A Level Economics
at Hammersmith Academy, London · school or sixth form
What the college says
Studying economics gives an applied understanding of a wide range of current issues, from the effectiveness of government policy, to the causes of poverty in developing countries. Not only does the course allow the transfer of knowledge, it provides opportunities for skills to be developed and put into practice. Research skills, data analysis, problem solving, communication and working with others, are all important in the study of Economics.
What you need to get on
Eight or more GCSEs at grades 9-4 including a minimum grade 6 in English and Mathematics. If Economics has been studied at GCSE, a minimum Grade 6 is required.
How you are assessed
Academic subjects, mostly exams, three or four at once. The traditional route to university.
What this level means
The A-level-equivalent step, and what universities and employers ask for.
Is it open to 16 to 18 year olds?
Approved for 16 to 18 study on the government's Section 96 list.
Where it runs
Hammersmith Academy
25, Cathnor Road, London, W12 9JD
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Start dates
- 2 September 2026 · London
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