The aim of Economics is to understand the world around us and to provide students with tools to interpret society’s decisions. The course aims to equip students with the literary and numerical skills to collect empirical evidence about how the economy is performing, and to make judgments on policy. The course is split into microeconomics and macroeconomics and students will study both of these areas each year.
Academy Entry Requirements for A Level pathway Grade 6 in Business Studies GCSE Grade 6 or above in Maths GCSE
Three written papers, each lasting two hours. Each paper is marked out of 80 and each counts for 33.3% of the A Level. Paper One focuses on microeconomics (Markets and Market Failure) Paper Two on macroeconomics (The National and International Economy) Paper Three a mix of the two (Economic Principles and Issues). Each paper will consist of short written answers and longer essays, and paper three also contains 30 multiple choice questions.
About Education Provider
| Region | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Local Authority | Leeds |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Butcher Hill, Leeds, LS16 5EA |
The aim of Economics is to understand the world around us and to provide students with tools to interpret society’s decisions. The course aims to equip students with the literary and numerical skills to collect empirical evidence about how the economy is performing, and to make judgments on policy. The course is split into microeconomics and macroeconomics and students will study both of these areas each year.
Academy Entry Requirements for A Level pathway Grade 6 in Business Studies GCSE Grade 6 or above in Maths GCSE
Three written papers, each lasting two hours. Each paper is marked out of 80 and each counts for 33.3% of the A Level. Paper One focuses on microeconomics (Markets and Market Failure) Paper Two on macroeconomics (The National and International Economy) Paper Three a mix of the two (Economic Principles and Issues). Each paper will consist of short written answers and longer essays, and paper three also contains 30 multiple choice questions.