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Economics

at Sacred Heart Catholic High School, Newcastle Upon Tyne · school or sixth form

Ofsted rated their sixth form provisionOutstanding2024see the detail

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull time

What the college says

Economics is a social science that attempts to explain how the actions and decisions of firms, consumers, workers and government affect the operation of the economy. It plays a huge role in our daily lives; it has links to international affairs and politics and is a subject that is often debated and discussed. 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. It requires an ability to analyse and includes topics such as supply and demand, growth, inflation, globalisation and poverty.

What you need to get on

An Average GCSE Point Score of 5 is required, as well as GCSE English Language grade 5 and Maths grade 6 .

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

  • Sacred Heart Catholic High School

    Fenham Hall Drive, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE4 9YH

    DaytimeClassroom based
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