Our insight day is open to sixth form students who want to find out more about studying Economics at university and also what studying a degree in Economics can lead to. You will find out about the type of work that we do at Frontier Economics as well as in the wider field of economic consulting.
There will be multiple sessions which will cover:
An introduction to Economics – in this session we will cover what studying Economics at University is like and give an overview of the work we do in economic consulting. You will also be taught a topic of economic theory that we will use later on in the day.
Get to know Frontier – there will be an introduction to Frontier and the work that we do. You will also gain an insight into some of the projects we have worked on.
Interactive case study workshop – you will be introduced to a case study before working in groups to solve the case using what you have learnt in the earlier session.
Recruitment skills session – this will provide useful tips and hints when preparing for interviews and advice on work experience applications.
About you
You will be a sixth form student (Years 12 and 13 in the school year starting September 2023) interested in finding out more about studying Economics at university and what can be done with an economics degree after University. Applicants do not have to be decided on studying Economics as a degree.
You will be studying 3+ A-levels or equivalent
What you can gain from the Insight Day
Learn about what studying Economics at university is like, find out about economic concepts and apply these to a real world scenario.
Gain an insight into economic consulting and the exciting work we do at Frontier.
Meet other likeminded students and network with Frontier employees.
Learn key interview and application skills to help you excel when applying for future courses/roles.
What you need to do next
There is only one step to the application process:
Answer some pre-application and motivational questions
Deadline: The application window will close once spots are filled so early application is strongly recommended as we will review on a rolling basis.
Please note:
We are planning to host the programme in person at Frontier’s London office. If you are not able to commute to London, please let us know in your application. Travel costs/train fares within the UK will be reimbursed.
Frontier Economics is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, age, or any other status protected by law.
We are determined that everyone has an equal chance to join us and progress their career with Frontier. We care about creating an inclusive atmosphere and are committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in all its forms. Read more about our incentives here:
We help companies with their biggest challenges – market strategies, regulatory reviews, competition inquiries. And we help governments design innovative policies and regulatory systems.
Economics is (nearly) everywhere and the economist’s toolkit is large. Clients are surprised at the breadth of our work. Not just the costs of supply, movements in demand, pricing and competitive dynamics. But we are also experts in finance, statistical modelling, game theory, market research and even the psychological side of economics. And we’ve worked in almost every sector imaginable, from fertilisers and oil rigs to handbags and iPads.
In some sectors, economics is so critical that we’ve also built specialist knowledge. Our powerful tools and sector knowledge are valuable. But we try not to stop there. Making an impact for clients means understanding the issues, whether it’s the commercial reality of the business; what is really driving customer behaviour; or the political context. We are also aware that our clients want clear and simple advice, from people they trust. So we place a lot of emphasis on our communications, and on human relationships. We provide complex analysis but plain language – English, German, French or Spanish.
Our reports are often used in legal proceedings and so our evidential standards are high. We never “write to order”. Our work is respected because we are independent and obsessive about the truth. We work with clients all over the world and have offices in Berlin, Brussels, Cologne, Dublin, Madrid, London and Paris. Our sister company in Australia works from Sydney and Melbourne.
