Economics A-Level

If you ever wonder about issues like what caused the last financial crisis, why poverty exists and whether Brexit a good idea, then economics could be for you. You don't need to have studied economics at GCSE to take the A Level course. Depending on the career path you want to take in the future, economics fits particularly well with other social science subjects, with history, geography, but equally as well with business related subjects. It will give you a great set of transferable skills frequently sought by employers including numerical, analytical and problem-solving skills as well as commercial awareness: an essential requirement for business.

5+ 9-6 GCSE grades including English and maths.

You'll cover micro and macroeconomics through four themes: Introduction to markets and market failure- the nature of economics, how markets work, market failure and government intervention. UK economy, performance and policies- you'll explore issues including economic growth, inflation, unemployment and the theories behind policy aimed at improving an economys performance. Business behaviour and the labour market-you'll examine business objectives, business size and growth strategies, pricing competition and the structure of markets. Global perspective - you'll explore trends in the global economy over the last 25 years, international trade and financial markets, emerging and developing countries.

Through classroom teaching, individual and group project work, discussions, presentations and debates. You will be expected to undertake private study including research, revision and homework tasks. There will be careers visits, events and talks from industry professionals and higher education economics experts.

Assessment is through final examination at the end of the course. There are 3 examination papers each of 2 hours duration. Examinations will be made up of a variety of question styles including data response, essay, multiple choice and short answer questions.

Youll have transferable skills such as numeracy, skills of analysis and interpretation of qualitative and quantitative data, commercial and global awareness: all useful for many occupations. You could move on to to degree courses including economics, finance or PPE, with career opportunities in the City, in banking and finance, law, politics and business management. Opportunities exist for higher and degree apprenticeships in business, finance and professional services and the Civil Service.