PA Consulting
2026 Industrial Placement - Digital
2nd Year
27 Jan 2026
Consulting
Overview
This industrial placement at PA Consulting provides students with an opportunity to work within their Digital team. The programme aims to give participants a deep dive into tech consulting, allowing them to contribute to client projects and develop a broad range of professional skills in a technology-driven environment. It's designed for students who are keen to apply their academic knowledge in a practical setting.
It is especially active in life sciences and public sector consulting, and has a strong record of helping clients develop new technologies and launch them to market.
Assessment: Talent-Q
Opens: 09 Oct 2025; Closes: 27 Jan 2026; Opened last year: 11 Nov 2024
The programme will run for approximately 12 months, typically aligning with a university's industrial placement year. While the precise location is not specified, PA Consulting is a UK-wide company, suggesting potential opportunities across various offices. The work will be full-time, Monday to Friday.
This is a paid industrial placement, offering a competitive salary for the duration of the programme.
This industrial placement is aimed at university students undertaking a degree that includes a placement year, typically those in their second year. Applicants should demonstrate a keen interest in digital and technology consulting, with the right to work in the UK.
Applications will typically involve an online application form. Further stages may include online assessments, video interviews, and an assessment centre, though the specific process is not detailed in the provided text.
PA Consulting is a well-regarded consulting firm, suggesting a competitive application process for their industrial placements. While cohort sizes are not provided, these programmes generally attract a high volume of applicants.
Completing an industrial placement at PA Consulting offers valuable professional experience with a leading consulting firm, enhancing a student's CV with practical skills in digital and technology consulting. This can significantly improve future career prospects and provide a strong foundation for a career in the industry.
Heads up
Dates can shift each year. Always confirm the live deadline on the provider's own page before you apply.