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Economics

at The Compton School, London · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level18 monthsFull timeFree

What the college says

The economy is the backbone to our society and its importance has been ever more apparent in recent years. If you have ever wondered why food prices increase when oil prices rise or why some jobs pay so much more than others or why the Government is involved in particular parts of the economy then this subject is one that will interest you. During the course you will gain an informed opinion as to why certain things happen in our economy and how these things can have an impact on everyone in the UK. We will learn about the economic issues of the day, investigate why we have a national debt, consider the problem of unemployment and how it might be reduced. We will look at topical issues such as the "house price bubble" and interest rates. By the end of the course you should be well informed about our economy and global issues in other parts of the world. By the end of the course students should feel more informed and confident about understanding our world from an economic perspective.

What you need to get on

6 in English and 6 in Maths To gain entry to the Sixth Form students must have a minimum point score of 5.5 or above for your best 8 GCSE subjects.

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

  • The Compton School

    Summers Lane, London, N12 0QG

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · London

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