Students follow the Edexcel A level Economics A (linear) specification. In essence the course has two halves: microeconomics and macroeconomics. The former looks at economic activity at the level of an individual, a firm or market, while the latter studies economic activity at a national or international level. The four components of the course are shown below.
There are no entry requirements for studying economics A level. So long as students are willing to work hard and engage with their teachers, we are pleased to welcome them to the department. It should be noted however, that while there is no significant mathematical component to economics at A level, should a student wish to go on and study economics as a stand-alone subject at a top university, A level mathematics is likely to be a prerequisite. However, should a student wish to continue studying economics beyond school but they do not take mathematics at A level, there are still plenty of options. Economics can be studied alongside another subject, such as politics, management or sociology as a joint degree, often without requiring mathematics A level.
Students will complete weekly essays and tests throughout the two-year course. As economics is a new subject, students find it reassuring to have regular feedback on their progress against the exam criteria. Students will sit two end of year exams at the end of the lower sixth year. In May/June of the upper sixth year, students will sit their public examinations, consisting of three 2-hour long papers in microeconomics, macroeconomics and a synoptic paper.
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| Region | South East |
| Local Authority | Hampshire |
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| Gender Type | Girls |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | �42,651 |
| Sixth Form Fee | �25,356 |
| Address | Alresford Road, Winchester, SO21 1HA |
Students follow the Edexcel A level Economics A (linear) specification. In essence the course has two halves: microeconomics and macroeconomics. The former looks at economic activity at the level of an individual, a firm or market, while the latter studies economic activity at a national or international level. The four components of the course are shown below.
There are no entry requirements for studying economics A level. So long as students are willing to work hard and engage with their teachers, we are pleased to welcome them to the department. It should be noted however, that while there is no significant mathematical component to economics at A level, should a student wish to go on and study economics as a stand-alone subject at a top university, A level mathematics is likely to be a prerequisite. However, should a student wish to continue studying economics beyond school but they do not take mathematics at A level, there are still plenty of options. Economics can be studied alongside another subject, such as politics, management or sociology as a joint degree, often without requiring mathematics A level.
Students will complete weekly essays and tests throughout the two-year course. As economics is a new subject, students find it reassuring to have regular feedback on their progress against the exam criteria. Students will sit two end of year exams at the end of the lower sixth year. In May/June of the upper sixth year, students will sit their public examinations, consisting of three 2-hour long papers in microeconomics, macroeconomics and a synoptic paper.