Economics
at Gordon'S School, Woking · school or sixth form
What the college says
Economics is the study of the factors that influence income, wealth and well-being. It is a social science which incorporates mathematics and statistics, as well as having connections with the physical sciences (biology, medicine and physics) and many other disciplines (politics, law, geography, psychology etc).
What you need to get on
Minimum sixth form entry requirement of five GCSE grades 9-5 including grade 5 in English and Mathematics. Subject criteria: GCSE grade 6 in Economics if studied, and GCSE grade 6 in Mathematics. If not studied, grade 5 in English and grade 6 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
Gordon's School
Bagshot Road West End, Woking, GU24 9PT
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Start dates
- 3 September 2026 · Woking
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