As an Associate at BCG in the UK, you’ll be part of a dynamic team tackling some of the most important challenges facing businesses, governments, and society today. You’ll work alongside
talented colleagues and experts from around the world, contributing to projects that are high-impact, fast-paced, and intellectually stimulating. Much of your work will take place at client sites, giving you firsthand exposure to how leading organisations operate and make decisions.
Frequently Asked Questions About Early Careers in Consulting
As an Associate Consultant at BCG, you'll play a pivotal role in collaborative teams, identifying, developing, and implementing solutions for client challenges. You’ll embark on a journey of exploration and innovation, pushing the boundaries to drive impactful change.
Collaborating in cross-functional teams to address client challenges
Analyzing data, formulating hypotheses, and developing actionable recommendations
Communicating with stakeholders, presenting results and driving implementation
Driving independent workstreams, contributing to overall project success
Our selection process is designed to help us get to know you and give you a clear picture of what it’s like to join our team. To start, you’ll need to apply online and upload your CV. After an initial review, we’ll invite you to complete a short numerical assessment, which forms part of your application. If you’re successful, you’ll then move on to a final CV review before being invited to our first-round interviews.
All decisions are made after the deadline, so you are not at a disadvantage if you apply later in the application window.
We look for candidates with a strong academic background (at least a 2:1 degree or equivalent), as well as evidence of excellence in areas outside of academics – whether that’s through extracurricular activities, leadership roles, or other achievements.
The interview stage includes case-based discussions with senior members of our London consulting team, giving you the chance to showcase your skills and learn more about the work we do.
Applications will open on 9 September 2026 and close on 18 October 2026
To apply for an Associate position at BCG, this is what you will be required to bring to the role:
Bachelor's degree
You are in your final year of study or have graduated with less than two years of full-time work experience
Strong analytical skills for quantitative problem-solving, paired with high attention to detail
Critical thinking skills to evaluate information, make informed decisions, and develop innovative solutions
Comfort working in dynamic environments
Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and local office language(s)
Ability to work collaboratively in diverse teams and adapt to changing environment
If you have a PhD or Medical Degree, the process is the same however you will be considered for a Senior Associate position.
As a consulting intern, you’ll collaborate with a diverse team to solve our clients’ problems, benefitting from our world-class learning and development programs. You can also build solid foundation from which to be considered for a full-time consulting role with us.
Frequently Asked Questions About Our Internships
BCG London offers a summer internship programme for penultimate year students. To apply, you’ll need to apply online and upload your CV. After an initial review, we’ll invite you to complete a short numerical assessment, which forms part of your application. If you’re successful, you’ll then move on to a final CV review before being invited to our first-round interviews.
All decisions are made after the deadline, so you are not at a disadvantage if you apply later in the application window.
We look for candidates with a strong academic background (predicted at least a 2:1 degree or equivalent), as well as evidence of excellence in areas outside of academics – whether that’s through extracurricular activities, leadership roles, or other achievements.
The interview stage includes case-based discussions with senior members of our London consulting team, giving you the chance to showcase your skills and learn more about the work we do.
Applications will open on 1 January 2027 and close on 24 January 2027.
As an intern at BCG London, you will be a fully integrated member of a case team, in a similar way to an Associate new joiner. The internship will be eight weeks, throughout July and August, and you will be evaluated for an offer for a full-time graduate role at the end of the programme.
Whilst the graduate Associate role is for those who have recently graduated or are nearing the end of their studies, you must be in your penultimate year of a Bachelors, Masters, or Advanced Degree programme in order to be eligible for the internship (please note you are not eligible if you are due to graduate prior to the internship but plan to take on additional study).
BCG hosts a wide range of events in September and October, both virtual and in person, on campus and in our offices. Please view the events section below for our cross-campus events, or search for your university to see if we will be coming to a campus near you.
How to Apply for our Consulting Roles
Creating Your Profile
Begin by visiting our
talent portal and creating your candidate profile! Please use your
personal email address that you will have regular access to in the future.
Note: You cannot change your email once chosen and will have to create a new profile if you lose access to your previous email
Completing Your Profile
List your
top 2 office preferences and indicate whether you are open to relocating outside of these offices. Please upload your CV and make sure you fill the following fields correctly:
School Name: Your current university
Degree: Your current degree
Major or field of study: Please select the answer closest to your major if not listed
Applying to a Role
Each office with current hiring needs will have a job application link available. While you have the flexibility to apply to multiple offices, we recommend submitting applications to
no more than 3 or 4 offices. This focused approach allows you to better tailor your application to each office and increase your chances of success.
Please ensure your top 2 office preferences listed in your profile align with your job application(s) and are consistent across the applications.
United Kingdom Campus Events
Each year, we host a variety of events designed specifically for our campus candidates. These events give you the opportunity to learn more about BCG, hear directly from our people, and explore potential career paths.
Explore our opportunities below:
September 23, 2026 | 5pm–6pm | Virtual
BCG London: Intro to BCG and Your Career - Option 1
Wondering what a career in consulting truly involves? Interested in learning more about what BCG London has to offer? Join us to gain a comprehensive understanding of all things BCG.
Elevate@BCG, BCG London’s socioeconomic diversity network, invites students from socioeconomically disadvantaged backgrounds interested in BCG to learn more about what we do as consultants and the role of the Elevate@BCG network within BCG and beyond.
BCG London: How to Build Your Application - Option 1
Join us for an interactive session designed to give you the information and tools you need to help you write your best CV. You’ll gain practical tips from BCG consultants, then watch them apply these approaches in a live CV template walkthrough.
BCG London: Intro to BCG and Your Career - Option 2
Wondering what a career in consulting truly involves? Interested in learning more about what BCG London has to offer? Join us to gain a comprehensive understanding of all things BCG.
BCG London: Interview Preparation - Case Interviews - Option 1
Join us for an interactive session designed to demystify the case study interview. You’ll gain practical tips and frameworks from BCG consultants, then watch them apply these approaches in a live case walkthrough.
Pride@BCG invites students interested in the Pride@BCG network to learn more about what we do as consultants, and the role of the Pride@BCG network in supporting the LGBTQ+ community, for an afternoon of interactive workshops and activities at our London office on Thursday 8th October.
Join us for an interactive session designed to give you the information and tools you need to help you showcase your skills. You’ll gain practical tips from BCG consultants, explaining key success factors throughout the interview.
Women@BCG invite you for an afternoon of interactive workshops and activities at our London office on Friday 9th October.
This event, specifically tailored for women aspiring to a career in consulting, will feature an afternoon of valuable insights into consulting, and how to improve your application to BCG.
BCG London: How to Build Your Application - Option 2
Join us for an interactive session designed to give you the information and tools you need to help you write your best CV. You’ll gain practical tips from BCG consultants, then watch them apply these approaches in a live CV template walkthrough.
BCG London: Interview Preparation - Case Interviews - Option 2
Join us for an interactive session designed to demystify the case study interview. You’ll gain practical tips and frameworks from BCG consultants, then watch them apply these approaches in a live case walkthrough.
Join us for an interactive session designed to give you the information and tools you need to help you showcase your skills. You’ll gain practical tips from BCG consultants, explaining key success factors throughout the interview.
BCG has a strong presence on campus throughout the U.K., hosting a number of events and activities for students, whether at
undergraduate, master's, advanced degree, or MBA level, each year.
If your campus is not listed, then please review the events in the section above to see our virtual or in-office options to meet with BCGers.
