Economics is the study of scarcity. As a subject, it is concerned with trying to get the most out of the limited resources that planet Earth has, to best satisfy its population. The subject tries to answer three basic questions: What should we produce? How should we produce it? For whom should we produce? From these basic questions, the subject is developed, dealing both with scarcity issues on a small scale (microeconomics) and those on a larger scale (macroeconomics). A good grade in Economics at A Level is highly valued by universities and employers because it requires the student to develop a high level of critical thinking and analytical skills. Potential careers include banking, finance, accounting, financial journalism and practice as a private or public sector economist. However, it is an excellent subject for any degree as a high grade in Economics shows that a student has a wide range of skills which are very attractive to universities and employers.
Applicants should have the required background experience and qualifications to start a course. For a typical A Level course, the College normally requires 5 GCSE passes at grades A* - C / 9 - 4, including English and Mathematics. A satisfactory IELTS score is an alternative to GCSE.
Syllabus code: 7136 A Level Economics has three papers Paper 1: Markets and Market Failure Written examination: 2 hours One data response from a choice of two (40 marks) + one essay from a choice of three (40 marks) 33.33% of qualification 80 marks Paper 2: National and International Economy Written examination: 2 hours One data response from a choice of two (40 marks) + one essay from a choice of three (40 marks) 33.33% of qualification 80 marks Paper 3: Economic Principles and Issues Written examination: 2 hours 30 multiple-choice questions and three questions on a case study (50 marks) 33.33% of qualification 80 marks
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| Local Authority | City of London |
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Economics is the study of scarcity. As a subject, it is concerned with trying to get the most out of the limited resources that planet Earth has, to best satisfy its population. The subject tries to answer three basic questions: What should we produce? How should we produce it? For whom should we produce? From these basic questions, the subject is developed, dealing both with scarcity issues on a small scale (microeconomics) and those on a larger scale (macroeconomics). A good grade in Economics at A Level is highly valued by universities and employers because it requires the student to develop a high level of critical thinking and analytical skills. Potential careers include banking, finance, accounting, financial journalism and practice as a private or public sector economist. However, it is an excellent subject for any degree as a high grade in Economics shows that a student has a wide range of skills which are very attractive to universities and employers.
Applicants should have the required background experience and qualifications to start a course. For a typical A Level course, the College normally requires 5 GCSE passes at grades A* - C / 9 - 4, including English and Mathematics. A satisfactory IELTS score is an alternative to GCSE.
Syllabus code: 7136 A Level Economics has three papers Paper 1: Markets and Market Failure Written examination: 2 hours One data response from a choice of two (40 marks) + one essay from a choice of three (40 marks) 33.33% of qualification 80 marks Paper 2: National and International Economy Written examination: 2 hours One data response from a choice of two (40 marks) + one essay from a choice of three (40 marks) 33.33% of qualification 80 marks Paper 3: Economic Principles and Issues Written examination: 2 hours 30 multiple-choice questions and three questions on a case study (50 marks) 33.33% of qualification 80 marks