Graduate programme FAQs

No, we welcome applicants from all degree disciplines. You must be on track for or have achieved a 2.1 undergraduate degree or equivalent.

Our headquarters are in Spencer Dock, Dublin 1. We also have offices in Belfast, Cork, Limerick, Galway, Waterford, Wexford and Kilkenny.

Yes. Refer to our application form for locations and lines of service options.

Our informal Empowered Working Day hybrid approach allows you to explore options with your team on how, when and where you work. Our goal is to suit your lifestyle while maximising productivity and meeting the needs of our business and clients. We ask that people come together at least three days per week at their contracted office or a client site to connect, collaborate and innovate.

Launch date: 2 September 2024.
Closing date: 23 October 2024 for all programmes.

Email us with your details, and we will call you back. You can also talk to us at any of our events and campus fairs — find out more on our LinkedIn, Instagram and Facebook pages.

23 October 2024 for all programmes.

Once you have decided which area of the business you would like to work in, select the relevant link on the Graduate programme application page. Complete only one application. If you would like to be considered for another area or have a second preference, note this on your application or inform our Graduate Recruitment team.

We have included a section in the application to record your subject results. Due to the large number of subjects, some are grouped:

• ‘Language’ includes French, Spanish, German, Chinese, Russian, Polish, Italian etc.
• ‘Business studies’ includes economics, business, accounting etc.
• ‘Technology sciences’ includes technology, engineering, home economics, design and communication graphics, and construction studies.
• ‘Laboratory sciences’ includes physics, chemistry, biology, agricultural science, and physics and chemistry combined.
• Irish, geography and history are not grouped. If a subject you have completed is not listed, please select ‘Other’.

You can learn more about the application process here.

You will receive a confirmation email once your online application form has been successfully submitted. You can also log in to our recruitment system anytime to track your application.

We would be happy to receive your application if you have applied before. Please wait until the next graduate intake before reapplying.

Yes. Unsuccessful candidates will be notified via email as soon as possible.

You will have the option to be interviewed in our offices or virtually via Google Meets. We will provide you with more details closer to the time.

To prepare for your interview, complete the online psychometric test that will be sent to you beforehand. This will give us insights into your strengths and areas for development. Next, familiarise yourself with PwC’s business and services. A good understanding of our company will help you answer questions more effectively. During the interview, be prepared to discuss your career choice and the journey that led you here. We will also explore how you work and communicate with others, so think of examples demonstrating your teamwork and communication skills. Lastly, approach the interview as a conversation. We want to get to know you and understand how you can contribute to our team.

Your graduate programme will start in the autumn of 2025. We will provide successful candidates with specific onboarding details closer to the start date.

PwC’s new benefits programme, Your Choice, launched this year. With Your Choice, you can tailor the benefits to suit your needs, ensuring you feel appreciated and rewarded throughout your career with us. Our benefits include:

• an award-winning training and development programme;
• paid study leave; and
• a recognition programme that celebrates your achievements throughout the year.

We support flexible working arrangements to help you do your best work in a way that suits you. Our ‘Be Well, Work Well’ programme offers numerous resources and support for all aspects of wellbeing—from private health insurance allowances to one-to-one sessions with psychologists and nutritionists. We also provide a range of fitness classes, seminars, workshops and access to our state-of-the-art gym in our offices at One Spencer Dock.

If you are studying for professional qualifications in Tax and Assurance, you will receive eight to 12 weeks of paid study leave. Additionally, you can accumulate overtime throughout the year and take it as extra leave or additional pay.

We offer extensive support ahead of your professional exams. Information sessions will provide a clear picture of what to expect, and you will learn from colleagues who have excelled in the same exams. Mock exams will help you become familiar with the exam structure, while professional lecturers will provide comprehensive revision sessions.