Economics provides transferable skills allowing students a smooth transition from an educational environment to a work environment. At Townsend, we aim to ensure that students studying Economics will develop a range of life skills including teamwork, problem-solving, independent learning and communication skills whilst enjoying the course that we offer and meeting their academic potential. We aim to instil a lifelong interest in Economics at a local, national and international level. The Economics curriculum provides a knowledge and understanding of core and complex economic models and concepts. Delivered content is built upon through a variety of practice questions and case studies with regular feedback supporting student progress. All students are encouraged to develop an understanding of current events and we aim to ensure that students continue to think critically and question the changing economic environment around them. Economics A Level has had a surge of popularity in recent years and is now in the top 10 of A Levels studied in the UK (2023 – Ranked 9), and one of the most popular social sciences at university.
Grade 5 in Maths and English.
The final assessment is through external exams and consists of three papers. All three papers will be examined in the May/June of the second year. Each paper lasts 2 hours with 100 marks. Paper 1 – Themes 1 and 3 – Worth 35% • Section A – 15 multiple choice and short answer questions • Section B –Data Response • Section C – Essay questions (choice of one from two) Paper 2 – Themes 2 and 4 – Worth 35% • Section A – 15 multiple choice and short answer questions • Section B –Data Response • Section C – Essay questions (choice of one from two) Paper 3 – Synoptic – Worth 30% Two sections – Each with a compulsory data response and a choice of essay questions.
About Education Provider
| Region | East of England |
| Local Authority | Hertfordshire |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | High Oaks, St Albans, AL3 6DR |
Economics provides transferable skills allowing students a smooth transition from an educational environment to a work environment. At Townsend, we aim to ensure that students studying Economics will develop a range of life skills including teamwork, problem-solving, independent learning and communication skills whilst enjoying the course that we offer and meeting their academic potential. We aim to instil a lifelong interest in Economics at a local, national and international level. The Economics curriculum provides a knowledge and understanding of core and complex economic models and concepts. Delivered content is built upon through a variety of practice questions and case studies with regular feedback supporting student progress. All students are encouraged to develop an understanding of current events and we aim to ensure that students continue to think critically and question the changing economic environment around them. Economics A Level has had a surge of popularity in recent years and is now in the top 10 of A Levels studied in the UK (2023 – Ranked 9), and one of the most popular social sciences at university.
Grade 5 in Maths and English.
The final assessment is through external exams and consists of three papers. All three papers will be examined in the May/June of the second year. Each paper lasts 2 hours with 100 marks. Paper 1 – Themes 1 and 3 – Worth 35% • Section A – 15 multiple choice and short answer questions • Section B –Data Response • Section C – Essay questions (choice of one from two) Paper 2 – Themes 2 and 4 – Worth 35% • Section A – 15 multiple choice and short answer questions • Section B –Data Response • Section C – Essay questions (choice of one from two) Paper 3 – Synoptic – Worth 30% Two sections – Each with a compulsory data response and a choice of essay questions.