To study Economics successfully you need to: •Have an interest in the wider economic and social environment and how economic issues and problems affect everyday life •Read and understand some fairly complex reading material—reading The Financial Times, The Economist, or following BBC news or a broadsheet newspaper regularly is helpful •Be confident enough in math to learn how to interpret and construct graphs and charts displaying economic data •Write logical, analytical explanations of economic theories and apply these to various situations It is important for anyone who might want to study Economics at degree level to know that many of the top universities require applicants to have A Level Mathematics. Other good combinations are with History, Politics, Geography, and English. Students taking mainly science courses often find that the analytical nature of Economics also suits their academic talents. Economics A Level is an excellent basis for degree courses in Economics, Business and Management or Finance and Accounting. Graduates in these subjects can go on into interesting and well‐paid careers in finance, banking or management.
8 or more GCSE passes at grade 5, equivalent or better including Math's and English Grade 76 in Mathematics and English (Literature or Language) the 7 can be in either Mathematics or an English.
Year 12 Two internal assessments: Q1 Assessment: Written 50 minute examination covering some of Microeconomics Q2 Assessment: Written 90 minute examination covering Microeconomics Q3 Assessment: Written 50 minute examination covering parts of Macroeconomics Q4 Assessment: Two written exams—up to 90 minutes each—covering Microeconomics and Macroeconomics Year 13 Three external assessments: Paper 1: Written 2 hour examination covering Microeconomics Paper 2: Written 2 hour examination covering Macroeconomics Paper 3: Written 2 hour synoptic examination covering parts of both Microeconomics and Macroeconomics
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| Region | London |
| Local Authority | Ealing |
| Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| Gender Type | Mixed |
| Address | Twyford Crescent, London, W3 9PP |
To study Economics successfully you need to: •Have an interest in the wider economic and social environment and how economic issues and problems affect everyday life •Read and understand some fairly complex reading material—reading The Financial Times, The Economist, or following BBC news or a broadsheet newspaper regularly is helpful •Be confident enough in math to learn how to interpret and construct graphs and charts displaying economic data •Write logical, analytical explanations of economic theories and apply these to various situations It is important for anyone who might want to study Economics at degree level to know that many of the top universities require applicants to have A Level Mathematics. Other good combinations are with History, Politics, Geography, and English. Students taking mainly science courses often find that the analytical nature of Economics also suits their academic talents. Economics A Level is an excellent basis for degree courses in Economics, Business and Management or Finance and Accounting. Graduates in these subjects can go on into interesting and well‐paid careers in finance, banking or management.
8 or more GCSE passes at grade 5, equivalent or better including Math's and English Grade 76 in Mathematics and English (Literature or Language) the 7 can be in either Mathematics or an English.
Year 12 Two internal assessments: Q1 Assessment: Written 50 minute examination covering some of Microeconomics Q2 Assessment: Written 90 minute examination covering Microeconomics Q3 Assessment: Written 50 minute examination covering parts of Macroeconomics Q4 Assessment: Two written exams—up to 90 minutes each—covering Microeconomics and Macroeconomics Year 13 Three external assessments: Paper 1: Written 2 hour examination covering Microeconomics Paper 2: Written 2 hour examination covering Macroeconomics Paper 3: Written 2 hour synoptic examination covering parts of both Microeconomics and Macroeconomics
