Course information
Economics
Old Palace of John Whitgift School - Croydon
02086882027
Old Palace Road, Croydon, CR0 1AX
Course summary

Studying economics will help you develop problem-solving skills that you can apply to real-life situations. Economics will enable you to have a better understanding of how decisions taken by households, firms and governments can have far-reaching implications both locally, nationally and internationally. The study of Economics endeavours to find solutions to common concerns such as scarcity of resources, unequal distribution of wealth, and the role of the State in correcting market failures. Economics A level should give learners the knowledge and appetite for contributing to discussions on real-life word issues. As a result, Economists are frequently called upon as advisors and consultants within Business, Banking and the Government.

Entry requirements

Automatic entry to Old Palace Sixth Form is dependent upon GCSE results. To be admitted to Year 12 a student must have: ▪ An average of 6 or higher in their best 8 GCSEs taken in Year 11 ▪ A grade 6 or above in English and Mathematics ▪ A viable programme of Sixth Form study OP entry point score of 7.0 or more Grade 6 in Mathematics

How you'll be assessed

Paper 1: Markets and business behaviour Microeconomics (questions will be drawn from Themes 1 and 3) 2 Hours Paper 2: The national and global economy Macroeconomics (questions will be drawn from Themes 2 and 4) 2 Hours Paper 3: Microeconomics and macroeconomics Students are required to apply their knowledge and understanding, make connections and transfer higher-order skills across all four themes. 2 Hours

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionLondon
Local AuthorityCroydon
Ofsted Rating
Gender TypeGirls
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Boarding FeeUnknown
Sixth Form Fee£19,350
AddressOld Palace Road, Croydon, CR0 1AX