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Economics A Level

at Brighton Hove and Sussex Sixth Form College, Hove · sixth form college

Level 3A levelsGCE A level72 weeksPart time£1,134

What the college says

Successful A level Economists have an enquiring and considerate mind, empathy for the many different people around them, and a fascination with the interdependent world we live in. You should be enthusiastic about understanding issues such as the effects of leaving the EU on the prosperity of the UK, how to solve gender inequality, and how decisions such as taxing sugary drinks affect the choices consumers make. Be prepared for disagreement, economists have wildly different opinions about social injustices, policy choices, and likely outcomes. You should be prepared to learn some theoretical and technical concepts which can at first seem difficult. These techniques will enable you to critically assess a range of issues such as how best to combat global warming and other such sustainability problems, how to reduce poverty, and how to 'nudge' people to eat more healthily. You should be prepared to study independently as there is much to cover, so you must read and learn between lessons. You should enjoy explaining issues with extended essay writing and enjoy and understand the logic of maths. Although in A level Economics the maths is GCSE level, Maths A level is usually a prerequisite for BSc Economics degrees but not BA degrees. Due to its breadth of relevance, Economics complements any subject, but it does work particularly well with politics, geography, history, maths, sociology, and psychology.

What you need to get on

4 English Language GCSE and 4 in Maths 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

Start dates

  • 7 September 2026 · Hove

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