Economics is a subject that is involved in all aspects of life, from current affairs and headline news to everyday decisions such as what to buy for lunch. Studying Economics enables you to develop an awareness of an enormous range of important issues such as the causes and effects of war, the impacts of Covid, the policies created to help society through pandemics, and the range of solutions available to solve climate change amongst others. Everyone starts Year 12 as a complete beginner in Economics, so you will all go on this journey of discovery and understanding together. By the end of Year 13, you will be experts on the theories and reasons behind how much of the world functions. Year 1 - A Level (Some Microeconomics topics) Economic Methodology and The Economic Problem – Looking at economics as a social science, the nature and purpose of economic activity, economic resources, scarcity, choice and the allocation of resources, along with production possibility diagrams. Price Determination in a Competitive Market – Understanding the determinants of the demand for and supply of goods and services, price, income and cross elasticities of demand, price elasticity of supply, the determination of equilibrium market prices and the interrelationship between markets. Year 2 – A Level (Some Macroeconomics topics) Financial Markets and Monetary Policy - The structure of financial markets and financial assets, commercial, investment and central banks, monetary policy and the regulation of the financial system. Fiscal Policy and Supply-Side Policies – Understanding how fiscal policy involves the manipulation of government spending, taxation and the budget balance and the difference between supply-side policies and supply-side improvements in the economy. The International Economy – Globalization, trade, the balance of payments, exchange rate systems and economic growth and development.
Must attain five 9 - 5 grades in full course GCSE subjects including Maths and English Language or Literature. No vocational subjects allowed to count in the five 9 – 5 grades. Indivdual subject critera also applies. English Lang/Lit – 5, Maths – 6
Composition of qualification: Paper 1 – Markets and Market Failure Paper 2 – National and International Economy Paper 3 – Economic Principles and Issues (All weighted 33.3% / 1/3 each)
About Education Provider
| Region | London |
| Local Authority | Greenwich |
| Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| Gender Type | Mixed |
| Address | Middle Park Avenue, Eltham, London, SE9 5EQ |
Economics is a subject that is involved in all aspects of life, from current affairs and headline news to everyday decisions such as what to buy for lunch. Studying Economics enables you to develop an awareness of an enormous range of important issues such as the causes and effects of war, the impacts of Covid, the policies created to help society through pandemics, and the range of solutions available to solve climate change amongst others. Everyone starts Year 12 as a complete beginner in Economics, so you will all go on this journey of discovery and understanding together. By the end of Year 13, you will be experts on the theories and reasons behind how much of the world functions. Year 1 - A Level (Some Microeconomics topics) Economic Methodology and The Economic Problem – Looking at economics as a social science, the nature and purpose of economic activity, economic resources, scarcity, choice and the allocation of resources, along with production possibility diagrams. Price Determination in a Competitive Market – Understanding the determinants of the demand for and supply of goods and services, price, income and cross elasticities of demand, price elasticity of supply, the determination of equilibrium market prices and the interrelationship between markets. Year 2 – A Level (Some Macroeconomics topics) Financial Markets and Monetary Policy - The structure of financial markets and financial assets, commercial, investment and central banks, monetary policy and the regulation of the financial system. Fiscal Policy and Supply-Side Policies – Understanding how fiscal policy involves the manipulation of government spending, taxation and the budget balance and the difference between supply-side policies and supply-side improvements in the economy. The International Economy – Globalization, trade, the balance of payments, exchange rate systems and economic growth and development.
Must attain five 9 - 5 grades in full course GCSE subjects including Maths and English Language or Literature. No vocational subjects allowed to count in the five 9 – 5 grades. Indivdual subject critera also applies. English Lang/Lit – 5, Maths – 6
Composition of qualification: Paper 1 – Markets and Market Failure Paper 2 – National and International Economy Paper 3 – Economic Principles and Issues (All weighted 33.3% / 1/3 each)
