Intern Review

The programme involved attending University full-time like a normal uni student. Therefore my day consists of lectures, labs and tutorials. In the summer, we are required to work for 10 weeks. The above structure is for the first 2 years of the programme, with the 3rd year being a full-year placement at PwC and the final year returning to uni.

Yes. Learnt numerous programming languages and also learnt team working and communication skills. - C - Java - Python -HTML -CSS -SQL -Assembly Language -Command Line -Linux software The above are various languages and software that we learnt during the course of our first year. Other things we learnt include fundamental maths, discrete maths and computer ethics and architecture.

The programme is a really enjoyable programme. It provides the best of both worlds (university and apprenticeship). I believe this degree apprenticeship is for those students who would do a degree in Computer Science regardless of whether PwC offered them a place. This would ensure a sincere interest in the subject from the student and the student is much more likely to take an interest in the degree. Then they could benefit from what PwC provides!

PwC is an amazing firm that does an amazing job at making you feel a real part of the firm. You aren't a number of a page and aren't considered a statistic. There is no micro management involved so you really feel like your own person and your own boss too.

The structure of the programme is amazing! It allows you to really experience University life and with the scattered numerous events with the employer, you are really made to feel part of the firm. The structure really benefits the students and students' needs are always taken into consideration with upcoming events notified of in due course.

The training provider is a well established University and is also a Russell Group University so the training and the teaching there is impeccable. Of course, it is a University, and hence a lot of it does depend on the student but lecturers and tutors are always available to contact for support

The employer is extremely supportive of all decisions that you make. From the socials to the learning, everything is taken into consideration and you are informed of all events in due course. There are a lot of areas where you can get support, e.g. from buddies, to your manager.

The salary is a decent salary when taking into consideration that university fees are also paid off. The salary is enough to get by for the year, with some or very little money remaining. You essentially use the money for daily expenses and accommodation costs. Expenses involve things such as food and travel.

There are a lot of opportunities outside of work. Both with the training provider and the employer. The employer has sessions running throughout the year to help us grasp a better concept of what teams we could work in and what the teams do. Also, the university has societies that you can join

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PwC is a great company with great people and values. The firm isn't like any other corporate firm when it comes to they way they make you feel and the the vibe of the offices. Its a really good firm to work for and I would recommend it to anyone.

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