Economics A Level
at Unified Seevic Palmer'S College, Benfleet · college
What the college says
Develop an understanding of economic concepts and theories through the study of current economic issues, problems and institutions. A-Level Economics builds the knowledge and skills needed to understand and analyse data, think critically about issues and make informed decisions. In year one you will examine issues like competitive markets and uncover the reasons why some markets fail. In year two you will expand on your existing knowledge, with further use of complex microeconomic models, such as monopoly and oligopoly.
What you need to get on
Five GCSEs at grade 4 or above. Grade 6 or above in GCSE Maths. Grade 6 or above in GCSE English Language.
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
Seevic Campus
Runnymede Chase, BENFLEET, SS7 1TW
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CHADWELL ROAD, GRAYS, RM17 5TD
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Start dates
- 10 September 2026 · BENFLEET
- 10 September 2026 · GRAYS
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