Accenture helps the world’s leading enterprises reinvent by building their digital core and unleashing the power of AI to create value at speed for organisations across industries. Our strategy is to be the reinvention partner of choice for our clients and lead in the safe, widespread adoption of AI, and to be the most client-focused, AI-enabled, great place to work in the world.
We bring together the talent of our approximately 799,000 people with proprietary assets and platforms, deep process and industry expertise, and leading ecosystem relationships to deliver end-to-end solutions and measurable outcomes at scale.
Through our Reinvention Services, we offer broad expertise across Cybersecurity, Digital Core, Finance, Industry and Enterprise, Song, Supply Chain and Engineering, and Talent, with advanced capabilities in AI and Data, Industry and Process, and Technology.
We serve approximately 9,000 clients and generated approximately $70 billion in FY25 revenue.
Launch your career with our AI & Data Summer Internship, at one of the world’s leading consulting and technology firms. You’ll use data and cutting-edge AI to help clients unlock value, solve complex problems and create sustainable change. You'll be part of collaborative, cross-functional teams, gaining on-the-job experience while shaping your career path in AI and Data.
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 £28,938 (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.
Get ready to accelerate your growth. Our 12-week AI & Data internship is more than a summer internship; it’s your springboard into a dynamic 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, 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:
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.
We welcome degrees across a wide range of disciplines - not only STEM. Strong analytical thinking, experience working with data and AI, and problem-solving ability are what matter most. Examples include:
Once you’ve completed your initial training, you’ll be ready to take on your first role. Project placements vary based on business needs, however. typical roles on this programme may include:
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 strengths 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 our 2026 interns:
Accenture values collaboration, bringing people together at least three times a week at client sites or one of our UK offices. You will be required to be in your assigned office for a minimum of three days per week and must live within commuting distance to make this possible. Project work may also take you to client sites across the UK, sometimes more than three days a week, depending on business needs.
Our summer internship runs from Monday 28th June to Friday 17th September 2027. Deadline for applications is 30th November, 2026, although we may close applications earlier if the role is filled, so we encourage early applications.
You can apply for one role in one location each year, so take your time choosing the best fit for you.
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 by applicable law.
Job candidates will not be obligated to disclose sealed or expunged records of conviction or arrest as part of the hiring process.
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