Economics
St Mary's Catholic School - Newcastle upon Tyne
01912153260
Benton Park Road, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE7 7PE
Course summary

On this course, you will study Economics through applying economic theory to support analysis of current economic problems and issues. Students on this course will be encouraged to appreciate the relationship between microeconomics and macroeconomics. Subject content includes price determination, opportunity cost, how the economy works and economic performance. Students will be able to relate what they are learning to the world around them, locally, nationally, and internationally.

Entry requirements

Grade 6 in Mathematics and English Language

How you'll be assessed

Students are assessed on two topics in the first year: Paper 1 – Introduction to Markets and Market Failure Paper 2 – The UK Economy – Policies and Performance Mock exams last 1 hour 30 minutes per paper. A-Level is assessed through three papers: Paper 1 – Markets and Business Behaviour, worth 35%, a 2-hour paper. Paper 2 – The National and Global Economy, worth 35%, a 2-hour paper. Paper 3 – Microeconomics and Macroeconomics, worth 30%, a 2-hour paper.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionNorth East
Local AuthorityNewcastle upon Tyne
Ofsted RatingOutstanding
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressBenton Park Road, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE7 7PE