Economics is the study of how society manages the challenge of scarcity. We have infinite wants and needs but only finite resources. What should we make and who should get what? Economics lies behind many of the headlines that we read every day; it is clearly a significant factor in the worlds of politics, business and global development. It considers key issues such as poverty and environmental damage. The study of Economics also helps students develop their skills of analysing and solving problems. It is an engaging discipline which helps students develop their ability to reason and develop arguments.
To be accepted onto the course students need at least a Grade 6 at GCSE in Maths and English Language. 6 GCSEs at Grade 6 or higher, and at least a Grade 4 in English and Maths.
Assessment at A-level is by way of three exams. Papers 1 and 2 are each 2 hours long and comprise multiple choice, short-answer, data response and extended open-response questions. Paper 1 is microeconomics and Paper 2 is macroeconomics. Paper 3 is a synoptic paper which covers the whole syllabus. It is 2 hours. It comprises data response and extended open-response questions Papers 1 and 2 are each worth 35% of the final grade. Paper 3 is worth 30%.
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| Region | London |
| Local Authority | Barnet |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Mixed |
| Address | Castlewood Road, New Barnet, EN4 9GE |
Economics is the study of how society manages the challenge of scarcity. We have infinite wants and needs but only finite resources. What should we make and who should get what? Economics lies behind many of the headlines that we read every day; it is clearly a significant factor in the worlds of politics, business and global development. It considers key issues such as poverty and environmental damage. The study of Economics also helps students develop their skills of analysing and solving problems. It is an engaging discipline which helps students develop their ability to reason and develop arguments.
To be accepted onto the course students need at least a Grade 6 at GCSE in Maths and English Language. 6 GCSEs at Grade 6 or higher, and at least a Grade 4 in English and Maths.
Assessment at A-level is by way of three exams. Papers 1 and 2 are each 2 hours long and comprise multiple choice, short-answer, data response and extended open-response questions. Paper 1 is microeconomics and Paper 2 is macroeconomics. Paper 3 is a synoptic paper which covers the whole syllabus. It is 2 hours. It comprises data response and extended open-response questions Papers 1 and 2 are each worth 35% of the final grade. Paper 3 is worth 30%.
