GCE A Level in Economics
at Sale Grammar School, Sale · school or sixth form
What the college says
Economics is a popular subject at A Level and university. It is a subject which allows you to understand and relate to current affairs and the world which is going on around us. Think about current issues and problems which are occurring - a lot of them are all to do with Economics e.g. the impact of Covid-19 on the UK and world economy, rising inflation, increasing energy bills, labour shortages, rising interest rates, BREXIT and supply chain issues, and the fluctuating value of the . We are all involved in everyday economic decisions such as how we spend our money, where we work, how much we get paid and how we vote. A degree in Economics is regularly reported as being one of the top 10 degrees in terms of starting salary post university and it is a flexible subject which can also be combined with other subjects such as Business, Finance, Maths, Politics and languages. The subject also allows students to develop and use a range of competencies such as research, numeracy, literacy, analytical, evaluative and debating skills.
What you need to get on
A minimum Attainment 8 score of 60. A grade 6 in GCSE English Language and Maths. A grade 6 in the subject you wish to study (or two grade 6s if you wish to study a science and took Combined Science at GCSE). See the school website for our full admissions policy and entry requirements into Sixth Form.
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
Sale Grammar School
Marsland Road, Sale, M33 3NH
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · Sale
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