Economics falls into two main sections: microeconomics and macroeconomics. Whereas macro looks at the big issues affecting the economy as a whole (eg unemployment, inflation) micro looks at the smaller scale with a focus on for example the pricing of individual commodities like oil or gold and the salaries paid in different sectors. Economics looks at the reasons why change occurs and then builds theoretical models to help analyse those changes. An Economics student will learn to explain why the price of oil is so volatile or why unemployment in the UK is 4.3 per cent but in France it is 7.2 per cent. Beyond the classroom, students also publish the Headington Economist magazine, run their own Doughnut Economics Club and compete in external competitions such as the RES Essay Competition.
Candidates are expected to achieve Grade 7 or above in subjects they wish to take at A Level, or, for subjects not previously studied, a 7 in facilitating subjects. A list of these can be found here. All candidates will take two written general papers, one Maths related and one essay writing based, a computer based thinking skills assessment and have an academic interview, with subject specific staff.
About Education Provider
| Region | South East |
| Local Authority | Oxfordshire |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Girls |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | £27,714 - £45,321 |
| Sixth Form Fee | £20,685 - £22,515 |
| Address | Headington Road, Oxford, OX3 7TD |
Economics falls into two main sections: microeconomics and macroeconomics. Whereas macro looks at the big issues affecting the economy as a whole (eg unemployment, inflation) micro looks at the smaller scale with a focus on for example the pricing of individual commodities like oil or gold and the salaries paid in different sectors. Economics looks at the reasons why change occurs and then builds theoretical models to help analyse those changes. An Economics student will learn to explain why the price of oil is so volatile or why unemployment in the UK is 4.3 per cent but in France it is 7.2 per cent. Beyond the classroom, students also publish the Headington Economist magazine, run their own Doughnut Economics Club and compete in external competitions such as the RES Essay Competition.
Candidates are expected to achieve Grade 7 or above in subjects they wish to take at A Level, or, for subjects not previously studied, a 7 in facilitating subjects. A list of these can be found here. All candidates will take two written general papers, one Maths related and one essay writing based, a computer based thinking skills assessment and have an academic interview, with subject specific staff.