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Economics A level

at The Castle School, Bristol · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

Economics is a social science which aims to explain how markets and economies as a whole work. It does this through analysing consumer behaviour and the production and distribution of goods and services. Economic analysis is applied throughout society, in business, financial sectors and government. It is also involved when discussing crime, income inequality, politics and law: Why do some economies grow and others don'What will Brexit mean for the UK economy? Why didn't economists predict the Global Financial Crisis? This course will help you to understand all this and more. To enjoy Economics an interest in current affairs is essential so students will need to keep up with current affairs through newspapers, television, the internet, etc.

What you need to get on

7 GCSEs at grade 4 or above including minimum grade 5 GCSE in Mathematics and 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

  • The Castle School

    The Castle School Park Road, Bristol, BS35 1HT

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · Bristol

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