Flying Start Degree programme - Grade Review
at PwC
Degree Apprenticeship
Accounting
Manchester
Review Submitted: May 2021
Overall Rating
4.9 /5
The Overall Rating is the average of all the ratings given in each category. We take those individual ratings and combine them into one final score!
4.5/5
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Overview of Role
4/5
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Skills Development
5/5
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Structure and Support
Overview of Role
Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
4/5
Auditing clients.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
Enjoyed it very much! Gained a lot of experience and exposure to the world of work.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
The ability to reflect on one's own work as well as the wider consequences of financial decisions.
Organisational skills and ability to manage deadlines.
Teamworking ability.
Communication and interpersonal skills.
Organisational skills and ability to manage deadlines.
Teamworking ability.
Communication and interpersonal skills.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
Placements are split between 3 years which creates an amazing balance between work and study.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
Supports included People Managers, Buddies, Champions, Programme Manager and University contacts
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
Access to all the past documents/guides + access to all relevant teaching personal at any time.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
By providing actual work experience as well as educational study, I am able to implement what I have learnt directly into the field.
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
5/5
Many Social activities throughout the placement + office sports teams + ICAEW networking events
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend PwC to a friend?
Yes
Why?
The course has mastered the balance between study and work!
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to PwC?
Be genuine and ready to work with flexibility
