Economics is a social science half way between the arts and the sciences. It has a theoretical component, but is driven by a need to explain the real world. It develops a technique of thinking and essentially asks the question, how can we make the best use of scarce resources? Issues that economists examine are varied, interesting and exciting. They include: Why do footballers earn so much more than nurses? Why are so many goods made in China? Why can’t everyone find a job? Why are house prices rising so fast? Why the gap between rich and poor? What caused the Financial Crisis in 2008? Why do countries trade with each other? What are the impacts of a single European currency? A level Economics is highly respected by all universities for a wide range of courses, including Oxford (PPE, Economics and Management, Economics and Management) and Cambridge (Economics, Social and Political Sciences). Economics is also an education for life and employment opportunities where your economics skills will be particularly valued include business management and consultancy, journalism, media, the law, marketing, the civil service, politics and teaching.
We teach the course with the assumption that you have not studied any economics before. A good standard of literacy and numeracy are essential and we require a minimum of an 8 grade in GCSE English Language and a 7 in Maths. You need to be able to express yourself well both in discussion and on paper. You should have an open and enquiring mind and be interested in the world around you.
About Education Provider
| Region | East of England |
| Local Authority | Essex |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Day £22,635; Boarding £39,285 |
| Sixth Form Fee | Unknown |
| Address | High Road, Chigwell, IG7 6QF |
Economics is a social science half way between the arts and the sciences. It has a theoretical component, but is driven by a need to explain the real world. It develops a technique of thinking and essentially asks the question, how can we make the best use of scarce resources? Issues that economists examine are varied, interesting and exciting. They include: Why do footballers earn so much more than nurses? Why are so many goods made in China? Why can’t everyone find a job? Why are house prices rising so fast? Why the gap between rich and poor? What caused the Financial Crisis in 2008? Why do countries trade with each other? What are the impacts of a single European currency? A level Economics is highly respected by all universities for a wide range of courses, including Oxford (PPE, Economics and Management, Economics and Management) and Cambridge (Economics, Social and Political Sciences). Economics is also an education for life and employment opportunities where your economics skills will be particularly valued include business management and consultancy, journalism, media, the law, marketing, the civil service, politics and teaching.
We teach the course with the assumption that you have not studied any economics before. A good standard of literacy and numeracy are essential and we require a minimum of an 8 grade in GCSE English Language and a 7 in Maths. You need to be able to express yourself well both in discussion and on paper. You should have an open and enquiring mind and be interested in the world around you.