Business Accounting and Finance Degree Apprenticeship Review
at PwC
Degree Apprenticeship
Accounting
Newcastle upon Tyne
Review Submitted: April 2025
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!
4.5/5
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
4.6/5
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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
During placement, my role was working as part of an audit team, working on real life corporate clients, using my knowledge to work while I study.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I am really enjoying my programme
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
Yes, I learnt many new skills, and developed existing skills through working with a team who were very eager for me to learn.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
It is very well structured.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
Lots of ongoing support is received from my employer, throughout university and the placement process
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
Lots of support through providing textbooks required for qualifications.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
It helps as the qualification I am working towards is required for my job
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
Yes, theres lots of social events and activities, throughout the placement aspect and university aspect
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend PwC to a friend?
Yes
Why?
It is a very well structured organisation, which takes pride in developing young people's skills, especially through the flying start programme
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to PwC?
Make the most of training
