Economics

Entry Requirements

In general, a 7 at GCSE is the minimum grade you will need to achieve in a subject to be able to study it at Emanuel at A level. Additionally, if you wish to study Mathematics or Physics at A level you will need at least an 8 at GCSE, and those studying Physics at A level must also be studying A level Mathematics. In addition, we require the average grade criteria to be met. This standard indicates that a pupil will be able to study independently, and can successfully access the very much more challenging material presented by the A-level courses. You do not need to have studied Economics at GCSE to take an A-level course in the subject, although some topics that feature in GCSE syllabuses will be developed at A Level. If you have studied Economics for GCSE, you should have achieved a grade 7. You must have an interest in economic affairs and a desire to explore why and how the study of Economics contributes to an understanding of the modern world. Due to the nature of the course, it is advisable to have a grade 7 in Mathematics and English Language. Statistics show that those students who struggle with concepts like percentage changes and spotting trends on graphs are unlikely to attain a high grade in this subject. Note that it is not recommended for pupils to study both Business and Economics A Levels.