Government Economic Service Degree Apprenticeship Programme 2025

This is an exciting time to be joining the Civil Service. As an apprentice economist, you will study for a degree in economics whilst putting your economic learning to direct use in the workplace every day. You will contribute to high profile public policies through your economic analysis. With continuous support you will prepare vital briefings for senior officials, ministers or the public, provide quality advice on policy options The Government Economic Service provides high quality, high impact economic analysis to inform government decisions. You can read more about the GES here. To keep up to date with our latest news and information please follow us on social media X/Twitter - LinkedIn Instagram Facebook. A Government Economic Service (GES) apprenticeship is a four years programme undertaking the Level 6 Professional Economist standard, including a BSc Economics Degree. At the same time, you will be working in a team of economists and other analysts in a government department, supported by a manager and a buddy. Your degree will be a mixture of online and face-to-face teaching and a residential week each year at the University of Kent in Canterbury. The department you work in will make any necessary travel arrangements and payment for you to attend in-person events with the University of Kent from your office location.  The BSc Professional Economics Degree will be comprised of:  Microeconomics; how individuals, households and firms make decisions, the interaction of supply and demand and how markets work. Macroeconomics; how the economy works at a national and international level. Econometrics; the use of data to test theories and evaluate changes in government policies. Working as a member of the GES involves the development and use of:  Quantitative skills: manipulating and presenting data. Writing and presentation techniques: communicating economics clearly and succinctly to senior officials and ministers. Applied economics skills: using economic insights and techniques to inform decisions on anything from the environment to transport.  At the end of four years, successful completion of the End Point Assessment will guarantee you permanent employment in the GES.