Economics A Level
at Valentines High School, Ilford · school or sixth form
What the college says
Two themes in Year 12. The operation of Markets and Market Failure. Covers the fundamental knowledge needed to better understand Economic methodology. The National Economy in a global context. this unit considers the economic climate and how the economy works. Year 13 builds and expandson the two themes and you will study in depth individualfirms, markets and market failure. It also looks at market failure in the world of business and economics and how governments intervene. Furthermore you will study The national and international economy.
What you need to get on
GCSE grades 6 in Business, grade 6 in Maths and grade 5 in 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
VALENTINES HIGH SCHOOL
348-360 Cranbrook Rd Gants Hill, Ilford, IG2 6HX
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Start dates
- 3 September 2026 · Ilford
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