The Role at a Glance
Launch your career with our exciting new AI & Data Summer Internship, at one of the world’s leading consulting and technology firms. You’ll work with real clients to solve complex challenges—using cutting-edge AI and data-driven insights to unlock value, drive innovation, and create lasting change. You’ll be part of collaborative, cross-functional teams, gaining hands-on experience and learning from experts who are shaping the future of technology and business.
Life as an AI & Data AI Summer Intern
As an AI & Data Summer intern, you’ll harness advanced AI and analytics to uncover insights from complex datasets, working on high-impact projects across a range of industries. You’ll help design and build cutting edge solutions and agentic workflows that drive business insight, streamline operations and enhance decision-making. Alongside diverse, cross-functional teams, you’ll bring data to life through powerful visualisations and storytelling, while contributing to the development of AI & Data strategies for leading global businesses. Throughout the internship, you’ll learn from seasoned Data professionals and AI specialists, gaining the skills and confidence to shape your future in one of the most exciting & growing fields today.
Why Join Us
We’re proud to be one of the World’s Best Workplaces™, with a culture built on care, inclusion and shared success. At Accenture, you’ll work with diverse teams, grow quickly, and be supported every step of the way. Whether it’s driving sustainability, advancing responsible AI, or creating meaningful change - we’re committed to doing business the right way, for people and the planet.
When you join, you’ll start on a salary of £27,158 (pro rata) - a reflection of our commitment to invest in your talent. You’ll also be part of a workplace that prioritises your growth and wellbeing to help you thrive both personally and professionally.
What You’ll Learn
Get ready to accelerate your growth. Our 12-week AI & Data internship is more than a summer internship—it’s your springboard into an exciting career at the forefront of innovation.
From day one, you’ll be immersed in a supportive, collaborative environment where learning never stops. Through a blend of structured training, hands-on project work, and mentorship from industry experts, you’ll build the confidence and technical skills to thrive in the world of AI & data.
Whether you're passionate about AI & data strategy, insight & decision generation, advanced data science, or generative and agentic AI you’ll have the chance to explore your interests and carve out your own path. You’ll work on real client challenges, using cutting-edge tools and technologies that make a real impact.
At Accenture, we work across industries and sectors—so you’ll gain exposure to a wide range of business problems and tech solutions. It’s a unique opportunity to build deep expertise, grow your network, and shape your future as a trusted AI & data professional, at a time when AI has never been higher up the strategic agenda.
You’ll Get Access To
- Core Training: Your journey will begin with a comprehensive training programme designed to give you a solid foundation in AI & data, while also learning how modern tech teams operate—using agile methods, collaboration tools, and real-world problem solving. You’ll also build confidence in working with clients, managing projects, and collaborating effectively.
- Project-based learning: You’ll work on real challenges for real clients. With support from experienced teams, you’ll gain practical knowledge and grow your confidence on the job.
- Technology Exposure: Every project is different—and so is the tech. You’ll get hands-on experience with a wide range of technologies and systems, along with training to help you understand and implement them effectively.
What you’ll need
To join our 12-week AI & Data Summer Internship, you’ll need to be a penultimate-year undergraduate or Integrated Masters student at a UK university who are curious, driven, and eager to make an impact.
Whether you're studying Mathematics, Data Science, Business Analytics, Social Sciences, or any subject that builds a solid foundation in analytical thinking and data handling, we’d love to hear from you.
The Interns Who Will Thrive On This Programme
- Have great analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Structure ideas and communicate insights clearly.
- Adapt well to change and thrive in changeable environments.
- Demonstrate initiative, curiosity, resilience and collaboration.
- Have some experience using analytical tools (such as Python, SQL, Power BI, Excel)
Your Development Path
Role
Once you’ve completed your initial training, you’ll be ready to take on your first role. Project placements vary based on business needs, and we encourage interns to explore a wide range of opportunities to discover what excites them most. Typical roles on this programme may include:
- AI Engineer
- Data Scientist
- Machine Learning Engineer
- AI Solutions Architect
- Data Strategist
- Technical Business Analyst
- Visualisation Developer
Throughout your internship, you’ll be supported with ongoing training, coaching, and guidance to help you grow your skills and shape your career.
You will also have the opportunity to apply what you’ve learned at university, explore different areas of AI & data and uncover where your skills and passions lie.
By the end of the scheme, you’ll walk away with valuable experience, in-demand skills—and hopefully, an offer to join us when you graduate.
To bring this to life, here are some examples from recent AI & Data graduates:
- Ben joined the programme in 2025 and is now playing a key role in transforming how a major UK Government body stores, manages, and harnesses data to drive smarter decisions and better public services.
- Oluwaseyi joined the programme in 2023 and is now designing and managing the build of a mineral accounting insights & reporting solution for a large global mining company.
- Conor joined the programme in 2022 and is now shaping strategic direction for a large global bank’s application modernisation, driving system transformation and team capability uplift.
Where You’ll Work
At Accenture, we value collaboration and connection.
You’ll be expected to work from your assigned UK office at least three days per week, so you must live within commuting distance. Depending on project needs, you may also spend time at client sites across the UK—sometimes more than three days a week.
Expect a changeable, hands-on environment where in-person teamwork helps you grow, build relationships, and make a meaningful impact.
Visas
Unfortunately, immigration minimum salary requirements set by the UK authorities (UKVI) mean that Accenture is
not able to progress applications from candidates who are currently on student visas. You will need the right to work in the UK by the start of your employment.
Key Dates
Our summer internship starts on
Monday 29th June 2026 and ends on Friday 18th September 2026.
Places are offered on a first come first served basis, we encourage you to apply early.
Deadline for applications is 30th November 2025, however we reserve the right to close earlier depending on demand.
How to Apply
You can apply
for one role in one location each year, so take your time choosing the best fit for you.
Step 1: Submit your Application Online
- Complete and submit your application online.
Step 2: Complete the Discovery Portal
- This is our online assessment designed to evaluate your strengths and skills.
- It also gives you a feel for what it’s like to work at Accenture.
- You’ll receive a personal feedback report – whether you pass or not.
Step 3: Interviews - If you pass the assessment, you’ll be invited to interview with us.
- Interviews typically include:
- One interview with a recruiter.
- A final interview with a manager from the business.
Visit our Assessments Portal for more details on what to expect at each stage.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, colour, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected applicable law.
Job candidates will not be obligated to disclose sealed or expunged records of conviction or arrest as part of the hiring process.
About Accenture
Accenture is a leading global professional services company that helps the world’s leading businesses, governments and other organizations build their digital core, optimize their operations, accelerate revenue growth and enhance citizen services—creating tangible value at speed and scale. We are a talent- and innovation-led company with approximately 801,000 people serving clients in more than 120 countries. Technology is at the core of change today, and we are one of the world’s leaders in helping drive that change, with strong ecosystem relationships. We combine our strength in technology and leadership in cloud, data and AI with unmatched industry experience, functional expertise and global delivery capability. Our broad range of services, solutions and assets across Strategy & Consulting, Technology, Operations, Industry X and Song, together with our culture of shared success and commitment to creating 360° value, enable us to help our clients reinvent and build trusted, lasting relationships. We measure our success by the 360° value we create for our clients, each other, our shareholders, partners and communities.
