Agricultural Policy Analyst
35AI USED FOR35%moving to80%
THE DOOR, NOWB
THE DOOR, 20 YRSD
STARTING PAY£28,000 - £35,000
NO MOATNo physical, legal or personal barrier protects this work from software.
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Agricultural Policy Analyst
Agricultural policy analysts study how farming works, look at government farming rules, and figure out better ways to help farmers make money, protect the environment, and make sure the UK has enough food.
THE DOOR: A easy to E extremely hard, now and in 20 years
AI helps here, but has not taken over
AI is already used for some of this job, but the day-to-day work still leans on a person to decide, check and take responsibility. Nothing formally protects this job though, so the safest move is to keep building the judgement AI cannot yet copy.
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 Agricultural Policy AnalystIn this entry-level role, you will assist senior analysts in conducting research and data analysis, gaining valuable experience in policy evaluation and stakeholder engagement.£28,000 - £35,000
2GAINING EXPERIENCEMid-level Agricultural Policy AnalystAs a mid-level analyst, you will take on more complex projects, lead research initiatives, and contribute to policy formulation, working closely with government and industry partners.£40,000 - £50,000
3PEAK CAREERSenior Agricultural Policy AnalystIn this senior role, you will lead strategic policy development, manage teams, and represent your organisation in high-level discussions, influencing national agricultural policies.£60,000+
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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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