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Entry Requirements
Entry Requirements
GCSE Mathematics grade 6 or higher. If students have studied Economics GCSE, minimum grade for entry is a 6.
Exam Board: AQA
Exam Board: AQA
Why Study Economics?
Why Study Economics?
Economics is a scientific study of how people and institutions go about producing and consuming goods and services, and how they face the challenge of making choices in a world of scarce resources. Our teaching team provides an opportunity for the student to acquire general knowledge of the methods by which goods and services are allocated and incomes are generated, and why prices, employment, money and financial markets behave as they do.
The overriding objective of the department is that teachers want to use their expertise and experience to deliver high quality, motivating lessons to bring this vibrant subject alive, making teaching and learning Economics both exciting and rewarding for all.
What Topics Will I Study?
What Topics Will I Study?
A-Level (linear)
A-level Unit 1: Markets & Market Failure
A-level Unit 2: The National and International Economy
A-level Unit 3: Economic Principles & Issues
How Will I Be Assessed?
How Will I Be Assessed?
Unit 1, 2 and 3 will be assessed by a written exam at the end of linear A-Level course. All exams will last 2 hours and each unit will be worth 33.3%.
An Example of the Type of Work Involved
An Example of the Type of Work Involved
You will complete data response exercises, essays and multiple choice questions. You will also take part in debates, discussion and presentations.
What Careers or Higher Education Follow from this Subject?
What Careers or Higher Education Follow from this Subject?
Economics is a well-regarded academic subject which is useful for any career. If you intend to study Economics at university then it is often advisable to study Mathematics to AS or A Level. Students who go on to complete a degree in Economics major may find employment opportunities in the public sector and public enterprises, the private sector and regional and international organization.
Other Opportunities Available Whilst Studying This Course
Other Opportunities Available Whilst Studying This Course
There are nationwide competitions, such as the Bank of England Target 2.5 Challenge and subject specific conferences.
Subjects which combine well with this course include:
Subjects which combine well with this course include:
Recent RR6 Alumni in this subject include:
Recent RR6 Alumni in this subject include:
Previous Alumni have gone on to, for example :
Previous Alumni have gone on to, for example :
Queen Mary University London studying Economics University of Surrey studying Economics
University of Bath studying Economics with placement year City, University of London studying Economics
University of Surrey studying Business Economics UCL London studying Economics
University of Surrey studying Economics and Finance London Metropolitan University studying Economics
Queen Mary University London studying Mathematics with finance and accounting SOAS University of London studying Economics
Brunel University studying Economics and Maths with placement London School Of Economics studying Mathematics with Economics
London School of Economics studying International Relations and History Economics with Industrial Experience at University of Exeter
Economics at Bristol UWE, University of Birmingham, University of Bristol, Kingston University Business, Management and Economics at University of Sussex
Royal Holloway, University of London studying Law with Criminology with a year in industry Accounting and Finance with Business Experience at Kingston
Queen Mary University London studying History With a year Abroad Business Management at the University of Surrey
International Business at UWE Bristol University of Southampton studying Mathematics
University of Bath studying Politics and International Relations Law with Politics at the University of Liverpool
Kingston University studying Cyber Security and Computer Forensics University of Reading studying Modern Languages
Officer Training at the Royal Military Academy, Sandhurst Law with International Relations at Royal Holloway University
International Relations with placement year at Loughborough University
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