Course information
Economics
Royal High School GDST - Bath and North East Somerset
01225313877
Royal High School Bath GDST, Lansdown Road, BA1 5SZ
Course summary

It is a fascinating time to study economics as we look at, discuss and debate what’s happening at the national and global level. Contemporary topics like, Brexit, impact of Covid 19, and re-evaluation of globalisation as we look at supply chain challenges and inflation. Economics is an ideal subject if you want to study PPE, Economics, Politics, Philosophy, Accountancy, Management, International Relations, work in the City or Law, be an entrepreneur, a journalist or a civil servant. It is also a subject for you if you want to know what happens to the taxes we pay, why can’t the government print money to eradicate poverty, what is the solution to the current high inflation across the world. We also look at how markets and businesses behave and why to what extent does that needs to be monitored by the government. Because of the high level of the subject, it is liked by universities across the globe. The course is taught through 4 distinct themes: Theme 1: Introduction to Markets and Market Failure. Theme 2: The UK Economy, Performance and Policies. Theme 3: Business Behaviour and the Labour Market. Theme 4: Global Perspective. Economics complements both arts and science subjects. Those who are most suited to Economics should be able to communicate their ideas in words and numbers, so you need to be literate and reasonably numerate. You should be able to read case studies and unpin the information given. The mathematics element is where you have to be able to analyse and evaluate the data given. Most Economics degrees require A Level Mathematics.

Entry requirements

If you are not already a student of Royal High School Bath, and are considering joining the Sixth Form, the first step should be an informal visit to see our Sixth Form facilities. You will also meet the Head, Head of Sixth Form and other members of staff, as well as being able to talk to some of our current Sixth Form students. Entry is dependent on a minimum of six GCSEs at grades 9-6. Candidates are also expected to achieve grades 9-6 in the subjects they wish to study at A Level or at Higher Level in the International Baccalaureate Diploma. In addition, students are required to achieve at least a grade 4 in Maths and English Language GCSE. For some subjects, a grade 6 or above in a related discipline is recommended. For example, Psychology would require grade 6 or above in English, Mathematics and Science. In some subjects, we would recommend continuing to study them only if a grade 7 or higher is achieved at GCSE. More advice will be given about this following results. Students wishing to take Music A Level also need to have Associated Board Grade 4 or above in an instrument or singing.

How you'll be assessed

There are 3 exam papers, each 2 hours long, there is no coursework.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionSouth West
Local AuthorityBath and North East Somerset
Ofsted Rating
Gender TypeGirls
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Boarding Fee£34,344 - £40,374
Sixth Form FeeDay £16,917 - £17,658
AddressRoyal High School Bath GDST, Lansdown Road, BA1 5SZ