Frontier Economics Analyst Programme 2027

Based in London.

Yes, with conditionsAnalyst Programme

Yes. Frontier Economics sponsors its analyst programme for eligible international graduates. On work permits the firm is unusually direct: it instructs Fragomen LLP to assist with applications under the points based system, and says sponsorship is open to EU and non EU nationals alike.

Sponsors grads?: Sponsors
Pay vs threshold: Not published
Opportunity: graduate scheme
2027 cycle: Applications for analyst positions open in the autumn each year, with London opening first in mid September, and London positions close earliest at the end of November.
Confidence: high

Frontier Economics Analyst Programme: at a glance

Frontier Economics' two-year Analyst programme puts graduates to work on client projects straight away with economists from senior analysts to directors, applying economic frameworks from data analysis to econometric modelling and presenting findings to colleagues and clients. Analysts have weekly training sessions for the first six months, typically working on two to three projects at a time, then continue with weekly seminars, internal training and mentoring, supported by two mentors and a graduate buddy. Source

Duration: Two years“Our two year graduate programme offers you training across key areas”Source
Who can apply: Economics master's students or graduates. Some final-year undergraduates are accepted for the London office, and must then study a part-time master's for two years“We do accept some applications from final year undergraduates for the London office. Undergraduate applicants must study a part-time Masters (part funded by us) for 2 years”Source
Locations: London“We do accept some applications from final year undergraduates for the London office.”Source
Degree requirement: At least a 2:1 or equivalent degree and a master's in Economics, or enrolment on an Economics-based postgraduate course“We’re looking for those with at least a 2:1 or equivalent degree and a Masters in Economics, or to be enrolled in an Economics-based postgraduate course.”Source

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”
Source
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.”
Source
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.”
Source

Every programme and stage at Frontier Economics

“Visa sponsorship is open to all EU and Non-EU nationals.”

Frontier Economics, from its own careers pages

The catch: The sponsorship commitment is written for the full time Analyst offer in London. Offices in Dublin, Brussels, Madrid, Paris, Berlin and Cologne recruit on their own timetables and the page does not extend the promise to them.

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What Frontier Economics publishes about this programme

Checked against Frontier Economics's own careers pages on 2026-09-23. Anything not published is worth asking the early careers team before you apply.

Visa sponsorship policy: published
Application dates: published
Programme description: published
Duration and start date: published
Who can apply: published
Pay: not published
Locations: published
Degree requirement: published
Recruitment stages: published

More early careers programmes at Frontier Economics

Apprentice Analyst Programme, BSc Economics at the University of Kentapprenticeship, no
Internship Programme (8-12 weeks or 5-6 months)internship, no published policy

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Verdict last checked 2026-09-23. How we check programme verdicts

Common questions

Does Frontier Economics sponsor visas for its analyst programme?

Yes. Frontier Economics sponsors its analyst programme for eligible international graduates. The economics consultancy recruits analysts into a rotation scheme across its practice areas. It asks for at least a 2:1 and a Masters in Economics, or enrolment on an economics based postgraduate course. Final year undergraduates can join the London office if they study a part time Masters, partly funded by Frontier, with evening classes twice a week. On work permits the firm is unusually direct: it instructs Fragomen LLP to assist with applications under the points based system, and says sponsorship is open to EU and non EU nationals alike. No salary is published.

What is the Frontier Economics analyst programme?

Does the pay clear the UK Skilled Worker salary threshold?

The pay for this scheme is not published clearly enough to judge against the threshold.

What is the catch international students miss with Frontier Economics?

The sponsorship commitment is written for the full time Analyst offer in London. Offices in Dublin, Brussels, Madrid, Paris, Berlin and Cologne recruit on their own timetables and the page does not extend the promise to them.

When do applications open for the Frontier Economics analyst programme?

Applications for analyst positions open in the autumn each year, with London opening first in mid September, and London positions close earliest at the end of November.. Checked on 2026-09-23 against Frontier Economics's own site.

How long is the Frontier Economics analyst programme?

Two years, according to Frontier Economics's own careers information.

Who can apply for the Frontier Economics analyst programme?

Economics master's students or graduates. Some final-year undergraduates are accepted for the London office, and must then study a part-time master's for two years, according to Frontier Economics's own careers information.

Where is the Frontier Economics analyst programme based?

London, according to Frontier Economics's own careers information.

What degree do you need for the Frontier Economics analyst programme?

At least a 2:1 or equivalent degree and a master's in Economics, or enrolment on an Economics-based postgraduate course, according to Frontier Economics's own careers information.

How should I confirm Frontier Economics's sponsorship before applying?

Read the specific vacancy on Frontier Economics's careers site, ask its early-careers team directly, and check the employer on the gov.uk Register of Licensed Sponsors. Policies and thresholds change, so treat this page as a starting point and confirm for the exact role and cycle.

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