Degree Apprenticeship BSc Computer Science Review

by PwC

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

10/10

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

Sep-June is usual university lectures. In summer, July-Aug, we have a 9-5 work day experience in the PwC offices around the UK (but primarily birmingham) and work with enior team members toward a group project.

10/10

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

The primary skills I have learned so far have all been university based i.e. lecture note taking, theoretical course-work, as we haven't started the summer work experience yet. During the summer term, I plan to learn professional and collaborative skills in a work evironment.

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

The fact that we spend the majority of the year only focussing on coursework is a huge advantage, as we don't sacrifice the uni experience for the sake of the apprenticeship, which I vastly enjoy.

10/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

Very good, the work wwe do in class will feed into the work experience this August, allowing us to test our knowledge practically.

10/10

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

We get 4 tripartite meetings a year (joint with the employer and the uni). This pimarily focusses on my wellbeing and how I am progressing and is a perfect 1-to-1 for me to voice any concerns and get immediate help. I also have a uni tutor I see regularly

10/10

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

During the tripartite meetings, I can ask for specific help from revision tips to asking about the foreseeable future of my path with my employer, all helping me to work towards final qualifications

10/10

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

I have learnt how to code in Java and plan to use this skill this summer in my role with the company

10/10

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.)

Extra-curriculars are available to us during the summer term, so I haven't taken part as of yet

10/10

9a. Would you recommend PwC to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

At the age of 18, I fully fund my entire university education (through my employer) icluding accomodation (have no debts after 4 year course) and get 16 months work experience by the end of my course which is just as vital in my subject area. There is no down side.

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

Scour the PwC website, learn about the new equation and more and incorporate this knowledge into your answers when interviewing with the compnay. When in team-tasks during the application stage, be open to everyone's opinions, and be the person who makes sure everyone gets a say. Working together is better than dominating the discussion. Relax during interviews, being calm will make you less likely to slip up and will help you mentally. Good luck!