A Level Economics
at Loreto College, Manchester · college
What the college says
During the course you will develop your analytical and evaluative skills. You will learn how to interpret graphs and how to manipulate numerical data. In order to do well on the open response questions you will develop the ability to analyse competing arguments before arriving at an informed evaluative judgement which can be fully justified using the knowledge which you have assimilated over the two year course and the information provided.
What you need to get on
Six GCSEs 9-4 (or A*-C) Two at least grade 6 (or B) Two from English, Maths OR Science GCSE Maths grade 9-5, WITH GCSE English grade 9-4
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
LORETO SIXTH FORM COLLEGE
Chichester Road, Manchester, M15 5PB
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · Manchester
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