Looking to build a career with one of the Big Four? these PwC graduate programmes will help you get there

Amy O'Neill

PwC is the place to be this autumn.

With a range of diverse roles and industry-wide recognition, finding a place on one of their graduate programmes is almost guaranteed to set you up for a long, successful career. Their list of programmes, starting between July and September, are designed to get you ready for life at one of the Big Four.

Below, you'll find opportunities in Technology, Audit, Actuarial Services, and more:

 

1. Forensic Technology Graduate Programme - Autumn 2021 

  • Salary: Competitive
  • Location: Belfast
  • Deadline: ASAP

PwC's Forensic Technology Graduate Programme will give you expert training across a wide range of of technical and non-technical skills. This can include ata manipulation techniques, machine learning, big data technologies, programming and advanced data visualisation training. You'll also get to work alongside leading professionals in these fields, and attend in-depth training led by our technology partners based on your individual development needs.

This programme is ideal for inquisitive and analytical graduates who are looking for a career in technology and innovation. To apply, you'll also need to have (or be on track for) a 2.1 degree in a STEM-related subject. 

Apply here

 

2. Actuarial Services Graduate Programme - Autumn 2021

  • Salary: Competitive
  • Location: London
  • Deadline: 04 July 2021

If you've never heard of this role before, actuaries analyse how future events could affect businesses and then  calculate the impact these events could have on the business' clients or services. As one of the UK's  largest Actuarial practices, you'll be learning the role from the best in the market at PwC. This programme lasts for five years, and is designed to take you from zero to fully-qualified. After passing your final exams, you'll also be a Fellow of the Institute of Actuaries. 

As part of the programme, you'll work with clients from the insurance industry, banking sector, healthcare sector, and more, as you learn to analyse their business challenges and build action plans. Application are open to all graduates with a 2:1 degree in any discipline. 

Apply here 

 

3. Audit Graduate Programme - Autumn 2021

  • Salary: Competitive
  • Location: Manchester, Reading, Watford
  • Deadline: ASAP

You might think that a career in Audit is out of the question without a degree in Finance, but that's not the case at PwC. Their Audit Graduate Programme accepts 2:1 graduates from all degree backgrounds - where you'll be given access to the best opportunities and lots of variety. While a good range of numeracy skills are essential to the role, you'll also receive in-depth training and support to help you succeed.

With PwC, you'll be working with high calibre clients, including one of the largest shares of FTSE 100 companies of any UK audit firm.

Apply here

 

4. Strategy& Females of the Future – Penultimate and Final Year Insight Programmes

  • Salary: Competitive
  • Location: London
  • Deadline: 20 August 2021

PwC's Strategy& Females of the Future Programme is a one-day virtual insight programme where you’ll meet and learn from the company's female leaders and find out what a future career in strategy consulting could look like. During the event, you'll be given hints and tips to help you build your employability skills and resilience to help support you throughout PwC's recruitment process. 

The best part? After you complete the programme,  your application will be automatically considered for an internship opportunity with the Strategy& team. 

Apply here (penultimate year students) and here (final year students)