterdam and
Paris. BMI baby flights to Gdansk, Warsaw, Krakow & Prague.
2. By car:
Cardiff connected by motorway to all major cities and ports. Two
and half hours from London,& Portsmouth, two hours to
Birmingham
3. By Bus
National Express provides comprehensive bus service to all
British cities and airports and European cities
4. Train
Regular train services to all British cities (London two and a
quarter hours)
WALES: WHERE’S THAT ?
MILLENNIUM STADIUM CARDIFF
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GLAMORGAN: A MODERN UNIVERSITY
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EVEN THE WEATHER CAN BE GOOD
The University Environment
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South Wales offers great value for money,
and the British Tourist Authority recently cited
Cardiff as one of the best value cities in the
world.
 Food, entertainment, accommodation, and
other day-to-day costs are likely to be lower
than in many other parts of the UK. As a
student you will also get lots of concessions
on everything from cinema tickets to haircuts.
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LIFE AT GLAMORGAN: Accommodation
1. We have an accommodation service that helps students find
somewhere to live and helps with any queries and problems
regarding living arrangements.
2. Accommodation Services coordinates information on halls of
residence or private accommodation in the local community
for new students and can continue to provide assistance in
finding safe, suitable places to live throughout their
academic life.
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LIFE AT GLAMORGAN: Accommodation
1. Glamorgan boasts two halls of residence, each with single
bedrooms that are self-catering and fully-furnished.
Accommodation fees are different for each room type.
2. Our halls are super-convenient, situated on a compact
campus
3. Hi-speed broadband internet services available in all halls (if
they have suitable equipment to connect). There is no
additional charge for this service
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LIFE AT GLAMORGAN: Accommodation
Halls of Residence
1 Glamorgan Court
This development offers residents excellent self-catering facilities
Studios are arranged into clusters of six study bedrooms with shared
kitchen and dining space.
En-suite facility consists of a shower, wash basin and toilet. The layout of
the study bedrooms and kitchens offer the latest in design.
Fees for 2007/08 are £75:00 per week self catering
2. Phillip Evans & Phillip Squire Halls
Accommodation for male and female students in single study bedrooms,
all of which are fitted with wash basins.
The kitchens on each floor include microwave oven, fridge-freezer and
cooker. Communal facilities include showers and toilets. Each house has
a lounge with a TV.
Fees for 2007/08 are £62:00 per week self catering
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LIFE AT GLAMORGAN: Accommodation
Other Accommodation Options
An array of private accommodation is available on Glamorgan’s
doorstep.
A range of housing is just a five-minute walk away, within a
one-mile radius, from as little as about £45 per week, and the
university will help you find a suitable place.
The majority of university students live in the local community,
where accommodation usually consists of shared houses in
which individuals have their own room with communal areas
such as kitchen, bathroom and lounge.
Some students prefer to live in Cardiff and commute to the
University (20 minutes by train)
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LIFE AT GLAMORGAN: Students Union
The Students union is the focal point for social life on campus
Discos, live bands, cabaret, and comedy are just some of the
events hosted at the union’s own nightclub, Shafts. With
regular weekly favourites and special events like the Battle of
the Bands and Stars in Students’ Eyes
The Union has two pubs:
Baa Bar, a favourite for Big Screen sporting action
Smiths, the lively downstairs café bar area – an ideal spot for a
quiet relaxing drink and famous club sandwich.
The union operates a free minibus shuttle service from the
campus every night to ensure you get home safely.
STUDENT SERVICES
Self Service Shop
ATMs
Travel Centre
Laundrette
Health Centre
Counselling & Advice
Finance Centre
Specific Needs/ Disability
Chaplaincy
LIFE AT GLAMORGAN –GENERAL
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There are lots of pubs nearby that are popular with
students and many hold regular events from quizzes
and karaoke to disco and DJ evenings
A multiplex cinema is just a few miles from the
University.
In Pontypridd you'll find twice-weekly indoor and
outdoor markets alongside a range of familiar high
street stores. There's also a venue that is cinema,
theatre and music hall in one.
LIFE AT GLAMORGAN –GENERAL
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World-class theatres, galleries and museums are
within easy reach of Glamorgan. The National
Museum and Gallery in Cardiff houses a superb
collection of Impressionist work, including Renoir,
Cezanne and Monet while the Museum of Welsh
Life and Cardiff Castle are among the UK's top
visitor attractions.
