Economics
The Castle School - South Gloucestershire
01454862100
Park Road, Thornbury, Bristol, BS35 1HT
Course summary

Economics is a social science which aims to explain how markets and economies as a whole work. It does this through analysing consumer behaviour and the production and distribution of goods and services. Economic analysis is applied throughout society, in business, financial sectors and government. It is also involved when discussing crime, income inequality, politics and law: Why do some economies grow and others don'What will Brexit mean for the UK economy? Why didn't economists predict the Global Financial Crisis? This course will help you to understand all this and more. To enjoy Economics an interest in current affairs is essential so students will need to keep up with current affairs through newspapers, television, the internet, etc.

Entry requirements

7 GCSEs at grade 4 or above including minimum grade 5 GCSE in Mathematics and English.

How you'll be assessed

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionSouth West
Local AuthoritySouth Gloucestershire
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressPark Road, Thornbury, Bristol, BS35 1HT