Accounting Degrees at the Accounting Degrees at the University of GlamorganUniversity of Glamorgan

Elaine Shellard

eshellar@glam.ac.uk

HOW TO FIND USHOW TO FIND US

UK

South Wales

UNIVERSITY OF GLAMORGANGetting 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)

The University EnvironmentThe University Environment

South Wales offers South Wales offers great value for moneygreat value for money, , and the British Tourist Authority recently cited and the British Tourist Authority recently cited Cardiff as one of the Cardiff as one of the best value cities in the best value cities in the worldworld..

Food, entertainment, accommodation, and Food, entertainment, accommodation, and other day-to-day costs are likely to be lower other day-to-day costs are likely to be lower than in many other parts of the UK. As a than in many other parts of the UK. As a student you will also get lots of concessions student you will also get lots of concessions on everything from cinema tickets to haircuts.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: AccommodationHalls of Residence

1 Glamorgan CourtThis 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 HallsAccommodation 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 SERVICESSTUDENT SERVICES

Self Service ShopATMsTravel CentreLaundretteHealth CentreCounselling & Advice

Finance CentreSpecific Needs/ DisabilityChaplaincy

LIFE AT GLAMORGAN –GENERALLIFE AT GLAMORGAN –GENERAL

There are lots of There are lots of pubspubs nearby that are popular with nearby that are popular with students and many hold regular events from students and many hold regular events from quizzesquizzes and and karaokekaraoke to to discodisco and DJ evenings and DJ evenings

A multiplex A multiplex cinemacinema is just a few miles from the is just a few miles from the University. University.

In Pontypridd you'll find twice-weekly indoor and In Pontypridd you'll find twice-weekly indoor and outdoor outdoor marketsmarkets alongside a range of familiar high alongside a range of familiar high street street storesstores. There's also a venue that is . There's also a venue that is cinemacinema, , theatretheatre and and musicmusic hallhall in one. in one.

LIFE AT GLAMORGAN –GENERALLIFE AT GLAMORGAN –GENERAL

World-class theatresWorld-class theatres, , galleriesgalleries and and museumsmuseums are are within easy reach of Glamorgan. within easy reach of Glamorgan. The National The National Museum and GalleryMuseum and Gallery in Cardiff houses a superb in Cardiff houses a superb collection of Impressionist work, including Renoir, collection of Impressionist work, including Renoir, Cezanne and Monet while the Cezanne and Monet while the Museum of Welsh Museum of Welsh LifeLife and and Cardiff CastleCardiff Castle are among the UK's top are among the UK's top visitor attractions.visitor attractions.

Excellent sports facilities exist on campus. You can Excellent sports facilities exist on campus. You can play basketball, rock climb, aerosalsa, boxercise, play basketball, rock climb, aerosalsa, boxercise, work out, relax in the sauna, learn to play golf, weight work out, relax in the sauna, learn to play golf, weight lift.... pretty much whatever you fancy. Also excellent lift.... pretty much whatever you fancy. Also excellent outdoor facilities exist for football, rugby, hockey and outdoor facilities exist for football, rugby, hockey and tennis.tennis.

LIFE AT GLAMORGAN –GENERALLIFE AT GLAMORGAN –GENERAL

Whatever your interests there is likely to be a Whatever your interests there is likely to be a University society for you to meet people who University society for you to meet people who share them. University societies include:share them. University societies include:

Aikido, Archery, Athletics, Badminton, Basketball, Aikido, Archery, Athletics, Badminton, Basketball, Canoeing, Cycling , Football, Golf, Hockey, Canoeing, Cycling , Football, Golf, Hockey, Horseriding, Jiu Jitsu, Karate, Netball, Rugby , Sub-Horseriding, Jiu Jitsu, Karate, Netball, Rugby , Sub-Aqua,, Tennis Volleyball, Windsurfing, Dance, Ski & Aqua,, Tennis Volleyball, Windsurfing, Dance, Ski & Snowboard,Christian Movement , Women's GroupSnowboard,Christian Movement , Women's Group

THE GLAMORGAN BUSINESS THE GLAMORGAN BUSINESS SCHOOLSCHOOL

SOME FACTSSOME FACTS

The Business School has received three EXCELLENT ratings in The Business School has received three EXCELLENT ratings in Government inspections. The subject areas are · Government inspections. The subject areas are ·

1. Accounting1. Accounting 2. Business and Management Studies2. Business and Management Studies 3. Public Sector Studies 3. Public Sector Studies

We are: We are: One of the largest and most diverse Business Schools in Wales One of the largest and most diverse Business Schools in Wales Have firmly-established links in the public and private sectors Have firmly-established links in the public and private sectors Internationally focussedInternationally focussed

UNIVERSITY OF GLAMORGANStudy 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

UNIVERSITY OF GLAMORGANB.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

UNIVERSITY OF GLAMORGANB.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, Subject to validation and demand, 2008-92008-9

BA FORENSIC ACCOUNTINGBA FORENSIC ACCOUNTING Forensic AccountingForensic Accounting Advanced Digital Investigation TechniquesAdvanced Digital Investigation Techniques Cases in AuditingCases in Auditing Accounting Research/dissertationAccounting Research/dissertation

Two options from:Two options from: Advanced Financial ReportingAdvanced Financial Reporting Financial ManagementFinancial Management International Issues in Accounting and AuditInternational Issues in Accounting and Audit Advanced Information Systems & Audit TechniquesAdvanced Information Systems & Audit Techniques Global Governance, Risk and EthicsGlobal Governance, Risk and Ethics

A PROFESSIONAL STARTA PROFESSIONAL START

Many of our courses are the first rung on the ladder to Many of our courses are the first rung on the ladder to

professional qualifications. Obtaining the degree willprofessional qualifications. Obtaining the degree will

often give you exemptions from the examinations of theoften give you exemptions from the examinations of the

professions:professions:

Association of Chartered Certified AccountantsAssociation of Chartered Certified Accountants

Chartered Institute of Public Finance and AccountancyChartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy

Chartered Institute of Management AccountantsChartered Institute of Management Accountants

Chartered Institute of MarketingChartered Institute of Marketing

Chartered Institute Purchasing & SupplyChartered Institute Purchasing & Supply

Chartered Institute of Personnel & DevelopmentChartered 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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www.glam.ac.uk/money

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.

Any questions?Any questions?