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Early Careers FAQs

Our student and graduate programmes are often the first step in a successful career for people with a curious mind. So, it makes sense that you’d want to know all you can before choosing one and applying for your place. Here you’ll find the information you need – and if there’s anything we haven’t covered, you can get in touch with us.

Schemes & Programmes, Application & Academic Requirements

If you’re doing your GCSEs or A-levels… apply for our inspiring Career Shapers or ASPIRE work experience programmes.

 They’re designed for Year 9-12 (S2-S5 for Scotland, Year 10-13 for Northern Ireland) students to discover what professional life is really like. Your days will be intense – but a lot of fun. Immersing yourself in our fascinating world, you’ll learn how to step up into leadership, tackle challenging projects and discover what you enjoy doing. If you’re unsure about what your future career might look, this is a perfect place to start. Find out more.

If you’ve finished your GCSEs… our Entry Level Apprenticeship is ideal. It’s the chance to shape your career in one of our professional support centres and gain on-the-job experience. You’ll do the same work as the rest of your team and be treated with respect, in a permanent job. You’ll also get extra time and support to help you progress your professional education – including gaining a Level 3 City & Guilds qualification or IT qualification that you’ll rely on throughout your career. Find out more.

If you’ve finished your A-levels… a BrightStart Apprenticeship enables you to earn while you learn, and is the perfect alternative to university. It means you can leap straight into a professional career at Deloitte and have all your training and qualifications fully paid for – on top of a market-leading salary and benefits. You’ll gain hands-on experience, work on real projects, have your ideas listened to and be respected from day one. Find out more.

If you’re a first-year university student… then Spring Into Deloitte is for you. There are several two-day courses to choose from – each jam-packed with business games, skills sessions and networking opportunities with everyone from graduates to partners. Find out more.

If you’re a second-year university student… spend your summer becoming part of an inspirational community of experts here at Deloitte. Our Summer Vacation Scheme is a 3-6 week summer placement that’s a fantastic way to get up close and personal with the world of business. As well as exploring what excites and inspires you, there’s the possibility of heading back to university with a job offer too. Find out more.

If you’re a university student wanting a year out… our Industrial Placements are a chance to work with our talented team and return to university with a guaranteed job offer. Exploring a career packed with purpose, you’ll work on complex projects, broaden your understanding of major sectors and familiarise yourself with whole industries. During this fully paid training, you’ll also work alongside our first-year graduate intake and be encouraged to be yourself, connect with colleagues across Deloitte and learn skills that will set you up for an exciting career. Find out more.

If you’ve graduated or are ready to… then our Graduate Programmes offer world-class training with professional qualifications and opportunities to prove yourself on meaningful projects for some of the world’s biggest clients. As well as a permanent position with a market-leading salary, you’ll get to innovate and collaborate with some of the most talented people in their fields. You’ll learn, develop and make an impact every day. Find out more.

You need to submit your application to your chosen programme in the same way, and the selection process will follow our standard approach. However, when you’re asked how you heard about us, make sure that you select your media source as ‘upReach’ and let your upReach Programme Coordinator know that you’ve applied. They’ll be able to support you with any questions you might have about your application.

These differ depending on the course, programme and career path you choose. Find out more about each one here.

Our graduate programmes start in September or December. We need to know you’ve gained your undergraduate degree result and are available to join us on our start dates. That’s why we ask for the date your course completes on our application form. By this, we mean the date that you have completely finished your studies, including all coursework and exams. We understand that your graduation date is likely to be after you join us and this is absolutely fine. If you have more than one degree, please provide the course completion date for each qualification achieved, as well as the one you’re currently studying.

It might be that you’ve already completed your undergraduate degree and are studying a course that isn’t required for the vacancy you’ve applied to. If your course completion date is after our start dates, you won’t be provided with study leave for this and will need to be ready to join us on a full-time basis on your start date. When you’re applying, please make sure that you choose a vacancy that’s suitable for your course completion date.

Yes. If you apply for a vacancy that requires you to study a particular course, we’ll need to see official confirmation of your results as part of our onboarding checks before your start date. We can accept an official transcript of your results if the formal certificate isn’t yet available. We allow one month between your course completion date and your Deloitte start date to allow time for your exams/coursework to be marked and official results shared with you.

