What is Economics? Gain insight into how markets work. Understand the relationship between micro and macroeconomics and how this shapes local, national and global economies. Kick-start your career, learning vital skills to continue to further education or the world of work. Why study Economics? • Economics is an ever-changing subject and affects us all daily. • Develop the skills to discuss, debate and explain the “why”: why does the Government make the decisions it does; why do businesses influence what and how we spend our money; why do we have a productivity problem in the UK; why wealth equality does not exist, and so many more!
Normal college entry requirements (5 grade 4s or above, including English Language and mathematics) plus grade 5 in Maths and 4 or above in English language.
• Paper 1: Microeconomics studies how individuals and markets operate. We explore product, labour, and financial markets; analysing how they operate and the impact they have on each other. • Paper 2: Macroeconomics studies the wider economy and the role of governments and international markets. • Paper 3: Revisits both micro and macro in a synoptic way to allow students an opportunity to showcase their full range of knowledge.
About Education Provider
| Region | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Local Authority | Sheffield |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Hydra Business Park, Nether Lane, Sheffield, S35 9ZX |
What is Economics? Gain insight into how markets work. Understand the relationship between micro and macroeconomics and how this shapes local, national and global economies. Kick-start your career, learning vital skills to continue to further education or the world of work. Why study Economics? • Economics is an ever-changing subject and affects us all daily. • Develop the skills to discuss, debate and explain the “why”: why does the Government make the decisions it does; why do businesses influence what and how we spend our money; why do we have a productivity problem in the UK; why wealth equality does not exist, and so many more!
Normal college entry requirements (5 grade 4s or above, including English Language and mathematics) plus grade 5 in Maths and 4 or above in English language.
• Paper 1: Microeconomics studies how individuals and markets operate. We explore product, labour, and financial markets; analysing how they operate and the impact they have on each other. • Paper 2: Macroeconomics studies the wider economy and the role of governments and international markets. • Paper 3: Revisits both micro and macro in a synoptic way to allow students an opportunity to showcase their full range of knowledge.