Politics and History Degree Civil Service, etc.

The Civil Service Fast Stream is one way in - it’s a graduate scheme with multiple different pathways that leads to an HEO position in the civil service. It is however highly competitive and lots of people have to apply multiple years to be accepted (although getting in first time is obviously doable!) There’s a discussion on here about it that could be useful to read and you can also find their webpage by just searching ‘civil service fast stream’ online. The other people I know who want to get in the civil service are simply applying for roles directly through the careers website, so that’s another option too. Obvs pros and cons to each, but if you really want to get into the civil service then it’s worth exploring every avenue, as it’s quite a competitor sector

Can you apply for a role with just a degree and an internship perhaps in the Civil Service? Also is the advancement option there like the fast track?

Also, if you get accepted into the fast track and you do the 4 or so years and get a role, once you are in the role, can you still advance from there into more managerial roles further into your career and does it pay well?