Economics

Course summary

We are a Sixth Form only subject and study the Edexcel Economics (A) course in Year 12 and 13. This covers the following areas as part of the linear course: Theme 1: Introduction to Markets and Market Failure Theme 2: The UK Economy – Performance and Policies Theme 3: Business Behaviour and the Labour Market Theme 4: A Global Perspective Students will take two internal examinations at the end of Year 12 covering Theme 1 and Theme 2. As the course is linear, the students’ final A Level grade will be based on the following three external examinations in Year 13: Paper 1 (35%): Markets and Business Behaviour (Themes 1 and 3) Paper 2 (35%): The National and Global Economy (Themes 2 and 4) Paper 3 (30%): Microeconomics and Macroeconomics (All Themes) External examinations will be assessed using a variety question styles including: multiple choice, short answer questions, calculations, data response questions and essays.