Flying Start Degree programme- FS2 Review
at PwC
Degree Apprenticeship
Audit
Cambridge
Review Submitted: April 2025
Overall Rating
4.1 /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!
3.5/5
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Overview of Role
4/5
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Skills Development
3.8/5
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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
I was an intern working on different engagements for a period of 3 months every year.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
3/5
I enjoy the ability of gaining work experience and still going to university.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
Learned new skills working on multiple fsli's and developed my communication skills by engaging with my team and client conversations.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
3/5
It is well organised with making the transition from lectures to work as smooth as possible, and providing training to prepare us for working in the office
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
People as my career coach, buddies and flyin start champs are there to support me during placement.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
Provide sufficient training and exam material to revise and prepare for the exams
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
It helps me understand the fundamentals behind the work I perform.
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
There are a few flying start activities organised by the chams or FS3, as I'm only in the office 3 months there isn't a lot of time to participate to events of teams.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend PwC to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Many opportunities to develop your portfolio and work on what you're interested about.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to PwC?
Do your best and be honest during the interview, they understand not everyone has audit experience prior to applying and it is not a requirement.
