Economics is a traditional, academic A Level subject where students are required to develop a deep theoretical understanding of Economic models and through sophisticated analysis apply these to current domestic and world situations. The teaching reflects this consisting of theory teaching, individual and group research and a lot of class debate. Economics is a continually changing subject so students need to keep up-to-date with current affairs, and will enjoy reading around the subject. In the first year, two modules are followed, the first looks into Microeconomics; – the behaviour of individuals, firms, markets, their failure and government intervention in them. The second module introduces Macroeconomic models and issues; such as the determination and measurement of GDP, inflation, exchange rates, and unemployment. In the second year, another Microeconomics unit is covered examining the behaviour of businesses is examined more closely by looking at different market structures and the nature of the labour market. The Macroeconomics unit in Year 13 concerns the role of international trade, poverty and inequality in a global economy and the role of the financial sector.
Students wanting to study at EHC are required to achieve 5 or more standard GCSE passes or higher (grade 4 or higher) including GCSE Maths and either English Language or English Literature at a grade 4 or above. Students who have previously studied Business Studies at GCSE would be expected to have achieved at least a grade 4.
The A-Level qualification is assessed through 3 exams at the end of Year 13; each is 2 hours in length. Paper 1: Markets and business behaviour (35%) Covering the Microeconomics Units from Year 12 and Year 13. Paper 2: National and global economics (35%) Covering the Macroeconomics Units from Year 12 and Year 13. Paper 3: Microeconomics and macroeconomics (30%) Covering all 4 Units.
About Education Provider
| Region | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Local Authority | Leeds |
| Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Clifford Moor Road, Boston Spa, Wetherby, LS23 6RW |
Economics is a traditional, academic A Level subject where students are required to develop a deep theoretical understanding of Economic models and through sophisticated analysis apply these to current domestic and world situations. The teaching reflects this consisting of theory teaching, individual and group research and a lot of class debate. Economics is a continually changing subject so students need to keep up-to-date with current affairs, and will enjoy reading around the subject. In the first year, two modules are followed, the first looks into Microeconomics; – the behaviour of individuals, firms, markets, their failure and government intervention in them. The second module introduces Macroeconomic models and issues; such as the determination and measurement of GDP, inflation, exchange rates, and unemployment. In the second year, another Microeconomics unit is covered examining the behaviour of businesses is examined more closely by looking at different market structures and the nature of the labour market. The Macroeconomics unit in Year 13 concerns the role of international trade, poverty and inequality in a global economy and the role of the financial sector.
Students wanting to study at EHC are required to achieve 5 or more standard GCSE passes or higher (grade 4 or higher) including GCSE Maths and either English Language or English Literature at a grade 4 or above. Students who have previously studied Business Studies at GCSE would be expected to have achieved at least a grade 4.
The A-Level qualification is assessed through 3 exams at the end of Year 13; each is 2 hours in length. Paper 1: Markets and business behaviour (35%) Covering the Microeconomics Units from Year 12 and Year 13. Paper 2: National and global economics (35%) Covering the Macroeconomics Units from Year 12 and Year 13. Paper 3: Microeconomics and macroeconomics (30%) Covering all 4 Units.