Key programme facts

If you’re considering an alternative to university, this programme will give you an insight into the world of EY and help you decide if an EY degree apprenticeship within Consulting is right for you. 

Programme overview

Designed for school students who have been in Year 12 (England) in 2026, you’ll discover more about our degree apprenticeship opportunities available at EY in Newcastle, and the wealth of exciting career possibilities available to you.

Our Newcastle office runs two degree apprenticeship programmes – ‘Business Leadership and Management Practice’ and ‘Digital and Technology Solutions’.

On this programme, you’ll learn more about what a career in Consulting (client-facing work) or Core Business Services (internal-facing work) entails and get an insight into those degree apprenticeship opportunities.

Across one day, you’ll learn more about the work our Consulting apprentices at EY in Newcastle do to make an impact to our people, clients and communities.

What you will be doing

• Taking part in on-the-job case studies, business skills sessions, and networking with current apprentices  
• Having access to senior role models within the business.   
• Attending workshops with business leaders.   
• You could even be fast-tracked onto one of our September 2027 entry degree apprenticeship opportunities.   

How it’s structured

Get a taste of the real working world with our one-day insight programme: 

• You’ll attend a one–day in-person event hosted in our EY Newcastle office. We are expecting to run this programme on 16 July from 11am – 4pm.  

Please note that this event is for those considering degree apprenticeships available in our Newcastle office only.

For the in-person event, EY will cover reasonable travel costs for you to get to the office. There are no overnight stays for these events – and we advise for you to only apply if you are within a comfortable commutable distance to the Newcastle office.  

Key programme facts

Support sales, business development and account management with our Financial Services clients.

Programme overview

Our team drives purposeful growth, positioning EY as the most client-centric, connected and trusted professional services firm. We do this by establishing strong market relationships, originating new business, driving sales and increasing our chance of winning.

You’ll gain exposure to the complex issues facing our clients, and how technology can be used to address these. You’ll also gain an understanding of the underlying technology (for example Artificial Intelligence, Robotics, Cloud Transformation), and how this can be deployed, often in combination, to enable our clients’ future success.

What you will be doing

• Working with a wide range of clients from innovative market disruptors, to established household names.
• Analysing trends across the Financial Services sector.
• Organising client workshops.
• Preparing Account leaders for client meetings.
• Listening to client problems and defining strategies and solutions.
• Developing and writing sale proposals.

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Help organisations manage the risks and opportunities arising from Climate and Sustainability, whilst developing skills that will kick-start your career.

Programme overview

Our world is transforming at record speeds and never before has addressing sustainability issues been so critical. Start your journey as a changemaker, understand more about the key issues behind climate change, decarbonisation, sustainability and join us to promote positive change.

In UK & Ireland (UK&I) we work with corporate and public sector clients, equipping them with the strategies, tools and solutions needed to make sustainable choices and create long-term value, not just for their own business, but for the benefit of our planet and society.

In Financial Services (FS) we offer a wide range of services to help financial sector clients across Banking, Insurance, Asset Management, and Private Equity to measure their environmental and social impact, assess exposure to ESG risks, and develop strategies to align finance flows to facilitate the net zero transition. The work we do with our clients focuses on areas including decarbonisation, stewardship, nature & biodiversity and ESG reporting and assurance, providing solutions and strategies to enable our clients to create long-term value.

What you will be doing

• Building your understanding of the impact of key issues for business relating to climate change and sustainability, and applying your knowledge every day.
• Contributing to a wide range of real projects with real impact, helping clients become more sustainable, which could include ESG assurance to climate change advisory, and from human rights to circular economy.
• Working with teams across different business areas to deliver multi-disciplinary and cross-geographical work.
• Developing core skills in business writing, effective time management, client service and personal brand through on-the-job learning, self-directed learning and presentation opportunities.

Key programme facts

Help clients manage the risks and opportunities arising from Climate and Sustainability, whilst developing skills that will kick-start your career.

Programme overview

Our world is transforming at record speeds and never before has addressing sustainability issues been so critical. Start your journey as a changemaker, understand more about the key issues behind climate change, decarbonization, sustainability and join us to promote positive change. 

Our team works with corporate and public sector clients, equipping them with the strategies, tools and solutions needed to make sustainable choices and create long-term value, not just for their own business, but for the benefit of our planet and society. Technology is transforming how we deliver this as it’s now embedded into everything we do. Whether we are using technology to help clients model and manage risk or support them on their net-zero journey by visualising performance data, we adopt an innovative, digital-first mindset. 

What you will be doing

• Building your understanding of the impact of key issues for business relating to climate change and sustainability, and applying your knowledge every day. 

