We aim to develop an awareness of the impact of economics on the global environment and students will develop their understanding of how the impact of economics can be damaging and beneficial. Students will be expected to use newspapers and visit a range of international newspaper websites on a regular basis. Economic theories will be applied to real world examples and related to elements of politics, history and other fields of study. The course will include standard economics concepts and theories from 4 key areas: Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, International Economics and Development Economics.
Sixth form applicants need at least five grade 5s at GCSE but some A-level subjects need a higher grade. Assessment tests for those not taking recognised exams. There are no prerequisites for this course
Examination: 80% Internal Assessment: 20%
About Education Provider
| Region | South West |
| Local Authority | Somerset |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | £41,610 - £44,910 |
| Sixth Form Fee | Day £22,670 |
| Address | Staplegrove Road, Taunton, TA2 6AD |
We aim to develop an awareness of the impact of economics on the global environment and students will develop their understanding of how the impact of economics can be damaging and beneficial. Students will be expected to use newspapers and visit a range of international newspaper websites on a regular basis. Economic theories will be applied to real world examples and related to elements of politics, history and other fields of study. The course will include standard economics concepts and theories from 4 key areas: Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, International Economics and Development Economics.
Sixth form applicants need at least five grade 5s at GCSE but some A-level subjects need a higher grade. Assessment tests for those not taking recognised exams. There are no prerequisites for this course
Examination: 80% Internal Assessment: 20%