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Economics

at The Thomas Hardye School, Dorchester · school or sixth form

Ofsted rated their sixth form provisionGood2025see the detail

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

Economics attempts to make sense of the world we live in. It is the study of how individuals, firms, governments and other organisations make choices and how these choices determine the way in which resources are used. For example, why did the government decide that students have to pay for university education? Economics is continually evolving, making it the perfect choice for students with intellectual curiosity and passion for discussion. Students will get the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of some of the key economic theories and concepts and apply them to a range of real world situations.

What you need to get on

6 in Maths and 6 in English

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

  • The Thomas Hardye School

    Queens Avenue, Dorchester, DT1 2ET

    DaytimeClassroom based
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