What is a graduate scheme?

IT Graduate schemes, sometimes known as graduate programmes or graduate training schemes, are structured training programmes offered by many large employers in tech. They typically last at least a year; some last 18 months, while others extend to two or three years.

When should you apply for an IT graduate scheme?

Most graduate technology programmes start advertising their vacancies in the autumn. Some have deadlines before the end of the year, while others tend to close in January. Don’t be caught out by the later deadlines, though. Some employers will close applications early if they receive enough quality applications before the original deadline.

How much do IT graduates make in the UK?

Your graduate salary for your first IT job could be under £24,000 or over £30,000, depending on what you do and where you do it. In some cases, remuneration could be even higher. For more salary information relating to IT graduate schemes , read our guide on ‘ What graduate salary can I expect in an IT job? ’.

The trend in IT seems to be a consistent rise in salaries. The 2022 Hays UK Salary Guide analyses results of a survey carried out in August 2021, and states that 63% of employers projected salary increases in the following 12 months. Over half of technology employers had increased salaries over the previous year – by an average of 3.8%.