You will be taught by highly experienced and passionate subject specialists, who inspire and impart enthusiasm for the subject, with the vast majority of students continuing to A-Level study and beyond. Economics teaches students to think logically and to use theories to understand how economies like the UK economy operate. At the centre of the subject is the question of how we divide up our scarce resources and how decisions resulting from this affect us all-in other words who gets what and why? It therefore studies all of society and the activities of various groups and institutions within it. The macroeconomic part of the course is what most people associate with economics. This includes economic growth, inflation, unemployment and international trade, and the difficulties that UK Governments face when they attempt to steer the economy in their chosen direction.
A-Level Economics requires a reasonable level of numeracy but it is not mathematical. The main skill that a good economist needs is the ability to analyse economic data, to interpret graphs and tables, identify trends and explain these using economic theory. The ability to see how one part of the economy e.g. the demand for cars, may affect other parts e.g. the demand for steel, is also important. This requires a clear mind and an ability to think and analyse logically and to write good English.
A-Level Examination (3 papers) Paper 1: Microeconomics / Paper 2: Macroeconomics / Paper 3: Themes in economics (Exams at end of A-Level course) Each paper is 2 hours and represents 33.3% of the total A-Level marks. Papers include: multi-choice questions; data response questions; essay questions (with some variance between exams)
About Education Provider
| Region | North West |
| Local Authority | Bolton |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Boys |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Unknown |
| Sixth Form Fee | £13,632 |
| Address | Chorley New Road, Bolton, BL1 4PA |
You will be taught by highly experienced and passionate subject specialists, who inspire and impart enthusiasm for the subject, with the vast majority of students continuing to A-Level study and beyond. Economics teaches students to think logically and to use theories to understand how economies like the UK economy operate. At the centre of the subject is the question of how we divide up our scarce resources and how decisions resulting from this affect us all-in other words who gets what and why? It therefore studies all of society and the activities of various groups and institutions within it. The macroeconomic part of the course is what most people associate with economics. This includes economic growth, inflation, unemployment and international trade, and the difficulties that UK Governments face when they attempt to steer the economy in their chosen direction.
A-Level Economics requires a reasonable level of numeracy but it is not mathematical. The main skill that a good economist needs is the ability to analyse economic data, to interpret graphs and tables, identify trends and explain these using economic theory. The ability to see how one part of the economy e.g. the demand for cars, may affect other parts e.g. the demand for steel, is also important. This requires a clear mind and an ability to think and analyse logically and to write good English.
A-Level Examination (3 papers) Paper 1: Microeconomics / Paper 2: Macroeconomics / Paper 3: Themes in economics (Exams at end of A-Level course) Each paper is 2 hours and represents 33.3% of the total A-Level marks. Papers include: multi-choice questions; data response questions; essay questions (with some variance between exams)