Flying Start Degree programme 1 - Edinburgh Review
at PwC
Degree Apprenticeship
Audit
Edinburgh
Review Submitted: July 2025
Overall Rating
4.6 /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
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:
4/5
My day to day role involved communicating with my team, the client and completing any pieces of work assigned to me.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
I enjoy the programme
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
Yes. I have significantly developed my excel skills throughout this placement. My communication skills have also improved as well as my confidence. I have also learned more technical skills.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
I am given lots of support. I have flying start champions which have been a massive help, career coach, the team i work with and university contacts
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
3/5
As i am only on my first placement and still have two years of learning in Uni alone to go, i feel it has helped with the basics but there is still a lot to learn
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
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend PwC to a friend?
Yes
Why?
PwC has created a positive working environment where every employee is happy to coach others. They also have a flexible working policy, and great support system
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to PwC?
Learn as much as you can about the company before applying and ensure that you are well-practiced in working as a team.
