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 Newest additions first, and every listing closes itself once its deadline passes — so nothing here is out of date.

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BT

Not yet open

Software/Digital Engineering Graduate Programme

Multiple tracks (SWE / Data & AI / Cyber / Networks) Telecom / Retail / Media

Degree criteria: Min 2:2 in a STEM subject (CS, Electrical Engineering, Maths, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, others). Non-STEM graduates told to contact recruit@bt.com.

Application window: Only a 2027 "Register Your Interest" page exists — no confirmed live 2027 application page or dates at research time. The 2026 cycle opened 2–22 February 2026 for reference.

UK (various)

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Capgemini

Open now

Graduate Software Engineering Programme 2027

Software Engineering Consultancy

Degree criteria: Minimum 2:2 (or on track) AND a Computer Science/Data Science/STEM degree.

Application window: Live now, two application waves: opens 1 October 2026 for candidates who have already graduated and can start February–July 2027 (covers this scheme's April 2027 start); opens 15 October 2026 for final-year students/those starting August 2027 onward. Reviewed first-come-first-served.

UK (various)

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EY

Open now

Technology Consulting Graduate Programme

IT & Technology Consulting Consultancy

Degree criteria: 2:1 or above in any degree subject; AI, Data, Cyber Security, IT, Computer Science or Software backgrounds welcomed

Application window: Open now, rolling - apply early as roles close once filled

UK (various)

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PwC

Open now

Technology and AI Graduate Programme

AI & Cloud Consultancy

Degree criteria: Any degree subject; no confirmed minimum classification for this specific scheme (other PwC schemes require 2:1).

Application window: Confirmed: application deadline 15 October 2026, for a start date of 1 September 2027.

Belfast, Birmingham, Leeds, London, Manchester

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Deloitte

Open now

Tax Transformation & Technology / Technology & Digital Services

Data & AI Consultancy

Degree criteria: Minimum 2:1, any degree discipline; must graduate by September 2027 for the autumn 2027 intake.

Application window: 2027 cycle live. Staggered openings — Scotland roles opened 21 September 2026; most other roles opened in two waves (28 September and 5 October 2026). Tax Transformation & Technology closes 23 October 2026.

Scotland and other UK sites

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Accenture

Open now

Technology Analyst / AI & Data Graduate Programme

Multiple tracks (SWE / AI & Data / Cyber) Consultancy

Degree criteria: Any degree discipline; no coding required for the Technology Analyst track

Application window: Rolling 2027-2028 intake; individual city postings close as they fill

Birmingham, Bristol, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Leeds, London, Manchester, Newcastle

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NatWest

Open now

Data Science Graduate Programme

Data & AI Finance

Degree criteria: 2:1 or on track for one, in a STEM subject.

Application window: No fixed closing date — rolling applications until each cohort fills; a 10-day window applies to complete assessments once started. Applying early is advised.

UK (national) / London

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Lloyds Banking Group

Open now

Technology Engineering Graduate Scheme

Software Engineering Finance

Degree criteria: No fixed minimum degree classification stated, but strong technical knowledge expected (Java, Python, TypeScript, Kotlin, Swift, Rust, Golang referenced).

Application window: Opens 10 September, closes 29 November for most locations — but 11 October for London specifically (2026 dates, for the 2027 scheme). May close early if application volume is high.

London, Bristol, Edinburgh, Halifax, Leeds, Manchester, Chester

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HSBC

Open now

Technology Graduate Programme

Software Engineering Finance

Degree criteria: 2:1 or above (or international equivalent), achieved or on track; must complete studies before July 2027.

Application window: Opened 5 October 2026, closes 15 November 2026. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis and may close early for high volume; only one application per recruitment cycle is accepted.

Sheffield (and other UK sites)

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Barclays

Not yet open

Technology Analyst / Developer Graduate Programme

Software Engineering Finance

Degree criteria: Degree or expected degree by June 2027, open to most STEM disciplines (IT, Computer Science, Software, Data, Analytics)

Application window: Vacancy may close ahead of advertised date due to application volume - apply early

Knutsford, Glasgow, Northampton

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IBM

Not yet open

Graduate Scheme (Software Developer track)

Software Engineering Big Tech

Degree criteria: 2:1 or higher; any degree discipline accepted for the general scheme (not STEM-restricted).

Application window: A third-party tracker (mirroring official posting dates) shows the September 2027 UK "Graduate Software Developer" window ran 23 July–5 August 2026 and has now closed — not independently confirmed on an official IBM page (ibm.com/uk-en/careers renders via JS, no job content retrievable).

UK (various)

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