Climate Change Analyst
55AI USED FOR55%moving to93%
THE DOOR, NOWC
THE DOOR, 20 YRSD
STARTING PAY£28,000 - £34,000
REGULATORY MOATThe law requires human oversight. That human could be you.
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CAREERMASH (EN)FROM GEOGRAPHY AND EARTH SCIENCES →
Climate Change Analyst
Climate change analysts study information about the environment and make predictions about how the planet will change. They help governments and businesses plan what to do about global warming.
THE DOOR: A easy to E extremely hard, now and in 20 years
AI is doing more of the routine, the core still needs you
AI already handles a real share, around 55% of the day-to-day tasks here, but the law requires human oversight. That human could be you. That part is not going away. Get fluent with the tools, and lean hard into the part of the job that structurally needs a person.
Career progression path
1FIRST STEPJunior Climate Change AnalystIn this entry-level role, you will assist senior analysts in data collection and preliminary analysis, gaining hands-on experience in climate research and policy evaluation.£28,000 - £34,000
2GAINING EXPERIENCEMid-level Climate Change AnalystAt this stage, you will lead projects, conduct independent research, and provide strategic recommendations based on your analyses.£40,000 - £50,000
3PEAK CAREERSenior Climate Change Analyst/Head of Climate StrategyIn this peak role, you will oversee large-scale climate initiatives, influence policy at a national level, and mentor junior analysts, driving significant change in climate action.£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.
🎓Earth Sciences (International Programme)University College London · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£29,000 median
🎓Geography and Economics (Regional Science) with Professional ExperienceThe University of Reading · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£29,000 median
🎓Geography and Middle East StudiesUniversity of St Andrews · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£28,000 median
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There is more than one way in
You do not have to go the university route to get here. There is also a vocational route that skips a degree entirely.
Recommended UK degrees
Real courses that qualify you for this career, from the same register that priced the degree above.
GeologyUniversity of Exeter · DegreeOceanographyUniversity of Southampton · DegreeEarth Sciences (International Programme)University College London · DegreeGeographyBangor University · DegreeGeography and Economics (Regional Science) with Professional ExperienceThe University of Reading · DegreeGeography and Middle East StudiesUniversity of St Andrews · Degree