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GCE A Level in Economics

at Tudor Grange Academy, Solihull, Solihull · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull time

What the college says

Economics A-Level: Students will gain an understanding of the two core strands of Economics: Microeconomics - small decisions made by firms and consumers Macroeconomics - global decisions made by governments and nations What will I be covering in the course in Year 12? The first year serves as an introduction to each strand; putting into place the foundation theories of each to be built upon in the second year. In the microeconomic component, students will learn how markets such as the housing market, health service and education are monitored and controlled for maximum efficiency, the impact of recent product releases such as various Apple products on industries, the impact of changes in markets and how firms' actions can affect one another such as the recent VW emissions scandal, and the role of government in monitoring consumption of 'negative' goods such as alcohol and tobacco. In the macroeconomic component, students will learn the basic measurements of a successful economy; full employment, growth, stable prices and international competitiveness. Students will investigate the factors that contribute to the success of each one, how the government can influence them to achieve their annual goals, and how external factors such as global recessions can infringe upon them.

What you need to get on

Students choosing to study four A levels* If you wish to study four A levels you must achieve: Six GCSE's at grade 7or above. Mathematics and English at grade 6 or above. Students choosing to study three A Levels If you wish to study three A levels you must achieve: Six GCSE's at grade 6 or above. Mathematics and English at grade 5 or above. If the subject has been studied at GCSE you need to have gained a 6 in that subject.

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

  • Tudor Grange Academy Solihull

    Dingle Lane, Solihull, B91 3PD

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · Solihull

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