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Economics

at King Edward Vi Handsworth School, Birmingham · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull time

What the college says

Economics is a dynamic, exciting, relevant and intellectual A Level. It gives students the opportunity to gain insight into how and why major decisions affecting all of us are made. It demonstrates and develops both numeracy, analytical and evaluative skills and will help you understand the world around us including economic behaviour on an individual level and the economy as a whole. Economics also complements a wide range of A levels including Maths, Geography, History and Politics.

What you need to get on

Minimum 6 GCSEs at A* - B or 9 - 7 including English Language, English Literature and 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

  • King Edward VI Handsworth School for Girls

    Rose Hill Road Handsworth, Birmingham, B21 9AR

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · Birmingham

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