The fundamental aim of the Economics course is to enable students to develop an understanding of microeconomic and macroeconomic theories and concepts and their real-world application, develop an appreciation of the impact on individuals and societies of economic interactions between nations, and develop an awareness of development issues facing nations as they undergo the process of change. The study of Economics helps to develop a critical and analytical mind that challenges any preconceived notions regarding how the economy works. The study of Economics is about dealing with scarcity, choice, efficiency, equity, economic well-being, sustainability, change, interdependence and intervention. The integrated subtopics of Economics of the environment and Economics of inequality and poverty help to bring to light the main global challenges facing the planet today and how these can be addressed. Students explicitly learn thinking and research skills such as comprehension, text analysis, transfer and use of primary sources. Teachers emphasise the importance of inquiry, concepts, content and contexts and their interrelationships with each other to allow for a deeper and more integrated understanding of Economics as a discipline.
Offers of places at 16+ are conditional on applicants achieving our required grades at GCSE, IB MYP or the equivalent foreign examinations. We ask for three 7 grades (or grade A) and above and another three 6 grades (or grade B) and above at GCSE or for IB MYP we require three 6 grades and three 5 grades. These should include English and mathematics and, where applicable, the subjects chosen for IB Higher Level or A-Level. We allocate places on academic merit, considered alongside the potential to contribute to our co-curricular programme. We recommend at least a Grade 6 at I/GCSE in any subject taken at IB Higher Level or A-level; students will not normally be allowed to pursue a subject in which they have attained less than a Grade 5.
• Paper 1 (1h15 mins). An extended response paper drawing upon concepts from the entire syllabus. • Paper 2 (1h45 mins). A data response paper drawing upon concepts from the entire syllabus to include some quantitative questions. • The Portfolio: (three commentaries), based on different units of the syllabus and on published extracts from the news media.
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| Region | West Midlands |
| Local Authority | Warwickshire |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | £45,990 |
| Sixth Form Fee | £28,890 |
| Address | The Bursary, 10 Little Church Street, Rugby, CV21 3AW |
The fundamental aim of the Economics course is to enable students to develop an understanding of microeconomic and macroeconomic theories and concepts and their real-world application, develop an appreciation of the impact on individuals and societies of economic interactions between nations, and develop an awareness of development issues facing nations as they undergo the process of change. The study of Economics helps to develop a critical and analytical mind that challenges any preconceived notions regarding how the economy works. The study of Economics is about dealing with scarcity, choice, efficiency, equity, economic well-being, sustainability, change, interdependence and intervention. The integrated subtopics of Economics of the environment and Economics of inequality and poverty help to bring to light the main global challenges facing the planet today and how these can be addressed. Students explicitly learn thinking and research skills such as comprehension, text analysis, transfer and use of primary sources. Teachers emphasise the importance of inquiry, concepts, content and contexts and their interrelationships with each other to allow for a deeper and more integrated understanding of Economics as a discipline.
Offers of places at 16+ are conditional on applicants achieving our required grades at GCSE, IB MYP or the equivalent foreign examinations. We ask for three 7 grades (or grade A) and above and another three 6 grades (or grade B) and above at GCSE or for IB MYP we require three 6 grades and three 5 grades. These should include English and mathematics and, where applicable, the subjects chosen for IB Higher Level or A-Level. We allocate places on academic merit, considered alongside the potential to contribute to our co-curricular programme. We recommend at least a Grade 6 at I/GCSE in any subject taken at IB Higher Level or A-level; students will not normally be allowed to pursue a subject in which they have attained less than a Grade 5.
• Paper 1 (1h15 mins). An extended response paper drawing upon concepts from the entire syllabus. • Paper 2 (1h45 mins). A data response paper drawing upon concepts from the entire syllabus to include some quantitative questions. • The Portfolio: (three commentaries), based on different units of the syllabus and on published extracts from the news media.