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Deloitte Apprenticeships 2026
Deloitte's BrightStart school leaver programme offers a degree apprenticeship in business with a specialism in audit, tax, or consulting. Apprentices work alongside graduate colleagues from day one and complete their degree at a partner university, fully funded.
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About Deloitte apprenticeships
Sectors
Professional services, Consulting, Audit, Tax, Technology
Apprenticeship levels
Level 6 (Degree Apprenticeship)
Typical salary
£23,000–£31,000/yr depending on location and programme
Entry requirements
3 A-levels at ABB or above. Strong analytical skills and commercial awareness.
Application process
The typical stages students see when applying to Deloitte.
Fewer than 3% of applicants
Online application
Day 1
Situational judgement test
1–2 weeks after application
Reflect Deloitte's values: integrity, curiosity, and collaboration in your scenario choices.
Online business game
1–2 weeks after SJT
A simulation where you make decisions under time pressure. Focus on clarity and commercial logic.
Assessment centre
2–4 weeks after business game
Includes a partner interview and group exercise. Prepare to discuss current client challenges in your service line.
Application timing
Applications open in September and are reviewed on a rolling basis through January. Applying before December gives you the most choice of service lines.
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 Deloitte
Applications benefit from structured problem-solving, teamwork, client awareness, curiosity, and examples of learning quickly in unfamiliar situations.
Common rejection reasons
Interview questions students should expect
motivational
Why Deloitte over the other Big 4 firms?
Show knowledge of Deloitte's specific service lines, culture of entrepreneurialism, or recent major work.
commercial
What technology trend do you think will most impact Deloitte's clients in the next three years?
AI, cloud, or cybersecurity are strong answers — tie it to a specific industry or service line.
competency
Tell me about a time you had to manage competing priorities under pressure.
Show how you assessed urgency, communicated with stakeholders, and delivered.
competency
Describe a situation where you demonstrated entrepreneurial thinking.
Deloitte values initiative — give an example where you spotted an opportunity and acted on it.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Deloitte BrightStart programme?▾
Deloitte BrightStart is a school leaver degree apprenticeship programme that lets you earn a BSc in Business while working full-time in a Deloitte service line. The programme lasts 4–5 years and includes professional qualifications (e.g. ACA) fully funded by Deloitte.
When do Deloitte BrightStart applications open in 2026?▾
Deloitte BrightStart applications typically open in September. The programme is heavily oversubscribed — set up alerts and apply on the first day applications open.