Economics is defined as the “the branch of knowledge concerned with the production, consumption, and transfer of wealth” but in this day and age, it has grown exponentially. Economics borrows from multiple sciences e.g. sociology or law, to explain why and how people act to improve their well-being and wealth, e.g. behavioural economics borrows from psychology and history to analyse how past experiences may shape expectations about the future. (Source)
There is a strong written component to this qualification that will require good English Language skills. There is also a sizeable Mathematics component to this qualification and students will need to be confident with basic arithmetic computation. Students will require a good level of English language fluency and a minimum of an A grade in GCSE Mathematics (or international equivalent) to undertake this course.
There are 3 written examinations for the full A Level qualification: 9ECO/01 – Markets and Business behaviour (2hrs) 35% of the full A Level qualification. Assessed by multiple choice questions, a structured data response question and an extended open-response question from a choice of two. 9ECO/02 – National and Global economy (2hrs) 35% of the full A Level qualification. Assessed by multiple choice questions, a structured data response question and an extended open-response question from a choice of two. 9ECO/03 – Microeconomics and Macroeconomics (2hrs) 30% of the full A Level qualification. There are 2 sections and one data response question in each section. All units are sat at the end of the 18 months / 2-year course of study.
About Education Provider
| Region | London |
| Local Authority | Croydon |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | £17,900 |
| Sixth Form Fee | Unknown |
| Address | Water Tower Hill, Croydon, CR0 5SX |
Economics is defined as the “the branch of knowledge concerned with the production, consumption, and transfer of wealth” but in this day and age, it has grown exponentially. Economics borrows from multiple sciences e.g. sociology or law, to explain why and how people act to improve their well-being and wealth, e.g. behavioural economics borrows from psychology and history to analyse how past experiences may shape expectations about the future. (Source)
There is a strong written component to this qualification that will require good English Language skills. There is also a sizeable Mathematics component to this qualification and students will need to be confident with basic arithmetic computation. Students will require a good level of English language fluency and a minimum of an A grade in GCSE Mathematics (or international equivalent) to undertake this course.
There are 3 written examinations for the full A Level qualification: 9ECO/01 – Markets and Business behaviour (2hrs) 35% of the full A Level qualification. Assessed by multiple choice questions, a structured data response question and an extended open-response question from a choice of two. 9ECO/02 – National and Global economy (2hrs) 35% of the full A Level qualification. Assessed by multiple choice questions, a structured data response question and an extended open-response question from a choice of two. 9ECO/03 – Microeconomics and Macroeconomics (2hrs) 30% of the full A Level qualification. There are 2 sections and one data response question in each section. All units are sat at the end of the 18 months / 2-year course of study.