What will I study? During the two-year course, you will cover: Year 1 Macroeconomics: • Aggregate demand and supply • The level of economic activity • Macro objectives • Fiscal policy • Monetary policy • Supply side policies Microeconomics: • Scarcity/Choice and opportunity cost • Demand and supply • Elasticity • Government intervention • Market failure Internal assessment: • Research titles • Evidence gathering • Essay-writing skills Year 2 International economics: • International trade • Exchange rates • Balance of payments • Economic integration Development economics: • Economic development • Measuring development • Role of domestic factors • Role of international factors • Role of foreign direct investment (FDI) • Role of aid • Role of international debt • Balance between markets and intervention
We do not expect you to have studied GCSE Economics, so will look at your results in subjects with similar skills such as Geography, History, English and Philosophy. We will be looking for grades of 7 or 6 in these subjects. Due to the mathematical content in the second year, we require a minimum of grade 7 in Maths at GCSE.
How will I be assessed? Paper 1 • SL: 25 marks in total; 30% of final mark • HL: 25 marks in total; 20% of final mark. Paper 2 • SL: 40 marks in total; 40% of final mark • HL: 40 marks in total; 30% of final mark. Paper 3 (HL only) • 60 marks in total; 30% of final mark. Internal assessment • Portfolio of three commentaries (800 words) based on parts of the specification • 45 marks in total; 20% of final mark.
About Education Provider
| Region | South West |
| Local Authority | Bristol, City of |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Unknown |
| Sixth Form Fee | £17,385 |
| Address | University Road, Bristol, BS8 1SR |
What will I study? During the two-year course, you will cover: Year 1 Macroeconomics: • Aggregate demand and supply • The level of economic activity • Macro objectives • Fiscal policy • Monetary policy • Supply side policies Microeconomics: • Scarcity/Choice and opportunity cost • Demand and supply • Elasticity • Government intervention • Market failure Internal assessment: • Research titles • Evidence gathering • Essay-writing skills Year 2 International economics: • International trade • Exchange rates • Balance of payments • Economic integration Development economics: • Economic development • Measuring development • Role of domestic factors • Role of international factors • Role of foreign direct investment (FDI) • Role of aid • Role of international debt • Balance between markets and intervention
We do not expect you to have studied GCSE Economics, so will look at your results in subjects with similar skills such as Geography, History, English and Philosophy. We will be looking for grades of 7 or 6 in these subjects. Due to the mathematical content in the second year, we require a minimum of grade 7 in Maths at GCSE.
How will I be assessed? Paper 1 • SL: 25 marks in total; 30% of final mark • HL: 25 marks in total; 20% of final mark. Paper 2 • SL: 40 marks in total; 40% of final mark • HL: 40 marks in total; 30% of final mark. Paper 3 (HL only) • 60 marks in total; 30% of final mark. Internal assessment • Portfolio of three commentaries (800 words) based on parts of the specification • 45 marks in total; 20% of final mark.