• Contributing to a wide range of real projects with real impact, helping clients become more sustainable, which could include ESG assurance to climate change advisory, and from human rights to circular economy. 

• Working with EY people across different business areas to deliver multi-disciplinary and cross-geographical work. 
• Developing core skills in business writing, effective time management, client service and personal brand through on-the-job learning, self-directed learning and presentation opportunities. 

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Help our clients strengthen their cyber security and operational resilience, whilst you progress towards achieving industry qualifications.

Programme overview

We support our clients to understand and manage their cyber security risk, secure their data and systems, detect and manage their threats and vulnerabilities, and embed operational resilience. As part of the Technology Consulting team, we help organisations tackle their many security challenges, support risk-based decision making, bolster data security and cyber defences, and strengthen their ability to recover from incidents.

Additionally, we help our clients embed core regulatory requirements across operational and technology resilience, including implementing resilience programmes, performing scenario testing, conducting crisis simulations, and support across lines of defence to help firms comply with the regulations and embed resilience by design. Moreover, we help clients reduce the costs associated with managing security and resilience risks, thereby enhancing their overall risk posture.  

What you will be doing

• Working in UK & Ireland (UK&I) or Financial Services (FS) in at least one of our service areas including Cyber Strategy and Transformation, Resilience, Third Party Risk Management, Data Protection & Privacy and more.
• Developing your people and consulting skills.
• Working with our clients on challenging projects.
• Working with leaders in Cyber security across all domains of security and resilience, contributing towards innovation-driven service delivery for our clients.
• Working towards industry-standard qualifications.
• You’ll be working across a portfolio of clients assigned to you. This will involve a mixture of hybrid working – travelling to client offices, working in the EY office and occasionally from home. It will vary by client/project and will depend on the requirements of both the client and project team.

Key date:

Applications for this programme in London closed on Thursday 16 October 2025. Note: in some cases, we may need to reopen later in the season so encourage you to check back for updates.

Key programme facts

Help our clients strengthen their cyber security and operational resilience and gain invaluable experience.

Programme overview

We support our clients to understand and manage their cyber security risk, secure their data and systems, detect and manage their threats and vulnerabilities, and embed operational resilience. As part of the Technology Consulting team, we assist organisations tackle their many security challenges, support risk-based decision making, bolster data security and cyber defences, and strengthen their ability to recover from incidents. Additionally, we help our clients embed core regulatory requirements across operational and technology resilience, including implementing resilience programmes, performing scenario testing, conducting crisis simulations, and support across lines of defence to help firms comply with the regulations and embed resilience by design. Moreover, we help clients reduce the costs associated with managing security and resilience risks, thereby enhancing their overall risk posture.    

What you will be doing

• Working in UK & Ireland (UK&I) or Financial Services (FS) in at least one of our service areas including Cyber Strategy and Transformation, Resilience, Third Party Risk Management, Data Protection & Privacy and more.
• Developing your people and consulting skills.
• Working with our clients on exciting projects.
• Working with leaders in Cyber security across all domains of security and resilience, contributing towards innovation-driven service delivery for our clients.

Key date:

Applications for this programme in London will close on Thursday 16 October 2025 so it’s better to apply sooner rather than later to avoid any disappointment. Note: in some cases, we may need to reopen later in the season so encourage you to check back for updates.

Key programme facts

Help local and global financial services businesses manage risks and regulations. 

Programme overview 

As part of this programme, you will focus on two areas: 

• Study for a degree in Business Leadership and Management Practice at Northumbria University. The module breakdown can be found here. 

• Study towards a professional qualification from the Chartered Management Institute (CMI) 

Apprentices will join our Consulting Service Delivery (CSD) team in Newcastle. CSD specialises in operational delivery – supporting competencies such as financial crime, conduct risk and transformation. In a project-based environment, you will work alongside a range of EY people to assist clients with their processes. 

What you will be doing 

• Working on a range of projects for clients, helping them assess, transform and monitor their risks and controls.
• Working within a team on client projects, meeting daily targets, contributing during team meetings and working towards your personal development.
• Studying towards a degree, approximately 20% of your time will be spent on learning activities and 80% will be on client engagements in our Newcastle office.
• You’ll learn in-person at Northumbria University one day a week whilst studying towards your degree during term time, with additional study days to support. and facilitate continuous learning throughout the year.

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• You can find out more about CSD and our different solution areas. 

Key programme facts

Help power the success of a global organisation and make an impact in your career.

Programme overview

As part of this programme, you will focus on two areas:

• Study for a degree in Business Leadership and Management Practice at Northumbria University. The module breakdown can be found here.
• Study towards a professional qualification from the Chartered Management Institute (CMI)

Apprentices participating in this programme will be located in Newcastle and will join our Core Business Services (CBS) team, and also engage with the Consulting Service Delivery (CSD) team.

