Economics is both a theoretical and a practical subject and the A Level syllabus reflects this. At the heart of the subject is the modern world, and a successful economist must be able to understand economic theory and be able to use and apply this theory in relevant ways to study local, national, European and world economic issues. The subject is often divided into microeconomics, which is the study of a part of the economy such as an individual firm or industry, and macroeconomics, which looks at economic problems at the national or international level, eg inflation, unemployment, exchange rates. In the theoretical components of the course we introduce basic principles, an understanding of which is necessary for a detailed study of the economy and economic problems.
Students will not normally be allowed to take A Level Economics without having obtained at least grade 7 in GCSE English and preferably in GCSE Mathematics, with a grade 6 in Mathematics a minimum. In the case of those wishing to enter with a grade 6 in Mathematics, consideration will be given to their performance in other humanities disciplines. The study of Economics demands its own distinct methods of thought and analysis and is a fascinating area for serious academic study in its own right. However, it also fits in well with a wide variety of other subjects. It combines well with subjects like History and Geography as some of the methods used in these subjects are similar and they often deal with related topics. Economics will also suit those who are studying Mathematics and/or sciences; the ability to think clearly and logically is very important when understanding and applying theoretical concepts in all these subjects. But above all, whatever your A Level subjects, economic skills are important for all those who are interested in a wide variety of political, social and business/financial problems.
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Economics is both a theoretical and a practical subject and the A Level syllabus reflects this. At the heart of the subject is the modern world, and a successful economist must be able to understand economic theory and be able to use and apply this theory in relevant ways to study local, national, European and world economic issues. The subject is often divided into microeconomics, which is the study of a part of the economy such as an individual firm or industry, and macroeconomics, which looks at economic problems at the national or international level, eg inflation, unemployment, exchange rates. In the theoretical components of the course we introduce basic principles, an understanding of which is necessary for a detailed study of the economy and economic problems.
Students will not normally be allowed to take A Level Economics without having obtained at least grade 7 in GCSE English and preferably in GCSE Mathematics, with a grade 6 in Mathematics a minimum. In the case of those wishing to enter with a grade 6 in Mathematics, consideration will be given to their performance in other humanities disciplines. The study of Economics demands its own distinct methods of thought and analysis and is a fascinating area for serious academic study in its own right. However, it also fits in well with a wide variety of other subjects. It combines well with subjects like History and Geography as some of the methods used in these subjects are similar and they often deal with related topics. Economics will also suit those who are studying Mathematics and/or sciences; the ability to think clearly and logically is very important when understanding and applying theoretical concepts in all these subjects. But above all, whatever your A Level subjects, economic skills are important for all those who are interested in a wide variety of political, social and business/financial problems.