The Economics course has changed significantly in 2020 and now reflects a modern date approach to the study of this subject. The course examines 4 key areas of economics; microeconomic theory, macroeconomic theory, development economics and international economics. The new syllabus also ensures students study modern economic theories from the fields of behavioural economics, environmental economics and ethical consideration which are now at the forefront of economics studied at the university level and within governments NGOs and large global corporate organisations. This is a demanding subject, which requires students to develop higher-order critical thinking skills and the ability to interlink complex topics to produce high-level written analysis. Students must be able to analyze data provided on economic scenarios and apply mathematical models alongside their understanding of key economic philosophies. To excel students will be required to work independently beyond the classroom and require high motivation levels in the subject, to cope with a high workload, especially at a higher level. This subject provides students with a good grounding in the skills required for all university courses, especially Economics, Politics, Journalism, and International Relations and is a suitable humanities subject for those aiming at the top 100 universities. Aims • develop a critical understanding of a range of economic theories, models, ideas and tools in the areas of microeconomics, macroeconomics and the global economy • apply economic theories, models, ideas and tools and analyse economic data to understand and engage with real-world economic issues and problems facing individuals and societies • develop a conceptual understanding of individuals’ and societies’ economic choices, interactions, challenges and consequences of economic decision-making.
Our Sixth Form students study the renowned International Baccalaureate. Admission is subject to achieving at least five GCSEs at Grades 9-4 (previously A* to C), or equivalent. We also invite you for an interview with the Headmaster and/or the Assistant Head (IB). In addition, we ask you to take an entrance examination.
External (SL 70% / HL 80%) Paper 1 – H&S 1hr 15mins Extended Response (Essays) Paper 2 – Paper 2: H&S 1hr 15 mins Data response questions Paper 3 – (HL ONLY) Policy Paper including quantitative and qualitative questions Internal (SL 30% / HL 20%) Students must produce 3,800-word commentaries on articles relating to economics on 3 separate topic areas they study throughout the course.
About Education Provider
| Region | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Local Authority | North Yorkshire |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Unknown |
| Sixth Form Fee | Unknown |
| Address | Filey Road, Scarborough, YO11 3BA |
The Economics course has changed significantly in 2020 and now reflects a modern date approach to the study of this subject. The course examines 4 key areas of economics; microeconomic theory, macroeconomic theory, development economics and international economics. The new syllabus also ensures students study modern economic theories from the fields of behavioural economics, environmental economics and ethical consideration which are now at the forefront of economics studied at the university level and within governments NGOs and large global corporate organisations. This is a demanding subject, which requires students to develop higher-order critical thinking skills and the ability to interlink complex topics to produce high-level written analysis. Students must be able to analyze data provided on economic scenarios and apply mathematical models alongside their understanding of key economic philosophies. To excel students will be required to work independently beyond the classroom and require high motivation levels in the subject, to cope with a high workload, especially at a higher level. This subject provides students with a good grounding in the skills required for all university courses, especially Economics, Politics, Journalism, and International Relations and is a suitable humanities subject for those aiming at the top 100 universities. Aims • develop a critical understanding of a range of economic theories, models, ideas and tools in the areas of microeconomics, macroeconomics and the global economy • apply economic theories, models, ideas and tools and analyse economic data to understand and engage with real-world economic issues and problems facing individuals and societies • develop a conceptual understanding of individuals’ and societies’ economic choices, interactions, challenges and consequences of economic decision-making.
Our Sixth Form students study the renowned International Baccalaureate. Admission is subject to achieving at least five GCSEs at Grades 9-4 (previously A* to C), or equivalent. We also invite you for an interview with the Headmaster and/or the Assistant Head (IB). In addition, we ask you to take an entrance examination.
External (SL 70% / HL 80%) Paper 1 – H&S 1hr 15mins Extended Response (Essays) Paper 2 – Paper 2: H&S 1hr 15 mins Data response questions Paper 3 – (HL ONLY) Policy Paper including quantitative and qualitative questions Internal (SL 30% / HL 20%) Students must produce 3,800-word commentaries on articles relating to economics on 3 separate topic areas they study throughout the course.