HM Treasury Government Economic Service Student Placements 2026: Paid Summer and Sandwich Opportunities for Economics Students

The Government Economic Service offers two student placement routes for economics undergraduates: a paid summer placement and a paid 12-month sandwich placement. The schemes are designed for penultimate-year undergraduates to gain practical experience applying economics to public policy within UK government departments. Both opportunities provide hands-on exposure to government economic analysis and policy work, helping bridge university study and a professional career in economics.

Paid work experience in government departments; exposure to economics applied to public policy; professional development and networking opportunities.

Penultimate-year economics undergraduates who are on track for a 2:1 or first in their degree.

Apply via Government Economic Service recruitment channels (official guidance and application portals).