What will you do on this course? In A Level Economics you will learn both micro and macro economics in some depth. In micro economics you will learn how individual markets work and what drives consumer behaviour. We also explore how the labour market functions and the relative merits of things like minimum wage. In macro economics you learn how the economy works as a whole. The course closely examines how the different types of market structure, like monopoly or oligopoly, effect the consumer. We will pay close attention to things like exchange rates, inflation drivers and international trade. You will also develop your evaluative skills which will be extremely useful in university. In the current specification you will also learn about economics from a global perspective and how the UK takes its place on the world stage financially.
For entry to the Sixth Form, students must gain at least 5 A*-C grades at GCSE, especially in the subjects they wish to continue studying (if applicable). Students considering the International Baccalaureate Diploma or the AQA Baccalaureate, will need at least a GCSE grade A*-C in Maths and English.
How will you be assessed? Economics is linear, assessed over three units and is 100% exam based. We also do an internal exam at the end of the Lower Sixth. .
About Education Provider
| Region | South West |
| Local Authority | North Somerset |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | £33,090 - £37,530 |
| Sixth Form Fee | Day £9,600 - £20,280 |
| Address | Oakridge Lane, Winscombe, BS25 1PD |
What will you do on this course? In A Level Economics you will learn both micro and macro economics in some depth. In micro economics you will learn how individual markets work and what drives consumer behaviour. We also explore how the labour market functions and the relative merits of things like minimum wage. In macro economics you learn how the economy works as a whole. The course closely examines how the different types of market structure, like monopoly or oligopoly, effect the consumer. We will pay close attention to things like exchange rates, inflation drivers and international trade. You will also develop your evaluative skills which will be extremely useful in university. In the current specification you will also learn about economics from a global perspective and how the UK takes its place on the world stage financially.
For entry to the Sixth Form, students must gain at least 5 A*-C grades at GCSE, especially in the subjects they wish to continue studying (if applicable). Students considering the International Baccalaureate Diploma or the AQA Baccalaureate, will need at least a GCSE grade A*-C in Maths and English.
How will you be assessed? Economics is linear, assessed over three units and is 100% exam based. We also do an internal exam at the end of the Lower Sixth. .