A Level Economics encompasses subjects associated with economics including the market system, market failure and government intervention, the national and international economy, economics of work and leisure, the UK economy and economics in a European context in order to give you the broadest knowledge possible. As well as being equipped to handle modern life with a broad knowledge of economics, there are a number of university choices and career options where having A Level Economics is preferable or, in some cases, absolutely necessary. Having this qualification shows you have the ability to analyse and understand economic subjects, as well as sound financial knowledge and essay-writing skills.
A minimum of 4 GCSE subjects at grade 5 or above with English Language at grade 4 or above. For this course, students must have a grade 5 in GCSE English and Maths.
Year One Two written exam papers of 1 hour 30 minutes duration each, involving multi-choice questions and written response, including essay questions. Year Two Three papers of 2 hours each, involving multi-choice, data response and essay questions.
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| Region | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Local Authority | York |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Sim Balk Lane, York, YO23 2BB |
A Level Economics encompasses subjects associated with economics including the market system, market failure and government intervention, the national and international economy, economics of work and leisure, the UK economy and economics in a European context in order to give you the broadest knowledge possible. As well as being equipped to handle modern life with a broad knowledge of economics, there are a number of university choices and career options where having A Level Economics is preferable or, in some cases, absolutely necessary. Having this qualification shows you have the ability to analyse and understand economic subjects, as well as sound financial knowledge and essay-writing skills.
A minimum of 4 GCSE subjects at grade 5 or above with English Language at grade 4 or above. For this course, students must have a grade 5 in GCSE English and Maths.
Year One Two written exam papers of 1 hour 30 minutes duration each, involving multi-choice questions and written response, including essay questions. Year Two Three papers of 2 hours each, involving multi-choice, data response and essay questions.