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Economics

at Simon Langton Grammar School For Boys, Canterbury · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

The GCE in Economics A is structured into four themes and consists of three externally examined papers. Students build knowledge and understanding of core economic models and concepts in Themes 1 and 2, and then build on this and apply their knowledge to more complex concepts and models in Themes 3 and 4. Students will need to apply their knowledge and understanding to both familiar and unfamiliar contexts in the assessments and demonstrate an awareness of current economic events and policies. Theme 1: Introduction to markets and market failure. This theme focuses on microeconomic concepts. Students will develop an understanding of: � nature of economics � how markets work � market failure � government intervention. Theme 2: The UK economy- performance and policies. This theme focuses on macroeconomic concepts. Students will develop an understanding of: ? measures of economic performance ? aggregate demand ? aggregate supply ? national income ? economic growth ? macroeconomic objectives and policy. Theme 3: Business behaviour and the labour market. This theme develops the microeconomic concepts introduced in Theme 1 and focuses on business economics. Students will develop an understanding of: ? business growth ? business objectives ? revenues, costs and profits ? market structures ? labour market ? government intervention Theme 4: A global perspective. This theme develops the macroeconomic concepts introduced in Theme 2 and applies these concepts in a global context. Students

What you need to get on

Grade 6 in GCSE Maths guarantees a place on this course. Please note that applicants must also meet our overall entry requirements of scoring at least a total of 42 points (simply add up all your GCSE grades) and achieve a Grade 4 or higher in both English Language and Mathematics.

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

  • Simon Langton Grammar School for Boys

    LANGTON LANE, CANTERBURY, CT4 7AS

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · CANTERBURY

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