EY
EY Apprenticeships 2026
EY's School and College Leaver Programme offers Level 6 degree apprenticeships in assurance, tax, and technology consulting. EY is one of the Big Four firms and the programme is highly competitive, leading to a fully-funded degree and professional qualifications.
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About EY apprenticeships
Sectors
Professional services, Consulting, Audit, Tax, Technology
Apprenticeship levels
Level 6 (Degree Apprenticeship)
Typical salary
£22,000–£29,000/yr (dependent on location and service line)
Entry requirements
3 A-levels at ABB+. GCSE Maths at grade B/6 minimum.
Application process
The typical stages students see when applying to EY.
Fewer than 3% of applicants
Online application
Day 1
Online assessment (numerical and situational)
1–2 weeks after application
Practise EY's numerical and situational judgement tests — the pass mark is competitive.
Video interview
1–2 weeks after assessment
Competency and motivational questions. Prepare clear examples using STAR.
Assessment centre
2–4 weeks after video interview
Group exercise and partner interview. Research EY's service lines and recent thought leadership.
Application timing
Applications open in September. The official deadline is January but many roles close earlier on a rolling basis — apply by November.
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 EY
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 EY and why this service line specifically?
Research EY's recent investments in your chosen area — generic Big 4 motivation won't stand out.
commercial
What recent ESG or sustainability development do you think will most affect EY's clients?
EY has a major practice around IFRS S1/S2 and CSRD — awareness of these frameworks is a strong signal.
competency
Tell me about a time you had to learn something entirely new very quickly.
Show a structured learning approach and how you applied the new knowledge under pressure.
competency
Describe a time you influenced a group or individual without having direct authority.
Consulting work is about influence — show you can persuade through evidence and relationships.
Frequently asked questions
Does EY offer a degree apprenticeship?▾
Yes. EY's School and College Leaver Programme is a degree apprenticeship at Level 6. You join full-time, work in your chosen service line, and study for a BSc at a partner university — all fees paid by EY.
How competitive is the EY degree apprenticeship?▾
EY's programme receives thousands of applications for a limited number of places. Acceptance rates are estimated at 2–4%. The process includes an online application, Strengths assessment, digital interview, and assessment centre.