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Economics A Level

at The North Halifax Grammar School, Halifax · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

Why choose Economics? The Economics Department at the North Halifax Grammar School has a strong record of academic success. The subject is taught by a specialist teacher with a good deal of expertise in the subject. In addition, the department is well resourced with books and materials. What does the course involve? The course aims to inform the student about the workings of the UK economy and relates it to the EU and the world economies. Most simply, the course is divided into 4 themes: Theme 1 Introduction to markets and market failure How do firms and consumers make their decisions? Should we leave businesses alone to do what they want or should the government step in? Theme 2 The UK economy – performance and policies Government policies dealing with issues such as unemployment, inflation and the distribution of income. Do they work? Theme 3 Business behaviour and the labour market An in-depth investigation into the way firms behave, including pricing policies, competition, efficiency and privatisation. Theme 4 The national and global economy An investigation into trade, the EU, the exchange rate and Balance of Payments. A level Economics will be examined at the end of Year 13 with 3 papers: Themes 1 & 3, Themes 2 & 4, Themes 1,2,3 & 4. Assessment will include supported choice questions, data response exercise and essays. What qualities do you need to be successful in the subject? You will need a logical mind and a genuine interest in the world around you. You will also ne

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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 North Halifax Grammar School

    MOOR BOTTOM ROAD, HALIFAX, HX2 9SU

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · HALIFAX

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