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A-level Economics
Claremont High School - Brent
02082044442
Claremont Avenue, Kenton, Harrow, HA3 0UH
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Should the government be cutting expenditure by so much or is there a case for raising taxation to reduce the budget deficit? Just how far will house prices rise in the UK? What are the consequences for the UK of BREXIT? Why have energy firms increased their prices and what impact will this have on consumers? Why do theatres charge different prices for the same show? Should the private sector have greater involvement in the provision of health and education in the UK? How can we tackle the demographic time bomb facing the UK in the future? These are just some of the questions we will aim to address during the A-level programme. Studying this subject at A Level will give you the tools of analysis and evaluation required to answer interesting, current questions. You will base your discussion of issues not only on theory but also on data, which you will have to approach with an open and critical mind. You will study by way of reading, discussion, preparation of posters and presentations, essay writing and data response. The skills of recognising the correct issues to raise in relation to a problem, the application of data to understand the extent of the problem, the analysis of a range of possible solutions and the judgement required to arrive at a balanced conclusion are skills valued by employers, as well as the route to success in examinations. Studying Economics will enhance your attributes. Economics works very well with Science subjects such as Maths, Physics or Biology, in addition to Humanities subjects such as Geography or History. Economics students find that they secure university places not only in Economics but also in Accounting, Finance and Management, Engineering, Law, Urban Planning or Humanities. Employment is available in areas such as Finance, Investment Banking, Accountancy, Management Consultancy, Public Service, Journalism, Industry Regulation, determining pricing strategies for private sector firms or economic research. Economics is one of the top performing subjects in the sixth form. Pupils consistently score the highest grades with many of them attaining A* and A grades, helping them secure places at some of the top universities in the UK, including Cambridge. Many students decide to continue with the subject at University level and within the last academic year, Economics students have secured places at a number of prestigious universities.

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RegionLondon
Local AuthorityBrent
Ofsted RatingOutstanding
Gender TypeMixed
AddressClaremont Avenue, Kenton, Harrow, HA3 0UH