Course information
Economics
Wolverhampton Grammar School - Wolverhampton
01902421326
Compton Road, Wolverhampton, WV3 9RB
Course summary

The discipline of Economics impacts society every day, relating to almost all aspects of our life and is a useful discipline for entrance to courses at university including Politics, Philosophy, Sociology, Law, History, Business and, of course, Economics. The Economics and Business Department at Wolverhampton Grammar School also offers you the opportunity to study towards the Investopedia Stock Simulator Challenge as well as taking part in extra-curricular activities including the Economics Debating Society, World Cup Economics and Dragons’ Den. Outside of lessons students are encouraged to take part in a range of masterclasses and guest lectures.

Entry requirements

An average GCSE score of 5.5 across a minimum of 7 subjects is required for entry to our Sixth Form along with a satisfactory school report. Further details can be found below in the key information section. Students must fulfil the entry requirements of Wolverhampton Grammar Sixth Form and are expected to achieve a minimum Grade 6 in GCSE/ IGCSE Business Studies or Economics. If neither of these subjects has been studied before, a minimum Grade 6 in Mathematics and English is required.

How you'll be assessed

Unit 1 - Markets and Market Failure 33.3% and 2 hours Unit 2 - The National and International Economy 33.3% and 2 hours Unit 3 - Economic Principals and Issues 33.3% and 2 hours

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionWest Midlands
Local AuthorityWolverhampton
Ofsted Rating
Gender TypeCo-Educational
ISI ReportView Report
Boarding FeeUnknown
Sixth Form Fee£16,770
AddressCompton Road, Wolverhampton, WV3 9RB