Across the programme, Apprentices will rotate through the following departments:

• CSD Operations
• CSD Go-to-Markets
• Operations
• Deal Activation
• Brand, Marketing, and Communications (BMC)
• Enablement
• Resource Management
• Service Quality

What you will be doing

• Studying one day a week towards degree qualification. You’ll learn in-person at Northumbria University whilst studying towards your degree during term time, with additional study days to support and facilitate continuous learning throughout the year 

• Throughout the course, work across a range of operational disciplines to get a feel for different areas of CBS which include Operations, Deal Activation, BMC, Enablement, Resource Management and Service Quality. Work within these CBS teams, to help to grow our business, maintain control of a large client-facing operation and seek smarter, more innovative and more collaborative ways of working. CBS teams are the heart of our organisation, and make an impact across Finance, Marketing, HR, Business Development and more 

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Support local and global businesses in achieving success through your technical insights and guidance whilst pursuing a BSc. 

Programme overview 

Technology is constantly disrupting the world of business, but these changes are often opportunities.  

Working as part of our Consulting Service Delivery (CSD) team in Newcastle, this apprenticeship enables students to help us and our clients find new ways of enhancing business performance, increasing efficiency, improving engagement  and better responding to risks.  

CSD specialises in operational delivery – supporting competencies such as cyber security, financial crime, conduct risk and transformation. In a project-based environment, you will work alongside a range of EY people to assist clients with their processes.  

You’ll also study towards a BSc degree in Digital and Technology Solutions with BPP University. 

What you will be doing 

• Working on projects specialising in areas such as Third-Party Risk Management (TPRM), Identity Access Management (IAM), Operational Resilience and Data Privacy 

• Helping clients deal with complex issues like cybercrime, process improvement, AI and the future of work   

• Studying for a BSc, approximately 20% of your time will be spent on learning activities and 80% will be on client projects 

• University will be online, other than one week per year of in person sessions, based in London 

Click below to learn more 

• You can find out more about CSD and our different solution areas 

Key programme facts

Help local and global businesses to succeed with your tech-savvy assurance and advice whilst studying for a BSc.

Programme overview

Technology is constantly disrupting the world of business, but these changes are often for the best. Working in either Assurance, Consulting Service Delivery, Risk Consulting, or Technology Consulting, this apprenticeship enables tech-savvy students to help us and our clients find new ways of using data and the latest technologies to enhance performance, increase efficiency, better identify and respond to risks and improve engagement with stakeholders. You’ll also study towards a BSc degree in Digital and Technology solutions with BPP University.

What you will be doing

• Specialising in Data Architecture and Integration, Solution Engineering and Development; Data Science; Technology Operations and Service Delivery or Cyber and Information Security.
• Analysing data sets, designing, prototyping and building new tech solutions for clients, and advising different teams on leveraging new technologies.
• Helping clients use the latest tech to deal with complex issues like fraud, automating compliance processes, chatbots and the future of work.
• Studying for a BSc, approximately 20% of your time will be spent on learning activities and 80% will be on client projects.

Key programme facts

Help local and global businesses to succeed with your tech-savvy assurance and advice whilst studying for a BSc.

Programme overview

Technology is constantly disrupting the world of business, but these changes are often for the best. Working in Technology Consulting, this apprenticeship enables tech-savvy students to help us and our clients find new ways of using data and the latest technologies to enhance performance, increase efficiency, better identify and respond to risks and improve engagement with stakeholders. You’ll also study towards a BSc degree in Digital and Technology solutions with BPP University.

What you will be doing

• At University, you will have the opportunity to specialise in one of: IT Consultant, Software Engineer, Data Analyst or Cybersecurity.
• Analysing data sets, designing, prototyping and building new tech solutions for clients, and advising different teams on leveraging new technologies.
• Helping clients use the latest tech to deal with complex issues like fraud, automating compliance processes, chatbots and the future of work.
• Studying for a BSc, approximately 20% of your time will be spent on learning activities and 80% will be on client projects.

Key programme facts

Help local and global businesses to succeed with your tech-savvy assurance and advice whilst studying for a BSc.

Programme overview

Technology is constantly disrupting the world of business, but these changes are often for the best. Working in either Assurance, Consulting Service Delivery, Risk Consulting, or Technology Consulting, this apprenticeship enables tech-savvy students to help us and our clients find new ways of using data and the latest technologies to enhance performance, increase efficiency, better identify and respond to risks and improve engagement with stakeholders. You’ll also study towards a BSc degree in Digital and Technology solutions with BPP University.

