Economics
Course summary
This work related course is an alternative to A level business and is suitable for you if you are considering a career in business, studying a business related degree or thinking of running your own business in the future. It will give you a broad overview of the business sector and the chance to apply your learning to some real business situations. It's roughly equivalent to 1 A level and is generally taken over 2 years alongside other level 3 subjects. Through lectures, presentations, discussions, debates, individual and group project work and live project briefs from local employers looking for real life business solutions. You'll have the opportunity to do some work experience, enter business competitions, go on visits and attend careers in business talks and events. Combined with other qualifications, this course could be a stepping stone to business-related degree programmes such as business, business management, marketing, business and finance, business and economics or accounting. There are professional services schemes, higher and degree apprenticeships in a wide variety of employment sectors. You'll have transferable skills such as teamwork, planning, research and communication that are valuable for a range of non-business careers.
Entry Requirements
Checked against your grades — every rule traces to the school's published source.
| Requirement | Rule | You |
|---|---|---|
GCSE qualifications | 4 gcse qualifications at grade 3.0 or above | — |
As published by the school
4-5 GCSE's at grade 3 (C) or above or a relevant level 2 qualification.
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Assessment
Through coursework assignments and projects and some written exams.
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