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Economics A Level

at The Nobel School, Stevenage · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull time

What the college says

Course Outline The course involves students acquiring a broad and in depth knowledge of the UK economy and the markets within it. Two modules are taken in each year. There is no coursework element. The first two modules studied introduce the basic theories of Economics which are divided into micro and macro elements. The final two modules extend and apply these theories; firstly, to the markets involved in the transport industry within the UK and the rest of the world, and finally, to the issues related to the global economy. What will I learn on this course? You will learn how to: • develop an interest in the political, business and natural environment around you; • analyse given information and draw rational, convincing arguments from the information; • understand and appreciate the many controversies over a government’s economic policy such as inflation, monopoly and poverty. Who would be a successful student of economics? This course will appeal to students who: • have a genuine interest in the world around them; • enjoy expressing their opinions and justifying their ideas; • are interested in business and politics; • enjoy learning in a variety of active ways, including discussions, presentations, essays and independent study; • wish to understand fellow humans better; • wish to pursue a career with high financial rewards. A recent survey found Economics graduates to be the second highest earners. Extra Curricular Activities These include: • virtual budget – predict what

What you need to get on

Min APS 5.8 Grade 5 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

  • The Nobel School

    Mobbsbury Way, Stevenage, SG2 0HS

    DaytimeClassroom based
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