Graduate training schemes
This table indicates the entry requirements for the Big 4 accountancy practices, banks and commercial businesses' graduate schemes. Click on the website links for further information
| Company |
Degree |
Discipline |
Other |
Sectors |
Ernst and young Website |
2.1 |
Any |
A or B GCSE Maths and English
UCAS 300
|
Audit and assurance, business advisory, corporate finance and tax. |
| KPMG |
2.1 |
Any |
UCAS 300 |
Audit, Tax, Advisory, Information Technology, Human Resources, Finance, Marketing. |
Pricewaterhouse Cooper Website |
2.1 |
|
UCAS 22/280 |
|
Deliotte Website |
2.1 |
Any |
UCAS 24/300 |
|
Barclays Website |
2.1 (Barclaycard)
2.2 (Finance)
Undergraduate (business banking)
|
Finance or business related.
Maths, economics, science related.
|
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|
BP Website |
2.1 (generally)
Specialist requirement PhD or Postgraduate Masters
|
Engineering, science, business related. |
|
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HSBC Website |
2.1
Retail and commercial management.
Corporate banking.
2.2
Executive, information technology, insurance brokering, operations management
|
|
GCSE C in Maths and English, or a B in A level Maths depending on area of application. |
|
Transport for London Website |
2.1 or
2.2
|
Various disciplines depending on area of application. |
|
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RBS Group Website |
|
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Online Test |
|
IBM Website |
2.1 |
|
Online Test |
|
Lloyds TSB Website |
2.1 |
Any |
200-260 UCAS depending on area of application. |
|
Goldman Sachs Website |
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GlaxoSmithKline Website |
2.1 finance, sales and marketing, IT, regulatory.
2.2 procurement/purchasing, engineering, science, statistics, manufacturing.
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DSG International Website |
2.1 |
|
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Marks and Spencer Money Website |
Degree |
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Ernst & Young (E&Y)
Profile: Operating within the prestigious Big 4, E&Y are the second largest professional services firm on a global scale. E&Y are committed to providing a vast spectrum of companies, from multinationals and entrepreneurial ventures, attain their goals through accurate and informed finance based assurance and advice. Full study support is provided, as well as overseas opportunities, client exposure and a range of schemes (up to 42 different programmes) for graduates to choose from.
Graduate Schemes: E&Y divide their financially based assurance and advice into four distinct sectors; Assurance, which covers both statutory audit and other services based on providing clients and other stakeholders confidence in corporate financial information; Transaction Advisory, which covers a wide range of corporate finance services; Tax, which provides corporate and personal tax compliance in addition to consultancy services; and other Advisory Services, which includes a range of other financial advice. The graduate paths reflect these sectors.
Entry Requirements/Information:
- 300 (24) UCAS points at A-level/Scottish Higher (excluding re-sits and general studies).
- A predicted or obtained 2.1 honours degree.
- Grade A or B for GCSE Mathematics and English language.
- 500+ graduate job vacancies.
- Nationwide programme.
- Competitive package on offer.
KPMG
Profile: Part of the Big 4 this financial service company operates as one of the UK’s leading business advisers, functioning in the areas of audit, tax and advisory services. This company also boasts a genuine reputation as a leading employer of graduates, offering wide ranging opportunities for graduates, from various academic disciplines, to hone a high-quality finance career in one of the most respected and dedicated companies in the UK.
Graduate Schemes: The company offer openings in three main service areas: Audit, Tax and Advisory. However, they also have a number of opportunities in areas across internal Business Services such as Information and Technology, Human Resources, Finance and Marketing.
Entry Requirements/Information:
- Up to 500 graduate vacancies.
- Operating nationwide.
- 2.1 degree in any discipline.
Pricwaterhouse Coopers (PwC)
Profile: Voted the No 1 graduate employer for four years running (2004-2007) by The Times’ annual survey and being the largest Big 4 firm in the UK, PwC is considered one of the most prestigious and respected graduate employers in the UK Financial market. PwC is a dedicated professional services firm, providing high quality services with over 15,000 partners and staff on a truly global platform. The company offers industry focused assurance, tax and advisory aid to build public trust and enhancing value for clients and stakeholders alike.
Graduate Schemes: PwC has positions in the following areas: Assurance, Advisory, Tax, Acturial and Strategy. Positions can potentially work with a range of clients such as public and private companies, government branches and charities.
Entry Requirements/Information:
- Offering nationwide and international opportunities.
- 2.1 degree minimum.
- Competitive industry package including flexible benefits.
- Year-round recruitment.
- 280 UCAS points.
Deliotte
Profile: This company is built up of dedicated professional independent firms throughout the world collaborating their skills and knowledge to provide audit, consulting, financial advisory, risk management and tax services. Deloitte pride themselves on having one of the broadest and deepest range of skills of any business advisory organisation, and consistent pursuit of high quality professional work.
Graduate Schemes: Offering nationwide and worldwide opportunities, Deloitte strive to continuously train and qualify graduates in the areas of Consultancy, Information Technology, Finance, Banking, Tax, Advisory, Acturial and Accountancy.
Entry Requirements/Information:
- 2.1 minimum degree (2.2 or below will not be accepted).
- Nationwide and international opportunities.
- Competitive starting salary and benefits.
- A or B in Maths and English.
- 24/300 to 28/340 UCAS tariff points.