Economics is about choice and the impact of our choices on each other. It relates to every aspect of our lives, from the decisions we make as individuals or families to the structures created by governments and firms. An economic way of thinking can help you make better choices. Economics is the subject for you if you enjoy debating economic issues such as inequality, immigration and how we should pay for healthcare. You will use and interpret data to analyse economic problems and discuss alternative courses of action. You will also keep up to date with national and international trends. We expect to take you to the Economics In Action conference at Warwick University (this incurs a small additional cost, which is added to your fee bill), and will encourage you to take part in competitions such as the Student Investor Challenge and the Royal Economic Society essay competition. We will also arrange to attend relevant public lectures at local universities.
You should be comfortable expressing yourself both in short essay form and in diagrams using mathematical analysis; we ask that you have a grade 6 in GCSE Maths. Most importantly, you need a strong interest in current affairs; Economics comes to life when you can see it at work in the world around you.
Papers 1 & 2 cover the short-answer, data response and essay questions on markets and business behaviour (1) and on the national and global economy (2). Paper 3 covers concepts and theory from the whole course with data response and essay questions. Each paper is weighted 1/3 of the final mark.
About Education Provider
| Region | East Midlands |
| Local Authority | Leicestershire |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Girls |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Unknown |
| Sixth Form Fee | £17,175 - £17,460 |
| Address | Burton Walks, Loughborough, LE11 2DU |
Economics is about choice and the impact of our choices on each other. It relates to every aspect of our lives, from the decisions we make as individuals or families to the structures created by governments and firms. An economic way of thinking can help you make better choices. Economics is the subject for you if you enjoy debating economic issues such as inequality, immigration and how we should pay for healthcare. You will use and interpret data to analyse economic problems and discuss alternative courses of action. You will also keep up to date with national and international trends. We expect to take you to the Economics In Action conference at Warwick University (this incurs a small additional cost, which is added to your fee bill), and will encourage you to take part in competitions such as the Student Investor Challenge and the Royal Economic Society essay competition. We will also arrange to attend relevant public lectures at local universities.
You should be comfortable expressing yourself both in short essay form and in diagrams using mathematical analysis; we ask that you have a grade 6 in GCSE Maths. Most importantly, you need a strong interest in current affairs; Economics comes to life when you can see it at work in the world around you.
Papers 1 & 2 cover the short-answer, data response and essay questions on markets and business behaviour (1) and on the national and global economy (2). Paper 3 covers concepts and theory from the whole course with data response and essay questions. Each paper is weighted 1/3 of the final mark.