A-level Economics B
at Bishop Heber High School, Malpas · school or sixth form
What the college says
The A-level specification is structured into four themes, in A2 students will study Theme 3 and Theme 4, building on their learning from AS. In Theme 3 students will learn about globalisation and global issues impacting on the economy. In Theme 4 students will learn about financial markets and investigate the Global Financial Crisis. This course represents a natural progression to study Economics and Business related subjects at University.
What you need to get on
5 Grade 4 or above at GCSE including Maths and English Language including Grade 5 in Maths
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
Bishop Heber High School
Chester Road, Malpas, SY14 8JD
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · Malpas
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