Flying Start Degree programme - Birmingham Review
at PwC
Degree Apprenticeship
Accounting
Birmingham
Review Submitted: December 2024
Overall Rating
4.4 /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
4/5
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Skills Development
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
The placements are in Audit within PwC and involve performing audit work as part as a fully functioning engagement team with top end clients.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
It is a great programme with the mix of placements, university life and holidays
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
Project management, time efficiency, audit knowledge, banking industry knowledge
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
It is a well organised programme that is clearly set out
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
The support from PwC when on placement is incredible, you are treated like any other member of staff (because you are)
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
You receive full university lectures, seminars and exams to support you towards your qualifications
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
3/5
The university work does supplement the training from PwC and the work you will perform. It helps more in the sense that what you complete at work will help expand your knowledge for exams.
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
4/5
Yes there are many social and sporting events going on all the time at PwC.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend PwC to a friend?
Yes
Why?
It is a great place to work, with great people
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to PwC?
Be yourself for the interviews and stay relaxed.