Excellent sports facilities exist on campus. You can
play basketball, rock climb, aerosalsa, boxercise,
work out, relax in the sauna, learn to play golf, weight
lift.... pretty much whatever you fancy. Also excellent
outdoor facilities exist for football, rugby, hockey and
tennis.
LIFE AT GLAMORGAN –GENERAL
Whatever your interests there is likely to be a
University society for you to meet people who
share them. University societies include:
Aikido, Archery, Athletics, Badminton, Basketball,
Canoeing, Cycling , Football, Golf, Hockey,
Horseriding, Jiu Jitsu, Karate, Netball, Rugby , SubAqua,, Tennis Volleyball, Windsurfing, Dance, Ski &
Snowboard,Christian Movement , Women's Group
THE GLAMORGAN BUSINESS
SCHOOL
SOME FACTS
The Business School has received three EXCELLENT ratings in
Government inspections. The subject areas are ·
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1. Accounting
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2. Business and Management Studies
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3. Public Sector Studies
We are:
 One of the largest and most diverse Business Schools in Wales
 Have firmly-established links in the public and private sectors
 Internationally focussed
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Study Programmes:
The Business School offers the following study programmes
1. B.A. (Honours) Business Excellence
2. B.A. (Honours) Business Excellence with Business Information Management
3. B.A (Honours) Business Excellence with Entrepreneurship
4. B.A. (Honours) Business Excellence with Economics
5. B.A. (Honours) Business Excellence with Human Resource Management
6. B.A. (Honours) Business Excellence with International Studies
7. B.A. (Honours) Business Excellence with Marketing
8. B.A. (Honours) Tourism Management
9. B.A. (Honours) Accounting & Finance
10. B.A. (Honours) International Accounting
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B.A. (Honours) Accounting & Finance
 Advanced Financial Reporting
 Financial Management
 Strategic Performance Management
 Accounting Research/dissertation
 + Two options from
 Global Governance, Risk & Ethics
 UK Tax Planning and International Taxation
 Advanced Management Accounting
 Business Modelling
 International Issues in Accounting & Audit
 Cases in Auditing
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B.A. (Honours) International Accounting
 Advanced Financial Reporting
 International Issues in Accounting & Audit
 Accounting Research/dissertation
 Global Governance, Risk & Ethics
+ Two options from
 UK Tax Planning and International Taxation
 Strategic Performance Management
 Business Modelling
 Cases in Auditing
 Financial Management
http://www.comp.glam.ac.uk/modb2/
Subject to validation and demand,
2008-9
BA FORENSIC ACCOUNTING
 Forensic Accounting
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Advanced Digital Investigation Techniques
Cases in Auditing
Accounting Research/dissertation
Two options from:
 Advanced Financial Reporting
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Financial Management
International Issues in Accounting and Audit
Advanced Information Systems & Audit Techniques
Global Governance, Risk and Ethics
A PROFESSIONAL START
Many of our courses are the first rung on the ladder to
professional qualifications. Obtaining the degree will
often give you exemptions from the examinations of the
professions:
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy
Chartered Institute of Management Accountants
Chartered Institute of Marketing
Chartered Institute Purchasing & Supply
Chartered Institute of Personnel & Development
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A Word on Quality
In Great Britain quality is measured in two ways.
•Teaching Quality. Courses are scored on a three-point scale;
unsatisfactory, satisfactory and excellent. Accounting and
Business and Management teaching has been rated as
excellent
• Research. The Business School is committed to applied
business research so that all our staff and courses are up to
date.
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Studying in Glamorgan and the UK
1. All teaching and assessments are in English
2. The British approach is different from many universities in
mainland Europe in that there is much less class contact.
Typically 12 to 15 hours per week.
3.Thus, much more preparation and work required outside
lectures to prepare for seminars/tutorials/workshops
4. Note:
Total Expected Workload Is the Same
5. You will use an electronic learning platform called
“Blackboard” which will give you easy access to learning
material, chat rooms, and academic staff
6. Deadlines for handing in work are deadlines. If you have
any difficulty, keep your personal tutor informed
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What will it cost me?
The Welsh Government has decided not to follow England and
impose fees of £3000 per year.
Glamorgan will charge fees for the 2008/09 session of about
£1250 per year.
This fee does not have to be paid at the start of the year,
though you may wish to do so.
You can apply for a student loan, which becomes repayable
when you start earning a salary equivalent of over about
£15000 per year.
www.glam.ac.uk/money
Any questions?