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Economics

at Kings Priory School, North Shields · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

In A Level Economics (Specification - Edexcel) you will look at the fundamental forces which affect our lives, such as employment, prices, international trade and poverty. Economists are often in healthy debate with others over these issues. It is this controversy which makes Economics lively and interesting and which allows you the opportunity to make your own judgements and form your own opinions. There are several definitions of economics, with each trying to encapsulate the essence of the subject. However, most seem to agree that economics concerns the allocation of society’s scarce resources amongst the many alternative uses to which they could be put. In year one you will focus on both Microeconomics and Macroeconomics. Microeconomics addresses individual issues such as: “Why are house prices so high?”, “Can pollution effectively be controlled?” and “Should governments interfere with these individual issues?” 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?”. In year two you’ll build on your micro and macro knowledge and study another two key topics; ‘The Global Context’ and the ‘European Union Context’. The first includes the impact of globalisation on UK economic performance and the second includes the effects of EU membership and economic policies on the UK economy.

What you need to get on

English and Mathematics Grade 6 or above at GCSE is essential.

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

  • Kings Priory School

    Huntingdon Place, North Shields, NE30 4RF

    DaytimeClassroom based
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