Welsh in the Professional Workplace / Accounting and Finance

In your first year you will be introduced to the main themes that are intrinsic to the study of Welsh in the Professional Workplace and to the fundamentals of Accounting and Finance.

Depending on whether you are following the first or second language pathways, you will study the use and registers of the language in different situations and you will be introduced to the basic characteristics of standard Welsh through focusing on the registers the language as well as features such as spelling conventions, literary language forms, the mutations and idioms. You will have an opportunity to develop your writing skills, and to strengthen your understanding of Welsh grammar. You will also select other subjects that peak your interest. On the accounting and finance modules you will be introduced to the fundamentals of accounting and finance and you will examine structure, construction and interpretation of the balance sheet and income statement. You will also be introduced to various quantitative techniques and statistical analysis. In addition to that, you will study subjects such as cash flow, inventories and accounting on a partnership basis, and you will be introduced to accounting software.

In your second year, depending on the language pathway that you are following, you will work on developing your ability to write, using standard and correct Welsh and also your ability to speak Welsh eloquently, building on what you have learned in the first year. You will also study the various aspects of translation and literary, technical, historical and practical adaptations. In addition to that, you will select some optional modules that include themes such as literary Welsh and spoken Welsh, and Welsh in the professional workplace which focuses on the increasing use of Welsh in the world of work in Wales. On the accounting and finance modules you will examine how to prepare company accounts, and how to calculate specific items within those accounts. You will build on the fundamentals learned during the first year and focus on the elements of management and decision making. You will also learn about the financial markets and the institutions within them together with the main financial matters that face directors and company managers.

In your last year, again depending on the language pathway, you will continue to develop your understanding of the different facets of translation and literary, technical, historical and practical adaptation, building on what you learned in your second year, and you will have an opportunity to carry out original research with the guidance of a supervisor. On the accounting and finance modules you will study investments and financial tools, and value, profit and risk will be clear themes throughout the module. You will also explore matters relating to concepts and regulation by looking at the accounts of large business institutions that comprise several companies within one ownership. You will examine the the theoretical aspects and practical developments that impact on account management practices, including the role of accounting management, cost management, budgets, and appraising and managing performance. In addition to that, you will be able to select subjects from our collection of optional modules. There is also the option to complete a work experience module during the term or over the summer (between the second and third year): Employability Skills for Professional Workers. This module is supported through holding Welsh-medium seminars rather than lectures.

You will also be able to choose from a collection of optional modules.

How will you be taught?

You will be taught through a combination of traditional lectures, seminars and other innovative teaching methods. In the seminars, the groups are smaller and the atmosphere more informal, to foster open discussion.

How will you be assessed?

Your work will be assessed through examinations, continuous assessment, essays and specific exercises, research work and developing ideas, giving presentations, and working as part of a team.

Personal Tutor

A personal tutor will be allocated to you for the duration of your degree course. The tutor will be able to help you with any problems or queries that you may have, whether academic or personal. You are welcome to contact your personal tutor at any time if you need assistance.