Economics
Course summary
- Studying Economics will enable students to apply economic theory to support analysis of current economic problems and issues, and encourage students to appreciate the interrelationships between microeconomics and macroeconomics - Economics A-level draws together knowledge and skills from a number of subject domains and enables students to consider contemporary issues using an interdisciplinary approach - Economics A-level will prepare students for the next stage in their education as it cultivates the kinds of knowledge and skills necessary to thrive in the workplace or university such as how to analyse data, think critically about issues and make informed decisions
Entry Requirements
Checked against your grades — every rule traces to the school's published source.
| Requirement | Rule | You |
|---|---|---|
GCSE qualifications | 7 gcse qualifications at grade 5.0 or above | — |
Economics | Grade 6 in Economics (if taken) | — |
Mathematics | Grade 5 in Mathematics | — |
English Language | Grade 5 in English Language | — |
As published by the school
English Lang - 5 Maths - 5 Relevant Subject - Not required but if taken, grade 6 at GCSE A minimum of seven grade 5s in full course GCSE subjects.
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Assessment
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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