If you seek to understand the reasoning behind the elements that influence your life, be it inflation, global warming or the influence of TikTok, consider Economics as an A level choice. Faced with much information, it is useful to have a subject which can provide insights and support your own decisions, whilst understanding the impact they may have on yourself and those around you. Across the two year programme, we cover a wide variety of topics which are split two-ways: Microeconomics: - ‘micro’ refers to the study of those things which effect us as individuals, a single business or industry. Do you consider yourself to be rational? To always act in your best interests? In micro, students will come to appreciate how people may think this to be true, however obvious but often we a do not or cannot belief. Words such as ‘monopoly’ will mean more than a board game to argue over, and the reasons why Economists may be described as natural feminists when considering the labour market will be explored. There are models, diagrams and calculations to explain why we continue to pay more for what we like and how businesses use this information. ‘Macroeconomics’ deals with the ‘big picture’; those things seen or heard on the news such as the effect of inflation, the rising prices in the UK, the energy problems and the differing plans by the governments and the Bank of England with promises to make it better. Rising interest rates and the Liz Truss / Kwazi Kwarteng mini-budget fiasco have already given us much to discuss. Beyond the domestic issues which impact our lives, this course also allows students to consider the issues of developed and emerging economies and the issues of globalisation and fairness in the world.
To provide a solid foundation for A level study, we recommend that students achieve at least a Grade 6 at GCSE in any subject with which they wish to continue. In some subjects, a Grade 7 may be more suitable to facilitate positive outcomes at A level, and the Sixth Form team will be happy to provide tailored advice on this matter.
The examination questions range from multiple choice to short essays. Students need to be critical, think independently and explain decisions. Students of Economics will require a good level of both numerical and written skills. An interest in the wider world will support students development whilst at the same time being able to draw upon independent interests, however niche!
About Education Provider
| Region | South West |
| Local Authority | Bristol, City of |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Unknown |
| Sixth Form Fee | £9,885 - £17,520 |
| Address | College Road, Bristol, BS8 3JD |
If you seek to understand the reasoning behind the elements that influence your life, be it inflation, global warming or the influence of TikTok, consider Economics as an A level choice. Faced with much information, it is useful to have a subject which can provide insights and support your own decisions, whilst understanding the impact they may have on yourself and those around you. Across the two year programme, we cover a wide variety of topics which are split two-ways: Microeconomics: - ‘micro’ refers to the study of those things which effect us as individuals, a single business or industry. Do you consider yourself to be rational? To always act in your best interests? In micro, students will come to appreciate how people may think this to be true, however obvious but often we a do not or cannot belief. Words such as ‘monopoly’ will mean more than a board game to argue over, and the reasons why Economists may be described as natural feminists when considering the labour market will be explored. There are models, diagrams and calculations to explain why we continue to pay more for what we like and how businesses use this information. ‘Macroeconomics’ deals with the ‘big picture’; those things seen or heard on the news such as the effect of inflation, the rising prices in the UK, the energy problems and the differing plans by the governments and the Bank of England with promises to make it better. Rising interest rates and the Liz Truss / Kwazi Kwarteng mini-budget fiasco have already given us much to discuss. Beyond the domestic issues which impact our lives, this course also allows students to consider the issues of developed and emerging economies and the issues of globalisation and fairness in the world.
To provide a solid foundation for A level study, we recommend that students achieve at least a Grade 6 at GCSE in any subject with which they wish to continue. In some subjects, a Grade 7 may be more suitable to facilitate positive outcomes at A level, and the Sixth Form team will be happy to provide tailored advice on this matter.
The examination questions range from multiple choice to short essays. Students need to be critical, think independently and explain decisions. Students of Economics will require a good level of both numerical and written skills. An interest in the wider world will support students development whilst at the same time being able to draw upon independent interests, however niche!