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Economics

at Bishop Justus Cofe School, Bromley · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

Our course comprises four broad themes that between them cover a wide and fascinating range of key economic principles and real-life situations which are interweaved to provide an invaluable grounding in how the world works. Themes 1 and 3 cover microeconomics – ie the actions of individual people, households and business. Theme 1 looks at key concepts such as demand and supply, how they interact to determine prices, and how – and how effectively – governments intervene in free markets. Theme 3 considers these aspects in more detail, considering business behaviour and the labour market. In an autumn of constant news coverage of shortages, these issues have rarely been more essential to understand. Themes 2 and 4 consider macroeconomics – the relationships between economic variables at an economy-wide level. We discuss how inflation happens, what governments can do to combat unemployment, and how international trade and economic growth are pursued. Theme 4 considers these and other elements from a vital global perspective, considering, for example, the operation and impact of exchange rates, and the nature of emerging and developing economies. Theme 3 builds on students’ microeconomic work in Year 12 by covering issues such as business growth and objectives, revenues, costs and profits, market structures, and the labour market. Theme 4 takes students’ work on the UK economy in Year 12 and applies that learning to a global context. This enables students to develop an understand

What you need to get on

In addition to meeting 6th form entry requirements students will need at least a grade 6 in English (Language or Literature) and Mathematics at GCSE.

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

  • BisofE Schoolhop Justus C

    Magpie Hall Lane, Bromley, BR2 8HZ

    DaytimeClassroom based
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