Course information
Economics
Budehaven Community School - Cornwall
01288353271
Valley Road, Bude, EX23 8DQ
Course summary

This course is an economics course with elements of business studies within it. This Economics course is very much applied to the business and economic environment with topics covering the UK economy, international trade, global inequality and poverty, government intervention, market failure, different political spectrums as well as impacts on businesses and business behavior.

Entry requirements

Five GCSEs at Grade 5 and above including English and/or Mathematics It is not necessary to have any previous experience in Business Studies or Economics. The skills required are nevertheless wide ranging, including evaluative and statistical analysis. Normal Sixth Form entry requirements to include a grade 5 or above in both English and Maths at GCSE.

How you'll be assessed

100% exam assessed through 3 papers at the end of Y13.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionSouth West
Local AuthorityCornwall
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressValley Road, Bude, EX23 8DQ