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Diversity in business

For undergraduate students graduating in 2029

Three days that make a real difference.

Duration

Three days

These are right for you if

you're looking for an insight into PwC

Start date

Spring 2027

Location

Across the UK

About our Diversity in Business undergraduate programmes

At PwC, we know that when people from diverse backgrounds, with different points of view, work together, good things happen - for our clients, our people and our society.  

That’s why we’re working hard to increase access and opportunity for people from groups that are currently under-represented within PwC.  

Through our Diversity in Business programmes, we offer undergraduates an engaging and inspiring three-day taster of life at PwC. It’s a great experience, a chance to meet our people and get an introduction to how the business world works. 

The programmes are designed to empower you with confidence, develop your skills, and provide an insight into the opportunities available at PwC in the future.

Our Diversity in Business programmes are aimed at three under-represented groups:

  • Advancing Social Mobility aimed at students from lower socio-economic backgrounds.
  • Black Talent in Business designed to foster Black heritage undergraduate talent.
  • Women in Business aimed at inspiring and supporting women and addressing under representation.

What you'll do

Learn from PwC professionals

The programmes are designed to give you a snapshot of what a career at PwC could look like. You’ll be mentored by people from our teams who can tell you all about the opportunities available across PwC. You’ll hear first-hand from our colleagues about their own personal career journeys. And you’ll meet some of our networks focused on Inclusion and Diversity.

Develop confidence and workplace skills

At PwC, we nurture an environment where our people can be the best they can be. So, across the three days, you’ll be involved in a range of interactive sessions that will help you develop confidence in a business setting and encourage you to bring your whole self to the workplace.

To join for one of our diversity programmes, you’ll need to be:

Our Diversity in Business programmes are three-day paid placements based in-person at one of our PwC offices around the UK.

We hope these programmes are just the first step on your journey with PwC.

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Our Diversity in Business programmes are aimed at three under-represented groups: 

Take a look at all of our business categories below to find more information about the different areas you could experience during our diversity programmes. Please note that programme availability within each of our business categories differs each year, so we may not currently have opportunities within all areas.

This programme is designed to inspire and support students from a lower socio-economic background seeking experience in professional services. We’re committed to improving socio-economic diversity across our organisation. As the aim of this programme is to create access to PwC for people from under-represented backgrounds, you’ll need to meet the following criteria:

  • Attended a state school between the ages of 11 and 16

AND

  • You were eligible for, or in receipt of, free school meals. 

OR

  • The occupation of your main household earner, when you were aged 14, is categorised as a lower socio-economic background (according to the Social Mobility Commission guidance here).

We help clients to manage their finances and interpret the critical data needed to measure performance today and plan for tomorrow. So our people grow to understand the financial foundations behind the business world, across every industry.  

Apply for these programmes if: 

  • You are comfortable and enjoy working with numbers and technology. 
  • You build strong relationships and thrive in a team.  
  • You are curious to learn the financial management behind every type of organisation.

We use our deep understanding of business, markets, and emerging technology to enable clients to make informed decisions, navigate complex deals, embrace change and improve performance. So our people develop the skills to transform all kinds of organisations. 

Apply for these programmes if: 

  • You are endlessly curious.  
  • You solve problems in a creative way. 
  • You enjoy using data and insight to tell compelling stories.

Providing strategic guidance and deep insight, we help organisations to see the big picture, solve their most important challenges, and seize on opportunities. So, you’ll place yourself at the boardroom table, where the biggest decisions are made. 

Apply for these programmes if: 

  • You are intellectually curious and analytical. 
  • You are entrepreneurial and like to challenge conventional thinking. 
  • You make an impact by having the presence and confidence to influence others.

With a human-led, tech-powered approach, we help organisations to take advantage of the latest technologies and deliver change, at pace.   

So our people build technical knowledge and commercial understanding on how technology is revolutionising the way business works. 

Apply for these programmes if: 

  • You love solving complex problems. 
  • You are always looking for ways to improve things. 
  • You want to work at the cutting edge of tech. 
  • You have an agile mind and like constantly learning.

The aim of the programme is to help Black undergraduate talent explore the possibilities at PwC and gain full access to all the opportunities we offer. Come and meet our inspiring people who are forging successful careers with us.

We know we have more work to do in reaching Black students.

We help clients to manage their finances and interpret the critical data needed to measure performance today and plan for tomorrow. So our people grow to understand the financial foundations behind the business world, across every industry.  

