Economics is about choice and the impact of our choices on each other. The subject is split into two main sections: microeconomics and macroeconomics. Macro looks at the big issues affecting the economy as a whole (unemployment, inflation, growth). Micro looks at a smaller scale such as the pricing of individual products like oil or gold. Taken together, micro and macroeconomics give a complete understanding of the economy that will be valuable in career terms as well as bringing an increased understanding of the news! Lower Sixth: AS Economics A (Edexcel) During the AS qualification, you will explore the following aspects of Economics: • Theme 1: Introduction to the Markets and Market Failure This theme introduces students to the microeconomic nature of economics, looking at economic problems and the ways economists think and work. • Theme 2: The UK Economy - Performace and Policies This theme introduces students to macro-economics by exploring the key measures of economic performance and the main instruments of economic policy primarily in a UK context.
Our Sixth Form entry also requires an interview with the Heads of Sixth Form, after which a conditional offer will be made and will be dependent upon agreed GCSE grade requirements. Our standard requirement is Grade 6 or above in the chosen A-Level subjects (or relevant subject), Grade 5 or above in English and Maths and Grade 4 or above in non-related GCSE subjects.
Both the AS and A Level are assessed through 100% examination. The Young Enterprise Company Programme is also run at Abbey Gate College where you are given the opportunity to create and run your own business with the guidance of a teacher and Business Adviser. Previous teams have been extremely successful and even made it to the National Final in London.
About Education Provider
| Region | North West |
| Local Authority | Cheshire West and Chester |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Unknown |
| Sixth Form Fee | £10,419 - £15,162 |
| Address | Saighton Grange, Saighton, Chester, CH3 6EN |
Economics is about choice and the impact of our choices on each other. The subject is split into two main sections: microeconomics and macroeconomics. Macro looks at the big issues affecting the economy as a whole (unemployment, inflation, growth). Micro looks at a smaller scale such as the pricing of individual products like oil or gold. Taken together, micro and macroeconomics give a complete understanding of the economy that will be valuable in career terms as well as bringing an increased understanding of the news! Lower Sixth: AS Economics A (Edexcel) During the AS qualification, you will explore the following aspects of Economics: • Theme 1: Introduction to the Markets and Market Failure This theme introduces students to the microeconomic nature of economics, looking at economic problems and the ways economists think and work. • Theme 2: The UK Economy - Performace and Policies This theme introduces students to macro-economics by exploring the key measures of economic performance and the main instruments of economic policy primarily in a UK context.
Our Sixth Form entry also requires an interview with the Heads of Sixth Form, after which a conditional offer will be made and will be dependent upon agreed GCSE grade requirements. Our standard requirement is Grade 6 or above in the chosen A-Level subjects (or relevant subject), Grade 5 or above in English and Maths and Grade 4 or above in non-related GCSE subjects.
Both the AS and A Level are assessed through 100% examination. The Young Enterprise Company Programme is also run at Abbey Gate College where you are given the opportunity to create and run your own business with the guidance of a teacher and Business Adviser. Previous teams have been extremely successful and even made it to the National Final in London.