Are you an economics undergraduate in your penultimate year on track for a 2:1 or above? Do you want to gain practical professional experience and use your economics skills to make a difference? Join the UK Government for a paid summer placement.  placement.   

Summer placements last 6-12 weeks over the summer period and are paid. The scheme offers a unique opportunity to gain practical experience working in the Civil Service, applying economics to issues that matter. matter.  

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Eligibility Requirements 

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All the above eligibility must be demonstrated on the application form and macroeconomicssupporting todocuments qualify.where applicable. e.g., If you are studying a joint honours undergraduate degree at a Scottish university or a PPE degree, you must include all modules for the final two years, without this information, your application will be discounted.

YouIndividuals will also need to demonstrate that youthey meet the relevant immigration requirements and thattheir youeligibility are eligible under the Civil Service Nationality Rules (CSNRs). Nationality requirements are explained in more detail on the Civil Service nationality rules webpage..  

Please note: We do not offer sponsorships for our schemes.

How to Apply 

PleaseThe note:full application process is outlined in the GES Summer scheme 2025 - application guidance (MS Word Document, 56.5 KB). You can apply for this role on Civil Service Jobs.  

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Please note: The test deadline is the same as the application deadline.  

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Resources for applicants

For APPLYfurther HEREinformation about the recruitment process, please read our GES Summer scheme 2025 - application guidance (MS Word Document, 56.5 KB). New guidance will be published in January 2025. 

Details about the kind of role you could be working in during your summer placement can be found in the attached GES Summer Scheme 2025 - Job Descriptions (MS Word Document, 458 KB). New job roles will be published in January 2025. 

Equal opportunities 

At the GES we welcome applications from anyone with the necessary qualifications, regardless of sex, marital status, race, colour, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, disability, or, in Northern Ireland, community background. There are no upper age limits to applying for any GES recruitment scheme.

Contact point for applicants 

GESR Recruitment Team: GESRRecruitment@hmtreasury.gov.uk 

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