PwC
PwC Apprenticeships 2026
PwC runs one of the UK's largest and most respected degree apprenticeship programmes, covering audit, tax, technology, actuarial, and consulting. Apprentices earn a competitive salary while studying for a fully-funded degree at a partner university.
Live PwC roles
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Technology Consulting
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Digital Assurance & Transparency
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Digital Assurance
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Audit
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Tax
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Management Consulting
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Audit
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Cyber Security Consulting
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About PwC apprenticeships
Sectors
Professional services, Consulting, Audit, Tax, Technology
Apprenticeship levels
Level 6 (Degree Apprenticeship)
Typical salary
£26,000–£32,000/yr (varies by office and programme)
Entry requirements
Typically 3 A-levels at ABB or above. Specific programmes may require Maths A-level.
Application process
The typical stages students see when applying to PwC.
Fewer than 3% of applicants (~22,000 applications for ~430 degree apprenticeship places)
Online application
Day 1
Immersive online assessment
1–2 weeks after application
A scenario-based test blending numerical, verbal, and situational judgement. No separate SJT.
Virtual assessment centre
2–4 weeks after assessment
Group exercise, written case, and partner interview. Research PwC's purpose and chosen service line.
Application timing
Applications open in September and close in January (rolling). PwC fills cohorts throughout the cycle — early applications have a clear advantage.
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 PwC
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 PwC and why this specific service line?
Show you understand what makes PwC's chosen line different from the same line at other Big 4 firms.
commercial
Tell me about a business news story you have been following recently.
Link it to PwC's areas: ESG assurance, digital transformation, or financial regulation.
competency
Describe a time you worked collaboratively with others to solve a difficult problem.
PwC's purpose is building trust — show how your collaboration created value for others, not just yourself.
values
PwC's purpose is 'building trust in society and solving important problems'. How have you contributed to building trust in a past role or project?
Be specific — trust is built through integrity and consistency, not good intentions.
Frequently asked questions
When do PwC apprenticeship applications open in 2026?▾
PwC degree apprenticeship applications typically open in September and close in January–February of the following year. The intake starts the following September. Check the PwC careers site and set an alert on Apprentice Wizard.
What is the acceptance rate for PwC degree apprenticeships?▾
PwC's degree apprenticeship acceptance rate is estimated at 2–5%. The process involves an online application, online assessments (numerical, verbal, situational judgement), a virtual assessment centre, and a final partner interview.
Which universities do PwC partner with for degree apprenticeships?▾
PwC partners with multiple Russell Group and top-50 UK universities, including the University of Birmingham, University of Leeds, and others depending on the programme and office location.