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Economics

at Christ'S College Finchley, London · college

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

Who is it for? Economics is a subject for people who have a genuine interest in contemporary issues and who wish to understand the various forces that decide living standards. It is a social science that requires students to combine a wide range of skills to analyse and interpret real economic events. Where does it lead? It is not only a popular subject at university in itself, but is also a good preparation for courses and careers in business, finance, industry, management, public administration, law, accountancy, environmental studies and other related disciplines. It requires no previous knowledge and can be combined with any other choice of A levels, although it should be recognised that successful students will need to have high literacy and numeracy skills together with the ability to express logical arguments which lead to reasoned conclusions. What will I study? In the classroom, students are taught the principles, theories and concepts which build a framework of understanding to allow an informed analysis and evaluation of the economic events and issues which affect all our lives. Students are also expected to work on their own using a wide range of sources of information to develop their knowledge and understanding. Economics is a technique of thinking that you will be expected to apply to both familiar and unfamiliar contexts. How will I be assessed? Paper 1: Markets and business behaviour 35% of the qualification - 2 hours Paper 2: The national and global economy

What you need to get on

GCSE Maths Grade 6; GCSE English Grade 5

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

  • Christ's College Finchley

    East End Road, London, N2 0SE

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · London

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