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! Upper Sixth: A Level Economics A (Edexcel) If you choose to carry on studying Economics to A Level, you will explore themes 3 and 4 in addition to themes 1 and 2 which include: • Theme 3: Business Behaviour and the Labour Market This theme develops the microeconomic concept introduced in Theme 1 and focuses on business economics. • Theme 4: A Global Perspective This theme develops macroeconomic concepts introduced in Theme 2 and applies these concepts in a global 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! Upper Sixth: A Level Economics A (Edexcel) If you choose to carry on studying Economics to A Level, you will explore themes 3 and 4 in addition to themes 1 and 2 which include: • Theme 3: Business Behaviour and the Labour Market This theme develops the microeconomic concept introduced in Theme 1 and focuses on business economics. • Theme 4: A Global Perspective This theme develops macroeconomic concepts introduced in Theme 2 and applies these concepts in a global 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.