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Business and finance | Managerial | Science and research
Economists advise government departments, businesses, banks and other organisations about the economy.
You'll need a degree in economics or a related subject, like statistics, mathematics, business studies, finance and accounting. Some employers may prefer you to have a postgraduate master's degree in economics. Your university course should include both macro and microeconomics.
You'll usually need 2 or 3 A-Levels, or equivalent, including maths or economics. For postgraduate study, you'll need a degree in a relevant subject.
You'll usually need 4 or 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C) and A-Levels, or equivalent, for a Level 6 (degree) apprenticeship.
You'll need:
Your work will vary depending on whether you're advising government or the business sector. You could:
With experience, you could progress to senior levels or become a self-employed freelance consultant.
Astronomers study the origin and make-up of the universe, including its planets, stars, galaxies and black holes.
Retail managers look after stores, motivate staff to achieve sales targets, organise promotional events and monitor industry trends.
E-commerce managers manage the sale and promotion of products and services on the internet.
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Banking customer service advisers provide a face-to-face service in banks and building societies.
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Not only will your organisation (or the Government) pay for all of your training, but you’ll be paid to do it. That means you could actually get paid to get your degree and have no debt!
There are over 625 different apprenticeships to choose from, in a range of industries. Whether you’re interested in law, marketing, construction, or engineering, you’ll find something up your street!
As an apprentice, the minimum you’ll earn is £6.20 an hour, but we’ve seen apprentices earn a starting salary of up to £30,000 a year! You could also get other employee benefits like gym memberships, paid holiday, and sick pay.
Employers think apprentices are 15% more employable than those with other qualifications. In fact, many large employers train their graduates and apprentices together!
There’s only so much you can learn when you just do a qualification. As an apprentice, you’ll also get to learn on the job – whether that’s designing amazing graphics, chopping vegetables, or building engines!
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