Course information
Economics
Michaela Community School - Brent
02087953183
North End Road, Wembley, London, HA9 0UU
Course summary

WHAT WILL I LEARN? Michaela pupils will study the Edexcel Economics course, which provides an excellent framework to analyse complex issues facing the world today through the application of ‘microeconomics’ and ‘macroeconomics’. Microeconomics is the study of decisions made by individuals and firms, and macroeconomics looks at how whole economies work, including regional, national and global economies. In Year 12, you will focus on core economic concepts. In microeconomics, you will learn about how the forces of supply and demand create markets that shape the world around you. In macroeconomics, you will consider the performance of the UK economy and the role of government policy. In Year 13, you will study in more detail how businesses, workers and consumers interact, and tackle global issues such as international trade, poverty and inequality, the economics of developing countries, the financial sector and the role of the state.

Entry requirements

Applicants to the sixth form should secure on average grade 7s in 7 GCSEs, including English and Maths. Students should achieve a grade 8 in subjects that they want to study at A-level, or in related subjects for new courses.

How you'll be assessed

HOW WILL I BE ASSESSED? Each Economics assessment includes a mixture of multiple-choice, data response and essay questions Year 12: One paper on microeconomics and one paper on macroeconomics. Year 13: Three papers of two hours: Paper 1 (micro), Paper 2 (macro) and Paper 3 (micro & macro).

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionLondon
Local AuthorityBrent
Ofsted RatingOutstanding
Gender TypeMixed
AddressNorth End Road, Wembley, London, HA9 0UU