Economics enables students to use economic models to understand the complexities of the world, use data to analyse markets and economies and understand how governments try and influence both. By providing students with theoretical ideas that can be applied to topical areas of interest, like employment, trade policy and inflation, the intention is to build a critical understanding of the UK economy. Economics requires some ability to interpret statistical data, graphs, and diagrams, with more subtle interpretation needed as the course develops. The first year involves studying the principles that underpin economic thinking and developing a 'toolkit' of economic ideas. Simple applications of mathematics are used and you will be assessed on those in the examinations. If you think you may want to study a pure Economics degree at university, you should be aware that most degree courses require A-level Mathematics. A Level of Economics combines well with a range of courses including Mathematics, Politics, Geography, History and STEM subjects.
As a minimum, students must achieve at least grade 7 (equivalent to A grade) in four separate subjects. In addition, all students must achieve a minimum grade of 6 (equivalent to a high B grade) in Mathematics and English GCSE or IGCSE. Please also note that a minimum of grade 7 is required in those subjects, or closely related subjects, that students wish to study for A Level with the exception of Mathematics where students will require a minimum grade 8 at GCSE and Further Mathematics where students will require a minimum grade 9 at GCSE. (7 required in Mathematics & English Language)
The first year of the course covers an introduction to both Microeconomics and Macroeconomics. Within microeconomics topics such as the nature of economics, the functions of the market, market failure and government intervention are explored, discussed, and examined. Within macroeconomics, an analysis of the UK economy is undertaken, exploring topics such as measures of economic performance, economic growth, and economic policy. During the second year of the course more in-depth explorations into both microeconomics and macroeconomics. From a global perspective, topics such as free trade, poverty and economic development are examined. An analysis of business behaviour, market structures, competition policy and the labour market are studied as part of the further microeconomics element. This is a two-year A Level course. The course is assessed entirely by a final examination of four themes. Paper One - Markets & Business Behaviour. The paper assesses themes 183 of the A Level specification. and accounts for 35% of the total A Level grade. Paper Two - The National & Global Economy. The paper assesses themes 2&4 of the A Level specification and accounts for 35% of the total A Level grade. Paper Three - Microeconomics & Macroeconomics. The paper assesses themes 1 to 4 of the A Level specification and accounts for 30% of the total A Level grade.
About Education Provider
| Region | London |
| Local Authority | Kingston upon Thames |
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| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Unknown |
| Sixth Form Fee | £23,460 |
| Address | London Road, Kingston upon Thames, KT2 6PY |
Economics enables students to use economic models to understand the complexities of the world, use data to analyse markets and economies and understand how governments try and influence both. By providing students with theoretical ideas that can be applied to topical areas of interest, like employment, trade policy and inflation, the intention is to build a critical understanding of the UK economy. Economics requires some ability to interpret statistical data, graphs, and diagrams, with more subtle interpretation needed as the course develops. The first year involves studying the principles that underpin economic thinking and developing a 'toolkit' of economic ideas. Simple applications of mathematics are used and you will be assessed on those in the examinations. If you think you may want to study a pure Economics degree at university, you should be aware that most degree courses require A-level Mathematics. A Level of Economics combines well with a range of courses including Mathematics, Politics, Geography, History and STEM subjects.
As a minimum, students must achieve at least grade 7 (equivalent to A grade) in four separate subjects. In addition, all students must achieve a minimum grade of 6 (equivalent to a high B grade) in Mathematics and English GCSE or IGCSE. Please also note that a minimum of grade 7 is required in those subjects, or closely related subjects, that students wish to study for A Level with the exception of Mathematics where students will require a minimum grade 8 at GCSE and Further Mathematics where students will require a minimum grade 9 at GCSE. (7 required in Mathematics & English Language)
The first year of the course covers an introduction to both Microeconomics and Macroeconomics. Within microeconomics topics such as the nature of economics, the functions of the market, market failure and government intervention are explored, discussed, and examined. Within macroeconomics, an analysis of the UK economy is undertaken, exploring topics such as measures of economic performance, economic growth, and economic policy. During the second year of the course more in-depth explorations into both microeconomics and macroeconomics. From a global perspective, topics such as free trade, poverty and economic development are examined. An analysis of business behaviour, market structures, competition policy and the labour market are studied as part of the further microeconomics element. This is a two-year A Level course. The course is assessed entirely by a final examination of four themes. Paper One - Markets & Business Behaviour. The paper assesses themes 183 of the A Level specification. and accounts for 35% of the total A Level grade. Paper Two - The National & Global Economy. The paper assesses themes 2&4 of the A Level specification and accounts for 35% of the total A Level grade. Paper Three - Microeconomics & Macroeconomics. The paper assesses themes 1 to 4 of the A Level specification and accounts for 30% of the total A Level grade.