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Economics A Level

at Darrick Wood School, Orpington · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

This course focuses on the ever-changing world around us, exploring ideas from how items are priced to what has an impact on the exchange rate. Economics is a theoretical examination of topical issues, and students will be given the tools to analyse real-world problems, such as the causes of the Credit-crunch, as well as evaluating decision-making strategies for rival businesses through the application of game theory.

What you need to get on

5 in Mathematics, 5 in two written subjects including Business if taken at GCSE

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

  • Darrick Wood Sixth Form

    LOVIBONDS AVENUE, ORPINGTON, BR6 8ER

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · ORPINGTON

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