Economics is a subject that is involved in all aspects of life, from current affairs and headline news to everyday decisions such as what to buy for lunch. Studying Economics enables you to develop an awareness of an enormous range of important issues such as the causes and effects of war, the impacts of COVID-19, the policies created to help society through pandemics, and the range of solutions available to solve climate change amongst others. Everyone starts Year 12 as a complete beginner in Economics, so you will all go on this journey of discovery and understanding together. By the end of Year 13, you will be experts on the theories and reasons behind how much of the world functions. This year, over 80% of the girls who study Economics A-level have applied to study Economics at university, which shows how much students enjoy the subject in just two years of studying it. The core idea of economic study is about decision-making. The world and its citizens only have a finite number of resources, and Economics tries to answer the question: how do people, businesses, and governments make decisions when we can’t have or do everything we want? Some of the questions we look to answer include: • Should healthcare and education be free for all? • How do taxes work and should UK taxes be changed? • How can we solve the problem of pollution? • Should certain people be paid significantly more than others? • Was Brexit good for us economically? • Do people behave irrationally and what motivates humans? Economics is exciting because every lesson is rooted in current affairs and the “real world”. Students will become very comfortable with discussing the news and understanding the reasons behind certain events. A misconception about Economics is that it is very Maths heavy. While good GCSE results in Maths are a great indication that a pupil is suited to Economics, you do not need to study it as another of your A-levels to succeed in the subject. Whether or not you are planning to pursue the subject at university, studying Economics is extremely valuable. It is well regarded by all university departments across subjects as well as by companies when looking to hire graduates. This is due to its combination of logical reasoning with social analysis of key issues we currently face. The course considers both microeconomics (the “small” study of people, businesses, and markets) and macroeconomics (the “big” study of entire economies). In microeconomics, we will study the choices people make about what to buy and sell, how demand and supply influence the pricing of everything, and whether the free market creates negative outcomes, such as traffic congestion or lack of available healthcare. Macroeconomics concerns the performance of the whole economy, helping you to understand countrywide issues such as economic growth, inflation, and unemployment. We will also study the impact government economic policy has on the economy. For example, can we prevent future financial crises?
For automatic entry into A-level Maths, a grade 8 at GCSE is required. For automatic entry on A-level Science courses, a grade 8 in GCSE Maths and the relevant Science subject is required. Those who don’t achieve a grade 8 may only be permitted onto their chosen courses after discussion with a member of SLT. For students to gain automatic entry into any other A-level subjects, they are required to achieve at least a grade 7 at GCSE in the relevant subject.
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| Region | London |
| Local Authority | Kingston upon Thames |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Unknown |
| Sixth Form Fee | £23,085 |
| Address | Surbiton Crescent, Kingston upon Thames, KT1 2JT |
Economics is a subject that is involved in all aspects of life, from current affairs and headline news to everyday decisions such as what to buy for lunch. Studying Economics enables you to develop an awareness of an enormous range of important issues such as the causes and effects of war, the impacts of COVID-19, the policies created to help society through pandemics, and the range of solutions available to solve climate change amongst others. Everyone starts Year 12 as a complete beginner in Economics, so you will all go on this journey of discovery and understanding together. By the end of Year 13, you will be experts on the theories and reasons behind how much of the world functions. This year, over 80% of the girls who study Economics A-level have applied to study Economics at university, which shows how much students enjoy the subject in just two years of studying it. The core idea of economic study is about decision-making. The world and its citizens only have a finite number of resources, and Economics tries to answer the question: how do people, businesses, and governments make decisions when we can’t have or do everything we want? Some of the questions we look to answer include: • Should healthcare and education be free for all? • How do taxes work and should UK taxes be changed? • How can we solve the problem of pollution? • Should certain people be paid significantly more than others? • Was Brexit good for us economically? • Do people behave irrationally and what motivates humans? Economics is exciting because every lesson is rooted in current affairs and the “real world”. Students will become very comfortable with discussing the news and understanding the reasons behind certain events. A misconception about Economics is that it is very Maths heavy. While good GCSE results in Maths are a great indication that a pupil is suited to Economics, you do not need to study it as another of your A-levels to succeed in the subject. Whether or not you are planning to pursue the subject at university, studying Economics is extremely valuable. It is well regarded by all university departments across subjects as well as by companies when looking to hire graduates. This is due to its combination of logical reasoning with social analysis of key issues we currently face. The course considers both microeconomics (the “small” study of people, businesses, and markets) and macroeconomics (the “big” study of entire economies). In microeconomics, we will study the choices people make about what to buy and sell, how demand and supply influence the pricing of everything, and whether the free market creates negative outcomes, such as traffic congestion or lack of available healthcare. Macroeconomics concerns the performance of the whole economy, helping you to understand countrywide issues such as economic growth, inflation, and unemployment. We will also study the impact government economic policy has on the economy. For example, can we prevent future financial crises?
For automatic entry into A-level Maths, a grade 8 at GCSE is required. For automatic entry on A-level Science courses, a grade 8 in GCSE Maths and the relevant Science subject is required. Those who don’t achieve a grade 8 may only be permitted onto their chosen courses after discussion with a member of SLT. For students to gain automatic entry into any other A-level subjects, they are required to achieve at least a grade 7 at GCSE in the relevant subject.