Economics
at The Ellen Wilkinson School For Girls, London · school or sixth form
What the college says
You will build knowledge and understanding of core economic models and concepts in Themes 1 and 2, and then build on this and apply their knowledge to more complex concepts and models in Themes 3 and 4. You will need to apply their knowledge and understanding to both familiar and unfamiliar contexts in the assessments and demonstrate an awareness of current economic events and policies.
What you need to get on
To succeed, you will need a minimum of five GCSE’s graded 7-5, including grade 5 in Mathematics and English Language.
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 Ellen Wilkinson School for Girls
Queens Drive, Acton, W3 0HW
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · Acton
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