A Level Economics

General Qualifications:
For 3 A Level subjects you require 6 GCSEs grades 9-4 in academic subjects, taken in one sitting.

In addition, there are subject specific entry criteria which relate to the specific demands of the subject.

Specifically for Economics you need a grade 6 in either GCSE English or GCSE Maths.

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Economics is about choice and the impact of our choices on each other. It relates to every aspect of our lives, from the decisions we make as individuals or families to the structures created by governments and firms. An economic way of thinking can help you make better choices.

In Theme 1 and Theme 2 students will be introduced to the nature of economics, how markets work and why they fail. Students will also consider the role of government and the UK economy.

In Theme 3 and Theme 4 students will explore how businesses grow and compete, the labour market and how the government intervenes to make markets work better.

Students will also explore international trade, inequality within and between countries, emerging and developing economies, and the public finances. Students will also have an opportunity to consider the role and impact of the financial sector.

Assessment will be by examination.

On successful completion of this course, you will achieve an A Level in Economics.

Other A Level subjects that fit with this include mathematics, business, law, psychology, history and sociology.

You will be expected to buy textbooks.

Studying economics will help you develop transferable skills that will prepare you for studying at university or moving into the world of work. These include skills in data interpretation and essay writing. Suitable higher education courses include economics degrees or degrees in applied economics such as environmental economics, labour economics, public sector economics, monetary economics or development economics.