Work placements

Experience the life of a PwC graduate.

PwC Ireland’s work placement programme runs throughout the year, offering flexibility to suit the length of placement you need. You can undertake a fully paid placement in one of our offices in Belfast, Cork, Dublin, Galway, Kilkenny, Limerick, Waterford or Wexford, choosing the business area that interests you most. During your placement, you will join a team and experience first-hand what life as a PwC graduate is like. Your fresh perspective will contribute to solving real client challenges. In return, you will gain invaluable insights into the professional world, preparing you for an exceptional graduate career.

Applications If you have any questions about work placement opportunities, please contact your university placements team or reach out to us by email.
Entry requirements You must be on track to achieve a 2.1 Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
Locations

Belfast, Cork, Dublin, Galway, Kilkenny, Limerick, Waterford or Wexford.

Inclusion and Diversity

At PwC, we are for all.

Life @ PwC Ireland

Put your skills to work in new and unexpected ways.

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Why choose PwC?

At PwC, we offer a flexible work environment, unparalleled career growth opportunities and a supportive culture where your unique contributions make a meaningful impact.

Flex your work

Our people are trusted to work flexibly, at a time and place that suits them, to solve our clients’ most important problems. Our goal is to help you be productive, do your best work, and support your well-being — it’s a two-way street, so we will need your flexibility too! When you visit the office for collaboration and connection, we will ensure a great experience. We offer hybrid working, but we ask that our people come together at least three days per week.

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Unlock your potential

At PwC, we help you acquire new skills and offer learning and development opportunities to elevate your career. We want you to feel empowered to own your career journey and seize the opportunities that come your way. We encourage you to embrace feedback, take on challenging work, and coach and develop your colleagues.

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Be appreciated for being you

We value the unique attributes, talents, and perspectives you bring. At PwC, we aim to ensure that you feel like you belong and are recognised and rewarded for the great work you do every day. You work hard and bring your point of view, diverse background, and skills to our clients, so we offer a total reward package that includes pay, exam fees and support, recognition, and other perks throughout your journey.

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Make an impact

We aim to impact the world around us and support you in doing the same. Together, we can make a real difference. We will help you live our purpose through meaningful work, and you will have the opportunity to make a difference through our ESG-aligned focus on sustainability, building an inclusive workplace, and working with our charity and community partners to drive societal change.

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Which business area will you choose?

Use your knowledge and insight to help clients move forward with confidence.

Mitigate threats and maximise opportunities for your clients.

Help companies design and achieve their tax objectives.

Refine operations and redefine success for your clients.

Use data to turn high stakes into high growth.

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Hear from past interns


Conor

Aisling

Amanda

Liam

Conor

My experience at PwC was extremely enjoyable. I was unsure what to expect going into my placement, but I was pleasantly surprised by how helpful the people here are. Everyone around me boosted my confidence and taught me to believe in my abilities. I found the placement challenging but rewarding. I was given responsibility, which made me feel part of the team, and I was constantly learning and receiving excellent guidance. I’m now confident that I can work in a professional environment and feel well-equipped to enter the working world. I met some fantastic people at PwC and was shown that they value work-life balance. I would recommend working at PwC to anyone!

Aisling

I was delighted to secure a work placement with PwC. It helped me gain experience in professional services and decide on which career path I wanted to follow. Throughout my placement, I worked on multiple projects with different teams for clients and gained a great deal of experience in such a short space of time. PwC is a very inclusive employer, with people from all walks of life. This makes for a very exciting learning environment. A placement at PwC is a great way to build your network and make lifelong friends.

Amanda

From the moment I walked into PwC, everyone welcomed me warmly, from the front desk staff to the Partners and Directors. PwC’s supportive values ensure everyone is committed to helping you succeed. During my time at PwC, I had several professional and personal development opportunities. The company focuses on learning and development, offering training opportunities, a coach and buddy system for new hires, and practical experiences that build skills and confidence. I was encouraged to take on challenging projects, and the constructive feedback motivated me to improve. My placement allowed me to gain a well-rounded understanding of the industry and what it takes to succeed. I am grateful for the guidance and inspiration I received at PwC. I left with invaluable knowledge and memories that will benefit me throughout my college degree and professional life.

Liam

Following a really enjoyable summer internship at PwC, I returned to do my work placement programme in the Deals Advisory practice. From day one, the entire department was incredibly welcoming and supportive. The culture at PwC is exceptional, creating an environment that makes it easy to settle in and focus on personal growth. Continuous training and workshops provided at PwC ensure you are equipped with the tools to excel professionally, and being able to apply these skills on consequential projects in a hands-on manner is very rewarding. Overall, a placement programme at PwC is a brilliant opportunity to learn a great deal, have fun, and gain a dynamic insight into working at one of the world’s leading professional services companies.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Before you apply

What placements are available?

Paid work placements are available in our Assurance, Consulting, Deals Advisory, Risk Assurance, and Tax teams.

Where are PwC’s offices in Ireland?

We have offices in Belfast, Dublin, Cork, Galway, Kilkenny, Limerick, Waterford, and Wexford.

Must I have studied accountancy or business to join PwC?

No, we accept work placement applications from students across all disciplines.

What is the preferred education level to qualify for an application?

You must be on track for, or have achieved, a 2.1 Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.

What kind of skills are you looking for?

We look for individuals who can demonstrate:

  • Flexibility: can you manage changing priorities and workloads?
  • Courage and integrity: are you ready for a challenge and committed to doing the right thing for clients and colleagues?
  • Curiosity and creativity: are you eager to learn, share and innovate?
  • Teamwork: can you collaborate effectively with others to achieve results?
  • Commercial awareness: are you knowledgeable about the latest business trends and thinking?

Communication skills: can you listen, persuade and articulate your ideas effectively in various situations to build relationships?

The application process

What is the closing date for applications?

We accept applications year-round.

Can I apply for more than one position?

You can select your preferred business area for your internship and indicate a second choice.

I applied before and was unsuccessful. Can I apply again?

Yes, we welcome applications from previous candidates.

How do I make my application?

You can apply through your university placement office.

After you apply

How will I know if I have been successful?

Successful candidates will be invited for an interview, which will be conducted either virtually or in-person at your chosen PwC office.

Will I be told if I am not selected for the position I applied for?

Yes, we inform all unsuccessful candidates via email.

How can I prepare for my interview?

During your interview, we will discuss our business, services and your reasons for choosing PwC Reflect on your extracurricular activities, come prepared with questions and have a basic understanding of the service line you are interested in joining. Don’t forget to ask us questions about the work, our company culture and what a graduate role might look like at PwC.

Your internship work experience

What will I do?

As part of a team working directly with managers or partners, you will gain exposure to all aspects of our dynamic, fast-paced environment. You will participate in our corporate social responsibility (CSR) activities with various charity organisations, and our employability programme, which focuses on soft skills, teamwork and presentation skills. Additionally, you will receive and respond to personal development feedback throughout your placement.

What will I learn?

You will acquire a range of professional and personal skills, including:

  • Digital, innovation and creative skills through our Digital Academy. You will also become familiar with the internal programs and applications we use to support client work.

  • People skills, including relationship building, collaboration, teamwork, and diversity and inclusion.

  • Soft skills, such as presentation skills, time management, personal responsibility and assertiveness.

  • Research, reporting and business writing skills.

  • Social media and social networking skills.

Contact us

Careers help desk

Recruitment team, PwC Ireland (Republic of)

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