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Economics

at Tapton School & Sixth Form, Sheffield · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE AS level18 monthsFull timeFree

What the college says

Economics is the study of how society allocates it scarce resources between competing uses. For instance, how is our access to fresh water managed? It is a vital resource which certainly creates benefits for all consumers, however it seems our demand exceeds supply available at times and is often rationed. Another issue of concern could be the management of transport. Free Access to roads in this country is an integral part of our society, but it generates considerable problems, pollution, congestion, health issues etc. Economics may suggest the free market is the answer to both problems, charge people for what they use and they would be more careful! But what would the effect be for those on low incomes for instance. A-level Economics develops an understanding in students, which allows them to explore how markets work, and how they fail, both on a local level and at a national and international level, and how Governments can or could take a role.

What you need to get on

5 GCSEs at grade 4 and above. Each course carries its own individual requirments.

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

Start dates

  • 2 September 2026 · Sheffield

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