Assurance
We solve problems and provide reassurance to our clients that their strategies will deliver success.
Summer internships 2021
Come be part of an immersive insight into work and life at PwC
Experience our award-winning internship programme for yourself.
The benefits of our summer internship programme
Are you in the penultimate year of university? If so, you can take part in our acclaimed paid internships programme. It gives you priceless insights into the real world of work. You'll get exposure to everything that goes on in our dynamic, fast-paced environment. You'll work on projects, contribute to your team's success and make a difference.
As part of your internship experience, you'll take part in our Employability programme. Here, you'll learn about business, interpersonal skills and teamwork, present to senior partners, show what you've learned and how far you've come.
All in all, our summer internship experience adds up to the best opportunity to think beyond your summer. Apply today and find out if a career in professional services is right for you.
We are still shaping our 2021 programme. We will give you more details before you interview as to the length of internship available and what your work experience will look like. This is subject to COVID-19 and the government guidelines that we need to adhere to.
Closing date
The closing date is 5.00pm on Monday 1 February 2021.
Entry requirements
To take part in our summer internship programme, you must be in your second-last year of university. We accept summer internship applications from students from all disciplines and degrees.
You should be on track to achieve a 2.1 Bachelor's degree or equivalent.
Internship locations
Our programmes run in our Dublin, Cork, Limerick, Galway and South East (Kilkenny, Waterford and Wexford) offices.
You have a choice of specialist areas depending on the location:
- Dublin: Assurance, Consulting, Deals Advisory, Risk Assurance and Tax
- Cork: Assurance and Tax
- Limerick and Galway: Assurance and Tax
- South East: Assurance and Tax
Why should I choose PwC?
It's a place to grow and make a difference
Your progress is our priority. From the very start of your summer internship, you'll be working with real clients, sharing your unique perspective and making a difference. You'll build great friendships, and have the chance to learn from the best. As well as helping our clients, you'll also have the opportunity to take part in our CSR and volunteer initiatives.
You will learn valuable business skills that will enhance your CV, develop your commercial awareness and benefit you at college and in your future career. Taking part in our summer internship will also position you well for a coveted place in our graduate programme.
It's full of opportunities for people like me
We value diversity, which is why we accept students from all college courses on our Summer Internship programme. We want to help you discover your potential and a career path that's right for your unique talents and personality. So it's up to you to decide which of our business areas you'd like to join, and we want your individual talent to shine. You can choose to build on your strengths or stretch yourself in a completely new field.
Whichever area you choose to work in, you'll be alongside people from different backgrounds, with different skill sets and expertise. Being yourself, and lending your individuality to the mix is what will lead you, and us, to success.
It's more than a place to work
We know your summer break is essential. You work hard all year in college, and you deserve to have some fun during the summer! Our social scene is one of the best things about working here.
As many of our graduates will tell you, your life won't be on hold from Monday to Friday. We care about your life in and outside of work, and we want you to live it to the fullest. You'll enjoy a 3pm finish on Fridays – perfect for making the most of your weekends.
FAQs
- Must I have studied accountancy or business to join PwC?
- Can I apply for more than one position?
- How will I know if I've been successful?
- What will I learn in my internship experience?
Must I have studied accountancy or business to join PwC?
No. Our summer internship programme is open to students from all disciplines and degrees.
Can I apply for more than one position?
You can choose which area of the business you would like to intern in, and express a preference for your second choice.
How will I know if I've been successful?
Successful candidates will be called for an interview soon after the closing date.
What will I learn in my internship experience?
You will learn a wide variety of skills, including:
- Digital skills, innovation and creativity as part of our Digital Academy, as well as learning the internal programs and applications we use to support our client work
- People skills, including building relationships, interacting, working in teams, diversity and inclusion
- Soft skills, including presentation skills, time management, personal responsibility and assertiveness
- Research, reporting and business writing skills
- Social media and social networking skills
Which business area will you choose?
Consulting
Our innovation and creativity help our clients evolve and face the future with confidence.
Deals Advisory
We help our clients grow, thrive and transform in the competitive world of business.
Risk Assurance
Our ability to identify problems earlier and faster helps clients to transform risk into opportunity.
Tax
We provide integrated solutions to help clients turn their tax function into a strategic asset.
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Hear from past interns
Jennie
Amy
Kate
Geoff
John
Jennie
"An internship is a brilliant opportunity to see first hand what it's like to work here. It's fast-paced and dynamic, and that means that the development you get from it is rapid, too. You get structured weekly training sessions to grow your interpersonal and technical skills, and the opportunity to grow your network. The fantastic work-life balance and the friends you'll make during your internship make for a really memorable summer".
Amy
"One of the best things about working at PwC is definitely the people and friendly atmosphere. I see my work friends as an extended family, between working with them and the events we go to together. My friends working in other organisations envy the close bond all the interns have here. In other firms, there seems to be more of a divide between work-life and social life. Here at PwC, they mix on a daily basis".
Kate
"As part of my degree, I am completing my work placement in the FDI tax department. An internship here is a great opportunity to find out more about the business and to see if professional services is the career for you. From the very first day when I attended my interview, the friendly culture stood out, and I knew that this was where I wanted to work. I can't recommend an internship here enough".
Geoff
"I joined the Summer Internship programme knowing it was an incredible opportunity to further develop my career. But I quickly realised that PwC offers so much more: whether that's the social events that helps you to meet new people across the firm, or the opportunities to travel for secondment. The company strives to create a great work-life balance, and it was a great experience to spend my summer here".
John
"The culture and working environment in the firm are fantastic, and it was an easy decision to apply for a summer internship. I thoroughly enjoyed the responsibility handed to me from the very first day. Straight out of onboarding, I was on client site with my team, attending meetings, gaining insights into our clients' business and helping them achieve their goals. It is thoroughly rewarding to be involved and have an input, especially when you are an intern".
Our virtual events
| Date | College | Event or fair | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 January 2021 | All | Ask us anything – PwC Grad team | 17:00 - 17:30 |
| 20 January 2021 | UCD | Summer Internship overview – Panel discussion and Q&A | 17:00 - 17:30 |
| 20 January 2021 | UL | Summer Internship overview – Panel discussion and Q&A | 17:00 - 17:30 |
| 26 January 2021 | NUIG | Summer Internship overview – Panel discussion and Q&A | 17:00 - 17:30 |
| 26 January 2021 | NUIM | Summer Internship overview – Panel discussion and Q&A | 17:00 - 17:30 |
| 26 January 2021 | UCD | Internships Fair | 11:00 - 16:00 |
| 27 January 2021 | DCU | Summer Internship overview – Panel discussion and Q&A | 17:00 - 17:30 |
| 27 January 2021 | UCC | Summer Internship overview – Panel discussion and Q&A | 17:00 - 17:30 |
| 27 January 2021 | TUD | Summer Internship overview – Panel discussion and Q&A | 18:00 - 18:30 |
| 28 January 2021 | All | Ask us anything – PwC Grad team | 17:00 - 17:30 |
| 1 February 2021 | UCC | Law Society Careers Fair | 14:00 - 16:30 |
| 1 February 2021 | All | Interview hints and tips | 13:00 - 13:30 |
| 1 February 2021 | Closing date | ||
*Many of the images and videos used throughout our website were taken and produced before the COVID-19 outbreak.
Summer Internship programme 2021
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