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GCE A Level Economics

at Charters School, Ascot · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull time

What the college says

Economic forces have a major influence on the personal and working lives of all of us.� Governments are preoccupied with economic affairs and businesses are affected by the economic environment.� Economics is an applied subject and theory will be taught in the context of developments in the U.K. economy and will include the U.K.'s relationship with Europe and the rest of the world.� You will be introduced to a range of current economic issues.� These include consideration of important questions such as: Should the UK adopt the Euro?� What are the consequences of privatisation?� Why has the Bank of England increased interest rates?� How can government policy help the environment?� What should be done about road congestion and transport?� These and many other vital and interesting questions will be considered during the course.

What you need to get on

The minimum entry requirements for Charters Sixth Form can be viewed here: https://www.chartersschool.org.uk/3003/curriculum-offer-and-entry-requirements-2026/subject_2/33/entry-requirements-curriculum-guide In addition to these the subject specific entry requirements are: GCSE grade 6 in Mathematics and a grade 5 in English Language or Literature.

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

  • 1 September 2026 · ASCOT

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