A Level Economics

The Queen Elizabeth's High School, Gainsborough

01427612354

Morton Terrace, Gainsborough, DN21 2ST

Course summary

Our Economics A Level qualifications encourage students to think as economists by fostering the relevant analytical, questioning and reasoning skills. It gives students a solid grounding in micro- and macroeconomic concepts, which they can apply to a range of real-world issues and contexts. Students will develop a critical understanding and application of economic theory. Understanding how people, companies, and countries control their money is one of the most valuable skills to any employer. But, economics is much more than pounds and dollars. It’s a fascinating study of psychology, of why people make the decisions they make, and how resources are spread out around the world. Students will acquire knowledge and understanding of a selection of microeconomic models and to apply these to current problems and issues. Students will also gain an understanding of some aspects of macroeconomic behaviour related microeconomic principles, for example, student will gain an understanding of why price elasticity of demand is essential when analysing the extent to which a fall in the exchange rate will lead to an increase in exports Economics is a huge subject and favoured by Russell Group universities. It teaches you so many interdisciplinary skills that you’ll be an attractive applicant for almost any job, in any sector.