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Deloitte Apprenticeship Application Timeline and Deadlines 2026
Salary: £22,000–£27,000Length: 4–5 yearsAcceptance: 3–5%
The Deloitte BrightStart application window is: October–January for the following September start. Here's how to plan your timeline so you're prepared at every stage — not scrambling.
When to Apply
Application window
October–January for the following September start
Apply in the first two weeks of the window opening. Deloitte makes rolling offers — seats fill before the official deadline closes.
Typical Timeline from Application to Offer
Week 0Application form submitted
Week 1–2Online assessments — SJT, numerical, and cognitive tests
Week 3–4Video interview invitation sent
Week 4–6Assessment centre invitation (if passed video stage)
Week 6–10Offer or rejection
Timeline is approximate. Actual timings vary by cohort and service line.
Preparation Timeline — Work Backwards
4 weeks before applyingResearch Deloitte — annual report, recent news, service lines
3 weeks before applyingDraft 5–7 STAR stories covering all key competencies
2 weeks before applyingPractice online tests with real providers (SHL, Korn Ferry)
1 week before applyingWrite and refine motivational answers — Why Deloitte?, Why now?
Before video interviewRecord and watch back a practice video interview
Before assessment centreRead Deloitte's latest news and know your STAR stories cold
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