Course information
Economics
LVS Ascot - Bracknell Forest
01344882770
London Road, Ascot, SL5 8DR
Course summary

Year 12 course outline Theme 1: Introduction to Markets and Market Failure (Microeconomics). Theme 2: The UK Economy – Performance and Policies (Macroeconomics). Year 13 course outline Theme 3: Business Behaviour and the Labour Market (Microeconomics). Theme 4: A Global Perspective (Macroeconomics). • Opportunities beyond the classroom • Reflect on today's global world with a focus on the current economic issues and controversies. • Debates on developing political and economic developments. • Research into expanding areas such as the work of the Behavioural Insights Team (linking to Psychology and Anthropology). • External visits to the Bank of England and Economics conferences to understand the role of Economics and to experience and be part of the key debates. • Talks from and discussions with Economists and Examiners.

Entry requirements

GCSE grade 6 in English and Maths.

How you'll be assessed

Year 12 Internal Exams based on AS Papers 1 and 2 A level Paper 1 (35%): Markets and business behaviour (pulls from Themes 1 and 3) – Multiple Choice and Written Exam: Duration 2 Hours. A level Paper 2 (35%): The national and global economy (pulls from Themes 2 and 4) – Multiple Choice and Written Exam: Duration 2 Hours. A level Paper 3 (30%): Microeconomics and Macroeconomics (pulls from all 4 Themes) – Written Exam: Duration 2 Hours.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionSouth East
Local AuthorityBracknell Forest
Ofsted Rating
Gender TypeCo-Educational
ISI ReportView Report
Boarding Fee£30,915 - £38,085
Sixth Form Fee£12,315 - £22,095
AddressLondon Road, Ascot, SL5 8DR