Hi there - thank you for your question. We operate an open access policy and we don’t screen out any applications on your academic performance at A-Level or Degree alone. However, you will need a minimum of grade 4/C in GCSE (or equivalent) in English Language and Maths to be eligible to apply.

For some of our roles there are additional specific requirements due to the nature of the role or programme. Please check the individual programme pages for further guidance.

While we welcome applications from candidates of all academic backgrounds, we are looking to recruit individuals who will succeed at EY in the role and future qualifications. We have completed several studies on academic attainment at A level (or equivalents), candidate performance in the online assessments in the EY recruitment process, and how that predicts future performance at EY.

Throughout the recruitment process, we therefore assess your suitability for an EY role by considering your scores in the online assessments alongside your academic attainment at A level or equivalent. We combine this with your scores obtained in the online assessments, and expect a minimum threshold to be achieved.

14 November, 2023 13:17

Hi Max, thank you for your question.

To give a short answer - yes this is perfectly fine.

To expand, on the grad programme, there is no prior knowledge assumed in their training modules. Everything will be taught from scratch. So that fact you didn't study a maths based subject will not prevent you from doing well in your studies.

There will always be many people on your training courses in the exact same position as you are and you will be able to bounce ideas off each offer. This actually provides one of the biggest support networks for new starts, is the fact that you will be in a like minded cohort going through it at the same time.

Many many of the grads who join the grad scheme come from non relevant degrees, that is to say, they did not graduate in a degree in Accounting/Finance/Maths.

I hope this puts your mind at ease in some way.

15 November, 2023 15:49

Thank you! That is really helpful. Which programmes would you say are less maths heavy/ which are not as maths heavy? Thanks

22 November, 2023 18:14

Hi Max, I hope you're well! I suggest you take a look at our graduate programmes to understand what they entail in more detail: ey.com/uk/graduates. Rest assured, support and training will be provided along the way :).

Kind regards,
Jen

28 November, 2023 10:26