The economics pathway · 2026–27
The final year is for graduate schemes and economist roles. Several close in the autumn.
Confirmed seen on the official page. Last year’s timing a month only, not a deadline. Not yet confirmed check the official page.
Financial Conduct Authority · Economist careers
Usually opens in October; we’ll confirm
Who can apply: Graduate schemes: 2:1 in any discipline. Summer internships: current undergraduates
A paid role or placement.
Helps with: CV, Interview
Civil Service Fast Stream / GES · Economist careers
Opens Thu 8 October 2026, 12:00 · Closes Thu 5 November 2026, 12:00
Start 6 Sep or 4 Oct 2027. Tests: Fast Stream online tests (work-based scenarios + case study, untimed, 7 days), 'additional information' stage, then Economic Assessment Centre (technical report, 10 short-answer economics questions, presentation, interview) plus Fast Stream Assessment Centre
Who can apply: 1st or 2:1 in economics (or postgraduate economics degree); studied both micro and macro
Helps with: CV, Interview
Institute for Fiscal Studies · Economist careers
Opens in October · Closes Sun 8 November 2026
Apply via BeApplied. Last cycle, first-round interviews were in mid-November and second-round in early December.
Who can apply: Very good 2:1 in economics-heavy degree or relevant master's; Skilled Worker visa eligible
Helps with: CV, Interview
University of Oxford students · Debating and MUN
Usually in November; we’ll confirm
Who can apply: University-level conference (listed ages 18-30), not a school conference
Cost: Delegate fee (£90 in conference listings)
Helps with: Interview, CV
Cambridge University students · Debating and MUN
Usually in November; we’ll confirm
Who can apply: University-level conference
Helps with: Interview, CV
LIMUN · Debating and MUN
Usually in February; we’ll confirm
Who can apply: University-level conference
Helps with: Interview, CV
LSESU United Nations Society · Debating and MUN
Usually in March; we’ll confirm
Who can apply: University-level conference
Helps with: Interview, CV
Government Economic Service · Economist careers
Usually opens in February; we’ll confirm · Usually closes in March; we’ll confirm
Who can apply: 1st or 2:1 in economics, or postgraduate economics degree; studied micro and macro
Helps with: CV, Interview
Bank of England · Economist careers
Dates not confirmed yet; check the official page.
Who can apply: Final-year students and graduates
A paid role or placement.
Helps with: CV, Interview
Oxera · Economist careers
Dates not confirmed yet; check the official page.
Who can apply: Undergraduate degree essential; postgraduate economics/finance preferred (analyst); Stata/R
A paid role or placement.
Helps with: CV, Interview
Frontier Economics · Economist careers
Dates not confirmed yet; check the official page.
Who can apply: Interns: final or second-year economics undergraduates or postgraduate economics students. Analysts: typically MSc Economics or 2:1 with economics focus
A paid role or placement.
Helps with: CV, Interview
Compass Lexecon · Economist careers
Dates not confirmed yet; check the official page.
Who can apply: Bachelor's or master's in quantitative field (analyst); European interns join during final year, between courses or after degree
A paid role or placement.
Helps with: CV, Interview
NERA · Economist careers
Dates not confirmed yet; check the official page.
Who can apply: Summer internships for final-year undergrads, master's and PhD students
A paid role or placement.
Helps with: CV, Interview
Economic Insight · Economist careers
Dates not confirmed yet; check the official page.
Who can apply: Strong economics graduates
A paid role or placement.
Helps with: CV, Interview
KPMG UK · Economist careers
Dates not confirmed yet; check the official page.
Who can apply: 2:1; some roles 120 UCAS incl. A in Maths
A paid role or placement.
Helps with: CV, Interview
Resolution Foundation · Economist careers
Dates not confirmed yet; check the official page.
Who can apply: Research Training Programme: recent graduates who are Black, Asian or minority ethnic, or graduates with a disability
A paid role or placement.
Helps with: CV, Interview
NIESR · Economist careers
Dates not confirmed yet; check the official page.
Who can apply: MSc/MA economics or equivalent
A paid role or placement.
Helps with: CV, Interview
Competition and Markets Authority · Economist careers
Dates not confirmed yet; check the official page.
Who can apply: Graduates; economists typically via GES Assistant Economist route
A paid role or placement.
Helps with: CV, Interview
Ofcom · Economist careers
Dates not confirmed yet; check the official page.
Who can apply: Graduates
A paid role or placement.
Helps with: CV, Interview
Ofgem · Economist careers
Dates not confirmed yet; check the official page.
Who can apply: Graduates; CV + suitability statement
A paid role or placement.
Helps with: CV, Interview
The eligibility checker shows what you can apply for. The Pathway Plan keeps your own list, a record you can export and alerts before dates open and close.