Department: Business
Type of Qualification: A Level
Exam Board: Edexcel
Additional Entry Requirements: Minimum Grade 6 in GCSE Mathematics and Grade 5 in English Literature or Language
Why study Economics?
This course is for anyone who:
- Wishes to study economics at university
- Wishes to pursue a career in economics or finance
- Wishes to develop a critical approach to problem-solving
- Enjoys studying a subject that affects their everyday life
Course Content
- Theme 1 (microeconomics): Introduction to the nature of economics, markets and market failure (Yr.12)
- Theme 2 (macroeconomics): Introduction to the UK economy, focusing on economic performance and macroeconomic policies (Yr.12)
- Theme 3 (microeconomics): focusses on business economics and explores behaviour and the labour market (Yr.13)
- Theme 4 (macroeconomics): considers a global perspective, including poverty and inequality, emerging economies and the financial sector. (Yr.13)
Assessment
There are three externally assessed (exam) papers at A level. Each paper comprises 100 marks and is two hours long. Questions range from short answer (including multiple choice), data response and extended open response.
Careers in Economics
- Chartered accountant
- Chartered certified accountant
- Chartered public finance accountant
- Economist (or journalist of;)
- Financial risk analyst
- Investment analyst
- Statistician
- Actuary
- Management Consultant
- Quantity Surveyor