A Level Economics
at Lilian Baylis Technology School, London · school or sixth form
What the college says
A 2 year course, AS Level is taken at the end of Year 1 and the A Level sat at then of the two year course. Course Outline Economics concerns the allocation of society’s scarce resources and the many alternative uses to which they could be put. Students study both Microeconomics and Macroeconomics. Microeconomics addresses issues such as: “Why are house prices so high?”, “Can pollution effectively be controlled?” and “Should governments interfere with markets?” The macroeconomic issues covered include: “Why does the Government have an inflation rate target and how does it affect us?”, “What happens to the economy if people decide to spend more?” and “How are we affected by the Chinese and Indian economies?”
What you need to get on
5 GCSE's grade 9-6 including English and 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
LBTS6
323 Kennington Lane, LONDON, SE11 5QY
DaytimeClassroom basedCheck the journey
Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · LONDON
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