The course focusses on helping you understand the world and the methods and processes by which choices are made in the satisfaction of human wants. It is an analytical subject and involves the application and interpretation of data, helping you develop your analytical and critical thinking skills. You will be introduced to economic theories and study key economic events from different perspectives – both from the view of individuals and nations. Running through the course are nine key concepts that transcend the individual topics and provide connectivity to your learning of economics. The key concepts are scarcity, choice, efficiency, equity, economic well-being, sustainability, change, interdependence and intervention.
The minimum entry requirement for our Sixth Form is five Grades 9 – 6 at GCSE with a minimum of a 6 in the subjects the candidate wishes to study at A Level or IB. All candidates are expected to have achieved a minimum of Grade 4 in Maths and English. For some specific subjects, a minimum of 7 is required at GCSE. Entry to the Sixth Form depends upon a satisfactory report from their present Headteacher, the minimum GCSE requirements and suitable CAT scores. All Sixth Form candidates will also be required to undertake a short writing task.
• Externally marked extended response paper (30%). • Externally marked data response paper (40%). • Internally assessed portfolio (30%).
About Education Provider
| Region | East of England |
| Local Authority | Bedford |
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| Gender Type | Girls |
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| Boarding Fee | Unknown |
| Sixth Form Fee | £12,192 - £17,133 |
| Address | Cardington Road, Bedford, MK42 0BX |
The course focusses on helping you understand the world and the methods and processes by which choices are made in the satisfaction of human wants. It is an analytical subject and involves the application and interpretation of data, helping you develop your analytical and critical thinking skills. You will be introduced to economic theories and study key economic events from different perspectives – both from the view of individuals and nations. Running through the course are nine key concepts that transcend the individual topics and provide connectivity to your learning of economics. The key concepts are scarcity, choice, efficiency, equity, economic well-being, sustainability, change, interdependence and intervention.
The minimum entry requirement for our Sixth Form is five Grades 9 – 6 at GCSE with a minimum of a 6 in the subjects the candidate wishes to study at A Level or IB. All candidates are expected to have achieved a minimum of Grade 4 in Maths and English. For some specific subjects, a minimum of 7 is required at GCSE. Entry to the Sixth Form depends upon a satisfactory report from their present Headteacher, the minimum GCSE requirements and suitable CAT scores. All Sixth Form candidates will also be required to undertake a short writing task.
• Externally marked extended response paper (30%). • Externally marked data response paper (40%). • Internally assessed portfolio (30%).