What is Economics? The study of Economics emphasises the importance of economic issues in modern society and seeks to encourage an understanding of the economic forces that shape all our lives in today’s world. Economics is an excellent subject for developing personal transferable skills. It is also intellectually robust and of contemporary relevance. Employers and universities value the content, the questioning attitudes and the skills which are acquired through studying Economics. Now, more than ever, it seems the study of Economics is incredibly pertinent. Why study Economics? Fundamentally, Economics is about people and the economic choices they make. At New Hall, studying Economics allows our students to become better-informed consumers, producers and citizens of this world. Studying economics enables students to develop an awareness and understanding of the economic forces that shape all our lives. Economists asks big questions about the world around us and seek answers to often complex issues. Economics is undoubtedly the most powerful social science, with economists working in key roles in government and in international organizations. The global economy in which we live today is a highly competitive one; studying Economics will help give you that competitive advantage.
Prospective students will need to achieve a minimum of three Grade 7s and two Grade 6s overall at GCSE. An offer of a place is based upon personal statement, school report, mock and predicted grades, school reference and interview with the Head of Sixth Form. Please see the below timeline for important dates for your diary relevant to 2025 entry. If your child is currently a student at New Hall in Year 11, information will be sent through to you separately regarding the transition into Sixth Form.
The A Level is structured into four themes with three externally assessed examinations taken at the end of Year 13. Each written paper is two hours long. The four themes are as follows: • Theme 1 – Introduction to markets and market failure (inc. government intervention). • Theme 2 – The UK economy – performance and policies (inc. growth, employment, inflation and macroeconomic policy). • Theme 3 – Business behaviour and the labour market (inc. business growth and market structures). • Theme 4 – A global perspective (inc. international economics, economic development and the financial sector). The specification taught is Edexcel Economics A (9EC0). The examination papers contain a good mixture of short answer questions, data response questions and essay style questions.
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| Region | East of England |
| Local Authority | Essex |
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| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Day £20,880 - £22,617; Boarding £26,415 - £35,973 |
| Sixth Form Fee | Unknown |
| Address | The Avenue, Boreham, Chelmsford, CM3 3HS |
What is Economics? The study of Economics emphasises the importance of economic issues in modern society and seeks to encourage an understanding of the economic forces that shape all our lives in today’s world. Economics is an excellent subject for developing personal transferable skills. It is also intellectually robust and of contemporary relevance. Employers and universities value the content, the questioning attitudes and the skills which are acquired through studying Economics. Now, more than ever, it seems the study of Economics is incredibly pertinent. Why study Economics? Fundamentally, Economics is about people and the economic choices they make. At New Hall, studying Economics allows our students to become better-informed consumers, producers and citizens of this world. Studying economics enables students to develop an awareness and understanding of the economic forces that shape all our lives. Economists asks big questions about the world around us and seek answers to often complex issues. Economics is undoubtedly the most powerful social science, with economists working in key roles in government and in international organizations. The global economy in which we live today is a highly competitive one; studying Economics will help give you that competitive advantage.
Prospective students will need to achieve a minimum of three Grade 7s and two Grade 6s overall at GCSE. An offer of a place is based upon personal statement, school report, mock and predicted grades, school reference and interview with the Head of Sixth Form. Please see the below timeline for important dates for your diary relevant to 2025 entry. If your child is currently a student at New Hall in Year 11, information will be sent through to you separately regarding the transition into Sixth Form.
The A Level is structured into four themes with three externally assessed examinations taken at the end of Year 13. Each written paper is two hours long. The four themes are as follows: • Theme 1 – Introduction to markets and market failure (inc. government intervention). • Theme 2 – The UK economy – performance and policies (inc. growth, employment, inflation and macroeconomic policy). • Theme 3 – Business behaviour and the labour market (inc. business growth and market structures). • Theme 4 – A global perspective (inc. international economics, economic development and the financial sector). The specification taught is Edexcel Economics A (9EC0). The examination papers contain a good mixture of short answer questions, data response questions and essay style questions.