Economics

Course summary

The study of Economics helps to develop a critical and analytical mind that challenges any preconceived notions regarding how the economy works. A Level Economics is specifically designed to help curious students appreciate the wide variety of theories, arguments and policies which are shaping our world now and that will shape their world in the future. Successful students will quickly discover the strong relationship between Economics and other academic subjects with either complementary knowledge (Politics, Philosophy, History, Geography, Psychology) or complementary skills (English, Mathematics, Physics, Languages). Students develop the widely transferable skills that industry demands through regular practice of ‘hard skills’ including independent research and problem-solving as well as ‘soft skills’ through active participation in groupwork, discussions, debate and presentations.