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Undergraduate Work Placement, PwC Research, Belfast, Autumn 2025

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PwC

Nov 2

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  • Internship
    Full-time
    Placement Program
  • Data
    Research & Development
  • Belfast

Requirements

  • You'll need to have achieved or be on track to pass an undergraduate degree or above in any subject. We determine whether you're on course to pass based on the grades you achieved in your last completed year of academic study.
  • You'll need to be a second year undergraduate university student on a four-year degree expecting to do a work placement in your third year.
  • While experience in research is not necessary, you’ll ideally have an interest in research methodologies and be of an inquisitive nature with an interest in analysing trends in data and behaviour.

Responsibilities

  • Working in a research team to design and implement research methods such as questionnaires, focus groups, depth interviews, online forums and consumer workshops using a blend of traditional techniques and newer technology to understand behaviour
  • Upskilling in our research technology offerings for scripting of online surveys, undertaking data analytics and designing dashboards and reporting outputs
  • Reviewing and analysing data (both qualitative and quantitative) and creating client ready reports containing insight to aid client decision making
  • Presenting findings to a range of audiences (internal and external)
  • Participating in PwC Research and Customer-Led Transformation (CLT) team meetings, events and training

FAQs

What is PwC Research?

PwC Research is a full-service market research agency within PwC, the largest professional services firm in the world. They provide insights to clients using a variety of data sources and methodologies to help them better understand their customers, employees, and stakeholders.

What will my responsibilities be as a Business Placement Student?

As a Business Placement Student, you'll work on various client research projects, helping to design and implement research methods, review and analyze data, create client-ready reports, present findings, and participate in team meetings and training.

Do I need prior experience in research to apply?

While experience in research is not necessary, it's ideal if you have an interest in research methodologies and a curiosity about analyzing trends in data and behavior.

What qualifications do I need to apply for this position?

You need to have achieved or be on track to pass an undergraduate degree in any subject, and you must be a second-year undergraduate university student on a four-year degree expecting to do a work placement in your third year.

What skills will I gain from this work placement?

You'll gain experience using various technology and data tools, develop quantitative and qualitative research skills, learn to craft client-ready reports, and gain knowledge about the sectors in which PwC Research clients operate.

Will I receive mentorship during my placement?

Yes, successful candidates will be mentored and supported by a senior member of staff who will assist in meeting their career aspirations and development.

What sectors will I be exposed to during this placement?

You'll work with a diverse range of clients including major banks, retailers, media and technology companies, energy providers, and large-scale public sector bodies.

How does the rotation across the team work?

You will rotate across various teams within PwC Research, working on different client research projects to gain a full grounding in market research methodologies.

What tools will I be working with?

You will work with market-leading software for data collection, analysis, and reporting, including tools for scripting online surveys and designing dashboards.

What is the expected duration of the placement?

The placement is expected to take place during Autumn 2025 as part of your third year in a four-year undergraduate degree program.

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PwC

Accounting
Industry
10,001+
Employees
1998
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) is one of the Big 4 accounting firms and a leading professional services organisation. PwC offers a broad range of services, including audit and assurance, tax consulting, advisory, and legal services. They work with clients across various industries, from multinational corporations to startups, providing insights, expertise, and solutions to help them address complex challenges and achieve their goals. PwC's ultimate mission is to build trust in society and solve important problems. They strive to enhance transparency, integrity, and accountability in financial reporting, while also supporting sustainable business practices and societal advancement. PwC's purpose is to contribute to creating trust and value for their clients, people, and wider stakeholders, driving confidence and fostering innovation in a rapidly changing world.

Culture & Values

  • Act with integrity

    Speak up for what is right, especially when it feels difficult. Expect and deliver the highest quality outcomes. Make decisions and act as if our personal reputations were at stake.

  • Make a difference

    Stay informed and ask questions about the future of the world we live in. Create impact with our colleagues, our clients and society through our actions. Respond with agility to the ever changing environment in which we operate.

  • Care

    Make the effort to understand every individual and what matters to them. Recognise the value that each person contributes. Support others to grow and work in the ways that bring out their best.

  • Work together

    Collaborate and share relationships, ideas and knowledge beyond boundaries. Seek and integrate a diverse range of perspectives, people and ideas. Give and ask for feedback to improve ourselves and others.

  • Reimagine the possible

    Dare to challenge the status quo and try new things. Innovate, test and learn from failure. Have an open mind to the possibilities in every idea.

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