Economics is a fascinating subject that will enable you to learn more about how the world works. For example, what will be the longer-term impact of disrupted supply chains, heavy government borrowing and overstretched health care systems? Why has inflation risen so high recently and why has it proved so intractable in the UK in particular? More generally you will understand why some people earn so much more than others and why water (essential to life) costs very little whereas a painting by Klimt sold recently for 86 million euros. You will understand why the government provides some services and leaves others to the private sector. Why are some countries rich and others poor and what can be done about it? Finally, you will understand why climate change has happened and what Economics can tell us about possible solutions. Alongside, you will develop an enviable range of transferable skills such as problem-solving, communication, numeracy, commercial awareness, analysis and decision-making. All of this means Economists can make a difference to society. L6 or Year 1: Microeconomics is the study of individual markets. A good example of a micro market that has rarely been out of the news in the last decade is housing. For many years house prices rose at a spectacular rate, will this continue? Occasionally, market forces can create unfavourable outcomes for society, for example, should the government allow firms to pollute the environment and to employ children? Macroeconomics concerns economy-wide issues such as the causes of economic growth, inflation and unemployment. You will also study the impacts of government economic policy on the economy. U6 or Year 2: In the second year you will study micro and macroeconomics in more depth, applying your knowledge to specific markets and economies. For example, is road pricing the answer to congestion on UK roads? A Level macroeconomic issues include: the economics of international trade, exchange rate determination, the balance of payments, and development economics.
All students wishing to study in the Sixth Form at St Catherine’s are expected to have achieved six GCSEs in grades 6-9, including a grade 4 in Maths and English. They generally gain a grade of 7 in the subjects they wish to study at A Level; however, if a student is close to this level and shows aptitude and willingness in other ways, entry can be discussed with the Headmistress.
3 x 2 hour examinations. These examinations consist of a mixture of essays and extended data response questions.
About Education Provider
| Region | South East |
| Local Authority | Surrey |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Girls |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | £37,950 |
| Sixth Form Fee | £22,395 |
| Address | Station Road, Bramley, Guildford, GU5 0DF |
Economics is a fascinating subject that will enable you to learn more about how the world works. For example, what will be the longer-term impact of disrupted supply chains, heavy government borrowing and overstretched health care systems? Why has inflation risen so high recently and why has it proved so intractable in the UK in particular? More generally you will understand why some people earn so much more than others and why water (essential to life) costs very little whereas a painting by Klimt sold recently for 86 million euros. You will understand why the government provides some services and leaves others to the private sector. Why are some countries rich and others poor and what can be done about it? Finally, you will understand why climate change has happened and what Economics can tell us about possible solutions. Alongside, you will develop an enviable range of transferable skills such as problem-solving, communication, numeracy, commercial awareness, analysis and decision-making. All of this means Economists can make a difference to society. L6 or Year 1: Microeconomics is the study of individual markets. A good example of a micro market that has rarely been out of the news in the last decade is housing. For many years house prices rose at a spectacular rate, will this continue? Occasionally, market forces can create unfavourable outcomes for society, for example, should the government allow firms to pollute the environment and to employ children? Macroeconomics concerns economy-wide issues such as the causes of economic growth, inflation and unemployment. You will also study the impacts of government economic policy on the economy. U6 or Year 2: In the second year you will study micro and macroeconomics in more depth, applying your knowledge to specific markets and economies. For example, is road pricing the answer to congestion on UK roads? A Level macroeconomic issues include: the economics of international trade, exchange rate determination, the balance of payments, and development economics.
All students wishing to study in the Sixth Form at St Catherine’s are expected to have achieved six GCSEs in grades 6-9, including a grade 4 in Maths and English. They generally gain a grade of 7 in the subjects they wish to study at A Level; however, if a student is close to this level and shows aptitude and willingness in other ways, entry can be discussed with the Headmistress.
3 x 2 hour examinations. These examinations consist of a mixture of essays and extended data response questions.