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Students and graduates

Fresh challenges, thinking and opportunities: you’ll find them all at bp. And with specialist training and mentorship schemes, you’ll have all the support you need to grow, progress, and find the role you’ve been waiting for

Search and apply

 

To find a suitable role, use our candidate matching tool below. Here you’ll find the position that’s right for you and be given the opportunity to apply.

 

Please note: You can apply to 1 bp early careers opportunity globally per academic year. If you make multiple applications within the same academic year, then we will only process the first application you make, and you’ll be withdrawn from any subsequent applications.

Dates for the diary

Please note that vacancies are filled on an ongoing basis after opening and we may close applications before the stated deadline. Therefore, we highly recommend you submit your application as early as possible in order to be considered for the opportunity of your choice.

 

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Graduates

If you are looking for a best-in-class graduate programme, bp offers opportunities in a wide range of disciplines that will help you develop your future career path.

 

Many of our programmes are specific to your location but we also offer global career areas for you to explore.

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University students

If you still are at university and want to explore your options for a future career, bp provides programmes and insight events for first, second and third years where you can experience working life in an integrated energy company.

 

Opportunities vary based on your location but we also offer students and interns global career areas in a variety of disciplines.

School leavers

Join a global organization to travel the world as a shipping cadet, learn a trade as an apprentice or become a specialist as a trainee technician.

Life@bp

From visionaries who chart our course to the dedicated individuals who bring our plans to life, bp is an exhilarating environment for all.

 

Hear from our graduates and interns about what it's like to work at BP

Our stories

  • A legacy of challenge and change in the North Sea: Andy’s story
    A legacy of challenge and change in the North Sea: Andy’s story
    During his studies Andy joined bp as a summer intern and was offered a place on the Wells Challenger programme based in the North Sea. Today, Andy is a wellsite drilling engineer off the coast of Shetland, Scotland on the flagship Clair Ridge asset
  • Moving the dial on diversity: Lonpe’s story
    Moving the dial on diversity: Lonpe’s story
    Lonpe’s drive and passion is immediately obvious to anyone who meets her. It’s no surprise that in her time at bp she’s already had a huge impact and gone above and beyond her role to effect change, particularly through her advocacy for racial equality, social mobility, and LGBTQ+ inclusion
  • Bringing out the best in people: Al’s story
    Bringing out the best in people: Al’s story
    After completing a biology degree, Al took up a management position at a Michelin-starred restaurant and then worked for a pharmaceutical company. He then joined bp on the HR graduate scheme in 2019
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