The A‐level course aims to develop an understanding of economic theories through a critical consideration of current economic issues, problems and institutions that affect everyday life. The student will apply economic concepts and theories in a range of contexts which aim to give them an appreciation of real-world phenomena. The student will also analyse and evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of the market economy and the role of government in it. Economics is closely related to politics. To have a good grasp of how economies function, it also helps to be able to see economic problems in their historical context and how economic ideas have developed over time. For this reason, economics is closely related to history. Other subjects that are closely related to economics include business studies, psychology and maths. Apart from banking, the civil service also recruits many economists. Economics graduates may go on to specialise in a specific branch of their discipline, such as agriculture or industry, but many are sought by insurance companies and the wider financial and business services sector.
The recommended requirements for Economics are a grade 7 for GCSE Maths and a grade 6 for GCSE English.
Three equally‐weighted exam papers: Paper 1: Markets and Market Failure (Microeconomics) Paper 2: National and International Economics (Macroeconomics) Paper 3: Economic principles and issues There is no coursework. Students will have the option of taking AS Economics at the end of the two-year course as an alternative to the full A‐level.
About Education Provider
| Region | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Local Authority | Leeds |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | £35,295 - £35,490 |
| Sixth Form Fee | £11,700 - £16,500 |
| Address | Apperley Bridge, Bradford, BD10 0NR |
The A‐level course aims to develop an understanding of economic theories through a critical consideration of current economic issues, problems and institutions that affect everyday life. The student will apply economic concepts and theories in a range of contexts which aim to give them an appreciation of real-world phenomena. The student will also analyse and evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of the market economy and the role of government in it. Economics is closely related to politics. To have a good grasp of how economies function, it also helps to be able to see economic problems in their historical context and how economic ideas have developed over time. For this reason, economics is closely related to history. Other subjects that are closely related to economics include business studies, psychology and maths. Apart from banking, the civil service also recruits many economists. Economics graduates may go on to specialise in a specific branch of their discipline, such as agriculture or industry, but many are sought by insurance companies and the wider financial and business services sector.
The recommended requirements for Economics are a grade 7 for GCSE Maths and a grade 6 for GCSE English.
Three equally‐weighted exam papers: Paper 1: Markets and Market Failure (Microeconomics) Paper 2: National and International Economics (Macroeconomics) Paper 3: Economic principles and issues There is no coursework. Students will have the option of taking AS Economics at the end of the two-year course as an alternative to the full A‐level.