When does Deloitte open applications for 2027?

Typically September for graduate and summer schemes. BrightStart apprenticeships and Spring Into Deloitte have separate timelines. Some are rolling, some have deadlines.

How competitive is Deloitte?

Deloitte receives ~150,000+ UK applications annually with a 3-5% acceptance rate. More accessible than banking/MBB but still highly competitive.

What is the Deloitte application process?

The Deloitte application process consists of: Online Application, Online Immersive Assessment, HireVue Video Interview, Assessment Centre (Deloitte Discovery Day), Offer. The process typically takes 4-8 weeks from application to offer.

What service lines does Deloitte offer?

Audit & Assurance, Tax, Consulting (including Monitor Deloitte and Deloitte Digital), Financial Advisory (Deal Advisory), and Risk Advisory.

What is the work-life balance?

45-55 hours/week on average. Audit busy season (Jan-Mar) can be 60-70 hours. Consulting and advisory are more consistent. Hybrid working is standard.

Big 4 · Application Guide 2027

Deloitte Application Guide 2027

Every programme, deadline, and requirement for applying to Deloitte. Plus a free CV checker to see if you pass screening.

Graduate ProgrammeSummer VacationBrightStart ApprenticeshipSpring Into Deloitte

Programmes

Deloitte programmes

Graduate Programme

Eligibility

Final-year undergraduates and graduates

Opens

September

Deadline

Rolling (apply early)

Duration

Full-time permanent (with professional qualification)

Summer Vacation

~70-80% conversion

Eligibility

Penultimate-year undergraduates

Opens

September

Deadline

Rolling (apply early)

Duration

4-6 weeks

BrightStart Apprenticeship

Eligibility

School leavers with A-levels

Opens

October

Deadline

December

Duration

4-6 years

Spring Into Deloitte

Eligibility

First-year undergraduates

Opens

September

Deadline

November

Duration

1 week

Requirements

What Deloitte looks for

Client-centricity — Deloitte serves thousands of clients across industries. Show you understand what good client service looks like and can build relationships.

Collaboration — Deloitte's culture is team-based across all service lines. Discovery Day specifically tests how you work with others.

Commercial awareness — Know current business issues affecting Deloitte's clients — ESG, digital transformation, regulatory changes.

Professional scepticism — For audit roles especially — they want people who question assumptions and think critically.

Adaptability — Service lines are broad. Projects vary hugely. Show you can handle variety and ambiguity.

Values alignment — Deloitte heavily screens for values fit. Know their five values and weave them into your answers naturally.

Grade requirements

Deloitte dropped grade requirements in 2015. They use contextual recruitment — no minimum UCAS points or degree classification required. Assessed on potential.

Tips

How to apply to Deloitte

Deloitte requires you to specify a service line (Audit, Tax, Consulting, Deal Advisory, Risk Advisory). Research the differences before applying.

Know which service line you want and why — "I want to do consulting" isn't enough. Reference Monitor Deloitte, Deloitte Digital, or specific audit sectors.

Reference Deloitte's five values in your answers — they explicitly assess against them

At Discovery Day: focus on collaboration in the group exercise. Don't dominate. Build on others' points.

Know a Deloitte report or publication — Deloitte Insights publishes extensively

For audit: understand current IFRS changes. For consulting: know their digital transformation work. Be specific to the line.

Proofread everything. Deloitte receives thousands of applications — copy-paste errors from other firms are obvious and result in immediate rejection.

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CV standards

Deloitte CV requirements

One page maximum for undergraduates. Clear, professional formatting.

Education section should include degree, predicted/actual classification, and relevant modules.

Align your experience with Deloitte's values — use their language naturally.

Include professional qualification interest if applying to audit/tax — show you understand the career path.

Extracurriculars matter — ${name} values well-rounded candidates. Include societies, volunteering, part-time work.

Quantify achievements wherever possible — numbers demonstrate impact better than descriptions.

Success rates

Deloitte conversion rates

Stage	Conversion
Application → Online assessment	Estimated ~30-40%
Online assessment → Video interview	Estimated ~40-50%
Video interview → Assessment centre	Estimated ~30-50%
Assessment centre → Offer	Estimated ~40-60%
Overall application → offer	Estimated ~3-5%

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