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Economics

at The Ursuline Academy Ilford, Ilford · school or sixth form

Ofsted rated their post-16 provisionNeeds attention2026see the detail

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

This is a two year A Level course. Are you interested in increasing your understanding of national and global events? Do you wish to learn more about how scarce resources are allocated by governments and organisations? Do you aspire to study at a Russell Group University? Then A-level Economics will help you: Develop an interest and enthusiasm for economics and its contribution to the wider political and social environment. Develop an enquiring, critical and thoughtful 'economist's mind'. Develop an understanding of current economic issues, problems and institutions that affect everyday life. Analyse, explain and evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of the market economy and the role of government within it. Students need to have a minimum GCSE grade 6 in Mathematics to take this course. It is not necessary to have studied GCSE Economics and no prior knowledge of economics is necessary. This course has no coursework or controlled assessment units.Further information is available in our prospectus at www.uai.org.uk.

What you need to get on

GCSE English Grade 6 or above GCSE Mathematics Grade 6 or above Average Point Score of 5.5 or higher at GCSE

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 Ursuline Academy Ilford

    Morland Road, Ilford, IG1 4JU

    DaytimeClassroom based
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