Economics A-Level (AQA) A-Level Economics is a rewarding and highly regarded subject which combines a range of inter-disciplinary skills: it fuses knowledge and insights from politics, philosophy, history and mathematics, to name a few. The intellectually stimulating course enables students to use ‘The Economist’s Toolkit’ to analyse everyday phenomena, such as unexpected price rises, globalisation and even why some elite athletes earn such high wages. Last academic year, around 75% of our A-level Economics students achieved grades A*-B, with many pursuing the subject as their chosen field of study at undergraduate level at universities such as UCL and Exeter. Studying A-Level Economics allows students to apply economic theory to support analysis of current economic problems and issues. At QMHS, we encourage students to appreciate the interrelationships between microeconomics and macroeconomics and provide them with access to online resources, including the Financial Times, that complement study with real-life scenarios. Students can also reinforce their knowledge, employability skills and confidence when participating in co-curricular activities with Young Enterprise. Last year, some of our students entered the Young Economist of the Year competition and deepened their understanding of current economic issues and promoted the study of economic science. Course Overview The A-Level course has two main branches: macroeconomics and microeconomics. In Macroeconomics, students study the national and international economies. Macroeconomics includes looking at the success or failure of government policies – for example, does the government have effective and fair policies for cutting unemployment? Or has the government succeeded in creating the conditions for a sustainable and balanced recovery? In Microeconomics, students study individuals, firms, markets and market failure. They explore the economics of everyday life, the decisions that we as households and individuals make, and the impact of businesses in different industries. Microeconomics looks at issues such as consumer behaviour, individual labour markets, and the theory of firms. Assessment Model • Paper 1: Markets and market failure (33.3% of A-level) • Paper 2: National and international economy (33.3% of A-level) o Section A: data response questions with a choice of one from two contexts o Section B: essay questions with a choice of one from three • Paper 3: Economic principles and issues (33.3% of A-level) o Section A: Multiple choice questions o Section B: extended response questions which require a student to draw together different areas of the specification Career Opportunities Economics is perhaps the most common degree choice for the world’s leaders and multinational organisations. As the second most lucrative degree subject, it provides students with the thinking skills and numerical analysis methods needed for a wide range of careers. Economics is an ideal career option for students aiming to shape the policies and decisions of organisations such as the NHS and local and national governments. Many graduates choose to work in the private sector, working as investment analysts, statisticians, economists and management consultants.
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| Region | West Midlands |
| Local Authority | Walsall |
| Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| Gender Type | Girls |
| Address | Upper Forster Street, Walsall, WS4 2AE |
Economics A-Level (AQA) A-Level Economics is a rewarding and highly regarded subject which combines a range of inter-disciplinary skills: it fuses knowledge and insights from politics, philosophy, history and mathematics, to name a few. The intellectually stimulating course enables students to use ‘The Economist’s Toolkit’ to analyse everyday phenomena, such as unexpected price rises, globalisation and even why some elite athletes earn such high wages. Last academic year, around 75% of our A-level Economics students achieved grades A*-B, with many pursuing the subject as their chosen field of study at undergraduate level at universities such as UCL and Exeter. Studying A-Level Economics allows students to apply economic theory to support analysis of current economic problems and issues. At QMHS, we encourage students to appreciate the interrelationships between microeconomics and macroeconomics and provide them with access to online resources, including the Financial Times, that complement study with real-life scenarios. Students can also reinforce their knowledge, employability skills and confidence when participating in co-curricular activities with Young Enterprise. Last year, some of our students entered the Young Economist of the Year competition and deepened their understanding of current economic issues and promoted the study of economic science. Course Overview The A-Level course has two main branches: macroeconomics and microeconomics. In Macroeconomics, students study the national and international economies. Macroeconomics includes looking at the success or failure of government policies – for example, does the government have effective and fair policies for cutting unemployment? Or has the government succeeded in creating the conditions for a sustainable and balanced recovery? In Microeconomics, students study individuals, firms, markets and market failure. They explore the economics of everyday life, the decisions that we as households and individuals make, and the impact of businesses in different industries. Microeconomics looks at issues such as consumer behaviour, individual labour markets, and the theory of firms. Assessment Model • Paper 1: Markets and market failure (33.3% of A-level) • Paper 2: National and international economy (33.3% of A-level) o Section A: data response questions with a choice of one from two contexts o Section B: essay questions with a choice of one from three • Paper 3: Economic principles and issues (33.3% of A-level) o Section A: Multiple choice questions o Section B: extended response questions which require a student to draw together different areas of the specification Career Opportunities Economics is perhaps the most common degree choice for the world’s leaders and multinational organisations. As the second most lucrative degree subject, it provides students with the thinking skills and numerical analysis methods needed for a wide range of careers. Economics is an ideal career option for students aiming to shape the policies and decisions of organisations such as the NHS and local and national governments. Many graduates choose to work in the private sector, working as investment analysts, statisticians, economists and management consultants.
