Economics is a social science, bridging the gap between arts and sciences by seeking to apply scientific tools and analysis to people and real world events. From the starting point of the fundamental problem of limited resources and infinite wants, you will study theoretical frameworks to help you analyse real world problems. Micro economics considers issues of individual decision making, allocation of resources and the behaviour of individuals, firms and markets, as well as how government may intervene to solve the problems they create. Macroeconomics will consider the wider picture of growth, inflation, unemployment, trade and development. What will I learn? You gain a theoretical tool kit that allows you to analyse many of the problems in the world around you, from the clearly economic to the political and social. Brexit, the NHS, resource allocation and equality, crime and punishment are all within the purview of the economist. Key skills that you will develop are the ability to both think and write in an analytical and evidenced based way, basic statistical and numerical tools and questioning outlook on life.
All offers are then subject to candidates achieving a minimum of seven GCSE Grades 9 - 4 (or equivalent), together with appropriate facilitating grades in subjects related to their choice of A level subjects (see 6th Form prospectus for more information). No prior knowledge is required but you will need a minimum of Grade 6 in GCSE Mathematics as well the ability to perform well in essay based subjects. If you are considering taking the subject beyond A Level, you will almost certainly require A Level Mathematics. You do not need to have taken GCSE Economics or Business but will be expected to have an interest in current affairs and the world around you.
You will sit three, two hour written exams at the end of the course. These will include numerical as well as shorter and extended essays. Paper 1 is a microeconomic paper with a combination of numerical and extended analytical and evaluative essay questions. Paper 2 takes the same format as paper 1 but considers macroeconomic issues. Paper 3 contains multiple choice questions as well as extended essays and reports based on an unseen case study.
About Education Provider
| Region | South West |
| Local Authority | Bath and North East Somerset |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | £37,770 - £42,735 |
| Sixth Form Fee | Day £25,500 - £26,790 |
| Address | Church Lane, Monkton Combe, Bath, BA2 7HG |
Economics is a social science, bridging the gap between arts and sciences by seeking to apply scientific tools and analysis to people and real world events. From the starting point of the fundamental problem of limited resources and infinite wants, you will study theoretical frameworks to help you analyse real world problems. Micro economics considers issues of individual decision making, allocation of resources and the behaviour of individuals, firms and markets, as well as how government may intervene to solve the problems they create. Macroeconomics will consider the wider picture of growth, inflation, unemployment, trade and development. What will I learn? You gain a theoretical tool kit that allows you to analyse many of the problems in the world around you, from the clearly economic to the political and social. Brexit, the NHS, resource allocation and equality, crime and punishment are all within the purview of the economist. Key skills that you will develop are the ability to both think and write in an analytical and evidenced based way, basic statistical and numerical tools and questioning outlook on life.
All offers are then subject to candidates achieving a minimum of seven GCSE Grades 9 - 4 (or equivalent), together with appropriate facilitating grades in subjects related to their choice of A level subjects (see 6th Form prospectus for more information). No prior knowledge is required but you will need a minimum of Grade 6 in GCSE Mathematics as well the ability to perform well in essay based subjects. If you are considering taking the subject beyond A Level, you will almost certainly require A Level Mathematics. You do not need to have taken GCSE Economics or Business but will be expected to have an interest in current affairs and the world around you.
You will sit three, two hour written exams at the end of the course. These will include numerical as well as shorter and extended essays. Paper 1 is a microeconomic paper with a combination of numerical and extended analytical and evaluative essay questions. Paper 2 takes the same format as paper 1 but considers macroeconomic issues. Paper 3 contains multiple choice questions as well as extended essays and reports based on an unseen case study.