Economics
at The Broxbourne School, Broxbourne · school or sixth form
What the college says
Economics is a conceptual subject which contains aspects of Maths, Politics and Business Studies. It involves the study of: • Pricing and the nature of competition • How firms make output and pricing decisions • The effectiveness of government intervention within markets • The application, analysis and evaluation of economic models • The effectiveness of government policies to overcome the economic problems • Trends and developments in global markets
What you need to get on
6 in Business Studies (if studied). If Business Studies was not studied then GCSE Grade 6 or above in both Maths and English
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
The Broxbourne School
High Road, Broxbourne, EN10 7DD
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · Broxbourne
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