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GCE A Level in Economics

at Westcliff High School For Girls, Westcliff-On-Sea · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

The study of Economics is concerned with the panoramic view how the different parts of the national and international economy interact and the magnitude and depth of the impact on both the firm and the consumer. It is a subject that will appeal to students who enjoy dynamic thinking, grappling with the conflicts of economic objectives and considering how policies are formulated. The main requirement of the course is an interest in the modern world. We arrange a programme of visits to and from speakers from local factories and offices. It is very important for students to appreciate the scale of the impact of globalisation and interdependence between UK and international firms and the importance of the benefits to the UK in terms of competitiveness and efficiency that can flow from our open economy. You will need to update your notes as the economic situation changes. You will research topics using newspaper articles, the internet and the library. The course is integrated economic theory with the real world; after acquiring a theoretical base, you will be invited to assess and compare the theory with the reality in practice. In lessons you will undertake presentations and use computing to test hypotheses. Extensive exam practice is an integral part of student assessment. The subject appeals to students who enjoy dynamic thinking, grappling with the conflicts of economic objectives and considering how policies are formulated. It is a subject that demands an objective and discip

What you need to get on

GCSE Grade 7 in English and Mathematics. You need not have any previous experience of this subject. If you have studied GCSE Business Studies and GCSE Economics you are required to have obtained a Grade 6.

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

  • Westcliff High School for Girls

    Kenilworth Gardens, Westcliff-On-Sea, SS0 0BS

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 3 September 2026 · Westcliff-On-Sea

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