Everyone is so nice, and it feels like everyone wants the best for you.
Robbie, Aviva Data Graduate (surname not published), on Aviva’s Data and Analytics pathway page. One person’s account.
The Aviva graduate scheme (the Aviva graduate program, in US spelling) is a permanent role with a two-year development programme, run through seven pathways. According to Aviva’s graduates page, “Apply now” is live and the roles start in September 2027. Aviva states no closing date. This guide covers pathways, eligibility, the four-stage process and pay, with every fact labelled by source.
Aviva graduate scheme at a glance
| Detail | What Aviva says | Label |
|---|---|---|
| Programme | Seven graduate pathways, each a permanent role with a two-year Early Careers Development Programme | Official |
| Start date | September 2027 | Official |
| Applications | Open now; no closing date published | Official |
| Locations (Data pathway) | Bristol, Leeds, London, Norwich or York; not every role in every location | Official |
| Right to work | Indefinite right to work in the UK; no visa sponsorship (Data pathway) | Official |
| Starting salary (Data pathway) | £34,200; other pathways list pay on their own pages | Official |
| Holiday | 29 days plus bank holidays | Official |
| Application stages | Four, per the Data pathway page | Official |
Sources: Aviva graduates, Data and Analytics pathway. Checked 21 October 2026.
When does the Aviva graduate scheme open?
The Aviva graduate scheme is open now for September 2027 starts. Aviva does not publish a closing date on the pages we read, and it lists 129 roles across 14 locations on its careers site, so treat the scheme as live and apply early. Check the pathway you want on Aviva’s graduates page for any date it adds later.
Which Aviva graduate pathways can you join?
| Pathway | What Aviva says | Degree |
|---|---|---|
| Accountancy | Solving problems and shaping strategy beyond number crunching | Any subject |
| Actuarial | For people who love maths; applies the science behind business decisions | Numerate degree |
| AI and Machine Learning | Hands-on work bringing AI solutions from idea to implementation | Relevant degree |
| Business Management | Challenging the norm and finding creative solutions | Any subject |
| Data and Analytics | Data science, engineering, governance and analytics, with the Quantum data community | Numerate or programming degree |
| Pricing | Analytics, technology and commercial thinking to price risk fairly | Any subject |
| Technology and Change Delivery | Using technology to drive change for the business and customers | Any subject |
Aviva says you do not need a finance or STEM degree unless you pick the Actuarial, AI and Machine Learning or Data pathways. The “Degree” column summarises that rule; the exact subject lists are on each pathway page. The Data pathway has two routes: Data Engineering and Data Science & Advanced Analytics, and Reporting & Business Intelligence and Data Governance & Privacy.
Who can apply to the Aviva graduate scheme?
For the Data pathway, Aviva asks for a degree in Computer Science, Machine Learning, Data Science, Business Intelligence or another highly numerate or programming-related subject by the end of summer 2027, and a full-time start in September 2027. It states that visa sponsorship is not available and that you need indefinite right to work in the UK. Aviva does not publish a minimum degree grade on the pages we read.
Quick check: Aviva’s stated conditions (Data pathway)
Tick what applies to you.
Other pathways can differ: Aviva says Accountancy, Business Management, Pricing and Technology and Change Delivery do not require a finance or STEM degree.
Aviva graduate application process: four stages
Aviva describes the same four steps for the Data pathway, and says each stage is designed to bring out your best. If you need reasonable adjustments, Aviva asks you to email [email protected].
How to prepare for the Aviva graduate scheme
Use Aviva’s prep hub
Aviva built an Early Careers prep hub with strengths and values exercises, mock assessments and video interviews. Open it at Aviva’s prep hub before the online tests.
Practise the recorded video interview
You answer a few strengths-based questions, with a practice one first. Rehearse out loud and give one concrete example per answer.
Prepare for the coding test if your route needs one
Aviva says Software Development (Technology), Data Engineering and Data Science candidates complete a coding test. Aviva names Python, R, SQL and Spark among the tools used in the Data pathway.
Get ready for the assessment day
You meet some of the team and show what you are about. Our graduate assessment centre guide covers the format.
Aviva graduate salary and benefits
| Item | Detail | Label |
|---|---|---|
| Starting salary (Data pathway) | £34,200 | Official |
| Contract | Permanent from day one | Official |
| Development | Two-year Early Careers Development Programme, with a three-day in-person induction | Official |
| Holiday | 29 days plus bank holidays | Official |
| Volunteering | Up to 21 hours of paid leave | Official |
| Bonus and discounts | Annual bonus plan based on business and personal performance; up to 40% off Aviva insurance products | Official |
| Working pattern | Smart Working: about three days a week in the office for most colleagues | Official |
Take-home pay depends on your tax code and pension choice. Use our paycheck calculator to see it for your own figure.
How Aviva compares with other UK graduate schemes
Aviva offers a permanent contract from day one, while some banks and consultancies start on rotations. For financial-services alternatives, compare HSBC, PwC and KPMG. Browse every employer in our graduate scheme guide.
Aviva scores 3 out of 5 in our Graduate Scheme Transparency Index, which ranks 29 UK employers on pay, closing dates, stages, grades and intake status.
Aviva graduate scheme FAQ
Is the Aviva graduate scheme open now?
Yes. Aviva’s graduates page has a live “Apply now” link for September 2027 starts, and no closing date is published.
What is the Aviva graduate salary?
Aviva lists £34,200 for the Data and Analytics pathway. Other pathways show their salary on their own pages.
Do I need a STEM degree for Aviva?
Only for the Actuarial, AI and Machine Learning and Data pathways. Aviva says the other pathways do not require a finance or STEM degree.
Does Aviva sponsor visas for graduates?
Not on the Data pathway: Aviva says visa sponsorship is not available and you need indefinite right to work in the UK.
What are the Aviva application stages?
Apply online, online tests, a video interview with an AI literacy assessment, then an assessment day.
Is the Aviva graduate role permanent?
Yes. Aviva describes a permanent role with a two-year development programme.
