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Economics

at Rushcliffe Spencer Academy, Nottingham · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

Aims of the course The economics course is designed to provide students with a holistic and integrated approach so that links across economic topics can be developed throughout. The course gives students the opportunity to challenge economic schools of thought and support students in learning about real economic issues. Economics is now daily headline news and this course aims to engage students in decisions which affect our daily lives. What is the outline of the course content? Over the two years students will study the operation of markets and market failure which includes: Economic methodology Price determination in a competitive market; Production, costs and revenue Competitive and concentrated markets; The market mechanism, market failure and government intervention in markets. They will also study the national economy which includes: The measurement of macroeconomic performance; How the macro - economy works; Economic performance; Macroeconomic policy. What key skills will I learn? The course content allows students to develop skills such as critical thinking, problem solving and modelling. Much of the course will assist students in developing their application, analysis and evaluative writing skills. Students will also be expected to use statistics data to identify trends and consider what future action the government should take. Good mathematical skills are required to analyse various economic models and performance. Careers in Economics Students use A Level Economi

What you need to get on

Grade 4 GCSE in Mathematics and English Language A minimum of five GCSEs at grades 5 and above including grade 6 in the subjects selected for A Level. *To study Further Maths a grade 7 in Mathematics GCSE is required • A grade 5 in English is essential for accessing Business Studies, Economics, Government & Politics, Media, Philosophy & Ethics, Psychology and Sociology if you have not studied these subjects at GCSE. A grade 5 in Mathematics is essential for accessing Physics/Biology/Chemistry and also Business Studies, Computing, Economics and Product Design- if you have not studied these subjects 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

  • Rushcliffe School

    Boundary Road West Bridgford, Nottingham, NG2 7BW

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · Nottingham

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