UK Graduate Scheme Checker

Enter your predicted or achieved degree classification to see which top UK employer graduate schemes you are academically eligible to apply for.

Your Degree Classification

First≥ 70%2:160-69%2:250-59%Third< 50%

Scheme Eligibility Results

You meet the minimum requirements for 14 out of 14 tracked schemes.

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Goldman SachsInvestment Banking

Minimum 2:1 required across all divisions.

Minimum req:2:1

Eligible

Morgan StanleyInvestment Banking

Strict 2:1 minimum, First strongly preferred for front office.

Minimum req:2:1

Eligible

McKinsey & CompanyConsulting

Minimum 2:1, but predominantly hires Firsts from target universities.

Minimum req:2:1

Eligible

DeloitteAccounting / Consulting

Minimum 2:1 for most roles, 2:2 accepted for some tech roles.

Minimum req:2:1

Eligible

PwCAccounting / Consulting

Removed 2:1 requirement in 2022. Uses assessment-based hiring.

Minimum req:Holistic

Eligible

EY (Ernst & Young)Accounting

Accepts 2:2 minimum for most graduate roles.

Minimum req:2:2

Eligible

KPMGAccounting

Minimum 2:1 required for most graduate schemes.

Minimum req:2:1

Eligible

NHS Graduate ManagementPublic Sector

Minimum 2:2 required in any degree subject.

Minimum req:2:2

Eligible

Civil Service Fast StreamPublic Sector

Most schemes require a 2:2, some specialist schemes require 2:1.

Minimum req:2:2

Eligible

Google UKTechnology

No strict degree classification cutoff; relies heavily on technical interviews.

Minimum req:Holistic

Eligible

Amazon UKTechnology

Holistic review, but 2:1/First highly represented in intake.

Minimum req:Holistic

Eligible

BBC JournalismMedia

Minimum 2:2 required.

Minimum req:2:2

Eligible

Magic Circle Law FirmsLaw

Strict 2:1 minimum for Training Contracts. Firsts very common.

Minimum req:2:1

Eligible

Teach FirstEducation

Minimum 2:1 required (2:2 accepted in secondary STEM subjects).

Minimum req:2:1

Eligible

The "2:1 Minimum" Rule

Historically, almost all major graduate employers in the UK (Investment Banks, Big 4 Accounting, Magic Circle Law firms) used a strict 2:1 (Upper Second-Class) cut-off. If you got a 2:2, your application was automatically filtered out by the ATS (Applicant Tracking System).

However, this landscape is shifting:

The Big 4: PwC removed the 2:1 requirement entirely in 2022, moving to assessment-based hiring. EY also accepts a 2:2 for many roles.
Tech Giants: Companies like Google and Amazon care far more about your technical interview performance (e.g., LeetCode) and portfolio than your exact degree classification, though a 2:1 is still heavily preferred.
Finance & Law: Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, and top corporate law firms still overwhelmingly enforce a strict 2:1 minimum, with a preference for Firsts.

Mitigating Circumstances

If you achieved a 2:2 but the employer requires a 2:1, you can sometimes bypass the filter if you have valid mitigating circumstances (e.g., severe illness during final exams). You will need to contact the graduate recruitment team directly to explain your situation and provide evidence.