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Economics A level

at The Burgate School and Sixth Form, Fordingbridge · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level24 monthsFull time

What the college says

Economics is the study of how individuals, businesses and governments make decisions about the use of the resources available to them. Throughout the Economics course you will be given the opportunity to explore the disagreements that exist between economists and current economic controversies and you should come to appreciate why such disagreements exist and the basis upon which judgements are made. You will be assessed on your ability to use both quantitative and qualitative evidence to evaluate arguments and to support judgements relating to economic issues and problems. During the first year of the course you will investigate micro and macroeconomics. Microeconomics addresses issues such as: 'Why are house prices so high?', 'Can pollution effectively be controlled?' and 'Should governments interfere with markets? The macroeconomic issues covered include: 'Why does the government have an inflation rate target and how does it affect us?', 'What happens to the economy if people decide to spend more?' and 'How are we affected by the Chinese and Indian economies?' In the second year you will develop the micro and macroeconomics already learnt considering economic concepts and theories in greater depth and recognising the values and limitations of economic models. You will explore contemporary and relevant contexts such as the global context, which includes the impact of globalisation on UK economic performance; and the European Union context, embracing the effect of EU members

What you need to get on

Students should have at least 6 GCSEs 9-4 including English and a grade 6 in Maths.

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 Burgate School and Sixth Form

    Salisbury Road, Fordingbridge, SP6 1EZ

    DaytimeClassroom based
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