Economics

Entry Requirements

Prior knowledge of Economics is not required, but pupils should understand that the academic demands of A Level Economics are considerable. In year one pupils take part in an international essay competition which provides a fantastic opportunity to demonstrate to universities and employers the skills required to succeed beyond school. The course requires essay-writing skills as well as data-handling skills, a basic level of numeracy, and a capacity for logical and analytical thought. It is a subject well suited to pupils who take an interest in current affairs and are prepared to carry out background reading. A grade 5 in GCSE English and Mathematics should be seen as a minimum expectation. It is essential for pupils to keep up to date with economic events in the news and many pupils subscribe to relevant economics magazines (through the school). In this way pupils will gain a quick appreciation of the relevance of Economics to the real world.