UK graduate schemes for September 2027

Software engineering, data, AI and DevOps graduate schemes at UK employers, with a September 2027 start. Newest additions first, and every listing closes itself once its deadline passes — so nothing here is out of date.

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London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG)

Open now

Engineering Graduate Programme (Fullstack / Backend / Cloud & DevOps)

Multiple tracks (SWE / Cloud & DevOps) Finance

Degree criteria: Final-year undergraduate or Master's student (or 2026 graduate) in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Engineering, IT or a related discipline, completing by August/September 2027

Application window: Open now for September 2027 start; check listing for exact closing date

UK (London / Nottingham)

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Shell

Open now

Information & Digital Technology (IDT) Graduate Programme 2027

Multiple tracks (SWE / Data & AI / Cloud) Specialist Tech

Degree criteria: Bachelor's or Master's degree in IT, Computer Science, Software, Maths, AI, Physics, Engineering or related quantitative subject; graduating in 2027 or within the last 3 years

Application window: Applications open from September 2026

UK

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Lloyds Banking Group

Open now

Data Science & AI Graduate Scheme 2027

Data & AI Finance

Degree criteria: No strict minimum degree classification stated; candidates expected to demonstrate sound knowledge and technical skills aligned to the role

Application window: Verify exact 2027 dates on official site (recent cycles opened early September, closed early November)

UK

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Tesco

Open now

Technology Software Engineering Graduate Scheme

Software Engineering Telecom / Retail / Media

Degree criteria: No degree classification or subject stated. "You don't need a Computer Science degree, but you will need some coding experience" (work, personal projects, or self-taught).

Closes: — 45 days left

Welwyn Garden City / UK

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NHS England (formerly NHS Digital)

Not yet open

Graduate Digital, Data and Technology (DDaT) Scheme

Multiple tracks (SWE / Data / Cyber) Public Sector

Degree criteria: STEM or psychology graduates (or equivalent digital/data/NHS work experience); no fixed classification found.

Application window: 2027 cycle not yet confirmed. As a reference, the 2026-intake applications opened 22 September 2025. NHS recruits onto this scheme quarterly rather than one annual deadline.

London, home counties, north west, south east, south west, Yorkshire & Humber

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GCHQ

Open now

Intelligence and Data Analyst Development Programme / graduate roles

Multiple tracks (Cyber / SWE / Data) Public Sector

Degree criteria: ~2:1 expected for most graduate/specialist roles (non-degree entry programmes also exist but are out of scope here).

Application window: Live postings found: "Intelligence and Data Analyst Development Programme" deadline 14 October 2026; "Maths and Cryptography Roles" deadline 22 October 2026.

Cheltenham and other UK sites

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Civil Service

Open now

Digital, Data and Technology (DDaT) Fast Stream

Multiple tracks (SWE / Data / Digital / Cyber) Public Sector

Degree criteria: 2:2+ in any subject — no DDaT-specific subject restriction; "digital expertise not required".

Application window: Confirmed scheduled to open midday 8 October 2026, closing midday 5 November 2026.

UK (various)

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