We face some tremendously difficult choices as a society. There are only so many resources available and we need to work out how best to use them. What should we make or provide? How should we make it? And who should benefit from it? There is enough evidence of our ability to get these decisions wrong (think of obesity and famine, of billionaires and absolute poverty) to justify studying how we might try and make better decisions. Does the market know best or should government get more involved? Economics aims to develop in pupils an understanding of concepts and theories through critical consideration of issues, problems and institutions that affect everyday life. In microeconomics, we study such topics as the determination of prices, the way firms compete and the reasons for individuals, organisations and societies having to make choices. In macroeconomics, inflation, unemployment, economic growth and international trade are examples of issues dealt with. The new economics A-level now also includes sections on behavioural economics and the role of financial institutions. By the end of the course you will be able to understand current economic issues, problems and institutions that affect your life. You will develop an understanding of economic concepts and theories and the ability to apply these concepts to an appropriate range of issues. You will analyse, explain and evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of the market economy and the role of government within it. You will apply your understanding of economics to aspects of the recent performance of the UK and international economy. Ultimately, you will begin to think as economists, seeing the relationship between different aspects of the subject and applying the economists’ ‘tool kit’ in a meaningful way.
Entrance requirements include a GCSE predicted average of 6 or above and 7-9 in subjects planned for A-level. The economics course requires reasonable proficiency in mathematics. It is recommended that pupils wanting to study economics have at least a grade 7 at GCSE mathematics (or equivalent).
The A-level is assessed by three, two-hour written exams at the end of the course. • Paper 1 - Focuses on microeconomics • Paper 2 - Focuses on macroeconomics • Paper 3 - Is a synoptic paper bringing together both micro and macroeconomics All three papers will contain a variety of question styles including multiple choice, data response and both short written responses and essays, based on data and specific context provided in the exam. There is no coursework.
About Education Provider
| Region | South East |
| Local Authority | East Sussex |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Day £28,710 - £29,265; Boarding £43,740 - £44,415 |
| Sixth Form Fee | Unknown |
| Address | Headmaster's House, Old Wish Road, Eastbourne, BN21 4JX |
We face some tremendously difficult choices as a society. There are only so many resources available and we need to work out how best to use them. What should we make or provide? How should we make it? And who should benefit from it? There is enough evidence of our ability to get these decisions wrong (think of obesity and famine, of billionaires and absolute poverty) to justify studying how we might try and make better decisions. Does the market know best or should government get more involved? Economics aims to develop in pupils an understanding of concepts and theories through critical consideration of issues, problems and institutions that affect everyday life. In microeconomics, we study such topics as the determination of prices, the way firms compete and the reasons for individuals, organisations and societies having to make choices. In macroeconomics, inflation, unemployment, economic growth and international trade are examples of issues dealt with. The new economics A-level now also includes sections on behavioural economics and the role of financial institutions. By the end of the course you will be able to understand current economic issues, problems and institutions that affect your life. You will develop an understanding of economic concepts and theories and the ability to apply these concepts to an appropriate range of issues. You will analyse, explain and evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of the market economy and the role of government within it. You will apply your understanding of economics to aspects of the recent performance of the UK and international economy. Ultimately, you will begin to think as economists, seeing the relationship between different aspects of the subject and applying the economists’ ‘tool kit’ in a meaningful way.
Entrance requirements include a GCSE predicted average of 6 or above and 7-9 in subjects planned for A-level. The economics course requires reasonable proficiency in mathematics. It is recommended that pupils wanting to study economics have at least a grade 7 at GCSE mathematics (or equivalent).
The A-level is assessed by three, two-hour written exams at the end of the course. • Paper 1 - Focuses on microeconomics • Paper 2 - Focuses on macroeconomics • Paper 3 - Is a synoptic paper bringing together both micro and macroeconomics All three papers will contain a variety of question styles including multiple choice, data response and both short written responses and essays, based on data and specific context provided in the exam. There is no coursework.