Details of the Assessment Process for our Programmes can be found on our Candidate Zone. We've created this zone for you to help you understand our process inside out, so you can set yourself up for success! You can even practice the assessments and types of questions you'll experience at each stage.

Some websites provide inaccurate information and services for candidates, and many of them charge high fees. These websites are not endorsed by Deloitte. We will never ask you to pay for advice and we recommend you avoid any services that charge a fee. For genuine support and advice, we recommend that you use the Candidate Zone or attend one of our Careers Events, where you can find out more about us.

We offer a fair process for all candidates. If you become aware of any other candidate who is using a fraudulent website as part of the recruitment process, please report this to us immediately, in confidence, at EthicsPoint - Deloitte Global.

It’s important to us that our workforce reflects the world we live in, which means we want to remove potential barriers for people applying to join us.

If you have a disability, health condition, and/or are neurodivergent or there are other reasons why you’d benefit from an adjustment, please just ask, or look out for the relevant question as part of your application.

We will work with you to learn more about your support needs and identify reasonable adjustments that will help you to perform at your best. You don’t need to provide evidence, we trust you.

If you would like to discuss any adjustments, please contact us, and a member of our team will be in touch with you within 48 working hours.

We only accept one application per programme, per academic year (September-August). If you are unsuccessful, you are welcome to reapply in the following year.

Yes, all deadline information can be found on the Programmes page and Application Support page.

As you may be aware, regulation and controls are standard practice within the Professional Services industry, and Deloitte is no exception. These controls provide important legal protection for both you and the firm. We are subject to a number of audit regulations, one of which requires that certain colleagues abide by specific personal independence constraints (e.g., in relation to any financial interests and employment relationships). This can mean that you and your "Immediate Family Members" are not permitted to hold certain financial interests (shares, funds, bonds etc.) with audit clients of the firm, and also prohibitions on certain employment relationships (e.g., you are not permitted to hold a secondary employment role with SEC audit clients of the firm whilst being employed by the firm). If you are successful in securing a role with us, you will be required to clear Personal Independence checks before you join us.

We welcome applications from all candidates but there are some UK Government restrictions on who we can sponsor, so please check our adverts carefully before submitting your application and read through our work permits page. Find out more.

All you need to know

Most of your questions will be answered below. But, if there’s anything you need to ask about applying that we’ve not already covered, there’s Dot – our Early Careers Recruitment Bot. Simply click on the box in the bottom right-hand corner of your screen to speak to Dot 24/7. Your next port of call is our Live Chat team. We recommend you using a PC or laptop for this. They’re available Monday to Friday 9am-5pm UK time, with the exception of some holidays. Dot can also take messages for our Live Chat team to answer on their return.

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Work experience

Yes. As well as our apprenticeship scheme, we offer two programmes that are designed to satisfy your curiosity about careers at Deloitte. These are:

  1. Career Shapers for Year 9, 10 and 11 students (S2, S3 and S4 for Scotland, Year 10, 11 and 12 for Northern Ireland):
    These two-day workshops lift the lid on what a professional job is really like. You’ll get an overview of Deloitte and what we do here, as well as the chance to take part in business skills sessions. Career Shapers are held virtually and in person at various times throughout the year. To apply, you’ll need to complete a short application form.
  2. Career Shapers and ASPIRE for Year 12 students (S5 for Scotland, Year 13 for Northern Ireland):
    These are three intensive, but great fun, days of discovery. If you’re excited by the huge possibilities here and want to see how it feels to be part of our team, this gives you a taste of life at Deloitte. You’ll learn how to step up into leadership, immerse yourself in action and leave with the potential to apply for a full-time job with us. Career Shapers and ASPIRE are run at various times through the year, both virtually and across our UK offices. Each of our programmes has a different focus, and we want to support people from a wide range of backgrounds to complete work experience at Deloitte. You can check your eligibility for each programme and find the application details on our application support page. After finishing one of these programmes, you can apply for any of our apprenticeship programmes if you choose to.

Entry Level and BrightStart Apprenticeship Schemes

Take a look at our latest apprenticeship opportunities below:

  • Applications for the BrightStart Apprenticeship scheme open in September 2024 to start in September 2025.  
  • Applications for Entry Level Apprenticeships open in September 2024 for our September 2025.

It depends on the scheme and role you apply for. Entry Level Apprentices are based in either our Newcastle or Cardiff offices. Most of our BrightStart Apprenticeships are available in the majority of our UK offices.