Apply for these programmes if: 

  • You are comfortable and enjoy working with numbers and technology. 
  • You build strong relationships and thrive in a team.  
  • You are curious to learn the financial management behind every type of organisation.

We use our deep understanding of business, markets, and emerging technology to enable clients to make informed decisions, navigate complex deals, embrace change and improve performance. So our people develop the skills to transform all kinds of organisations. 

Apply for these programmes if: 

  • You are endlessly curious.  
  • You solve problems in a creative way. 
  • You enjoy using data and insight to tell compelling stories.

Providing strategic guidance and deep insight, we help organisations to see the big picture, solve their most important challenges, and seize on opportunities. So, you’ll place yourself at the boardroom table, where the biggest decisions are made. 

Apply for these programmes if: 

  • You are intellectually curious and analytical. 
  • You are entrepreneurial and like to challenge conventional thinking. 
  • You make an impact by having the presence and confidence to influence others.

With a human-led, tech-powered approach, we help organisations to take advantage of the latest technologies and deliver change, at pace.   

So our people build technical knowledge and commercial understanding on how technology is revolutionising the way business works. 

Apply for these programmes if: 

  • You love solving complex problems. 
  • You are always looking for ways to improve things. 
  • You want to work at the cutting edge of tech. 
  • You have an agile mind and like constantly learning.

Open to all, this programme is aimed at inspiring and supporting women interested in professional services. Come and meet the inspiring women who are leading PwC into the future.

We are committed to improving our gender balance and showcasing female leaders. 

We help clients to manage their finances and interpret the critical data needed to measure performance today and plan for tomorrow. So our people grow to understand the financial foundations behind the business world, across every industry.  

Apply for these programmes if: 

  • You are comfortable and enjoy working with numbers and technology. 
  • You build strong relationships and thrive in a team.  
  • You are curious to learn the financial management behind every type of organisation.

We use our deep understanding of business, markets, and emerging technology to enable clients to make informed decisions, navigate complex deals, embrace change and improve performance. So our people develop the skills to transform all kinds of organisations. 

Apply for these programmes if: 

  • You are endlessly curious.  
  • You solve problems in a creative way. 
  • You enjoy using data and insight to tell compelling stories.

Providing strategic guidance and deep insight, we help organisations to see the big picture, solve their most important challenges, and seize on opportunities. So, you’ll place yourself at the boardroom table, where the biggest decisions are made. 

Apply for these programmes if: 

  • You are intellectually curious and analytical. 
  • You are entrepreneurial and like to challenge conventional thinking. 
  • You make an impact by having the presence and confidence to influence others.

With a human-led, tech-powered approach, we help organisations to take advantage of the latest technologies and deliver change, at pace.   

So our people build technical knowledge and commercial understanding on how technology is revolutionising the way business works. 

Apply for these programmes if: 

  • You love solving complex problems. 
  • You are always looking for ways to improve things. 
  • You want to work at the cutting edge of tech. 
  • You have an agile mind and like constantly learning.

Our assessment and selection process

Apply online

The first thing you'll need to do is complete your online application carefully, following all the instructions.

Online assessment

A series of online assessments that measure your cognitive skills, behaviours, natural preferences and reasoning abilities.

Video interview

The next stage of our assessment process is an on-demand video interview. The questions will focus on how you typically approach your work, for example at school, university or any prior work experience you may have.

Summer Internship conversion

After your programme, you can decide if you would like to complete a conversion onto a Summer Internship programme which, in turn, could lead to a graduate job. You’ll be required to complete the next step of our application process; the assessment centre.

Assessment centre

This stage of our recruitment process is a virtual immersive assessment centre.

Graduate conversion assessment

During your Summer Internship placement, you'll be assessed through your performance and feedback received, if you demonstrate the skills we are looking for you could be offered a graduate job in the same business area you completed your placement in.

Learn more about our

assessment and selection process

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Frequently asked questions

For student recruitment, you’re restricted to one application at a time / per intake year. This means you’ll need to choose the programme that interests you most. If you want to be considered for a different opportunity, you’ll need to withdraw your application and wait until the following intake year to apply again. 

Yes, these three day placements are paid internship opportunities.

You can apply from any degree discipline, as long as you meet the eligibility criteria for the programme and are on track to pass your degree.

If you are successful on the programme and you think that this might be the right place for you, you can decide if you would like to complete a conversion onto a Summer Internship programme which, in turn, could lead to a graduate job. You’ll be required to complete the next step of our application process; the assessment centre.