Technology Degree Apprentice Review
at PwC
Degree Apprenticeship
Software Engineering
Belfast
Review Submitted: April 2024
Overall Rating
4.8 /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!
5/5
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
4.4/5
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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:
5/5
On a day-to-day basis you will either be studying at university as a full-time student studying Software Engineering at Queen's University Belfast or during the summers of Year 1 and Year 2, and during your placement year you will be working within PwC on technology-focused roles
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I highly enjoy the program, being able to earn-as-you-learn has enabled me to study at university debt-free whilst gaining industry experience. Additionally both PwC and QUB offer many social oppotunities such as sports clubs and societies
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
I have expanded my technology skillset and interpersonal skills which is highly beneficial for a workplace environment
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
The programme is well organised and has a clear structure from the beginning. There is a dedicated team to look after the program
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
There are many avenues of support in the programme. Everyone has a buddy, a career coach and the programme team on hand to help them. Not to mention all the other apprentices who support eachother
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
QUB provide a great amount of academic support
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
QUB have up-skilled my technical capabilities which allow me to join project team's in PwC and provide meaningful work.
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
There are plenty of extra-curricular activities. The main source of this is from QUB who have all their sports clubs and societies on offer, additionally due to apprenticeship you can have some disposable income to open up these opportunities. The apprentices also have their own social network where they organise several socials throughout the year - all funded by PwC.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend PwC to a friend?
Yes
Why?
It is a once in a life time opportunity to gain both academic and industry experience whilst earning a wage and being debt free
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to PwC?
Consider the reasons why you want to join the program and being fluid in explaining this in an interview scenario
