The course aims to enable pupils to: • Develop an interest in, and enthusiasm for, the subject • Appreciate the contribution of economics to the understanding of the wider economic and social environment • Develop an understanding of a range of concepts and an ability to use those concepts in a variety of different contexts • Use an enquiring, critical approach to the study of economics and develop an ability to think as an economist • Understand that economic behaviour can be studied from a range of perspectives • Develop analytical and quantitative skills LOWER SIXTH ECONOMICS COURSE OVERVIEW: • How competitive markets work, demand, supply and prices • Market failures and government intervention • Macro-economic performance, economic growth, inflation, unemployment, trade • Policy approaches, fiscal and monetary policy
Successful candidates will be offered a place conditional on specified grades at I/GCSE, typically a minimum of six I/GCSEs in grades 8-9. Sporting, creative and other talents are also important as they form an integral part of the Sixth Form programme.
PAPER 1: COMPETITIVE MARKETS, MARKET FAILURES, BUSINESS PAPER 2: MACRO-ECONOMIC PERFORMANCE AND POLICIES, INTERNATIONAL TRADE AND FINANCE PAPER 3: ALL AREAS OF THE COURSE
About Education Provider
| Region | London |
| Local Authority | Richmond upon Thames |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Boys |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Unknown |
| Sixth Form Fee | £24,720 |
| Address | Hanworth Road, Hampton, TW12 3HD |
The course aims to enable pupils to: • Develop an interest in, and enthusiasm for, the subject • Appreciate the contribution of economics to the understanding of the wider economic and social environment • Develop an understanding of a range of concepts and an ability to use those concepts in a variety of different contexts • Use an enquiring, critical approach to the study of economics and develop an ability to think as an economist • Understand that economic behaviour can be studied from a range of perspectives • Develop analytical and quantitative skills LOWER SIXTH ECONOMICS COURSE OVERVIEW: • How competitive markets work, demand, supply and prices • Market failures and government intervention • Macro-economic performance, economic growth, inflation, unemployment, trade • Policy approaches, fiscal and monetary policy
Successful candidates will be offered a place conditional on specified grades at I/GCSE, typically a minimum of six I/GCSEs in grades 8-9. Sporting, creative and other talents are also important as they form an integral part of the Sixth Form programme.
PAPER 1: COMPETITIVE MARKETS, MARKET FAILURES, BUSINESS PAPER 2: MACRO-ECONOMIC PERFORMANCE AND POLICIES, INTERNATIONAL TRADE AND FINANCE PAPER 3: ALL AREAS OF THE COURSE