Who is this course for? Economics will suit students who have an interest in how different countries' economies function, and how their producers, consumers and governments interact with each other. Students who are looking to work in a range of industries in the private sector or students with an interest in political and economic theories will be suited to this course. What is the course about? Economics looks at developing students’ understanding of how different economies work at a micro and macro level. Students will initially be introduced to markets and market failure, and the performance and policies of the UK economy in Year 12. Students will then study business behaviour and the labour market, and analyse global economic perspectives. What can the course lead to? This course can lead to students going straight into a career (typically in the private sector) or university of their choice.
GCSE Level 7+ in English and Mathematics. Taking this course alongside A Level Mathematics and A Level Government and Politics, as well as prior knowledge of Economics, is advantageous but not essential. All students must achieve at least 5 level 5 grades at GCSE.
Paper 1: Markets and business behaviour 2 hour written exam 100 marks 35% of A Level Paper 2: The national and global economy 2 hour written exam 100 marks 35% of A Level Paper 3: Microeconomics and macroeconomics 2 hour written exam 100 marks 30% of A Level
About Education Provider
| Region | London |
| Local Authority | Hammersmith and Fulham |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Boys |
| Address | 532 Fulham Road, London, SW6 5BD |
Who is this course for? Economics will suit students who have an interest in how different countries' economies function, and how their producers, consumers and governments interact with each other. Students who are looking to work in a range of industries in the private sector or students with an interest in political and economic theories will be suited to this course. What is the course about? Economics looks at developing students’ understanding of how different economies work at a micro and macro level. Students will initially be introduced to markets and market failure, and the performance and policies of the UK economy in Year 12. Students will then study business behaviour and the labour market, and analyse global economic perspectives. What can the course lead to? This course can lead to students going straight into a career (typically in the private sector) or university of their choice.
GCSE Level 7+ in English and Mathematics. Taking this course alongside A Level Mathematics and A Level Government and Politics, as well as prior knowledge of Economics, is advantageous but not essential. All students must achieve at least 5 level 5 grades at GCSE.
Paper 1: Markets and business behaviour 2 hour written exam 100 marks 35% of A Level Paper 2: The national and global economy 2 hour written exam 100 marks 35% of A Level Paper 3: Microeconomics and macroeconomics 2 hour written exam 100 marks 30% of A Level
