Economics is an exciting and dynamic social science which examines how individuals, governments and societies make choices from scarce resources. It is used to analyse a range of problems from local to international level including food and energy prices, food and fuel poverty, the financial crisis of 2007-08, inflation, the current crisis in government finances, international trade and development. While having many practical applications, Economics is nonetheless a theoretical subject in which we study models of price determination, market structure and national equilibrium analysis.
We suggest in most cases a grade 7 or above in GCSE Maths as a requirement for students wanting to study this subject.
Assessment will be at the end of the two year course and is comprised of three exams, each of two hours’ duration. You will complete papers in microeconomics, macroeconomics, and a broader themes in economics paper. There is no coursework option.
About Education Provider
| Region | North West |
| Local Authority | Stockport |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Unknown |
| Sixth Form Fee | £11,016 - £14,271 |
| Address | Buxton Road, Stockport, SK2 7AF |
Economics is an exciting and dynamic social science which examines how individuals, governments and societies make choices from scarce resources. It is used to analyse a range of problems from local to international level including food and energy prices, food and fuel poverty, the financial crisis of 2007-08, inflation, the current crisis in government finances, international trade and development. While having many practical applications, Economics is nonetheless a theoretical subject in which we study models of price determination, market structure and national equilibrium analysis.
We suggest in most cases a grade 7 or above in GCSE Maths as a requirement for students wanting to study this subject.
Assessment will be at the end of the two year course and is comprised of three exams, each of two hours’ duration. You will complete papers in microeconomics, macroeconomics, and a broader themes in economics paper. There is no coursework option.