PwC UK early careers: how to get in
Last checked 2026-10-04 against PwC UK's own careers pages. Every stage below links to where it was read. GoRizzume is independent and not affiliated with PwC UK.
At a glance
- No published deadlineVisa sponsorship: Some tracks7 stages
- OpenVisa sponsorship: Some tracks4 stages
- Undergraduate Work PlacementplacementNo published deadlineVisa sponsorship: No4 stages
- Diversity in Business (Advancing Social Mobility / Black Talent in Business / Women in Business)spring weekNo published deadlineVisa sponsorship: No4 stages
Graduate scheme
How PwC UK recruits
2027 programmes. 7 stages, from PwC UK's own careers pages, checked 2026-10-04. Test providers are named only where PwC UK names them.
Apply online
Application form
Online application; visa sponsorship needs are declared on the form.
“provide us with details on the type of visa you require if you require visa sponsorship”
Online assessment
Online tests, SHL
SHL-hosted online stage: a non-assessed values activity, an untimed behavioural assessment, then a timed cognitive test (numerical, inductive, deductive reasoning).
“The test is hosted in the SHL platform. [...] If you feel that PwC is right for you, you will then take a behavioural assessment, followed by a cognitive test.”
Video interview
Recorded video interview, SHL
On-demand video interview on SHL with questions shown on screen, answers recorded and reviewed later by an assessor. PwC states it does not use AI to assess candidates.
- text on screen
“The next stage of our assessment and selection process is an on-demand video interview which will be conducted virtually via the SHL platform. You’ll be presented with a series of questions on the screen and asked to describe your experience. Instead of having an interviewer, your answers will be recorded and reviewed afterwards by one of our assessors.”
Virtual assessment centre
Immersive assessment
Virtual immersive assessment centre assessing core skills and attributes.
“The penultimate stage of our assessment and selection process is a virtual immersive assessment centre.”
Finding you the right role (Graduate programmes only)
Other stage
Matched to a business area and office, then a recruiter call with feedback and preparation for the final stage.
“Once you’ve been matched to your business area and office, you’ll be asked to schedule a call with one of our recruiters.”
Business assessment
Final interview
In-person interview with a senior leader from the matched business area, in the matched office.
“The final stage of our assessment and selection process is an interview with a senior leader from the business area you’re matched to.”
Your offer
Offer
PwC UK Careers team gives feedback and the outcome, then onboarding and checks.
“A member of the PwC UK Careers team will contact you with feedback from your business assessment and will let you know if you’ve been successful in your application.”
Flying Start Accounting degree programme
How PwC UK recruits
Autumn 2027 start. 4 stages, from PwC UK's own careers pages, checked 2026-10-04. Test providers are named only where PwC UK names them.
Apply online (via UCAS for accounting)
Application form
Accounting Flying Start applications go through UCAS; once the university accepts, the standard PwC process follows.
“For accounting, you’ll apply through UCAS and for Business Management you apply through our website.”
Online assessment
Online tests
Online assessments of cognitive skills, behaviours, preferences and reasoning.
“A series of online assessments that measure your cognitive skills, behaviours, natural preferences and reasoning abilities.”
Video interview
Recorded video interview
On-demand video interview about how you typically approach your work.
“The next stage of our assessment process is an on-demand video interview, the questions will focus on how you typically approach your work”
Assessment centre
Immersive assessment
Virtual immersive assessment centre, the last stage for Flying Start Accounting.
“The last stage of our Flying Start Accounting recruitment process is a virtual immersive assessment centre.”
Undergraduate Work Placement
How PwC UK recruits
Summer 2027 start. 4 stages, from PwC UK's own careers pages, checked 2026-10-04. Test providers are named only where PwC UK names them.
Apply online
Application form
Online application.
“Our assessment and selection process Apply online”
Online assessment
Online tests
Online assessments of cognitive skills, behaviours, preferences and reasoning.
“A series of online assessments that measure your cognitive skills, behaviours, natural preferences and reasoning abilities.”
Video interview
Recorded video interview
On-demand video interview about how you typically approach your work.
“The next stage of our assessment process is an on-demand video interview.”
Assessment centre
Immersive assessment
Virtual immersive assessment centre, the last stage for work placements.
“The last stage of the work placement recruitment process is a virtual immersive assessment centre.”
Diversity in Business
How PwC UK recruits
Spring 2027 (students graduating 2029). 4 stages, from PwC UK's own careers pages, checked 2026-10-04. Test providers are named only where PwC UK names them.
Apply online
Application form
Online application; visa sponsorship needs are declared on the form.
“The first thing you'll need to do is complete your online application carefully, following all the instructions.”
Online assessment
Online tests
Online assessments of cognitive skills, behaviours, preferences and reasoning.
“A series of online assessments that measure your cognitive skills, behaviours, natural preferences and reasoning abilities.”
Video interview
Recorded video interview
On-demand video interview about how you typically approach your work.
“The next stage of our assessment process is an on-demand video interview.”
Assessment centre (Summer Internship conversion)
Immersive assessment
After the three-day programme, attendees can convert to a Summer Internship by completing the virtual immersive assessment centre.
“You’ll be required to complete the next step of our application process; the assessment centre. [...] This stage of our recruitment process is a virtual immersive assessment centre.”
Visa sponsorship
Graduate scheme
PwC sponsors five graduate tracks in London and Watford only; Consulting and Technology & AI do not appear on its sponsored list
“Please note that not all of our roles satisfy the Home Office's eligibility criteria and therefore we can only sponsor candidates for the following:”
Flying Start Accounting degree programme
PwC routes Flying Start through your Student visa rather than sponsoring you, so it is open to an international student who already holds one.
“Students on the Flying Start Accounting programmes will be at university; therefore, they will be on a Student visa.”
Undergraduate Work Placement
PwC UK states outright that it cannot sponsor internships and fixed-term placements.
“We can't provide sponsorship for internships and fixed-term placements.”
Diversity in Business
PwC UK does not sponsor visas for its first-year Diversity in Business insight days, and the programme itself is restricted to three under-represented groups, not open first-year applicants generally.
“We can't provide sponsorship for internships, Women in Business, Black Talent in Business and fixed-term placements.”
PwC UK on the Home Office sponsor register
This is general information, not immigration advice. Check gov.uk and the employer's own FAQ before you apply: rules change.
Common questions
- What is the PwC UK graduate scheme application process?
- PwC UK's own careers pages describe 7 stages: Apply online, then Online assessment, then Video interview, then Virtual assessment centre, then Finding you the right role (Graduate programmes only), then Business assessment, then Your offer.
- Does PwC UK use a recorded video interview?
- Yes. PwC UK lists a recorded video interview stage ("Video interview"), on SHL.
- Which assessment providers does PwC UK use?
- PwC UK names SHL on its own careers pages.
- Does PwC UK sponsor visas for graduates?
- PwC sponsors five graduate tracks in London and Watford only; Consulting and Technology & AI do not appear on its sponsored list
GoRizzume is independent and is not affiliated with, endorsed by or sponsored by PwC UK or by SHL. Names are used only to identify PwC UK's recruitment process. Practice in GoRizzume is original material written in the style of common assessment formats, not the employer's or provider's actual tests. Processes change, so always check PwC UK's official careers site before applying.
Sponsorship data: Home Office register + job ad wording. Not immigration advice, verify on gov.uk. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.