In studying Economics, you will explore the impact of choice on others and develop an economic way of thinking to help you make better-informed choices. Economics relates to every aspect of our lives, from the decisions we make as individuals or families to the structures created by governments and firms and what happens when those structures fail. The A-level course covers individual markets and business behaviour (micro) as well as macroeconomic performance and government policy (macro). Economics offers a rigorous academic and intellectual challenge. Success in Economics at A level requires high standards of numeracy and literacy: pupils will need to manipulate and interpret data presented in different forms whilst also writing essays in which they explain and analyse theories in depth and evaluate opposing arguments forming substantiated judgments. Economics goes well with many other A-level subjects because it combines mathematical and data-handling elements with the need to write essays. However, Mathematics A level is almost essential if you wish to study Economics further, at a degree level.
GCSE Requirements • At least three grade 7s or above • At least three grade 6s or above • At least grade 5 in English and Maths • The required grade at I/GCSE in the qualifying subject/s required for their chosen courses – see the Qualifying Subjects.
The linear A-level course is structured around the following four themes: 1. Introduction to markets and market failure; 2. The UK economy - performance and policies; 3. Business behaviour and the labour market; and 4. A global perspective (on macroeconomics issues). External assessment takes place at the end of Year 13 through three compulsory written papers: Paper 1: Markets and business behaviour. Paper 2: The national and global economy. Paper 3: Microeconomics and Macroeconomics. • Each exam lasts 2 hours and has 100 marks available • Most marks are allocated towards extended open-response questions (essays) • All questions are applied to a case study • 20% of the total marks are for quantitative skills (interpreting and manipulating numerical data and carrying out calculations) • Sample assessments can be found on the Edexcel website and intranet
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| Region | London |
| Local Authority | Waltham Forest |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Unknown |
| Sixth Form Fee | £17,247 - £24,555 |
| Address | College Place, Snaresbrook, London, E17 3PY |
In studying Economics, you will explore the impact of choice on others and develop an economic way of thinking to help you make better-informed choices. Economics relates to every aspect of our lives, from the decisions we make as individuals or families to the structures created by governments and firms and what happens when those structures fail. The A-level course covers individual markets and business behaviour (micro) as well as macroeconomic performance and government policy (macro). Economics offers a rigorous academic and intellectual challenge. Success in Economics at A level requires high standards of numeracy and literacy: pupils will need to manipulate and interpret data presented in different forms whilst also writing essays in which they explain and analyse theories in depth and evaluate opposing arguments forming substantiated judgments. Economics goes well with many other A-level subjects because it combines mathematical and data-handling elements with the need to write essays. However, Mathematics A level is almost essential if you wish to study Economics further, at a degree level.
GCSE Requirements • At least three grade 7s or above • At least three grade 6s or above • At least grade 5 in English and Maths • The required grade at I/GCSE in the qualifying subject/s required for their chosen courses – see the Qualifying Subjects.
The linear A-level course is structured around the following four themes: 1. Introduction to markets and market failure; 2. The UK economy - performance and policies; 3. Business behaviour and the labour market; and 4. A global perspective (on macroeconomics issues). External assessment takes place at the end of Year 13 through three compulsory written papers: Paper 1: Markets and business behaviour. Paper 2: The national and global economy. Paper 3: Microeconomics and Macroeconomics. • Each exam lasts 2 hours and has 100 marks available • Most marks are allocated towards extended open-response questions (essays) • All questions are applied to a case study • 20% of the total marks are for quantitative skills (interpreting and manipulating numerical data and carrying out calculations) • Sample assessments can be found on the Edexcel website and intranet