Your grades aren’t the be-all and end-all. We’re just as interested in what makes you tick and how you solve a problem. That said, we do expect a certain level of education and ability, so you’ll need to check the minimum academic requirements for your scheme.

If you’ve already graduated from university, you won’t be able to join our BrightStart or Entry Level Apprenticeships but you can apply straight to one of our Graduate Programmes.

If you’ve started university and decided it’s not right for you, you’re also welcome to apply to us, but you’ll need to withdraw from university if you’re offered a position here and join Deloitte as a permanent employee.

Moving on from school or college into the professional world is a big step. We get that. That’s why we offer plenty of support. Even before you start, you’ll be given a Deloitte buddy. They can answer any questions you have before and after joining us. Once you’re here, you’ll also have a large support network that includes team colleagues and HR contacts. And the best bit is, a big group of apprentices will all join together, giving you a peer network from day one.

If you’d like any support or information about our application process, please use our official channels, including this website, our social media channels, events and newsletters. You can also use our Candidate Zone or get in touch directly through our online helpdesk.

If you’re moving to a different area, you’ll need to find somewhere to live. Renting with your fellow apprentices is always a good option and we’ll put you all in touch once you’ve accepted our job offer.

  • BrightStart Apprenticeships are available across all our business areas. You can gain up to a Master’s degree equivalent professional qualification and whichever area you join, you’ll gain hands-on experience of real work from the outset. 

    People who have completed their A-Level examinations (or equivalent) are eligible to apply for our Brightstart programme. You can find out more about what you’ll need on our application support page.
  • Our Entry Level Apprenticeships are based in our Cardiff and Newcastle offices, with the opportunity to gain a Level 3 or Level 4 qualification and are more business-support focused.

    People who have completed their GCSE examinations (or equivalent) are eligible to apply for our Entry-Level Apprenticeship programme. You can find out more about the grades you’ll need on our application support page.

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Undergraduate & Graduate Programmes

Simply explore our latest undergraduate and graduate opportunities below:

It depends on the scheme or programme, Applications for our Graduate Programmes, Summer Vacation Schemes and Industrial Placements courses open in September each year. Our Spring into Deloitte programme applications open in November each year. For current details, please check our vacancy job descriptions.

All applications must be made online. If your initial application is successful, you’ll then begin our assessment process. You can find the link to apply on each of the specific programme pages on our website.

It depends on the scheme or programme you join. We have opportunities available across the UK.

How you think and tackle a challenge is just as important to us as your academic achievements. But you’ll need a certain level of education to join our schemes and programmes, so please make sure you check the minimum academic requirements before you apply. Typically, most of our Graduate Programmes ask for:

  • Predicted degree classification of 2:1 or above in any discipline.

We run various career events throughout the year, mostly in Autumn and Spring, aimed towards both undergraduates and those of you still in school. 

We’ll be visiting all major universities, and many schools across the UK – but don’t worry if we’re not at yours, we’ll be hosting both virtual and in-office events where you can learn more about Deloitte, our opportunities, and our assessment process. 

Dates of our virtual events can be found HERE, and for in-office events you will be notified by your school or university. 

We look forward to meeting you!

Moving on from school, college or university into the professional world is a big step. We get that. That’s why we offer plenty of support when you join us on any of our undergraduate or graduate programmes.

Depending on the business area you join, you’ll be given a Deloitte buddy even before you start. They can answer any questions you have before and after joining us. Once you’re here, you’ll have a large support network that includes team colleagues and HR contacts. And the best bit is, a big group of undergraduates and graduates will join together, giving you a peer network from day one.

If you’d like any support or information about our application process, please use our official channels, including this website, our social media channels, events and newsletters. You can also use our Candidate Zone or get in touch directly through our online helpdesk.

If you’re moving to a different area, you’ll need to find somewhere to live within a commutable distance to the office you accepted a role in. Renting with your fellow undergraduates or graduates is always a good option and we’ll put you all in touch once you’ve accepted our job offer.

APPLICATION OPENING AND CLOSING DATES

We have lots of roles available within different business areas at Deloitte, with different opening and closing dates for applications, depending on the programmes and locations. However, we do close applications early when we get a very high volume of submissions, so we recommend applying as early as possible.

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