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Economics A Level

at Xaverian College, Manchester · college

Ofsted rated their overall effectivenessOutstanding2023see the detail

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull time

What the college says

Economics is essentially the study of making choices. The basic economic problem is the idea that all resources are limited, yet wants are unlimited. Economics is therefore the study of how individuals and groups make decisions using their limited resources to best satisfy their wants, needs and desires. The course will extend your knowledge into how economic decisions are made and the impact of those decisions.

What you need to get on

6 grades A*-C including 2 grade Bs; 2 or more of English, Maths and Science at A*-C; grade C or above in GCSE English Language and GCSE 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

  • XAVERIAN COLLEGE

    Lower Park Road, MANCHESTER, M14 5RB

    DaytimeClassroom based
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