Economics is a respected social science which opens the door to a vast range of university courses and careers. It is one of the most relevant and interesting courses on offer to students at the Advanced Level. Economics determines our pay, the jobs we do, the industries we work in, how we travel, where we live, the goods we buy, where we buy them and the price we pay! An understanding of this subject is an essential life skill. The department consists of specialist economics teachers and examiners with many years of combined experience. Our work as external examiners for the current examination specification allows us to deliver the material with examination techniques in mind throughout the course. This, in turn, helps us to achieve outstanding academic results and support students of all abilities. Many of our students go on to study Economics at top universities such as the London School of Economics and University College London (UCL). Standard Definition: Economics is the study of how our scarce resources are allocated to meet our unlimited wants as a society. In our opinion, however, this definition does little to help people understand the subject! It is far more useful to outline the major topic areas and issues that you will address during your time as an economist at Sheffield Girls'. The A-Level Economics course is made up of three components, microeconomics and macroeconomics which are taught over both years, alongside an investigation of economic themes which draws together both Micro and macroeconomics. Microeconomics From a base of microeconomic theory, this component will enable students to discuss and evaluate how well this theory explains our observations of economic agents in the real world. The theoretical workings of the free market provide a useful starting point for explanation and analysis. Imperfections and market failures provide a lead into discussing the merits and drawbacks of government intervention and the usefulness of theory in explaining observations taken from the real world of economics. Macroeconomics This component will provide students with the technical and analytical tools required to understand how the macroeconomy functions on both the domestic and global levels. The course encourages students to adopt a critical approach to their study of policy through understanding the limitations and conflicts that they present. Policy approaches are also considered in a historical context to understand how macroeconomics has changed over time. Themes in Economics The third component of the A-Level Economics course focuses on themes in economics. This is synoptic and draws on content from both the microeconomics and macroeconomics components.
New entrants to the Sixth Form are expected to achieve at least 7 GCSEs including English and Mathematics, at grade 4 or above, with grade 6 or above in her chosen Advanced Level subjects. If her chosen A Level subjects include Maths or a Science, she will be expected to achieve a grade 7 or above for that subject. Details of our A Level courses and specific entry requirements are available in our Sixth Form Options booklet.
About Education Provider
| Region | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Local Authority | Sheffield |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Girls |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Unknown |
| Sixth Form Fee | £10,653 - £14,985 |
| Address | 10 Rutland Park, Sheffield, S10 2PE |
Economics is a respected social science which opens the door to a vast range of university courses and careers. It is one of the most relevant and interesting courses on offer to students at the Advanced Level. Economics determines our pay, the jobs we do, the industries we work in, how we travel, where we live, the goods we buy, where we buy them and the price we pay! An understanding of this subject is an essential life skill. The department consists of specialist economics teachers and examiners with many years of combined experience. Our work as external examiners for the current examination specification allows us to deliver the material with examination techniques in mind throughout the course. This, in turn, helps us to achieve outstanding academic results and support students of all abilities. Many of our students go on to study Economics at top universities such as the London School of Economics and University College London (UCL). Standard Definition: Economics is the study of how our scarce resources are allocated to meet our unlimited wants as a society. In our opinion, however, this definition does little to help people understand the subject! It is far more useful to outline the major topic areas and issues that you will address during your time as an economist at Sheffield Girls'. The A-Level Economics course is made up of three components, microeconomics and macroeconomics which are taught over both years, alongside an investigation of economic themes which draws together both Micro and macroeconomics. Microeconomics From a base of microeconomic theory, this component will enable students to discuss and evaluate how well this theory explains our observations of economic agents in the real world. The theoretical workings of the free market provide a useful starting point for explanation and analysis. Imperfections and market failures provide a lead into discussing the merits and drawbacks of government intervention and the usefulness of theory in explaining observations taken from the real world of economics. Macroeconomics This component will provide students with the technical and analytical tools required to understand how the macroeconomy functions on both the domestic and global levels. The course encourages students to adopt a critical approach to their study of policy through understanding the limitations and conflicts that they present. Policy approaches are also considered in a historical context to understand how macroeconomics has changed over time. Themes in Economics The third component of the A-Level Economics course focuses on themes in economics. This is synoptic and draws on content from both the microeconomics and macroeconomics components.
New entrants to the Sixth Form are expected to achieve at least 7 GCSEs including English and Mathematics, at grade 4 or above, with grade 6 or above in her chosen Advanced Level subjects. If her chosen A Level subjects include Maths or a Science, she will be expected to achieve a grade 7 or above for that subject. Details of our A Level courses and specific entry requirements are available in our Sixth Form Options booklet.