Two HSBC UK graduate programmes close this weekend, and applicants need to move quickly because the bank reviews applications on a rolling basis and a programme can close early. The Engineering graduate programme in Sheffield closes on Sunday 15 November 2026, and the Investment Specialist, Alternatives graduate programme in London closes on Monday 16 November 2026. Both start in July 2027. HSBC allows only one programme application per person, so applicants should choose their route carefully. ## Which programmes close when The Engineering graduate programme is based in Sheffield in HSBC's Global Chief Information Office. It opened on 5 October 2026, closes on 15 November 2026 and starts on 26 July 2027. The Investment Specialist, Alternatives graduate programme is based in London in International Wealth and Premier Banking. It opened on 2 November 2026, closes on 16 November 2026 and also starts on 26 July 2027, according to HSBC's [Find a programme page](https://www.hsbc.com/careers/students-and-graduates/find-a-programme). A new Transaction Banking graduate role in London opened on 9 November 2026 and starts on 28 July 2027; check that listing for its closing date. ## How to apply HSBC uses a three-step process: an online application form taking 10 to 15 minutes, an online assessment of about 90 minutes, and an assessment centre of about three hours, which is mostly virtual. Applicants usually hear the outcome of the online assessment within a couple of days. Academic requirements vary by programme rather than a single blanket grade, and applicants need the right to work in the UK. HSBC UK said in September that it plans 1,000 early-career roles across 2026 and 2027. Other deadlines are close behind: the Spring Insight Programme in London closes on 20 November and several internships close on 29 November, as set out in the [HSBC graduate scheme guide](https://debut.careers/hsbc-graduate-scheme-2026/).