Economics is all around us! Almost every issue you see in the world has an economic aspect. For example: • Why are some goods more expensive than others? Why are designer goods – such as Hermes handbags – extremely expensive? • What is the impact of large firms? Do firms such as Apple benefit consumers or do they exploit us with high prices? • How can we reduce pollution? Should we tax motorists more? What about a tax on burgers and chips? • What caused the economic crisis? Will countries such as Greece recover? • How can we get the UK economy to become more successful? Economics gives you the ability to understand the world and a qualification that is highly valued by employers and universities.
Places in Withington’s Sixth Form are limited and prospective students who wish to apply are advised to visit us on the Sixth Form Information Evening and/or one of our Open Days. If after your visit you wish to take the next step in the admission process, you should complete a Statement of Interest (the form is available from admissions@wgs.org). This will enable our Sixth Form admissions team to review the Statements of Interest submitted by candidates to gain an understanding of factors such as predicted grades and A Level subject choices, but also why candidates wish to take those subjects and their aspirations beyond school. We recommend this route for girls who know their A Level subject choices and whose predicted grades meet our entry requirements (a minimum of six 7-9 grades at GCSE, with 8-9 grades in the subjects you wish to study). After reviewing the Statements of Interest, before the end of the Autumn term, we will invite a number of candidates to submit a formal application. Once an application is received, references from current schools will be taken and an appointment made to take part in an interview. Interviews may take place in person or online. Applicants are notified of the outcome of the Sixth Form admissions process by the end of March.
The school follows the AQA course; there is no coursework and students sit three examinations at A Level consisting of multiple choice questions, basic calculations and extended essay pieces.
About Education Provider
| Region | North West |
| Local Authority | Manchester |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Girls |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Unknown |
| Sixth Form Fee | £15,573 |
| Address | Wellington Road, Fallowfield, Manchester, M14 6BL |
Economics is all around us! Almost every issue you see in the world has an economic aspect. For example: • Why are some goods more expensive than others? Why are designer goods – such as Hermes handbags – extremely expensive? • What is the impact of large firms? Do firms such as Apple benefit consumers or do they exploit us with high prices? • How can we reduce pollution? Should we tax motorists more? What about a tax on burgers and chips? • What caused the economic crisis? Will countries such as Greece recover? • How can we get the UK economy to become more successful? Economics gives you the ability to understand the world and a qualification that is highly valued by employers and universities.
Places in Withington’s Sixth Form are limited and prospective students who wish to apply are advised to visit us on the Sixth Form Information Evening and/or one of our Open Days. If after your visit you wish to take the next step in the admission process, you should complete a Statement of Interest (the form is available from admissions@wgs.org). This will enable our Sixth Form admissions team to review the Statements of Interest submitted by candidates to gain an understanding of factors such as predicted grades and A Level subject choices, but also why candidates wish to take those subjects and their aspirations beyond school. We recommend this route for girls who know their A Level subject choices and whose predicted grades meet our entry requirements (a minimum of six 7-9 grades at GCSE, with 8-9 grades in the subjects you wish to study). After reviewing the Statements of Interest, before the end of the Autumn term, we will invite a number of candidates to submit a formal application. Once an application is received, references from current schools will be taken and an appointment made to take part in an interview. Interviews may take place in person or online. Applicants are notified of the outcome of the Sixth Form admissions process by the end of March.
The school follows the AQA course; there is no coursework and students sit three examinations at A Level consisting of multiple choice questions, basic calculations and extended essay pieces.