PwC Apprenticeship Application Timeline and Deadlines 2026

Salary: £25,000–£28,000Length: 5–6 yearsAcceptance: 2–4%

The PwC School Leaver Programme application window is: September–November 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

September–November for the following September start

Apply in the first two weeks of the window opening. PwC 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 PwC: 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 PwC?, Why now?

Before video interviewRecord and watch back a practice video interview

Before assessment centreRead PwC's latest news and know your STAR stories cold

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