Shell is hiring graduates for its 2027 intake in the United Kingdom, and one of the routes on offer is the Information and Digital Technology stream, known as IDT, based in London. This is a three-year leadership development programme, not a short placement: you take on real roles, rotate across the business, and receive structured training and coaching from day one.
The headline facts are simple. You must be pursuing or have completed a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in the UK, graduating in 2027 or within the last three years. You must also live in the UK and have finished your degree before your first day at Shell. No closing date is stated on the official page, so early applicants have the advantage.
What the programme actually gives you
The Shell Graduate Programme runs for three years and is designed to develop future leaders of the company. Your time is split between job rotations, on-the-job challenges, formal training, and coaching. Rotations give you breadth across the business; the challenges and training build depth in how Shell operates. You also get a development plan built with your line manager around your strengths, and you track your own progress against it.
At the end of the three years, your performance and achievements are reviewed in a final assessment, and a successful outcome opens the next phase of your career at Shell. For the IDT stream, this means learning how a global energy company uses digital technology across its operations while you build professional skills. The official page publishes no detailed duty list for the IDT stream, so confirm day-to-day tasks during the process.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Shell |
| Programme | Shell Graduate Programme (UK intake) |
| Stream | Information & Digital Technology (IDT) |
| Location | London, United Kingdom |
| Programme length | Three years |
| Eligibility | UK Bachelor’s or Master’s; graduating in 2027 or within the last three years; must live in the UK; graduated before the first day |
| Closing date | None stated — apply as soon as possible |
| Salary | Not stated on the official page |
Check your eligibility honestly
Shell lists its conditions clearly on the UK programme page. Read them carefully, because they are strict:
- You are pursuing or have completed a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in the United Kingdom.
- You are graduating in 2027 or graduated within the last three years.
- You live in the UK, and you must have graduated before your first day at Shell.
The page names no required subject, so a technology degree is not listed as a must, and it states no minimum grade. UK residence is required, so applicants living outside the UK cannot apply. The page does not mention visa sponsorship either, so if you need a visa to work in the UK, check with Shell before applying.
How the selection process works
It starts online with the Virtual Job Try-out: you work through simulations of the job, tackle challenges, show how you solve problems, and share your own story and working style. Next is the On-Demand Interview, where you record answers to set questions within seven days of the invitation. The two stages together take about forty minutes.
The final stage is an online case study session with two Shell employees, followed by an interview with the same two people. Shell provides all the case study information in advance, so preparation is expected. Successful candidates then receive a job offer, and Shell places you in a suitable role based on availability, coaching capacity, and your skills.
How to make your application strong
Simulations reward calm, structured thinking: read each scenario fully, decide what matters most, and explain your reasoning. Shell looks for people who analyse situations, propose purposeful solutions, learn from feedback, and work well with diverse teams — let those traits show in how you answer. For the recorded interview, practise answers out loud first, give one example per question, and do not leave the seven-day window until the last evening.
For the case study, read the advance material twice, note the key numbers, and prepare two or three questions for the interviewers. If you want to compare graduate schemes before committing, our guide to Dell Technologies recent graduate programs covers another technology-focused early-career route.
Why the IDT stream is worth a serious look
Digital technology runs through every part of a large energy company, from trading floors to supply chains to customer platforms. A stream dedicated to information and digital technology puts you close to that machinery early — a strong place to build a career whether you stay in energy or move elsewhere. For a broader look at software careers at a major tech employer, see Apple’s software and services careers.
One caution: the official page publishes no salary figure and no closing date. Judge it on what is confirmed — the structure, the training, and the eligibility fit — not on numbers quoted on other websites.
Questions applicants actually ask
Is there a closing date for applications?
No closing date is stated on Shell’s official page. Apply as soon as you are ready.
Do I need a computer science degree for the IDT stream?
The official page requires no specific subject. The criteria cover degree level, graduation timing, and UK residence — nothing about your field of study.
I live outside the UK. Can I still apply?
No. The page states clearly that you must live in the UK, and it says nothing about visa sponsorship.
What will the salary be?
The official page does not state a salary or benefits figure. Treat any number on other websites as unverified.
I graduated four years ago. Am I still eligible?
No. Eligibility covers those graduating in 2027 or within the last three years.
If the criteria fit, this is a structured route into a large global employer, with digital work at the centre. For other early-career openings worldwide, see our Wells Fargo careers guide.
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