Economics studies the logic of the choices we make as a society. We start at the elementary level of consumers buying goods and services and go on to develop an understanding of how and why governments choose between different national objectives. We will look at a range of issues from trying to understand why some economies are not developing as rapidly as others, to looking at how individual consumers behave in the exciting new field of behavioural economics. The course will give you a thorough grounding in economic ideas and an understanding of what makes the economic system tick.
The vast majority of Upper Fifth (Year 11) pupils at Exeter School continue into the sixth form but there has also been a long tradition of a significant number of new entrants from other schools. To qualify for entry into the Lower Sixth, applicants and current Upper Fifth pupils need to achieve a minimum of three grade 7 and three grade 6 GCSEs as well as passing GCSE English and mathematics and have a positive reference/school record (that includes conduct, attendance and punctuality). No previous study of economics is required to study the A Level course, although an interest in current affairs is expected. A minimum GCSE grade 6 in mathematics, English language and English literature is required.
Three two-hour written examinations, assessing the work from both years. The papers will contain a mixture of multiple choice, short and long answer questions. Paper one is based on microeconomics and paper two is based on macroeconomics. Paper three is a synoptic paper which draws on both microeconomic and macroeconomic topics.
About Education Provider
| Region | South West |
| Local Authority | Devon |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Unknown |
| Sixth Form Fee | £16,710 |
| Address | Victoria Park Road, Exeter, EX2 4NS |
Economics studies the logic of the choices we make as a society. We start at the elementary level of consumers buying goods and services and go on to develop an understanding of how and why governments choose between different national objectives. We will look at a range of issues from trying to understand why some economies are not developing as rapidly as others, to looking at how individual consumers behave in the exciting new field of behavioural economics. The course will give you a thorough grounding in economic ideas and an understanding of what makes the economic system tick.
The vast majority of Upper Fifth (Year 11) pupils at Exeter School continue into the sixth form but there has also been a long tradition of a significant number of new entrants from other schools. To qualify for entry into the Lower Sixth, applicants and current Upper Fifth pupils need to achieve a minimum of three grade 7 and three grade 6 GCSEs as well as passing GCSE English and mathematics and have a positive reference/school record (that includes conduct, attendance and punctuality). No previous study of economics is required to study the A Level course, although an interest in current affairs is expected. A minimum GCSE grade 6 in mathematics, English language and English literature is required.
Three two-hour written examinations, assessing the work from both years. The papers will contain a mixture of multiple choice, short and long answer questions. Paper one is based on microeconomics and paper two is based on macroeconomics. Paper three is a synoptic paper which draws on both microeconomic and macroeconomic topics.