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Economics A

at William Hulme'S Grammar School, Manchester · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

A-level Economics will give you an excellent understanding of how economies allocate their scarce resources to meet the needs and wants of people in the economy. You will develop an understanding of the economic problems which face individuals, firms and governments on a local, national and global level and the alternative ways these problems can be resolved. You will investigate microeconomic topics such as how individual decisions impact economic outcomes, the importance of competition,how markets operate and why they fail and how the distribution of income and wealth is affected. You will also learn about macroeconomics, looking at the ‘big picture’ of how our national economy fits into the global context, the global impact of financial markets and monetary policy and the operation of the international economy.

What you need to get on

Entry into the Sixth Form requires six passes at GCSE Level (Grades 9-5) including English and at least a Grade 4 in Maths. This course requires GCSE Grade 6 in Mathematics and Grade 5 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

  • William Hulme's Grammar School

    Springbridge Road, Manchester, M16 8PR

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · Manchester

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