Flying Start Degree Programme- FS1, Newcastle Review

by PwC

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Rating

8.8/10

1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

My role included learning the audit and assurance testing procedures, working in a team to complete audits (both on and off site) and interacting with clients.

10/10

2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

I have learned a lot; before joining this programme I did not now how to complete testing required for an audit, nor did I know the in depth procedures of how an audit works. Now I have developed knowledge on both, as well as aiding my degree programme.

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I really enjoyed this programme; the busy season kept me busy at all times an learning new aspects all of the time.

10/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

This is very well organised, however we did not have much contact with the university whilst on placement. We had scheduled calls with our career coaches on a regular basis to check up on how we were doing.

8/10

5. How much support do you receive from your employer?

My employers were very supportive- there was always someone to talk to and if i was feeling overwhelmed they would help me.

9/10

6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?

I had little contact from ICAEW, and the university also did not contact us very often. Especially since our placement overlapped with the COVID-19 incident, this built up stress about what would happen after our placement ended and what would be the result of our exams.

5/10

7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?

This course allows me to get both experience in the workplace over a period of 3 years, over short bursts. I think this is a better way of doing it rather than it being an entire year out.

8/10

8. Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)

There are lots of social activities and the networking is extensive.

10/10

9a. Would you recommend PwC to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

It is a great place to work, great atmosphere and really good in aiding me through my degree.

10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to PwC?

Learn about the many different aspects to PwC; there are many sectors and it is important to know which aspect is right for you