Actuaries, Economists and Statisticians
50AI USED FOR50%moving to88%
THE DOOR, NOWC
THE DOOR, 20 YRSE
STARTING PAY£30,000 - £36,000
MOAT NOT YET CLASSIFIEDA real score, but the moat is not yet classified. No claim either way.
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Actuaries, Economists and Statisticians
Actuaries, economists, and statisticians help organisations understand risk, predict what might happen next, and make smart decisions with money and resources. Their work affects everything from insurance premiums to government policies.
THE DOOR: A easy to E extremely hard, now and in 20 years
AI already does a lot of this work
AI is already used for a large share of the day-to-day tasks in this job. We have not yet classified what, if anything, structurally protects it, so we make no claim either way about a moat. Learn the tools, and build the judgement that stays human.
Career progression path
Is this the only route?
This is the standard academic trajectory, but modern careers are highly flexible. You can often skip stagesby entering the industry with an advanced qualification (like a Master's or PhD), or pivot sideways from a related discipline.
0ACADEMIC FOUNDATIONUniversity DegreeUsually 3 to 4 years of full-time academic study, explicitly preparing you for the theoretical realities of the industry. Requires A-Levels, BTECs, or equivalent Level 3.-£67,350Avg. UK tuition & living
1FIRST STEPJunior AnalystAs a Junior Analyst, you will assist in data collection and preliminary analysis, gaining hands-on experience in statistical software and methodologies.£30,000 - £36,000
2GAINING EXPERIENCEMid-Level EconomistIn this role, you will lead projects, develop economic models, and provide strategic insights to guide decision-making processes.£45,000 - £55,000
3PEAK CAREERSenior StatisticianAs a Senior Statistician, you will oversee complex analyses, mentor junior staff, and influence organisational strategy through data-driven recommendations.£80,000+
The degree route
Real courses in this career's subject, from the live library of 35,000; every one is AI impact assessed through its actual graduate destinations.
🎓Economics and FinanceLoughborough University · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£43,000 median
🎓Economics and Data ScienceUniversity of Bristol · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£42,000 median
🎓Economics and Finance with a Year in IndustryThe University of Kent · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£41,500 median
🎓Business Economics/MathematicsUniversity of Glasgow · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£34,500 median
🎓Economics with a Year AbroadThe University of East Anglia · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£34,000 median
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Recommended UK degrees
Real courses that qualify you for this career, from the same register that priced the degree above.
Economics and FinanceLoughborough University · DegreeEconomics and Data ScienceUniversity of Bristol · DegreeEconomics and Finance with a Year in IndustryThe University of Kent · DegreeEconomicsLoughborough University · DegreeBusiness Economics/MathematicsUniversity of Glasgow · DegreeEconomics with a Year AbroadThe University of East Anglia · Degree