Frontier Economics early careers: how to get in
Last checked 2026-10-09 against Frontier Economics's own careers pages. Every stage below links to where it was read. GoRizzume is independent and not affiliated with Frontier Economics. How we check
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- Analyst Programmegraduate schemeNo published deadlineVisa sponsorship: Sponsors3 stages
- No published deadlineVisa sponsorship: No3 stages
- No published deadlineVisa sponsorship: Not published3 stages
Analyst Programme
How Frontier Economics recruits
2027 intake (graduate dates not yet published). 3 stages, from Frontier Economics's own careers pages, checked 2026-10-03. Test providers are named only where Frontier Economics names them.
Online application form
Application form
Online form with personal details, qualifications, a personal statement, experience and references, plus office preference. Applications are anonymised and shortlisted on a rolling basis.
“In order to submit an online application form you will need to provide the following information: Your personal details Educational qualifications A personal statement”
First interview
Case study
Interview combining an economics case study discussion (background material given in advance) and questions on working with colleagues and clients.
“Your first interview cover two areas. The interview is a combination of an economics case study discussion based on the type of projects we undertake at Frontier and testing your potential ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and clients alike.”
Second (and final) interview
Final interview
Final interview with two Directors in the same format (economics case discussion and consulting skills), preceded by an informal chat with recruiters or current Analysts.
“If you pass the first round you will be invited back for a second (and final) interview with two of our Directors.”
Apprentice Analyst Programme, BSc Economics
How Frontier Economics recruits
2027 intake (page dates conflict). 3 stages, from Frontier Economics's own careers pages, checked 2026-10-03. Test providers are named only where Frontier Economics names them.
Application (CV, form and motivational questions)
Application form
CV upload, short form with personal and education details, and a few motivational questions about economics, readiness for a degree apprenticeship and motivation.
“Upload your CV Fill in a short application form with your personal details and education background Answer a few motivational questions to help us get to know you better”
First stage: virtual interview
Live video interview
Live online interview with team members on interest in economics, motivation and approach to problems.
“This is an online interview with members of our team, where we’ll ask about your interest in economics, your motivations for applying, and how you like to work and think through problems.”
Second stage: in-person assessment centre
Assessment centre
Half-day assessment at the London office with group activities and individual tasks.
“If you progress past the virtual interview, you’ll be invited to our London office to take part in a half-day assessment. This will include group activities, individual tasks, and a chance to meet some of the people you could be working with.”
Internship Programme
How Frontier Economics recruits
not stated. 3 stages, from Frontier Economics's own careers pages, checked 2026-10-09. Test providers are named only where Frontier Economics names them.
Online application form with CV
Application form
Create an account and complete an online application with your CV, qualifications, transcripts and motivation for economics consulting.
“If you would like to apply for a vacancy you will need to create an account and complete an online application form.”
Case study interview
Case study
A single interview built around a case study discussion of a typical Frontier project, testing economics knowledge and communication.
“Your interview will involve a case study discussion based on the type of projects we undertake at Frontier.”
Offer
Offer
If the interview goes well, Frontier makes an offer.
“Should the interview go well, we would make an offer.”
Visa sponsorship
Analyst Programme
Frontier Economics sponsors analyst hires of any nationality and names the immigration firm that handles the application.
“Visa sponsorship is open to all EU and Non-EU nationals.”
Apprentice Analyst Programme, BSc Economics
Frontier Economics cannot sponsor anyone onto its Apprentice Analyst programme, and is one of the very few employers that explains why.
“We are not able to sponsor visas for this programme, and unfortunately the UK’s Skilled Worker or Student visa routes do not apply to degree apprenticeships.”
Internship Programme
8-12 week or 5-6 month internship working on live client projects in economic consultancy.
Frontier Economics on the Home Office sponsor register
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Common questions
- What is the Frontier Economics graduate scheme application process?
- Frontier Economics's own careers pages describe 3 stages: Online application form, then First interview, then Second (and final) interview.
- Does Frontier Economics sponsor visas for graduates?
- Frontier Economics sponsors analyst hires of any nationality and names the immigration firm that handles the application.
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