Market Research Analyst
50AI USED FOR50%moving to88%
THE DOOR, NOWC
THE DOOR, 20 YRSE
STARTING PAY£22,000 - £28,000
MOAT NOT YET CLASSIFIEDA real score, but the moat is not yet classified. No claim either way.
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CAREERMASH (EN)FROM BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT →
Market Research Analyst
Marketing and advertising professionals create campaigns that catch people's attention and encourage them to notice brands, try new products, or buy things. They work with creative teams to come up with ideas that actually work.
THE DOOR: A easy to E extremely hard, now and in 20 years
AI already does a lot of this work
AI is already used for a large share of the day-to-day tasks in this job. We have not yet classified what, if anything, structurally protects it, so we make no claim either way about a moat. Learn the tools, and build the judgement that stays human.
Career progression path
1FIRST STEPJunior Market Research AnalystIn this entry-level role, you will assist in data collection and analysis, gaining hands-on experience in market research methodologies and tools.£22,000 - £28,000
2GAINING EXPERIENCEMid-level Market Research AnalystAt this stage, you will lead research projects, manage client relationships, and provide strategic insights to drive business decisions.£30,000 - £40,000
3PEAK CAREERSenior Market Research Analyst/Head of Market ResearchIn a senior role, you will oversee the research team, develop research strategies, and influence high-level business decisions with your insights.£50,000+
Apprenticeship listings for this career → (June 2026 snapshot; check closing dates on the official service)
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.
🎓Finance and AccountingDancebox Theatre Works · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£49,000 median
🎓Business Management With Information SystemsWest Herts College · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£32,000 median
🎓International Tourism Management (with Foundation Year)University of Bedfordshire · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£31,000 median
🎓Modern Languages (German and Italian) and ManagementUniversity of St Andrews · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£30,000 median
🎓Business Management (Accelerated)Anglia Ruskin University · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£29,000 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
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Finance and AccountingDancebox Theatre Works · DegreeBusiness Management With Information SystemsWest Herts College · DegreeInternational Tourism Management (with Foundation Year)University of Bedfordshire · DegreeBusiness ManagementTeesside University · DegreeModern Languages (German and Italian) and ManagementUniversity of St Andrews · DegreeBusiness Management (Accelerated)Anglia Ruskin University · Degree