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Economics

at Durham Johnston Comprehensive School, Durham · school or sixth form

Ofsted rated their sixth form provisionOutstanding2025see the detail

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

Course content Year 12. Theme 1: Introduction to markets and Market failure. - supply and demand - the economic problem - government intervention in markets e.g. taxes and subsidies - examples of market failure such public goods and externalities Theme 2: The UK economy performance and policies - aggregate demand and supply - inflation - unemployment - the balance of payments - fiscal policy - monetary policy - conflicts between objectives and policies Course content Year 13. Theme 3: Business behaviour and the labour market. - the objectives of firms - the growth of firms - costs, revenue and profit - market structures - the labour market Theme 4: A global perspective - international economics - the financial sector - poverty and inequality - emerging and developing economies - role of the state in the macro economy

What you need to get on

At least GCSE grade 6 in Mathematics and grade 5 in an English GCSE plus grade 6 Geography or History. For continuation to Year 13 grades in Year 12 Economics need to demonstrate potential for A Level success.

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

  • Durham Johnston School

    Crossgate Moor, Durham, DH1 4SU

    DaytimeClassroom based
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