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.
GCSE grade 6 in English and Maths.
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.
About Education Provider
Region | South East |
Local Authority | Bracknell Forest |
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Gender Type | Co-Educational |
ISI Report | View Report |
Boarding Fee | £30,915 - £38,085 |
Sixth Form Fee | £12,315 - £22,095 |
Address | London Road, Ascot, SL5 8DR |
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.
GCSE grade 6 in English and Maths.
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.