Accounting and Finance with Foundation Year

About this course

Accounting and finance sits at the heart of every organisation, from small businesses to global corporations. Understanding how money flows, how assets are valued, and how financial decisions are made is fundamental to commerce, public services, and entrepreneurial ventures alike. This programme at York St John University prepares you for exactly that world, combining technical accounting knowledge with the broader financial thinking that employers across every sector need. You will study core areas including financial reporting, management accounting, taxation, auditing, and corporate finance, developing the analytical habits that underpin sound business decisions. Alongside the theory, you will engage directly with businesses, gaining practical insight into how accounting and finance functions operate in real organisations. The programme includes a placement year, giving you extended

Where its graduates go

The 5 largest scored destinations, covering 60% of graduates; the headline also reflects the subject baseline.

• 68 / 100Customer service occupations · 5% of graduatescards →
• 55 / 100Administrative occupations · 15% of graduatescards →
• 52 / 100Finance Professionals · 5% of graduatescards →
• 48 / 100Business and public service associate professionals · 30% of graduatescards →
• 45 / 100Media Professionals · 5% of graduatescards →

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