What you will be doing

• Specialising in Data Architecture and Integration, Solution Engineering and Development; Data Science; Technology Operations and Service Delivery or Cyber and Information Security.
• Analysing data sets, designing, prototyping and building new tech solutions for clients, and advising different teams on leveraging new technologies.
• Helping clients use the latest tech to deal with complex issues like fraud, automating compliance processes, chatbots and the future of work.
• Studying for a BSc, approximately 20% of your time will be spent on learning activities and 80% will be on client projects.

Key programme facts

Bring your passion for problem solving and analysing information and help to ensure our clients IT systems are safe, secure and fit for purpose.

Programme overview

Technology is at the heart of most modern organisations. As well as opening a world of opportunities, technology exposes organisations to a variety of risks. Our Digital Risk teams combine digital know-how with advanced technology to help clients understand and transform their businesses. Our experience helps clients grow, manage, protect and, when necessary, transform their businesses. Together, we shape entire industries by applying the right technological solutions to real-world problems. Your diversity of thought will only strengthen our work within this incredibly varied business area.

We have several work streams for you to experience which help EY clients on matters including assessing technology risks, software licensing issues, contract/third party risks, but also improving their processes/governance policies and establishing future-focused strategies. Across all the work streams, you will be given the opportunity as you grow in your career to lead meetings, identify issues and propose solutions. You will work with, and get to know, senior stakeholders at EY clients up to board level.

What you will be doing

• Gaining a broad understanding of the IT landscape of some of our biggest clients, including their approach to cybersecurity, data protection, resiliency and software asset management.
• Assessing complex projects to spot risks and make recommendations.
• Analysing data, communicating with clients and presenting your work.
• Understanding the risks associated with emerging technologies, including cloud adoption, the use of Artificial Intelligence and Robotic Process Automation.
• You’ll also be expected to be flexible and may spend large proportions of your time away from the office, either working from home/anywhere or on client site as part of our hybrid working model.

Key programme facts

Bring your passion for problem solving and analysing information and help to ensure our clients IT systems are safe, secure and fit for purpose.

Programme overview

Technology is at the heart of most modern organisations. As well as opening a world of opportunities, technology exposes organisations to a variety of risks. Our Digital Risk teams combine digital know-how with advanced technology to help clients understand and transform their businesses. Our experience helps clients grow, manage, protect and, when necessary, transform their businesses. Together, we shape entire industries by applying the right technological solutions to real-world problems. Your diversity of thought will only strengthen our work within this incredibly varied business area.

We have several work streams for you to experience which help EY clients on matters including assessing technology risks, software licensing issues, contract/third party risks, but also improving their processes/governance policies and establishing future-focused strategies. Across all the work streams, you will be given the opportunity as you grow in your career to lead meetings, identify issues and propose solutions. You will work with, and get to know, senior stakeholders at EY clients up to board level.

What you will be doing

• Gaining a broad understanding of the IT landscape of some of our biggest clients, including their approach to cybersecurity, data protection, resiliency and software asset management.
• Assessing complex projects to spot risks and make recommendations.
• Analysing data, communicating with clients and presenting your work.
• Understanding the risks associated with emerging technologies, including cloud adoption, the use of Artificial Intelligence and Robotic Process Automation.
• You’ll also be expected to be flexible and may spend large proportions of your time away from the office, either working from home/anywhere or on client site as part of our hybrid working model.

Key programme facts

Bring your passion for problem solving and analysing information and help to ensure our client’s IT systems are safe, secure and fit for purpose.

Programme overview

Technology is at the heart of most modern organisations. As well as opening a world of opportunities, technology exposes organisations to a variety of risks. Our Digital Risk teams combine digital know-how with advanced technology to help clients understand and transform their businesses. Our experience helps clients grow, manage, protect and, when necessary, transform their businesses. Together, we shape entire industries by applying the right technological solutions to real-world problems. Your diversity of thought will only strengthen our work within this incredibly varied business area.

We have several work streams for you to experience which help EY clients on matters including assessing technology risks, software licensing issues, contract/third party risks, but also improving their processes/governance policies and establishing future-focused strategies. Across all the work streams, you will be given the opportunity as you grow in your career to lead meetings, identify issues and propose solutions. You will work with, and get to know, senior stakeholders at EY clients up to board level.

What you will be doing

• Gaining a broad understanding of the IT landscape of some of our biggest clients, including their approach to cybersecurity, data protection, resiliency and software asset management.
• Assessing complex projects to spot risks and make recommendations.
• Analysing data, communicating with clients and presenting your work.
• Understanding the risks associated with emerging technologies, including cloud adoption, the use of Artificial Intelligence and Robotic Process Automation.
• You’ll also be expected to be flexible and may spend large proportions of your time away from the office, either working from home/anywhere or on client site as part of our hybrid working model.