Course information
Economics
Shrewsbury Colleges Group - Shropshire
01743235491
Priory Road, Shrewsbury, SY1 1RX
Course summary

Economics is a well-regarded academic subject and is highly thought of by universities. It leads to a variety of careers from banking and finance to journalism, politics, and NHS management. You will learn about the impact of economic decisions on individuals and countries, both in the UK and internationally. You’ll learn how to analyse data, think critically about situations, and make informed decisions. Your experienced teachers will help you to make applications to top universities and to a range of fantastic apprenticeship opportunities. What caused the global financial crisis? Will government cutbacks affect economic growth? Why do we worry about the price of oil and petrol? How much income tax should people pay? How do firms decide what prices to charge? You will: • Have the chance to attend courses and take part in competitions to boost your application to the top universities including Oxford and Cambridge. • Experience lessons that relate to the real world and explain how economic theory relates to what you see on TV. • Learn how to analyse data, think critically about situations and make informed decisions. • Study an A Level which has been prepared in consultation with the top universities and employers.

Entry requirements

A minimum of five GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English Language, plus Maths at grade 5 or above.

How you'll be assessed

Paper 1 Individuals, Firms, Markets and Market Failure 33.3% of A Level – includes the study of: • How prices are set for individual goods and services • How governments step in when the market fails to set an appropriate price for particular goods and services • Production levels, costs, revenues and profit for companies. Paper 2 The National and International Economy 33.3% of A Level – includes the study of: • Unemployment and Inflation • Economic growth and development • Globalisation and trade • Financial markets. Paper 3 Economic Principles and Issues 33.3% of A Level – synoptic assessment of all of the content.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionWest Midlands
Local AuthorityShropshire
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressPriory Road, Shrewsbury, SY1 1RX