Course information
Economics
Turing House School - Richmond upon Thames
02080696100
Hospital Bridge Road, Twickenham, TW2 6LH
Course summary

Economics A level: Our aims are for students to be able to: -develop an interest in, and enthusiasm for Economics -appreciate the contribution of economics to the understanding of the wider economic and social environment -develop an understanding of a range of concepts and an ability to use those concepts in a variety of different contexts -use an enquiring, critical and thoughtful approach to the study of economics and develop an ability to think as an economist -understand that economic behaviour can be studied from a range of perspectives -develop analytical and quantitative skills, together with qualities and attitudes that will equip them for the challenges, opportunities and responsibilities of adult and working life.

Entry requirements

Grade 5 in GCSE Mathematics. Five GCSE Grades 9-5, including English and Maths

How you'll be assessed

Term 1 : Introduction to markets and market failure: Term 1 : Introduction to markets and market failure Term 2: Introduction to markets and market failure 2: Demand, Firms, consumers and elasticities of demand, Productive efficiency, Life in the global economy Term 3: Introduction to markets and market failure 3: Term 3: Introduction to markets and market failure 3 Term 4 : The UK economy – performance and policies: Term 4 : The UK economy – performance and policies Term 5 : The UK economy – performance and policies 2: Term 5 : The UK economy – performance and policies 2 Term 6 : The UK economy – performance and policies 3: Term 6 : The UK economy – performance and policies 3

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionLondon
Local AuthorityRichmond upon Thames
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeMixed
AddressHospital Bridge Road, Twickenham, TW2 6LH