GES & GSR Degree Apprenticeships 2026

📍 Location: UK-Wide Regional & Capital Hubs

💰 Salary: £27,252 – £30,740+

📅 Duration: 4-Year Degree Path

🎯 Sector: Economics & Social Research

🎓 Education: Earn BSc/BA (Hons) Degree

⏳ Cycle: 2026 Intake Active

🚀 Level: Degree Apprentice (Level 6)

⚖️ Eligibility: 96 UCAS Points Required

🛡️ Vetting: Security Check (SC) Required

Job Description

The Government Economic Service (GESDAP) and the Government Social Research (GSRDAP) degree apprenticeships offer a premier pathway into the Civil Service. These programs combine professional employment with higher education, allowing participants to earn a full honors degree from the University of Kent while working at the heart of government policy. Participants are trained to reach Grade 7 professional status within four to five years, bypassing traditional graduate entry routes.

Positions Available

1. Government Economic Service Degree Apprenticeship (GESDAP)
Focuses on applying economic theory and numerical analysis to address national challenges like housing, inflation, and climate change.
Qualification: BSc (Hons) Economics.
Structure: 4 days departmental work (e.g., HM Treasury, DfE) + 1 day academic study.
Remuneration: Min £27,252 (National) | Min £30,740 (London).

2. Government Social Research Degree Apprenticeship (GSRDAP)
Analyzes the human impact of government policy through data, surveys, and focus groups to determine service effectiveness.
Qualification: BA (Hons) Applied Social Research.
Technical Skills: Training in qualitative interviewing, data coding (R/Python), and survey design.
Remuneration: Min £27,380 (National) | Min £29,722 (London).

Cities and Total No. of Vacancies

Location Category	Key Cities	Placement Availability
National Hubs	Manchester, Leeds, Bristol, Sheffield, Nottingham	High
Capital Hubs	London, Cardiff, Edinburgh	High
Regional Offices	Various UK-wide locations	Subject to Department

Requirements and Qualifications

Academic: Minimum 96 UCAS points (CCC at A-Level equivalent). General Studies excluded.
GCSEs: At least five, including Maths (Grade 6/B) and English Language (Grade 4/C).
GESDAP Constraint: Ineligible if >50% of any prior qualification is in Economics.
Residency: Must have resided in the UK for at least 3 consecutive years prior to start.
Age: Minimum 16 years; no upper limit (suitable for career changers).

Application Process

Initial Assessments: Un-timed numerical and verbal reasoning tests.
Personal Statement: 1,000-word submission focusing on motivation and managing the 80/20 work-study split.
Virtual Assessment Centre: Written policy brief analysis, competency interview, and presentation task.
Security Clearance: Mandatory SC vetting process.

Professional Outcome

Successful completion of the 4-year program and the End Point Assessment (EPA) results in a guaranteed permanent professional role within your specialist service.

Apply for HM Treasury Apprenticeships
You will be redirected to the official Government Economic and Social Research portal.