The Economics qualification aims to captivate the imagination of students so that, when they leave the classroom, they’ll want to explore and read around the subject further. While serving as an introduction to the study of Economics, the specification will also provide opportunities for ‘Stretch and Challenge’ to extend students’ understanding of the world of Economics. The classroom is where the majority of students will be introduced to the study of Economics. It’s within this environment that they will confront issues, tackle the challenges that these issues raise, and engage in debate and discussion with fellow students. At the heart of the Economics qualifications will be their relevance to the modern world; their topicality is designed to engage students and facilitate an understanding of their role in society. The stimulating specification content will encourage them to develop their skills as independent learners, critical thinkers and decision-makers – all personal assets that can make them stand out as they progress to Higher Education and/or the workplace. The AQA A-Level in Economics encourages the learners to ‘think as economists’ and develop the appropriate range of analytical, questioning and reasoning skills to achieve this objective. In addition, the qualification will enable learners to develop grounding in both microeconomics and macroeconomics, drawing on local, national and global contexts. This specification enables learners to foster an understanding of economic concepts and theories in a range of contexts and to develop a critical consideration of their value and limitation in explaining real world phenomena. As a result of following this course of study learners will be able to explain, analyse and evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of the market economy and the role of the government and be able to criticise economic models of enquiry, recognising the limitations of economic models.
English Lang - 5 Maths grade - 5 Relevant subject - Not required but if taken, grade 6 at GCSE A minimum of seven grade 5s in full course GCSE subjects. No vocational subjects allowed.
Students sit examinations in their A Level courses at the end of Year 13. All students will take internal end of year examinations at the end of year 12 to determine suitability to continue with the subject in Year 13. Students who do not meet the required pass grade in the Year 12 end of year examinations will not be permitted to progress into Year 13. 100% exam- three papers Paper 1: Markets and Market failure (micro) lasts 2 hours, has 80 marks in total and is worth 33.3% of the A Level qualification. Paper 2: National and International Economy (macro) lasts 2 hours, has 80 marks in total and is worth 33.3% of the A Level qualification. PAPER 3: ECONOMIC PRINCIPLE AND ISSUES (SYNOPTIC) LASTS 2 HOURS, HAS 80 MARKS IN TOTAL AND IS WORTH 33.3% OF THE A LEVEL QUALIFICATION. Note: For the A Level certificate to be awarded, students have to successfully complete all three exams.
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| Region | London |
| Local Authority | Southwark |
| Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| Gender Type | Boys |
| Address | Peckham Rye, East Dulwich, London, SE22 0AT |
The Economics qualification aims to captivate the imagination of students so that, when they leave the classroom, they’ll want to explore and read around the subject further. While serving as an introduction to the study of Economics, the specification will also provide opportunities for ‘Stretch and Challenge’ to extend students’ understanding of the world of Economics. The classroom is where the majority of students will be introduced to the study of Economics. It’s within this environment that they will confront issues, tackle the challenges that these issues raise, and engage in debate and discussion with fellow students. At the heart of the Economics qualifications will be their relevance to the modern world; their topicality is designed to engage students and facilitate an understanding of their role in society. The stimulating specification content will encourage them to develop their skills as independent learners, critical thinkers and decision-makers – all personal assets that can make them stand out as they progress to Higher Education and/or the workplace. The AQA A-Level in Economics encourages the learners to ‘think as economists’ and develop the appropriate range of analytical, questioning and reasoning skills to achieve this objective. In addition, the qualification will enable learners to develop grounding in both microeconomics and macroeconomics, drawing on local, national and global contexts. This specification enables learners to foster an understanding of economic concepts and theories in a range of contexts and to develop a critical consideration of their value and limitation in explaining real world phenomena. As a result of following this course of study learners will be able to explain, analyse and evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of the market economy and the role of the government and be able to criticise economic models of enquiry, recognising the limitations of economic models.
English Lang - 5 Maths grade - 5 Relevant subject - Not required but if taken, grade 6 at GCSE A minimum of seven grade 5s in full course GCSE subjects. No vocational subjects allowed.
Students sit examinations in their A Level courses at the end of Year 13. All students will take internal end of year examinations at the end of year 12 to determine suitability to continue with the subject in Year 13. Students who do not meet the required pass grade in the Year 12 end of year examinations will not be permitted to progress into Year 13. 100% exam- three papers Paper 1: Markets and Market failure (micro) lasts 2 hours, has 80 marks in total and is worth 33.3% of the A Level qualification. Paper 2: National and International Economy (macro) lasts 2 hours, has 80 marks in total and is worth 33.3% of the A Level qualification. PAPER 3: ECONOMIC PRINCIPLE AND ISSUES (SYNOPTIC) LASTS 2 HOURS, HAS 80 MARKS IN TOTAL AND IS WORTH 33.3% OF THE A LEVEL QUALIFICATION. Note: For the A Level certificate to be awarded, students have to successfully complete all three exams.
