FAQs

Applications for our programmes will remain open until we receive enough applications to complete our hiring. When that happens, we’ll close the programme to new applications. It’s important to take the time to make sure you’re making the right decision about the programme you want to apply for (you can only apply for one Graduate/Intern programme) but please complete your application as soon as you can to make sure you don’t miss out.

No. If you apply for more than one programme, we'll only accept your first application and won't take any of the others forward. Please don't make more than one application as it might slow your application down.

We will only accept your first application so please take some time to choose the programme that is right for you.

No, you can only apply to one location.

Most programmes have specific locations, and you'll be based there for the duration of your programme – you should always consider this when choosing which programme to apply to.

However, some programmes are UK wide to provide you with the most opportunities, so it's best to be flexible about where you'll be based and make sure you read the programme descriptions thoroughly.

Yes. We're an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all members of the community.

If at any point you need any adjustments to support your application please let us know.

Once you have started your application, you will also be able to provide details of your special requirements or disability so that we can support you.

Please select the closest match to your degree in the Field of Study field. If you start typing your subject into the field a list of options will be displayed. If you are studying a combined subject e.g. Politics and Economics please enter one of the subjects from the list. If you cannot find an exact match please select the closest, you don't have to have studied a particular degree for any of our programmes so it will not affect your application if this is not exact.

Please enter your predicted grade. Most penultimate year students will have a predicted grade, if you don't have this please ensure you are on track to achieve a 2:1 (2:2 for our RBS International programme).

Please email our team.

You're invited to each stage after you successfully complete the earlier step. You can complete all stages within 3-4 hours.

These are "timed" tests. You’ll have 10 days to complete the full application process, including the situational judgement test and online psychometric tests, from when you start your application. We’d encourage you to complete as quickly as you can as we may close programmes early if we have a large amount of applications.

You'll hear the outcome of your assessment centre within 14 days. If you're successful, a member of the Early Career team will contact you to take you through your offer onto the graduate or internship programme.

No, we'd expect you to continue with your qualification and we'd support you through this.

No, unfortunately we no longer accept deferred applications.

If you don't have the right to work in the UK, we’ll sponsor you if you’re made an offer. If you secure a role and require sponsorship, you’ll need to meet the criteria for the Skilled Worker (new entrant) Visa.

If you’re not sure on your right to work in the UK, or if you need more information, please visit the UK Government Visas and Immigration website.

If you’ve accepted an offer and are switching from a Tier 4 Student Visa to a Skilled Worker Visa you’ll need to do this from within the UK and before your Tier 4 Student Visa expires. You’ll also need to remain in the UK whilst your application is being processed, which will be 3 months before the programme is due to start.

If you’re applying from outside of the UK, or your visa expires before the programme begins, in some circumstances we may be able to support an out of country application.

Apart from our RBS International programme, which requires a 2:2 degree or above, all our other graduate and internship programmes require you to have achieved, or be on track to achieve, a 2:1 or above.

If you’ve studied overseas, your qualifications will need to be equivalent to our UK requirements. You’ll need to let us know on your application form what your qualifications are as they were awarded to you – we’ll check the UK equivalent if your application is progressed.

You don't need specific UCAS points for any of our programmes.

Apart from our RBS International programme, which requires a 2:2 degree or above, all our other graduate and internship programmes require you to have achieved, or be on track to achieve, a 2:1 or above.

No, you don't need to have any experience or give us a CV unless you are applying to one of our NatWest Markets programmes. We're looking for your knowledge about us and your passion for the programme.

For our NatWest Markets programmes you will be asked to upload a CV and cover letter as one document, and this will be taken into consideration for invites to Assessment Centres.

If you have extenuating circumstances explaining why you didn't meet the academic requirements, you'll still be considered. You'll have the opportunity to state this on your application form. We'll review each case individually and you'll need to show us proof of any extenuating circumstances.

No, we'll give you all the training you'll need – we're looking for your passion in working in technology.

No, any candidate from any degree subject can apply – all they need is to be on track for at least a 2:1 (2.2 for our RBS International programme).

Yes. Our graduate programmes are open to all regardless of graduation year.

Yes, if you meet the programme eligibility criteria.

Yes - however you'll still need to meet our entry requirements. Our RBS International programme requires a 2:2 degree classification or above, and all other graduate and internships programmes require you to have, or be on track to achieve a 2:1 or above.

We review on a case by case basis and would take into consideration any exceptional circumstances. If you don't meet the requirements, we can revoke your offer.

No – you won't be able to join the programme unless it's for our RBS International programme, where you need at least a 2.2.

We'll map you into placements based on your development needs – we want you to be well rounded at the end of your programme so we'll map you into roles that'll build your professional development.

Qualifications differ by programme. They are all fully funded professional qualifications.

We're committed to working with you to find a role at the end of your programme.

You'll complete the graduate programme in the same locations as your internship.

The Early Careers team and your Graduate Coach will support you to secure a permanent role after you finish the graduate programme and you can choose which location you’ll be in.

No, you'd need to make your own plans if you need to move but our graduate buddies can help share where to look etc.

No, unfortunately we no longer accept deferred applications.

You need to be in your penultimate year of study to be eligible for our internships (that includes finalists who're going on to do a Master's next year or students in the first year of a two year Masters).

No, you can only apply for one internship.

Yes, you can apply to our internship if you’re going straight on to your Master’s degree after your undergraduate degree. To be eligible you must graduate from your Master’s in 2023.

No, our internship programmes are only open to penultimate year students.

Yes. If you're in the first year of a three-year degree, you can apply to one of our Insight weeks.

Year-long placements aren't a formal programme for us just yet but take a look at our 8 week summer internships.

During the 8 week internship you'll be assessed throughout. At the end of the programme there will be one final assessment and if you perform well then we may offer you a position on the two or three year graduate programme starting the following year.

You'll complete the graduate programme in the same locations as your internship.

No. The internship's paid, so this'll allow you to cover the cost of your accommodation.

We’re unable to provide sponsorship for our Summer Internship Programmes. You must have the right to work in the UK to join our undergraduate programmes.

You’re eligible to apply to the Internship Programme if you hold a valid Tier 4 Student Visa, and our dates must coincide with your university summer vacation.

If you’re not sure on your right to work in the UK, or if you need more information, please visit the UK Visas and Immigration website - UK Visas and Immigration - GOV.UK.

Yes. If you're in the first year of a three-year degree, you can apply to one of our Insight weeks.

From time-to-time we build programmes that are specifically for men or women. This is because we want to build an inclusive workforce and having a good gender balance is important for that to happen. We welcome applications from women, men and those who partially identify with either of these genders, if they feel as though the experience would be of benefit to them. You’ll need to be graduating in 2024 but you don’t need any specific UCAS points and you don’t need to be studying any particular subject.

The main difference is that, over our Insight week for Women you'll be shadowing and meeting with key women in that business area and, for our Insight Week for Men, you'll be meeting with both men and women.