Course information
Economics
St Mary's School - Cambridgeshire
01223353253
Bateman Street, Cambridge, CB2 1LY
Course summary

Why is a Cadbury’s Freddo 30p now when it was 10p ten years ago? What psychological factors cause us to buy things we don’t need? Is technological change an opportunity or threat? In a fast-paced world, full of big questions, there has never been a better time to study Economics. Our Economics Department has its own library, offering you access to the latest resources, including subscriptions to key journals, plus a range of films and documentaries on topical issues. You will receive a bespoke e-textbook, textbooks and revision guides, plus a selection of carefully curated lesson resources on Cloudbase to support your studies. Our enriched learning opportunities can include: Public lectures at the Faculty of Economics, University of Cambridge Visiting speakers from the University of Cambridge Festival of Ideas and Cambridge Literary Festival Running our Business and Economics Society Cambridge Enterprise Scheme Royal Economics Society Young Economist Competition Tycoon Enterprise Competition The Gain (Girls Are INvestors) Investment Challenge Bank of England Blog competition Teacher surgeries at lunchtime

Entry requirements

GCSE grades (or equivalent) Subject 1: English Language: 6+ (or CEFR B2.2) Subject 2: Mathematics: 6+

How you'll be assessed

A Level Paper 1: Markets and market failure (33% of A Level) Paper 2: National and international economy (33% of A Level) These papers will be assessed by data response questions and essay questions. Paper 3: Economic principles and issues (33% of A Level) - This paper covers the whole A Level syllabus containing both microeconomic and macroeconomic topics. It will be assessed by multiple choice questions and an economic report

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionEast of England
Local AuthorityCambridgeshire
Ofsted Rating
Gender TypeGirls
ISI ReportView Report
Boarding Fee£38,610 - £45,840
Sixth Form FeeDay £14,310 - £21,330
AddressBateman Street, Cambridge, CB2 1LY