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.
The basic entry requirement onto most courses is a minimum of a grade 6 at GCSE in an appropriate subject, however those students who embark on A Level studies with a grade 7 or above are likely to find the transition much easier. In some cases there may be further restrictions e.g. a minimum of a grade 6 in Maths to do Physics. Please see the following individual subject pages for further details. Students must also have achieved at least a grade 4 in both Maths and either English Language or Literature to qualify for entry into the Sixth Form. Students are expected to be reasonably numerate, with a focus on the use of quantitative skills in the course and the examinations. They also need to be able to articulate a reasoned, extended answer across the two years of study. For this reason a grade 6 in both Mathematics and English Language at GCSE is required. The other major expectation is that students will have an interest in current economic issues and a desire to find out more about how the economy works.
About Education Provider
| Region | East of England |
| Local Authority | Bedford |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Unknown |
| Sixth Form Fee | £12,324 - £16,908 |
| Address | Manton Lane, Bedford, MK41 7NT |
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.
The basic entry requirement onto most courses is a minimum of a grade 6 at GCSE in an appropriate subject, however those students who embark on A Level studies with a grade 7 or above are likely to find the transition much easier. In some cases there may be further restrictions e.g. a minimum of a grade 6 in Maths to do Physics. Please see the following individual subject pages for further details. Students must also have achieved at least a grade 4 in both Maths and either English Language or Literature to qualify for entry into the Sixth Form. Students are expected to be reasonably numerate, with a focus on the use of quantitative skills in the course and the examinations. They also need to be able to articulate a reasoned, extended answer across the two years of study. For this reason a grade 6 in both Mathematics and English Language at GCSE is required. The other major expectation is that students will have an interest in current economic issues and a desire to find out more about how the economy works.