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Deadlines, tests, interviews and honest comparisons for UK degree apprenticeships. Built on the data behind Intake and written by someone applying this season.
How to get a degree apprenticeship in 2027: the complete guide
A step by step guide to getting a UK degree apprenticeship for September 2027, from finding programmes and deadlines to online tests, video interviews and assessment centres.
Data02Degree apprenticeship deadlines 2027: when every big programme opens
Opening dates and deadlines for 2027 degree apprenticeships at PwC, KPMG, Barclays, Goldman Sachs, J.P. Morgan, EY, HSBC, UBS, the Bank of England and more, tracked by Intake's Radar.
Comparison03Degree apprenticeship vs university: an honest comparison
Guide04Degree apprenticeship interview questions (and how to answer them)
Guide05Apprenticeship online tests explained: SHL, Cappfinity, HireVue and more
Which online assessments degree apprenticeship employers use, what each test looks like, and how to prepare. Includes a table of which firms use SHL, Cappfinity, Aon, HireVue, Korn Ferry, Pymetrics and Arctic Shores.
Comparison06The best websites to find degree apprenticeships in 2027 (compared)
Comparison07Intake vs ChatGPT for apprenticeship applications: which should you use?
Guide08No work experience? How to apply for degree apprenticeships anyway
Guide09Rejected from a degree apprenticeship? Here's what to do next
Guide10How to answer "why this firm?" without sounding generic
The question that sinks most degree apprenticeship applications. A simple formula, bad vs good examples, and where to find specifics in 20 minutes so your answer could only be about one firm.
Guide11Degree apprenticeship CV: what to put on it when you're 17
Comparison12PwC vs KPMG vs EY vs Deloitte: Big Four apprenticeships compared (2027)
The Big Four school leaver and degree apprenticeship programmes for 2027 side by side, with opening dates, routes, locations, online test providers, assessment stages and what each firm's interviewers look for.
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