ECONOMICS
Every aspect of your life is affected by economics, from the price of the milk you put on your cereal in the morning to the stories you see on the news in the evening...
COURSE AT A GLANCE
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Five GCSEs Grade 4-9 (including Maths, English Language and other supporting subjects). If you want to study a full A Level programme, you will need at least two grade 5s in supporting subjects as part of your five grade 4–9s.
Extra requirements: Grade 6 in GCSE Maths and a grade 5 in GCSE English.
Please note: entry criteria could be subject to change due to the government's Review of Qualifications Reform programme.
QUALIFICATION TYPE: A Level
EXAM BOARD: Edexel
LENGTH: 2 Years
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WHAT YOU'LL STUDY
You’ll study two aspects of economics. Macroeconomics looks at the “big” picture (unemployment and inflation, for example) while microeconomics considers the markets for specific goods or services and how well these markets work. You also study how businesses operate and global economics.
There are four themes throughout the two years of study:
- Introduction to markets and market failure
- The UK economy – performance and policies
- Business behaviour and the labour market
- A global perspective
In a rapidly changing and uncertain world, studying economics helps you make sense of it all.
HOW YOU'LL STUDY
There will be opportunities to attend talks - at Connell and outside of college by a number of business leaders, economists and financial institutions such as the Bank of England.
ASSESSMENT
This is a linear qualification, which means you’ll take three exams at the end of the second year. These will include all the topics covered:
- Markets and business behaviour
- The national and global economy
- Microeconomics and macroeconomics
CAREERS AND DESTINATIONS
There are many! Economists run or have senior posts in business and some have a major role in running the country. It is seen as a rigorous academic subject and is highly valued by universities and a wide range of employers.