All Schemes
There are 15 different schemes on the Fast Stream, each with high-quality, structured learning and a career path within a government profession. You can choose up to 4 scheme preferences when you apply.
If you are an undergraduate, to find out about our Summer Internship Programme.
The Schemes
Different schemes provide options to fit a range of circumstances. Several offer the opportunity to study for a professional qualification. Most provide a series of postings with different government departments, at rotating locations. Some provide a more immersive experience with greater flexibility about postings and rotations.
Commercial
- Duration:
- 3.5 years
- Degree Level:
- 2:2 or above
- Degree Apprenticeships:
- Yes
- Degree subject:
- Any
- Professional Qualification/
Accreditation: - Yes
Digital, Data, Technology and Cyber
- Duration:
- 3 years
- Degree Level:
- 2:2 or above
- Degree Apprenticeships:
- Yes
- Degree subject:
- Any
- Professional Qualification/
Accreditation: - No
Diplomatic and Development
- Duration:
- 5 years
- Degree Level:
- 2:2 or above
- Degree Apprenticeships:
- Yes
- Degree subject:
- Any
- Professional Qualification/
Accreditation: - No
Diplomatic and Development Economics
- Duration:
- 5 years
- Degree Level:
- 2:1 or above
- Degree Apprenticeships:
- Yes
- Degree subject:
- Specific
- Professional Qualification/
Accreditation: - No
Finance
- Duration:
- 4 years
- Degree Level:
- 2:1 or above
- Degree Apprenticeships:
- Yes
- Degree subject:
- Any
- Professional Qualification/
Accreditation: - Yes
Government Economics Service
- Duration:
- 3.5 years
- Degree Level:
- 2:1 or above
- Degree Apprenticeships:
- Yes
- Degree subject:
- Specific
- Professional Qualification/
Accreditation: - No
Government Operational Research Service
- Duration:
- 3.5 years
- Degree Level:
- 2:1 or above OR higher degree 2:2 or above
- Degree Apprenticeships:
- Yes
- Degree subject:
- Specific
- Professional Qualification/
Accreditation: - No
Government Policy
- Duration:
- 3 years
- Degree Level:
- 2:2 or above
- Degree Apprenticeships:
- Yes
- Degree subject:
- Any
- Professional Qualification/
Accreditation: - Yes
Government Social Research
- Duration:
- 3.5 years
- Degree Level:
- 2:1 or above OR higher degree 2:2 or above
- Degree Apprenticeships:
- Yes
- Degree subject:
- Specific
- Professional Qualification/
Accreditation: - No
Government Statistical Service
- Duration:
- 3.5 years
- Degree Level:
- 2:1 or above OR higher degree 2:2 or above
- Degree Apprenticeships:
- Yes
- Degree subject:
- Specific
- Professional Qualification/
Accreditation: - No
Human Resources
- Duration:
- 3 years
- Degree Level:
- 2:2 or above
- Degree Apprenticeships:
- Yes
- Degree subject:
- Any
- Professional Qualification/
Accreditation: - Yes
Operational Delivery
- Duration:
- 3.5 years
- Degree Level:
- 2:2 or above
- Degree Apprenticeships:
- Yes
- Degree subject:
- Any
- Professional Qualification/
Accreditation: - Yes
Project Delivery
- Duration:
- 3.5 years
- Degree Level:
- 2:2 or above
- Degree Apprenticeships:
- Yes
- Degree subject:
- Any
- Professional Qualification/
Accreditation: - Yes
Property
- Duration:
- 4 years
- Degree Level:
- 2:2 or above
- Degree Apprenticeships:
- Yes
- Degree subject:
- Any
- Professional Qualification/
Accreditation: - Yes
Science and Engineering
- Duration:
- 3 years
- Degree Level:
- 2:1 or above AND a higher degree OR Chartered
- Degree Apprenticeships:
- Yes
- Degree subject:
- Specific
- Professional Qualification/
Accreditation: - No
Other Graduate Opportunity
The Houses of Parliament Graduate Scheme is not part of the Civil Service Fast Stream, but you can apply for it alongside the Fast Stream as one of your four preferences.
On this scheme, you'll be based in either the House of Commons or the House of Lords. You can express a preference at final interview if you'd like and we'll do our best to take it into account. You'll be employed directly by whichever House you work for, rather than the Civil Service.
Houses of Parliament
- Duration:
- 2 - 4 years
- Degree Level:
- 2:2 or above
- Degree Apprenticeships:
- Yes
- Degree subject:
- Any
- Professional Qualification/
Accreditation: - No