GES Summer Scheme

The GES Summer Scheme is a paid summer placement programme run by the UK Government Economic Service that places penultimate-year economics undergraduates in 6–12 week placements across UK government departments. Participants apply economics to real policy issues, conduct data analysis and brief decision-makers while gaining practical Civil Service experience. Placements are hosted across a range of government departments and include hands-on work with supportive teams. The scheme does not provide visa sponsorship; applicants must meet Civil Service nationality and immigration rules.

Paid 6–12 week summer placement; practical Civil Service experience applying economics to policy; hands-on data analysis and briefing experience; supportive team environment.

Open only to penultimate-year undergraduate students on course for a 2:1 or 1st class degree outcome with an undergraduate degree in economics (BA/BSc), an economics joint degree with at least 50% economics credits, or a PPE honours degree with at least 50% economics credits. Applicants must have studied microeconomics and macroeconomics and meet relevant immigration requirements and Civil Service Nationality Rules. No sponsorship is offered.

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