Economics is concerned with how we allocate the goods and services that we need and want. It examines the many choices that have to be made – by individuals, firms and governments – about how to distribute our limited resources. Whilst the government aims to improve our well-being, there is no unique way of achieving it and problems such as inflation, unemployment, national debt and poverty continue to impose challenges for policymakers. The subject is very relevant to events which are occurring every day in the world news and in your own lives. In fact, much can be learnt about Economics from simply observing everyday experiences – such as shopping and travel – with a more critical eye than you might have used before. The A level aims to develop skills such as debating, using and interpreting data to analyse economic problems, and evaluating alternative courses of action. The course assumes no prior knowledge of Economics itself and only a basic mathematical understanding, which is easily covered by the GCSE/IGCSE specifications. The main requirement is to be able to think clearly and logically and to write well-structured arguments. These are, of course, skills which are relevant to other A-level subjects too.
We expect all pupils progressing from UV into the Sixth Form at Wycombe Abbey to achieve a minimum of six GCSE passes at grades 7, 8 or 9. A GCSE grade 7 or above is required for the subjects you wish to study at A level (excluding those subjects which are not offered at GCSE, although a grade 7 or above should be achieved in a subject which requires similar skills). Should a pupil not achieve this standard, a discussion will be held with the pupil, her parents and relevant staff members to support them in finding a suitable alternative route.
The four units are assessed in three papers taken at the end of the Upper Sixth year.
About Education Provider
| Region | South East |
| Local Authority | Buckinghamshire |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Girls |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Day £38,700; Boarding £50,925 |
| Sixth Form Fee | Unknown |
| Address | Frances Dove Way, High Wycombe, HP11 1PE |
Economics is concerned with how we allocate the goods and services that we need and want. It examines the many choices that have to be made – by individuals, firms and governments – about how to distribute our limited resources. Whilst the government aims to improve our well-being, there is no unique way of achieving it and problems such as inflation, unemployment, national debt and poverty continue to impose challenges for policymakers. The subject is very relevant to events which are occurring every day in the world news and in your own lives. In fact, much can be learnt about Economics from simply observing everyday experiences – such as shopping and travel – with a more critical eye than you might have used before. The A level aims to develop skills such as debating, using and interpreting data to analyse economic problems, and evaluating alternative courses of action. The course assumes no prior knowledge of Economics itself and only a basic mathematical understanding, which is easily covered by the GCSE/IGCSE specifications. The main requirement is to be able to think clearly and logically and to write well-structured arguments. These are, of course, skills which are relevant to other A-level subjects too.
We expect all pupils progressing from UV into the Sixth Form at Wycombe Abbey to achieve a minimum of six GCSE passes at grades 7, 8 or 9. A GCSE grade 7 or above is required for the subjects you wish to study at A level (excluding those subjects which are not offered at GCSE, although a grade 7 or above should be achieved in a subject which requires similar skills). Should a pupil not achieve this standard, a discussion will be held with the pupil, her parents and relevant staff members to support them in finding a suitable alternative route.
The four units are assessed in three papers taken at the end of the Upper Sixth year.