Market research data analysts study statistics and information collected through surveys.
£22,000 Starter
to£60,000 Experienced
37 to 39 a week
evenings occasionally
You can get into this job through:
You'll usually need a degree or postgraduate qualification that includes data analysis, like:
If you want to specialise in an area like medical or economic market research, you'll find it useful to have a postgraduate master's degree or PhD in statistics or applied statistics.
You may be able to start by doing an advanced apprenticeship in marketing or higher apprenticeship for market researchers.
Once you've completed your apprenticeship, you would take further training on the job to qualify as a data analyst.
You'll usually need:
You could start as a research assistant, and move into statistical work after gaining more experience and doing qualifications while you work.
The Market Research Society offers training courses at different levels, depending on your job role and responsibilities.
You could apply for a place on a graduate training scheme with a market research company and start as a junior analyst. You'll need a relevant degree or postgraduate qualification to apply.
Knowledge of social media analytics will be useful.
The Market Research Society and the Royal Statistical Society have more advice about working and training in market research analysis.
You'll need:
Your day-to-day duties may include:
You could work in an office.