Who are placements and internships for?
12 months or six weeks. Real work, real responsibility.
Both routes are designed for university students who want to get a head start before they graduate. Whether you're looking for a full 12-month placement or a six-week summer internship, you'll work alongside experienced colleagues on real client work – and have the chance to fast-track into our graduate programme.
Which route is right for you?
Six-week summer internship
A six-week paid programme from July to August, open to penultimate year students. You'll gain an insight into BDO and the potential to fast-track to our graduate programme.
12-month placement
For penultimate year students looking for a full year of experience. You'll take on real responsibility, build your skills and be considered for a fast-tracked graduate offer.
Hear from our placement students and interns
Real accounts of what a placement or internship at BDO is actually like.
From work experience to a graduate programme
Stanley is a BDO Audit Trainee working within the Technology Risk Assurance department. He has been with BDO for a year, first joining the Black Heritage Insight programme whilst in his second year of university. Stanley successfully applied for a 6-week audit summer internship before joining full time in 2023 as a trainee.
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Meet some of our trainees
We sat down with Jay and Will to discuss their lives as trainees, work-life balance, what makes BDO unique and why they're embracing being trainee accountants.
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From Football to Finance: Matthew's Journey Across Sport and Accounting
Matthew, a Financial Services Audit Trainee, seamlessly transitioned from a promising football career in Glasgow to the bustling world of accountancy in London. His journey, marked by resilience and a thirst for improvement, reflects the diverse opportunities that arise when one embraces change and explores unexpected paths.
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Still deciding which route suits you?
BDO Hive is a free resource for students exploring their career options. Learn more about accountancy, the application process and what life at BDO is really like.