Barclays
Barclays Apprenticeships 2026
Barclays Higher Apprenticeship and Degree Apprenticeship programmes cover banking, technology, data, and operations. Barclays is one of the UK's largest financial institutions and offers apprentices early exposure to global banking operations.
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About Barclays apprenticeships
Sectors
Financial services, Risk, Technology, Customer operations
Apprenticeship levels
Level 4 (Higher Apprenticeship), Level 6 (Degree Apprenticeship)
Typical salary
£22,000–£29,000/yr
Entry requirements
Typically 3 A-levels at BBC or above. GCSE Maths and English at grade 5+.
Application process
The typical stages students see when applying to Barclays.
Fewer than 5% of applicants
Online application
Day 1
Online numerical and situational tests
1–2 weeks after application
The test score is decisive — practise numerical reasoning at graduate level before applying.
Video interview
1–2 weeks after tests
Competency-based questions. Prepare STAR examples aligned to Barclays' values.
Assessment centre
2–4 weeks after video interview
Group exercise and manager interview. Research your chosen division (e.g. Corporate, Investment Bank, Technology).
Application timing
Applications open in September–October. Practise numerical and situational tests before applying — the test score is the primary early filter.
Official careers site
Use Apprentice Wizard to track openings, then double-check final deadlines on the employer site.
Visit careers siteHow to stand out at Barclays
Strong applications usually show attention to detail, clear communication, numeracy, integrity, and an interest in how financial services help people or businesses.
Common rejection reasons
Interview questions students should expect
motivational
Why Barclays and why this division specifically?
Show you understand Barclays' split between retail, investment bank, and business bank — pick a lane.
commercial
What do you think are the two biggest challenges facing UK banking over the next five years?
Strong answers: fintech competition, open banking, interest rate environment, digital transformation.
competency
Tell me about a time you delivered results under significant pressure.
Banking is deadline-driven — show you can maintain quality when conditions are difficult.
values
Barclays' values include respect, integrity, service, excellence, and stewardship. Give an example of when you demonstrated one of these.
Choose one and give a specific example — avoid trying to cover all five at once.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Barclays degree apprenticeship selection process?▾
The Barclays degree apprenticeship process includes an online application, online assessments, a digital interview, and an in-person assessment centre. The full process typically takes 8–12 weeks.