Economics
at Upton-By-Chester High School, Chester · school or sixth form
What the college says
Economic decisions and activities impact on many different areas of society and on our own everyday lives – interest rate changes, personal taxation, unemployment and consumer behaviour, to name but a few. By studying economics, you will become more aware of how political and economic decisions affect you as an individual and as part of the global economy.
What you need to get on
5 9-4 including GCSE ‘5’ in 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
Upton-by-Chester High School
ST. JAMES AVENUE UPTON, CHESTER, CH2 1NN
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · CHESTER
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