Flying Start Degree programme - Placement 1 - Newcastle Review
at PwC
Degree Apprenticeship
Accounting
Newcastle upon Tyne
Review Submitted: April 2025
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
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Overview of Role
5/5
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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 and working alongside a team, both in office and on client site
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
I enjoyed working with the client and with the team
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
Auditing, how to use websites related to audit
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
Very organised, I felt like I had a good support network and knew what was happening
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
A lot of support. The associates and senior associates were super helpful throughout my placement in supporting me when doing my work
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
A lot of support. I get to study towards my degree outside of placement
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
It gives me the background knowledge of accounting
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's a football team but also social events
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend PwC to a friend?
Yes
Why?
You gain a professional degree, whilst working towards the professional qualification
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to PwC?
To be honest in the type of person you are
